GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV9 vs Kia Sorento
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 EV9
EV9 GT Line AWD
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Kia Sorento
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 2.05 crore | Rs 3.87 crore | Rs 1.36 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Hybrid | Electric | Petrol | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | — | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1998 cc | — | 3470 cc | |
| Engine power | — | — | 269 hp | |
| Engine torque | — | — | 331 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | 99.8 kWh | — | |
| Electric range | — | 505 km | — | |
| Electric motor power | — | 282.6 kW | — | |
| Electric motor torque | — | 700 Nm | — | |
| AC charging time | — | 9 hr 45 min (220 V/48 A) | — | |
| DC charging time | — | About 24 min (10-80%, 350 kW charger) | — | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | 346 hp | — | — | |
| Transmission | Automatic | Single-speed (electric) | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 7 (HEV), 5 (PHEV) | 6 | 7 | |
| Length | 5078 mm | — | 4815 mm | |
| Width | 1934 mm | 1980 mm | 1900 mm | |
| Height | 1905 mm | — | 1700 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 3100 mm | 2815 mm | |
| Ground clearance | — | 177 mm | — | |
| Boot space | — | — | 179 L | |
| Tyre size | 265/60 R18 | 285/45R21 | 235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV) | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | White, Black | — | — | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 6 | 7 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| ABS | No | Yes | No | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Lane keep assist | No | Yes | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Automatic parking assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | No | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | No | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | No | Yes | No | |
| Premium sound system | No | Yes | No | |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | No | Yes | No | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Traffic jam assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Off-road cruise control | Yes | No | No | |
| Differential locks | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear cross traffic braking | Yes | No | No | |
| Powered side steps | Yes | No | No | |
| Swivelling second-row seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED) | No | Yes | No | |
| Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch) | No | Yes | No | |
| Front trunk (52 L) | No | Yes | No | |
| Auto-flush door handles | No | Yes | No | |
| Dual sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand) | No | Yes | No | |
| Parking collision-avoidance assist | No | Yes | No | |
| Trailer stability assist | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear occupant alert | No | Yes | No | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | No | Yes | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV9 vs Kia Sorento: quick answers
Which is cheaper, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV9 and Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore, the GWM Tank 500 from Rs 2.05 crore and the Kia EV9 from Rs 3.87 crore.
Which is more powerful, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV9 and Kia Sorento?
The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD is the most powerful (Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 379 hp; GWM Tank 500 HEV: 346 hp; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp).
Which has more safety features, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV9 and Kia Sorento?
The GWM Tank 500 HEV has 6 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia EV9 GT Line AWD has 7 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are GWM Tank 500, Kia EV9 and Kia Sorento 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.
