Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus vs Dongfeng Box vs Honri Ve
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Suzuki Alto
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Suzuki Cultus
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Dongfeng Box
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Honri Ve
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 29.95 lakh | Rs 40.89 lakh | Rs 55 lakh | Rs 35.99 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Electric | Electric |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | — | — |
| Engine | 658 cc | 998 cc | — | — |
| Engine power | 39 hp | 67 hp | — | — |
| Engine torque | 56 Nm | 90 Nm | — | — |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | 32.56 kWh | 18.5 kWh |
| Electric range | — | — | 330 km | 200 km |
| Electric motor power | — | — | 70 kW | 30 kW |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | — | 84 Nm |
| AC charging | — | — | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| AC charging time | — | — | About 10.5 hours (0–100%) | About 7 hours (0–100%) |
| DC charging time | — | — | About 42 minutes (10–80%) | — |
| Charging port | — | — | CCS2 | — |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Single-speed (electric) | Single-speed (electric) |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 3395 mm | 3600 mm | 4030 mm | 3517 mm |
| Width | 1475 mm | 1600 mm | 1810 mm | 1495 mm |
| Height | 1490 mm | 1540 mm | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2425 mm | 2660 mm | 2495 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 145 mm | — | 130 mm |
| Fuel tank | 27 L | 35 L | — | — |
| Boot space | — | 254 L | — | — |
| Tyre size | 145/80 R13 | 165/65 R14 | 195/55 R16 (Lux 430); 215/60 R16 (Smart 330); 17-inch alloys (Flagship 430) | — |
| Warranty | — | — | 4 years / 150,000 km vehicle; 8 years / 200,000 km battery | 3 years or 100,000 km vehicle; 8 years or 120,000 km battery (whichever comes first) |
| Colours | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Electric Lemon, Ocean Eyes, Lavender Haze, Vanilla Frost, Silver Forest, Purple, Blue, White, Silver | Snowy White, Piano Black, Ocean Blue, Emerald Green, Desert Brown, Warm Silver, Charcoal Grey |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake assist | No | No | Yes | No |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | Yes | No |
| Traction control | No | No | Yes | No |
| Hill start assist | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | No | No |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | No | No | Yes |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tilt steering | No | Yes | No | No |
| Drive modes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| USB ports | No | Yes | No | No |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| Regenerative braking | No | No | No | Yes |
| DC fast charging | No | No | Yes | No |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| Alloy wheels | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rear defogger | No | Yes | No | No |
| Other | ||||
| Heater | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Driver window pinch guard | Yes | No | No | No |
| Front seat belt force limiters | Yes | No | No | No |
| 2-DIN audio unit | Yes | No | No | No |
| Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display | No | Yes | No | No |
| Airbags (number not stated by Honri) | No | No | No | Yes |
| E-Gear dial gear selector | No | No | No | Yes |
| Two-tone interior | No | No | No | Yes |
| Low-speed pedestrian warning | No | No | No | Yes |
| Automatic door unlock after a collision | No | No | No | Yes |
| Projector halogen headlamps | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | 6.4/10 |
Suzuki Alto vs Suzuki Cultus vs Dongfeng Box vs Honri Ve: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus, Dongfeng Box and Honri Ve?
The Suzuki Alto is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Honri Ve from Rs 35.99 lakh, the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh and the Dongfeng Box from Rs 55 lakh.
Which has the longer electric range, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus, Dongfeng Box and Honri Ve?
The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 goes furthest on electricity (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 330 km; Honri Ve 2.0 (i200): 200 km).
Which is more powerful, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus, Dongfeng Box and Honri Ve?
The Dongfeng Box Smart 330 is the most powerful (Dongfeng Box Smart 330: 94 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Honri Ve 2.0 (i200): 40 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).
Which has more safety features, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus, Dongfeng Box and Honri Ve?
The Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Dongfeng Box Smart 330 has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honri Ve 2.0 (i200) has 0 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Cultus, Dongfeng Box and Honri Ve 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.
