Changan M9 Sherpa vs Toyota Hiace vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Swift
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 Swift
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 23.49 lakh | — | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 44.6 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1193 cc | 2494 cc | 658 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine power | 96 hp | — | 39 hp | 82 hp |
| Engine torque | 119 Nm | — | 56 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | — | — | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 4560 mm | — | 3395 mm | 3845 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm | — | 1475 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1890 mm | — | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | — | — | 2450 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | — | — | 160 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | — | 27 L | 37 L |
| Boot space | — | — | — | 265 L |
| Tyre size | 175/70 R14 LT | — | 145/80 R13 | 185/55 R16 |
| Warranty | — | 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | — | 3 years or 60,000 km |
| Colours | White | — | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| ABS | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electronic stability control | 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 | Yes |
| 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 | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Built-in navigation | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| Automatic headlights | No | No | No | Yes |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | No | Yes |
| Fog lamps | No | No | No | Yes |
| LED tail lamps | No | No | No | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear defogger | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear wiper | No | Yes | No | 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 | Yes | No |
| Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment | Yes | No | No | No |
| Radio with CD player | No | Yes | No | No |
| Heater | No | No | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Smartphone screen mirroring | No | No | No | Yes |
| SIM slot in infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Puncture repair kit | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6/10 | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | 7.5/10 |
Changan M9 Sherpa vs Toyota Hiace vs Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Swift: quick answers
Which is more powerful, Changan M9 Sherpa, Toyota Hiace, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?
The Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry is the most powerful (Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more safety features, Changan M9 Sherpa, Toyota Hiace, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift?
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 Swift GL has 6 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 Hiace, Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Swift 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.
