Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs iCAUR V27
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Kia EV9
EV9 GT Line AWD
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Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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iCAUR V27
V27 Premium REEV AWD
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 3.87 crore | Rs 2.26 crore | Rs 1.46 crore | Rs 1.25 crore |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Hybrid | Hybrid | Range-extended EV |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | — | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | — | — | 1598 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine power | — | — | — | 134 hp |
| Engine torque | — | — | — | 220 Nm |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | 99.8 kWh | — | — | 34.31 kWh |
| Electric range | 505 km | — | — | 150 km |
| Total range with fuel | — | — | — | 1000 km |
| Electric motor power | 282.6 kW | — | — | 335 kW |
| Electric motor torque | 700 Nm | — | — | 505 Nm |
| AC charging | — | — | — | 7 kW |
| DC fast charging | — | — | — | 100 kW |
| AC charging time | 9 hr 45 min (220 V/48 A) | — | — | — |
| DC charging time | About 24 min (10-80%, 350 kW charger) | — | — | 20–80% in 15 minutes |
| Charging port | — | — | — | CCS2 |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | 329 hp | — | 449 hp |
| Transmission | Single-speed (electric) | Automatic | Automatic | Single-speed (electric) |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 6 | 7 or 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Length | — | — | 4785 mm | 5045 mm |
| Width | 1980 mm | — | 1900 mm | 1976 mm |
| Height | — | — | 1710 mm | 1894 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | — | 2765 mm | 2900 mm |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm | — | 176 mm | 220 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | — | 67 L | 60 L |
| Boot space | — | — | 782 L | 715 L |
| Tyre size | 285/45R21 | — | 235/55 R19 | 265/45 R21 |
| 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 | Vehicle 6 years or 150,000 km; battery 8 years or 160,000 km (whichever comes first, terms apply) |
| Colours | — | Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Oxford Blue, Rain Forest, Hampton Gray | Camel, Tactical Green, Starlight Silver, Khaki White, Porcelain Gray, New Crystal Black, Gold Sand Yellow |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| Dual front airbags | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| EBD | No | No | No | Yes |
| Brake assist | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Security alarm | No | No | 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 departure warning | No | No | No | Yes |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Driver attention alert | No | No | No | Yes |
| Automatic parking assist | No | No | No | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | No | No | No | Yes |
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | No | No | No | Yes |
| Front power windows | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear power windows | No | No | No | Yes |
| Central locking | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Keyless entry | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | No |
| Tilt steering | No | No | No | Yes |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | No | Yes |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Electric parking brake | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Auto hold | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Heated front seats | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power tailgate | Yes | No | No | No |
| Ambient lighting | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | No |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | No | Yes |
| Android Auto | No | No | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Portable charger included | No | No | No | Yes |
| Wall charger included | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | No | No | No | Yes |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| LED tail lamps | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear defogger | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear wiper | No | 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 |
| Front centre airbag | No | No | No | Yes |
| 540-degree HD panoramic camera system | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic braking | No | No | No | Yes |
| Emergency lane keeping | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear collision warning | No | No | No | Yes |
| Traffic jam assist | No | No | No | Yes |
| Door open warning | No | No | No | Yes |
| Roll stability control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Event data recorder | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dashcam interface | No | No | No | Yes |
| Adaptive matrix headlights | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heated exterior mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dual rear fog lights | No | No | No | Yes |
| Projector puddle lights | No | No | No | Yes |
| Full-size spare tyre | No | No | No | Yes |
| Double dome sunroof with 99.9% UV protection | No | No | No | Yes |
| Privacy glass | No | No | No | Yes |
| Driver seat memory | No | No | No | Yes |
| Cool box in front armrest | No | No | No | Yes |
| Faux leather seats | No | No | No | Yes |
| CN95 PM2.5 air purification | No | No | No | Yes |
| 15 Pioneer speakers with subwoofer | No | No | No | Yes |
| Qibla compass | No | No | No | Yes |
| Offline voice control | No | No | No | Yes |
| Side steps | No | No | No | Yes |
| Under-body protection plate | No | No | No | Yes |
| 1.6-tonne towing capacity | No | No | No | Yes |
| Built-in 1/4-inch accessory mounts | No | No | No | Yes |
| 12V power outlet in boot | No | No | No | Yes |
| 21-inch alloy wheels | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 |
Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs iCAUR V27: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and iCAUR V27?
The iCAUR V27 is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the iCAUR V27 from Rs 1.25 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 has the longer electric range, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and iCAUR V27?
The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD goes furthest on electricity (Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 505 km; iCAUR V27 Premium REEV AWD: 150 km).
Which is more powerful, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and iCAUR V27?
The iCAUR V27 Premium REEV AWD is the most powerful (iCAUR V27 Premium REEV AWD: 449 hp; Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 379 hp; Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat): 329 hp).
Which has more boot space, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and iCAUR V27?
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has the biggest boot (Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD: 782 L; iCAUR V27 Premium REEV AWD: 715 L).
Which has more safety features, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and iCAUR V27?
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 iCAUR V27 Premium REEV AWD has 7 airbags and 23 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 iCAUR V27 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.
