Changan M9 Sherpa vs Toyota Hiace vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus
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 Hiace
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Suzuki Alto
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Suzuki Cultus
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 23.49 lakh | — | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 40.89 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 2494 cc | 658 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine power | 96 hp | — | 39 hp | 67 hp |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | — | 56 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | — | — | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 4560 mm | — | 3395 mm | 3600 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm | — | 1475 mm | 1600 mm |
| Height | 1890 mm | — | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | — | — | 2425 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | — | — | 145 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | — | 27 L | 35 L |
| Boot space | — | — | — | 254 L |
| Tyre size | 175/70 R14 LT | — | 145/80 R13 | 165/65 R14 |
| Warranty | — | 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | — | — |
| Colours | White | — | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | No | No | No | Yes |
| Hill start assist | No | No | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Security alarm | No | No | Yes | No |
| Seat belt reminder | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front power windows | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear power windows | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Central locking | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless entry | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt steering | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | No | No | No | Yes |
| USB ports | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| Rear defogger | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear wiper | No | Yes | No | No |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment | Yes | No | No | No |
| Radio with CD player | No | Yes | No | No |
| Heater | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Driver window pinch guard | No | No | Yes | No |
| Front seat belt force limiters | No | No | Yes | No |
| 2-DIN audio unit | No | No | Yes | No |
| Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6/10 | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | 6.5/10 |
Changan M9 Sherpa vs Toyota Hiace vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus: quick answers
Which is more powerful, Changan M9 Sherpa, Toyota Hiace, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Cultus?
The Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry is the most powerful (Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more safety features, Changan M9 Sherpa, Toyota Hiace, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Cultus?
The Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features, the Toyota Hiace Standard Roof (Diesel) has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Changan M9 Sherpa, Toyota Hiace, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Cultus 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.
