Changan M9 Sherpa vs Kia Sportage L vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Changan M9 Sherpa
M9 Sherpa Power Carry
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Kia Sportage L
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Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 23.49 lakh | Rs 1.22 crore | Rs 2.26 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Hybrid | Hybrid | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 1598 cc | — | |
| Engine power | 96 hp | 178 hp | — | |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | 265 Nm | — | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 1.49 kWh | — | |
| Electric motor torque | — | 264 Nm | — | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | 235 hp | 329 hp | |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | — | — | 7 or 8 | |
| Length | 4560 mm | 4685 mm | — | |
| Width | 1645 mm | 1865 mm | — | |
| Height | 1890 mm | 1660 mm | — | |
| Wheelbase | — | 2755 mm | — | |
| Ground clearance | — | 181 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | — | 52 L | — | |
| Boot space | — | 586 L | — | |
| Tyre size | 175/70 R14 LT | 235/60R18 | — | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | |
| Colours | White | Interstellar Grey | Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | — | 6 | 8 | |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes | No | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | No | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | No | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | No | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | No | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Ambient lighting | No | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | No | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | No | |
| Premium sound system | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | Yes | No | |
| Side parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Infotainment/climate switchable controller | No | Yes | No | |
| 8 airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Three-zone automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Dual sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes | No | No | Yes | |
| Passenger 'boss seat' control | No | No | Yes | |
| Power child locks | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear door sunshades | No | No | Yes | |
| Smart trunk | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Changan M9 Sherpa vs Kia Sportage L vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan M9 Sherpa, Kia Sportage L and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Changan M9 Sherpa is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Kia Sportage L from Rs 1.22 crore and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid from Rs 2.26 crore.
Which is more powerful, Changan M9 Sherpa, Kia Sportage L and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) is the most powerful (Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat): 329 hp; Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV: 235 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp).
Which has more safety features, Changan M9 Sherpa, Kia Sportage L and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia Sportage L 1.6T FWD HEV has 6 airbags and 5 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) has 8 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan M9 Sherpa, Kia Sportage L and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid 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.
