Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Kia Sorento

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Specification	Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Remove	Kia EV9 EV9 GT Line AWD Remove	Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Remove	Kia Sorento Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 2.26 crore	Rs 3.87 crore	Rs 1.46 crore	Rs 1.36 crore
Powertrain
Type	Hybrid	Electric	Hybrid	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	—	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	—	—	1598 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	329 hp	—	—	—
Transmission	Automatic	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 or 8	6	7	7
Length	—	—	4785 mm	4815 mm
Width	—	1980 mm	1900 mm	1900 mm
Height	—	—	1710 mm	1700 mm
Wheelbase	—	3100 mm	2765 mm	2815 mm
Ground clearance	—	177 mm	176 mm	—
Fuel tank	—	—	67 L	—
Boot space	—	—	782 L	179 L
Tyre size	—	285/45R21	235/55 R19	235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV)
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray	—	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Oxford Blue, Rain Forest, Hampton Gray	—
Safety
Airbags	8	7	6	6
Dual front airbags	No	No	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	No	No	Yes	Yes
Curtain airbags	No	No	Yes	Yes
ABS	No	Yes	No	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	Yes	No
Traction control	No	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Hill descent control	Yes	No	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	No	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No	No	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	No	Yes	No
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	Yes	No	No
Forward collision warning	No	Yes	No	No
Automatic emergency braking	No	Yes	No	No
Lane keep assist	No	Yes	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	No	Yes	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	No	No	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	No	No	No
Keyless entry	No	No	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	No	Yes	Yes
Paddle shifters	Yes	No	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	No	No	Yes	No
Auto hold	No	No	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	No	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	No	No	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Power tailgate	No	Yes	No	Yes
Ambient lighting	No	No	Yes	No
Sunroof	No	Yes	No	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	Yes	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	Yes	No	No
Apple CarPlay	No	No	No	Yes
Android Auto	No	No	No	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	No	Yes	No	No
Premium sound system	Yes	Yes	No	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	No	Yes	No	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	Yes	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	No	No	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roof rails	No	Yes	No	Yes
Other
8 airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Three-zone automatic climate control	Yes	No	No	No
Dual sunroof	Yes	Yes	No	No
AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes	Yes	No	No	No
Side parking sensors	Yes	No	No	No
Passenger 'boss seat' control	Yes	No	No	No
Power child locks	Yes	No	No	No
Rear door sunshades	Yes	No	No	No
Smart trunk	Yes	No	Yes	No
Swivelling second-row seats	No	Yes	No	No
Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED)	No	Yes	No	No
Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch)	No	Yes	No	No
Front trunk (52 L)	No	Yes	No	No
Auto-flush door handles	No	Yes	No	No
Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand)	No	Yes	No	No
Parking collision-avoidance assist	No	Yes	No	No
Trailer stability assist	No	Yes	No	No
Rear occupant alert	No	Yes	No	No
Heated steering wheel	No	No	Yes	No
Dual 12.3-inch curved display	No	No	No	Yes
Second-row sliding and walk-in seats	No	No	No	Yes
Full-size alloy spare wheel	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.9/10	7.9/10	7.7/10	8/10

Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Kia Sorento: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Kia EV9, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 crore, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid from Rs 1.46 crore, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid from Rs 2.26 crore and the Kia EV9 from Rs 3.87 crore.

Which is more powerful, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Kia EV9, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Kia Sorento?

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD is the most powerful (Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 379 hp; Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat): 329 hp; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp).

Which has more boot space, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Kia EV9, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Kia Sorento?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has the biggest boot (Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD: 782 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).

Which has more safety features, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Kia EV9, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Kia Sorento?

The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) has 8 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia EV9 GT Line AWD has 7 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has 6 airbags and 11 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 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Kia EV9, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 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.

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