Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Kia Sorento

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Specification	Hyundai Palisade Hybrid	Kia Sorento
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 2.26 crore	Rs 1.36 crore
Powertrain
Type	Hybrid	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	—	3470 cc
Engine power	—	269 hp
Engine torque	—	331 Nm
Performance & drive
Combined power	329 hp	—
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	7 or 8	7
Length	—	4815 mm
Width	—	1900 mm
Height	—	1700 mm
Wheelbase	—	2815 mm
Boot space	—	179 L
Tyre size	—	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
Colours	Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray	—
Safety
Airbags	8	6
Dual front airbags	No	Yes
Side airbags	No	Yes
Curtain airbags	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No
Hill descent control	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	Yes
Paddle shifters	Yes	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes
Power tailgate	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Apple CarPlay	No	Yes
Android Auto	No	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	No	Yes
Premium sound system	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes
Roof rails	No	Yes
Other
8 airbags	Yes	No
Three-zone automatic climate control	Yes	No
Dual sunroof	Yes	No
AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes	Yes	No
Side parking sensors	Yes	No
Passenger 'boss seat' control	Yes	No
Power child locks	Yes	No
Rear door sunshades	Yes	No
Smart trunk	Yes	No
Dual 12.3-inch curved display	No	Yes
Second-row sliding and walk-in seats	No	Yes
Full-size alloy spare wheel	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.9/10	8/10

Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Kia Sorento: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid or the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.36 crore ex-factory, Rs 89.76 lakh less than the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, which starts at Rs 2.26 crore.

Which is more powerful, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid or the Kia Sorento?

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

Which has more safety features, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid or the Kia Sorento?

The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) has 8 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 Hyundai Palisade 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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