GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
GWM Tank 500
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Kia EV5
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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 2.05 crore | Rs 1.69 crore | Rs 1.46 crore | Rs 2.26 crore |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Hybrid | Electric | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | — | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998 cc | — | 1598 cc | — |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Electric range | — | 490 km | — | — |
| Electric motor power | — | 160 kW | — | — |
| Electric motor torque | — | 310 Nm | — | — |
| AC charging | — | 6.6 kW | — | — |
| AC charging time | — | About 9 hr 43 min (10-100%, 6.6 kW) | — | — |
| DC charging time | — | About 57 min (10-80%, 50 kW charger) | — | — |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | 346 hp | — | — | 329 hp |
| Transmission | Automatic | Single-speed (electric) | Automatic | Automatic |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (HEV), 5 (PHEV) | 5 | 7 | 7 or 8 |
| Length | 5078 mm | 4615 mm | 4785 mm | — |
| Width | 1934 mm | 1875 mm | 1900 mm | — |
| Height | 1905 mm | 1715 mm | 1710 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | — | 2765 mm | — |
| Ground clearance | — | — | 176 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | — | — | 67 L | — |
| Boot space | — | 513 L | 782 L | — |
| Tyre size | 265/60 R18 | — | 235/55 R19 | — |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km |
| Colours | White, Black | Snow White Pearl, Shale Grey, Starry Night Black, Ivory Silver | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Oxford Blue, Rain Forest, Hampton Gray | Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| ABS | No | Yes | No | No |
| EBD | No | Yes | No | No |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | No | No |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | No | No |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | No | No |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | No | No |
| Automatic parking assist | Yes | No | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear AC vents | No | No | Yes | No |
| Power steering | No | Yes | No | 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Auto hold | No | No | Yes | No |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | No |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heated front seats | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient lighting | No | No | Yes | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | No | No |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | No |
| USB ports | No | Yes | No | No |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Premium sound system | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | No | Yes | No | No |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | No |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | No | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | No | No |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | No | No |
| Rear spoiler | No | Yes | No | No |
| Rear wiper | No | Yes | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| Traffic jam assist | Yes | No | No | No |
| Off-road cruise control | Yes | No | No | No |
| Differential locks | Yes | No | No | No |
| Rear cross traffic braking | Yes | No | No | No |
| Powered side steps | Yes | No | No | No |
| Auto-flush door handles | No | Yes | No | No |
| Multi-collision braking | No | Yes | No | No |
| Heated outside mirrors | No | Yes | No | No |
| Solar glass | No | Yes | No | No |
| Heated steering wheel | No | No | Yes | No |
| Smart trunk | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Side parking sensors | 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 |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 |
GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid from Rs 1.46 crore, the Kia EV5 from Rs 1.69 crore, the GWM Tank 500 from Rs 2.05 crore and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid from Rs 2.26 crore.
Which is more powerful, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The GWM Tank 500 HEV is the most powerful (GWM Tank 500 HEV: 346 hp; Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat): 329 hp; Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD): 215 hp).
Which has more boot space, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has the biggest boot (Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD: 782 L; Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD): 513 L).
Which has more safety features, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The GWM Tank 500 HEV has 6 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD) has 6 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has 6 airbags and 11 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 GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 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.
