Changan M9 Sherpa vs Toyota Fortuner 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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Toyota Fortuner
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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 1.24 crore | Rs 1.22 crore | Rs 2.26 crore |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | 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 | 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 | — | 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km |
| Colours | White | Attitude Black, Super White, Phantom Brown, Graphite, Silver Metallic, Premium Black | Interstellar Grey | Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | — | — | 6 | 8 |
| Dual front airbags | No | No | Yes | No |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | No |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | No |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Hill start assist | No | No | No | Yes |
| Hill descent control | No | No | No | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | No | Yes |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | No | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | No |
| Central locking | No | No | No | Yes |
| Keyless entry | No | No | Yes | No |
| Push-button start | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | No |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Drive modes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | No | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heated front seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | No | Yes |
| Ambient lighting | No | No | Yes | No |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | No |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | No |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | No |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | No |
| Premium sound system | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | No |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Other | ||||
| Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides | Yes | No | No | No |
| 1,000 kg payload | Yes | No | No | No |
| Cargo crash cage | Yes | No | No | No |
| FM radio with AUX input | Yes | No | No | No |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment | Yes | No | No | No |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | No | Yes | No |
| Side parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment/climate switchable controller | No | No | Yes | No |
| 8 airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| Three-zone automatic climate control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dual sunroof | No | No | No | Yes |
| AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Passenger 'boss seat' control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Power child locks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear door sunshades | No | No | No | Yes |
| Smart trunk | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6/10 | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 |
Changan M9 Sherpa vs Toyota Fortuner vs Kia Sportage L vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Changan M9 Sherpa, Toyota Fortuner, 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, the Toyota Fortuner from Rs 1.24 crore and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid from Rs 2.26 crore.
Which is more powerful, Changan M9 Sherpa, Toyota Fortuner, 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, Toyota Fortuner, Kia Sportage L and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G (4x2, petrol) 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, Toyota Fortuner, 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.
