Changan M9 Sherpa vs Kia Carnival vs BYD Shark 6

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Specification	Changan M9 Sherpa M9 Sherpa Power Carry Remove	Kia Carnival Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive Remove	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 23.49 lakh	Rs 1.5 crore	Rs 2 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Plug-in hybrid
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1193 cc	3470 cc	1497 cc
Engine power	96 hp	268 hp	181 hp
Engine torque	119 Nm	331.5 Nm	260 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	—	—	29.58 kWh
Electric range	—	—	100 km
Total range with fuel	—	—	800 km
Electric motor power	—	—	280 kW
Electric motor torque	—	—	510 Nm
Charging port	—	—	CCS2
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	—	430 hp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	—	11	5
Length	4560 mm	5155 mm	5457 mm
Width	1645 mm	1995 mm	1971 mm
Height	1890 mm	1740 mm	1925 mm
Wheelbase	—	3090 mm	3260 mm
Ground clearance	—	172 mm	230 mm
Fuel tank	—	72 L	60 L
Tyre size	175/70 R14 LT	235/60R18	265/65 R18
Warranty	—	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed
Colours	White	Snow White Pearl, Panthera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Ivory Silver, Astra Blue	—
Safety
Airbags	—	—	7
Dual front airbags	No	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	Yes	Yes
Curtain airbags	No	Yes	Yes
Knee airbag	No	Yes	No
ABS	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	Yes	No
Hill descent control	No	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	No	Yes	Yes
Immobilizer	No	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes	No
Adaptive cruise control	No	No	Yes
Forward collision warning	No	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	No	Yes	Yes
Lane departure warning	No	No	Yes
Lane keep assist	No	Yes	Yes
Blind spot monitoring	No	Yes	Yes
Rear cross traffic alert	No	Yes	Yes
Auto high beam	No	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	No	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	No	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	No	No	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	No	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes	No
Front power windows	No	No	Yes
Rear power windows	No	No	Yes
Central locking	No	Yes	No
Keyless entry	No	No	Yes
Push-button start	No	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	Yes
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	No	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes	No
Auto hold	No	Yes	No
Drive modes	No	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	No	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	Yes	Yes
Ventilated front seats	No	Yes	Yes
Heated front seats	No	Yes	Yes
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	No	Yes
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	Yes	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	No	Yes	Yes
Power tailgate	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	No	Yes	Yes
Android Auto	No	Yes	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes
Built-in navigation	No	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes	Yes
USB ports	No	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C ports	No	No	Yes
Wireless phone charger	No	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	No	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	No	Yes	Yes
Premium sound system	No	No	Yes
Electric & charging
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	No	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	No	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	No	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	Yes	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	No	Yes	Yes
Roof rails	No	Yes	No
Rear wiper	No	Yes	No
Other
Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides	Yes	No	No
1,000 kg payload	Yes	No	No
Cargo crash cage	Yes	No	No
FM radio with AUX input	Yes	No	No
Front disc brakes	Yes	No	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment	Yes	No	No
Smart power sliding doors	No	Yes	No
Tri-zone automatic climate control	No	Yes	No
Dual sunroof	No	Yes	No
Lane following assist	No	Yes	No
Safe exit assist	No	Yes	No
Driver seat memory	No	Yes	No
Heated steering wheel	No	Yes	No
Sunshade blinds	No	Yes	No
Artificial leather seats	No	Yes	No
Heated outside mirrors	No	Yes	No
Driver far-side airbag	No	No	Yes
Parking sensors	No	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic brake	No	No	Yes
Trailer stability control	No	No	Yes
Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand)	No	No	Yes
All-wheel drive (dual motors)	No	No	Yes
NFC digital key	No	No	Yes
Voice assistant (English)	No	No	Yes
Over-the-air updates	No	No	Yes
Heated exterior mirrors	No	No	Yes
Aluminium roof rack	No	No	Yes
Fixed side steps	No	No	Yes
Rear privacy glass	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6/10	7.6/10	7.8/10

Changan M9 Sherpa vs Kia Carnival vs BYD Shark 6: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Changan M9 Sherpa, Kia Carnival and BYD Shark 6?

The Changan M9 Sherpa is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Kia Carnival from Rs 1.5 crore and the BYD Shark 6 from Rs 2 crore.

Which is more powerful, Changan M9 Sherpa, Kia Carnival and BYD Shark 6?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive: 268 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp).

Which has more safety features, Changan M9 Sherpa, Kia Carnival and BYD Shark 6?

The Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Carnival 3.5 V6 Executive has 0 airbags and 20 safety and driver-assistance features and the BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Changan M9 Sherpa, Kia Carnival and BYD Shark 6 prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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