Question 1

Which is cheaper, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Cultus, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Cultus is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 from Rs 44.9 lakh and the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh.

Question 2

Which has the longer electric range, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Cultus, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 goes furthest on electricity (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 330 km; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 300 km).

Question 3

Which is more powerful, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Cultus, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 54 hp).

Question 4

Which has more boot space, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Cultus, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has the biggest boot (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).

Question 5

Which has more safety features, Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Cultus, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Changan Alsvin?

Accepted Answer

The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 6

Are Dongfeng Box, Suzuki Cultus, Kaiyi e-Qute 04 and Changan Alsvin prices the same across Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

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.

Specification	Dongfeng Box Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove	Kaiyi e-Qute 04 Remove	Changan Alsvin Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 55 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 44.9 lakh	Rs 41.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Petrol	Electric	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	—	Petrol
Engine	—	998 cc	—	1370 cc
Engine power	—	67 hp	—	99 hp
Engine torque	—	90 Nm	—	135 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	32.56 kWh	—	28.08 kWh	—
Electric range	330 km	—	300 km	—
Electric motor power	70 kW	—	40 kW	—
Electric motor torque	—	—	110 Nm	—
AC charging	3.3 kW	—	—	—
AC charging time	About 10.5 hours (0–100%)	—	About 7 hours (full charge)	—
DC charging time	About 42 minutes (10–80%)	—	About 30 minutes (30-80%)	—
Charging port	CCS2	—	—	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Manual	Single-speed (electric)	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5	5
Length	4030 mm	3600 mm	3695 mm	4390 mm
Width	1810 mm	1600 mm	1685 mm	1725 mm
Height	1570 mm	1540 mm	1615 mm	1468 mm
Wheelbase	2660 mm	2425 mm	2500 mm	2535 mm
Ground clearance	—	145 mm	—	151 mm
Fuel tank	—	35 L	—	40 L
Boot space	—	254 L	—	436 L
Tyre size	195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430)	165/65 R14	—	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)
Warranty	4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery	—	—	—
Colours	Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	White, Blue, Pink, Grey	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Brake assist	Yes	No	No	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	Yes	No
Traction control	Yes	No	No	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes	No	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	No	No	No	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	No	Yes
360-degree camera	No	No	Yes	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	No	Yes
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Power steering	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Central locking	No	Yes	No	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering-mounted controls	No	No	No	Yes
Tilt steering	No	Yes	No	No
Auto hold	No	No	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	No	No	No
Leather seats	No	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	No	No	Yes	No
Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	No	No
USB ports	No	Yes	No	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No	No	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	No	Yes	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	No	Yes	No
Wall charger included	No	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED daytime running lights	No	No	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	No	No	No	Yes
Mirror turn indicators	No	No	No	Yes
Rear defogger	No	Yes	No	No
Other
Heater	No	Yes	No	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	Yes	No	No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (pedestrian warning sound)	No	No	Yes	No
6-speaker audio system	No	No	Yes	No
Auto up/down power windows on all doors	No	No	Yes	No
Signature daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	No
Follow-me-home lighting	No	No	Yes	No
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	No	No	No	Yes
7-inch touchscreen	No	No	No	Yes
Rear fog lamp	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7/10	6.5/10	7.4/10	7.4/10

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