Question 1

Which is cheaper, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Changan M9 Sherpa?

Accepted Answer

The Changan M9 Sherpa is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan M9 Sherpa from Rs 23.49 lakh, the Suzuki Alto from Rs 29.95 lakh, the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh and the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Changan M9 Sherpa?

Accepted Answer

They are closely matched (Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp; Suzuki Alto VXR: 39 hp).

Question 3

Which has more safety features, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Changan M9 Sherpa?

Accepted Answer

The Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Suzuki Alto VXR has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features and the Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 4

Are Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Suzuki Alto and Changan M9 Sherpa prices the same across Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

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.

Specification	Suzuki Cultus Remove	Changan Karvaan Remove	Suzuki Alto Remove	Changan M9 Sherpa M9 Sherpa Power Carry Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 40.89 lakh	Rs 31.49 lakh	Rs 29.95 lakh	Rs 23.49 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	998 cc	1193 cc	658 cc	1193 cc
Engine power	67 hp	96 hp	39 hp	96 hp
Engine torque	90 Nm	119 Nm	56 Nm	119 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	7 (6+1)	4	—
Length	3600 mm	3980 mm	3395 mm	4560 mm
Width	1600 mm	1620 mm	1475 mm	1645 mm
Height	1540 mm	1890 mm	1490 mm	1890 mm
Wheelbase	2425 mm	2560 mm	—	—
Ground clearance	145 mm	165 mm	—	—
Fuel tank	35 L	40 L	27 L	—
Boot space	254 L	—	—	—
Tyre size	165/65 R14	165/70 R14 LT	145/80 R13	175/70 R14 LT
Colours	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	Black, Grey, Silver, White	Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black	White
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	No	Yes	No
EBD	Yes	No	No	No
Hill start assist	No	No	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Immobilizer	Yes	No	Yes	No
Security alarm	No	Yes	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	No	Yes	No	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No	Yes	No
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Tilt steering	Yes	No	No	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Bluetooth	Yes	No	No	No
USB ports	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
Fog lamps	No	Yes	No	No
LED tail lamps	No	Yes	No	No
Rear defogger	Yes	No	No	No
Other
Heater	Yes	No	Yes	No
Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display	Yes	No	No	No
Sliding rear doors	No	Yes	No	No
Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit)	No	Yes	No	No
Fold-down and tumble third row	No	Yes	No	No
Front disc brakes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Driver window pinch guard	No	No	Yes	No
Front seat belt force limiters	No	No	Yes	No
2-DIN audio unit	No	No	Yes	No
Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides	No	No	No	Yes
1,000 kg payload	No	No	No	Yes
Cargo crash cage	No	No	No	Yes
FM radio with AUX input	No	No	No	Yes
Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	6.5/10	6.3/10	7/10	6/10

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