Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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 |
Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 3.87 crore | Rs 2.26 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Electric | Hybrid | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | — | Petrol | |
| 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 | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 6 | 7 or 8 | |
| Width | 1980 mm | — | |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | — | |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm | — | |
| Tyre size | 285/45R21 | — | |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | |
| Colours | — | Phantom Black, Polar White, Silver Metallic, Hampton Gray | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 7 | 8 | |
| ABS | Yes | No | |
| Electronic stability control | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | |
| Central locking | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | No | |
| Sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | No | |
| Head-up display | Yes | No | |
| Premium sound system | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | |||
| DC fast charging | Yes | No | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | |
| Other | |||
| Swivelling second-row seats | Yes | No | |
| Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED) | Yes | No | |
| Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch) | Yes | No | |
| Front trunk (52 L) | Yes | No | |
| Auto-flush door handles | Yes | No | |
| Dual sunroof | Yes | Yes | |
| Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand) | Yes | No | |
| Parking collision-avoidance assist | Yes | No | |
| Trailer stability assist | Yes | No | |
| Rear occupant alert | Yes | No | |
| 8 airbags | No | Yes | |
| Three-zone automatic climate control | No | Yes | |
| AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes | No | Yes | |
| Side parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Passenger 'boss seat' control | No | Yes | |
| Power child locks | No | Yes | |
| Rear door sunshades | No | Yes | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Kia EV9 or the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid is cheaper. It starts at Rs 2.26 crore ex-factory, Rs 1.6 crore less than the Kia EV9, which starts at Rs 3.87 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Kia EV9 or the Hyundai Palisade 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, the Kia EV9 or the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD has 7 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart (8-seat) has 8 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Kia EV9 and Hyundai Palisade 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.
