Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
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| 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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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 3.87 crore | Rs 2.26 crore | Rs 1.46 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Hybrid | Hybrid | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | — | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | — | — | 1598 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 | — | |
| Transmission | Single-speed (electric) | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 6 | 7 or 8 | 7 | |
| Length | — | — | 4785 mm | |
| Width | 1980 mm | — | 1900 mm | |
| Height | — | — | 1710 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | — | 2765 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm | — | 176 mm | |
| Fuel tank | — | — | 67 L | |
| Boot space | — | — | 782 L | |
| Tyre size | 285/45R21 | — | 235/55 R19 | |
| 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 | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 7 | 8 | 6 | |
| Dual front airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | No | No | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes | No | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | No | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | No | Yes | |
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | No | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Central locking | No | Yes | No | |
| Keyless entry | No | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | No | No | |
| Ambient lighting | No | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | Yes | No | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Head-up display | Yes | No | No | |
| Premium sound system | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | Yes | No | No | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | No | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | No | |
| Other | ||||
| Swivelling second-row seats | Yes | No | No | |
| Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED) | Yes | No | No | |
| Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch) | Yes | No | No | |
| Front trunk (52 L) | Yes | No | No | |
| Auto-flush door handles | Yes | No | No | |
| Dual sunroof | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand) | Yes | No | No | |
| Parking collision-avoidance assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Trailer stability assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Rear occupant alert | Yes | No | No | |
| 8 airbags | No | Yes | No | |
| Three-zone automatic climate control | No | Yes | No | |
| AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes | No | Yes | No | |
| Side parking sensors | No | Yes | No | |
| Passenger 'boss seat' control | No | Yes | No | |
| Power child locks | No | Yes | No | |
| Rear door sunshades | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Heated steering wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: 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, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?
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).
Which has more safety features, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?
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 and the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has 6 airbags and 11 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 and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid 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.
