Kia EV9 vs Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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| Specification |
Kia EV9
EV9 GT Line AWD
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Kia Sorento
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Hyundai Palisade Hybrid
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 3.87 crore | Rs 1.36 crore | Rs 2.26 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Electric | Petrol | Hybrid | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | — | 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 | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 6 | 7 | 7 or 8 | |
| 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 / 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 | 6 | 8 | |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes | No | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | No | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | No | |
| ABS | Yes | No | No | |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Hill descent control | No | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | No | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | No | No | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | No | No | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | No | No | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No | No | |
| Central locking | No | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | No | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | Yes | No | |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | Yes | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Sunroof | Yes | No | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | No | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Head-up display | Yes | No | No | |
| Premium sound system | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| DC fast charging | Yes | No | No | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | No | No | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | Yes | 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 | No | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Dual 12.3-inch curved display | No | Yes | No | |
| Second-row sliding and walk-in seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Full-size alloy spare wheel | No | Yes | No | |
| 8 airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Three-zone automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| AWD with Snow/Mud/Sand terrain modes | No | No | Yes | |
| Side parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Passenger 'boss seat' control | No | No | Yes | |
| Power child locks | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear door sunshades | No | No | Yes | |
| Smart trunk | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Kia EV9 vs Kia Sorento vs Hyundai Palisade Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Kia EV9, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Kia Sorento is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: 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, Kia Sorento and 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; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp).
Which has more safety features, Kia EV9, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Palisade Hybrid?
The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD has 7 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 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, Kia Sorento 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.
