Hyundai recently introduced the locally assembled Hyundai Palisade in Pakistan. It is the new member in the hybrid SUV lineup, promising aesthetic looks with strong road presence. Although it is considered the most premium CKD in the country, there are still other options that serve as direct competitors to the Hyundai Palisade. The Kia Sorento and the Toyota Fortuner GR-S are some of them. Let’s have a quick look at the Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner GR-S and see which one offers the best performance and price.
Price Comparison
The following is the price comparison:
| Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy | Kia Sorento 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD | Toyota Fortuner GR-S |
| Rs. 22,999,000 | Rs. 16,699,000 | Rs. 20,499,000 |
If you are looking for a Hybrid SUV and budget is your main priority, the Kia Sorento HEV can be the right choice for you, as it has the lowest price. Among these options, the Hyundai Palisade has the highest price.
Let’s see what all these three cars have to offer at these prices.
Exterior Comparison
The following are the exterior comparisons that you need to know:
| Specs & Features | Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy | Kia Sorento 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD | Toyota Fortuner GR-S |
| Dimensions | 5,065 x 1,980 x 1,805 mm | 4,815 x 1,900 x 1,700 mm | 4,795 x 1,855 x 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mm | 2,815 | 2,745 mm |
| Alloy Wheel | 21″ | 19″ | 18″ |
| Roof Rails | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Sunroof | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
Among these options, the Hyundai Palisafe stands out with its bold and large body design. It comes with the highest dimensions, wheelbase, and wheel size that perfectly complement its SUV appearance. Besides this, the sunroof is an important thing that enhances the aesthetics of the car, but the Fortuner does not offer a sunroof, whereas the other options do.
Interior Comparison
Considering the interior specs, know that the Hyundai Palisade, Kia Sorento, and Toyota Fortuner all come with 7 seating capacity and directly competes each other. They have a spacious interior, yet differ in the specs, as the head-up display feature is only available in the Hyundai Palisade and the Kia Sorento.
The following are some other interior specs that you need to know:
| Specs & Features | Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy | Kia Sorento 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD | Toyota Fortuner GR-S |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Infotainment | 12.3″ | 12.3″ | 9″ |
| Speakers | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Seats | Nappa Leather | Quilted Leather | Leather |
| Rear View Mirror | Digital Center Mirror | Electrochromic Mirror | Electrochromic Mirror |
| Head-Up Display | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Steering Wheel | 4-Spoke Leather (Two Tone) | 3-Spoke Leather | Leather Stitched with Wood |
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Performance
The following is the performance comparison of the Hyundai Palisade, Kia Sorento, and Toyota Fortuner:
| Specs & Features | Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy | Kia Sorento 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD | Toyota Fortuner GR-S |
| Engine Typе | Smartstream Gasoline 2.5 Turbo HYBRID | SmartStream G1.6 DOHC T-GDI | 2.8-Litre Turbo |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Hybrid Automatic | 6-Speed Automatic | 6-Speed |
| Power | 329 HP | 238 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 367 Nm | 500 Nm |
Performance-wise, the Hyundai Palisade comes with the highest power of 329 Hp whereas the Toyota Fortuner has the highest torque. Now, it depends on your choice and budget which one you would want to choose.
Safety & Comfort Features
Have a look at the comparison between the safety and comfort features:
| Specs & Features | Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy | Kia Sorento 1.6L Turbo Hybrid AWD | Toyota Fortuner GR-S |
| Airbags | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Lane Following Assist | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Blind Spot View Monitor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Lane Keeping Assist | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Smart Cruise Control | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Surround View Monitor | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
The Hyundai Palisade and the Toyota Fortuner have 7, whereas the Kia Sorento comes with 6 airbags along with other features. Besides this, the Toyota Fortuner lacks the lane keeping assist and surround view monitor, whereas the other options have it. Well, these three vehicles can be a suitable choice for you, considering the comfort and safety comparison.
Conclusion
To sum up, the Hyundai Palisade has recently made its way and is one of the award-winning crossover SUVs. Since it just made its way in the country, know that it is a locally manufactured CKD version with premium aesthetics and performance. With other suitable options available, considering its body type and price, the Kia Sorento and the Toyota Fortuner can be its direct competitors. Considering the comparison, the Hyundai Palisade and Fortuner promise suitable performance, but if budget is your main concern, you can go for the Kia Sorento in low price compared to these options.
Let us know which one you find best for yourself.
FAQs
It has a price of Rs. 22,999,000 in Pakistan.
The Hyundai Palisade has the highest power output of 329 HP, whereas the Toyota Fortuner has 201 HP.
It comes with a Smartstream Gasoline 2.5 Turbo HYBRID engine.
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Ramsha Zafar is an English literature graduate working as a content writer for over two years. At OLX, her writing covers almost every topic that people find interesting, including automobiles, smartphones, businesses, and many others.
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