Toyota Hiace vs Changan M9 Sherpa vs BYD Shark 6
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Toyota Hiace
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Changan M9 Sherpa
M9 Sherpa Power Carry
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BYD Shark 6
Shark 6 Premium
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | — | Rs 23.49 lakh | Rs 2 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Diesel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 2494 cc | 1193 cc | 1497 cc | |
| Engine power | — | 96 hp | 181 hp | |
| Engine torque | — | 119 Nm | 260 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | 29.58 kWh | |
| Electric range | — | — | 100 km | |
| Total range with fuel | — | — | 800 km | |
| Electric motor power | — | — | 280 kW | |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | 510 Nm | |
| Charging port | — | — | CCS2 | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | — | 430 hp | |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | — | — | 5 | |
| Length | — | 4560 mm | 5457 mm | |
| Width | — | 1645 mm | 1971 mm | |
| Height | — | 1890 mm | 1925 mm | |
| Wheelbase | — | — | 3260 mm | |
| Ground clearance | — | — | 230 mm | |
| Fuel tank | — | — | 60 L | |
| Tyre size | — | 175/70 R14 LT | 265/65 R18 | |
| Warranty | 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | — | 8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed | |
| Colours | — | White | — | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | — | — | 7 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | No | No | |
| Hill descent control | No | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | No | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | No | No | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane departure warning | No | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | No | No | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | No | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | No | |
| Automatic climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | No | Yes | |
| Front power windows | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear power windows | No | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | No | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | No | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | No | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | No | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear armrest with cup holders | No | No | Yes | |
| Auto-dimming rear-view mirror | No | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | Yes | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Built-in navigation | No | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | No | Yes | |
| USB Type-C ports | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | No | Yes | |
| Head-up display | No | No | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | No | No | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | ||||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | No | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | |
| Fog lamps | No | No | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | No | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear wiper | Yes | No | No | |
| Other | ||||
| Radio with CD player | Yes | No | No | |
| Cargo deck 2,750 x 1,520 x 370 mm, opens on three sides | No | Yes | No | |
| 1,000 kg payload | No | Yes | No | |
| Cargo crash cage | No | Yes | No | |
| FM radio with AUX input | No | Yes | No | |
| Front disc brakes | No | Yes | No | |
| Projector headlamps with 5-level adjustment | No | Yes | No | |
| Driver far-side airbag | No | No | Yes | |
| Parking sensors | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic brake | No | No | Yes | |
| Trailer stability control | No | No | Yes | |
| Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand) | No | No | Yes | |
| All-wheel drive (dual motors) | No | No | Yes | |
| NFC digital key | No | No | Yes | |
| Voice assistant (English) | No | No | Yes | |
| Over-the-air updates | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated exterior mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Aluminium roof rack | No | No | Yes | |
| Fixed side steps | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear privacy glass | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Toyota Hiace vs Changan M9 Sherpa vs BYD Shark 6: quick answers
Which is more powerful, Toyota Hiace, Changan M9 Sherpa and BYD Shark 6?
The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry: 96 hp).
Which has more safety features, Toyota Hiace, Changan M9 Sherpa and BYD Shark 6?
The Toyota Hiace Standard Roof (Diesel) has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan M9 Sherpa Power Carry has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features and the BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Toyota Hiace, Changan M9 Sherpa and BYD Shark 6 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.
