Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs GWM Tank 500

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Specification	Kia EV9 EV9 GT Line AWD Remove	Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Remove	Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Remove	GWM Tank 500 Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 3.87 crore	Rs 2.26 crore	Rs 1.46 crore	Rs 2.05 crore
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	—	—	1598 cc	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	—	329 hp	—	346 hp
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	6	7 or 8	7	7 (HEV), 5 (PHEV)
Length	—	—	4785 mm	5078 mm
Width	1980 mm	—	1900 mm	1934 mm
Height	—	—	1710 mm	1905 mm
Wheelbase	3100 mm	—	2765 mm	2850 mm
Ground clearance	177 mm	—	176 mm	—
Fuel tank	—	—	67 L	—
Boot space	—	—	782 L	—
Tyre size	285/45R21	—	235/55 R19	265/60 R18
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km	—
Colours	—	Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Oxford Blue, Rain Forest, Hampton Gray	White, Black
Safety
Airbags	7	8	6	6
Dual front airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Side airbags	No	No	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	No	No	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	No	No	No
Electronic stability control	No	Yes	Yes	No
Traction control	No	No	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Hill descent control	No	Yes	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes	No	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No	No	No
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	No	Yes	Yes	No
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes	No	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	No	Yes	No
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Forward collision warning	Yes	No	No	Yes
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	No	Yes
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	No	Yes
Automatic parking assist	No	No	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	No	Yes	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	No	No	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	Yes	No
Central locking	No	Yes	No	No
Keyless entry	No	No	Yes	No
Push-button start	No	Yes	Yes	No
Remote engine start	No	No	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	No	Yes	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	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	No	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power tailgate	Yes	No	No	No
Ambient lighting	No	No	Yes	No
Sunroof	Yes	No	No	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	Yes	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No	No	No
Premium sound system	Yes	Yes	No	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	No	No	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	No	No	Yes	No
Fog lamps	No	No	No	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	No	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Roof rails	Yes	No	No	Yes
Other
Swivelling second-row seats	Yes	No	No	No
Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED)	Yes	No	No	No
Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch)	Yes	No	No	No
Front trunk (52 L)	Yes	No	No	No
Auto-flush door handles	Yes	No	No	No
Dual sunroof	Yes	Yes	No	No
Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand)	Yes	No	No	No
Parking collision-avoidance assist	Yes	No	No	No
Trailer stability assist	Yes	No	No	No
Rear occupant alert	Yes	No	No	No
8 airbags	No	Yes	No	No
Three-zone automatic climate control	No	Yes	No	No
AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes	No	Yes	No	No
Side parking sensors	No	Yes	No	No
Passenger 'boss seat' control	No	Yes	No	No
Power child locks	No	Yes	No	No
Rear door sunshades	No	Yes	No	No
Smart trunk	No	Yes	Yes	No
Heated steering wheel	No	No	Yes	No
Traffic jam assist	No	No	No	Yes
Off-road cruise control	No	No	No	Yes
Differential locks	No	No	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic braking	No	No	No	Yes
Powered side steps	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.9/10	7.9/10	7.7/10	8/10

Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs GWM Tank 500: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and GWM Tank 500?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid from Rs 1.46 crore, the GWM Tank 500 from Rs 2.05 crore, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid from Rs 2.26 crore and the Kia EV9 from Rs 3.87 crore.

Which is more powerful, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and GWM Tank 500?

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD is the most powerful (Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 379 hp; GWM Tank 500 HEV: 346 hp; Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat): 329 hp).

Which has more safety features, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and GWM Tank 500?

The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD has 7 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) has 8 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 GWM Tank 500 HEV has 6 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and GWM Tank 500 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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