Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner

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Specification	Kia EV9 EV9 GT Line AWD Remove	Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Remove	Kia Sorento Remove	Toyota Fortuner Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 3.87 crore	Rs 2.26 crore	Rs 1.36 crore	Rs 1.24 crore
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Hybrid	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	—	—	3470 cc	—
Engine power	—	—	269 hp	—
Engine torque	—	—	331 Nm	—
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	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	6	7 or 8	7	—
Length	—	—	4815 mm	—
Width	1980 mm	—	1900 mm	—
Height	—	—	1700 mm	—
Wheelbase	3100 mm	—	2815 mm	—
Ground clearance	177 mm	—	—	—
Boot space	—	—	179 L	—
Tyre size	285/45R21	—	235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV)	—
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 / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	—	Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray	—	Attitude Black, Super White, Phantom Brown, Graphite, Silver Metallic, Premium Black
Safety
Airbags	7	8	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	No	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No	No
Hill descent control	No	Yes	No	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes	No	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	No	Yes	Yes	No
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Speed-sensing door locks	No	Yes	No	No
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	Yes	No	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No	No	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	No	Yes	No	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No	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	No	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	No	Yes	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Heated front seats	Yes	Yes	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	No	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	No	Yes	Yes	No
Power tailgate	Yes	No	Yes	No
Sunroof	Yes	No	No	No
Panoramic sunroof	No	No	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	No	No
Apple CarPlay	No	No	Yes	No
Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No	Yes	No
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	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Roof rails	Yes	No	Yes	No
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	No	No
Dual 12.3-inch curved display	No	No	Yes	No
Second-row sliding and walk-in seats	No	No	Yes	No
Full-size alloy spare wheel	No	No	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	7.9/10	7.9/10	8/10	8/10

Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Kia Sorento and Toyota Fortuner?

The Toyota Fortuner is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Toyota Fortuner from Rs 1.24 crore, the Kia Sorento from Rs 1.36 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, Kia Sorento and Toyota Fortuner?

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; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp).

Which has more safety features, Kia EV9, Hyundai Palisade Hybrid, Kia Sorento and Toyota Fortuner?

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 Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G (4x2, petrol) has 0 airbags and 0 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, Kia Sorento and Toyota Fortuner 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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