GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV9
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| Specification |
GWM Tank 500
|
Kia EV9
EV9 GT Line AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 2.05 crore | Rs 3.87 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Hybrid | Electric | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | — | |
| Engine | 1998 cc | — | |
| 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) | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 7 (HEV), 5 (PHEV) | 6 | |
| Length | 5078 mm | — | |
| Width | 1934 mm | 1980 mm | |
| Height | 1905 mm | — | |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 3100 mm | |
| Ground clearance | — | 177 mm | |
| Tyre size | 265/60 R18 | 285/45R21 | |
| Warranty | — | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | |
| Colours | White, Black | — | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 6 | 7 | |
| ABS | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic parking assist | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | No | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | No | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | |||
| DC fast charging | No | Yes | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Traffic jam assist | Yes | No | |
| Off-road cruise control | Yes | No | |
| Differential locks | Yes | No | |
| Rear cross traffic braking | Yes | No | |
| Powered side steps | Yes | No | |
| Swivelling second-row seats | No | Yes | |
| Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED) | No | Yes | |
| Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch) | No | Yes | |
| Front trunk (52 L) | No | Yes | |
| Auto-flush door handles | No | Yes | |
| Dual sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand) | No | Yes | |
| Parking collision-avoidance assist | No | Yes | |
| Trailer stability assist | No | Yes | |
| Rear occupant alert | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV9: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the GWM Tank 500 or the Kia EV9?
The GWM Tank 500 is cheaper. It starts at Rs 2.05 crore ex-factory, Rs 1.82 crore less than the Kia EV9, which starts at Rs 3.87 crore.
Which is more powerful, the GWM Tank 500 or the Kia EV9?
The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD is the most powerful (Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 379 hp; GWM Tank 500 HEV: 346 hp).
Which has more safety features, the GWM Tank 500 or the Kia EV9?
The GWM Tank 500 HEV has 6 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia EV9 GT Line AWD has 7 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 and Kia EV9 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.
