Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs Suzuki Alto vs Dongfeng Box vs Suzuki Cultus

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Specification	Kaiyi e-Qute 04 Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Dongfeng Box Remove	Suzuki Cultus Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 44.9 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 55 lakh	Rs 40.89 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Petrol	Electric	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	—	Petrol
Engine	—	658 cc	—	998 cc
Engine power	—	39 hp	—	67 hp
Engine torque	—	56 Nm	—	90 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	28.08 kWh	—	32.56 kWh	—
Electric range	300 km	—	330 km	—
Electric motor power	40 kW	—	70 kW	—
Electric motor torque	110 Nm	—	—	—
AC charging	—	—	3.3 kW	—
AC charging time	About 7 hours (full charge)	—	About 10.5 hours (0–100%)	—
DC charging time	About 30 minutes (30-80%)	—	About 42 minutes (10–80%)	—
Charging port	—	—	CCS2	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Manual	Single-speed (electric)	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	4	5	5
Length	3695 mm	3395 mm	4030 mm	3600 mm
Width	1685 mm	1475 mm	1810 mm	1600 mm
Height	1615 mm	1490 mm	1570 mm	1540 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm	—	2660 mm	2425 mm
Ground clearance	—	—	—	145 mm
Fuel tank	—	27 L	—	35 L
Boot space	—	—	—	254 L
Tyre size	—	145/80 R13	195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430)	165/65 R14
Warranty	—	—	4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery	—
Colours	White, Blue, Pink, Grey	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No	Yes	No
Traction control	No	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	No	Yes	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes	No	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	No	No	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	No	Yes
Security alarm	No	Yes	No	No
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central locking	No	Yes	No	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	No	No	No	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	No	No	No
Drive modes	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No	No
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No	No	No
Android Auto	Yes	No	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	Yes	No	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No	Yes	Yes
USB ports	No	No	No	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	No	No	Yes	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	No	Yes	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No	No	No
Wall charger included	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
Rear defogger	No	No	No	Yes
Other
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (pedestrian warning sound)	Yes	No	No	No
6-speaker audio system	Yes	No	No	No
Auto up/down power windows on all doors	Yes	No	No	No
Signature daytime running lights	Yes	No	No	No
Follow-me-home lighting	Yes	No	No	No
Heater	No	Yes	No	Yes
Front disc brakes	No	Yes	No	No
Driver window pinch guard	No	Yes	No	No
Front seat belt force limiters	No	Yes	No	No
2-DIN audio unit	No	Yes	No	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	7/10	7/10	6.5/10

Kaiyi e-Qute 04 vs Suzuki Alto vs Dongfeng Box vs Suzuki Cultus: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Suzuki Alto, Dongfeng Box and Suzuki Cultus?

The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh, the Kaiyi e-Qute 04 from Rs 44.9 lakh and the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh.

Which has the longer electric range, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Suzuki Alto, Dongfeng Box and Suzuki Cultus?

The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 goes furthest on electricity (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 330 km; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 300 km).

Which is more powerful, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Suzuki Alto, Dongfeng Box and Suzuki Cultus?

The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 is the most powerful (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km: 54 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Which has more safety features, Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Suzuki Alto, Dongfeng Box and Suzuki Cultus?

The Kaiyi e-Qute 04 300 km has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kaiyi e-Qute 04, Suzuki Alto, Dongfeng Box and Suzuki Cultus 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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