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Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing Palisade vs Hybrid Electric variants

The short answer

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid costs रु 22,00,000 less ex-showroom. Palisade has 6.7 PS more power.

Choose the Hyundai Palisade if

Palisade has 6.7 PS more power.

Very high‑end diesel AWD SUV with near‑full feature list, but pricing firmly in luxury territory. Best suited to buyers prioritising comfort, safety tech, and brand reliability over outright value and running costs.

Pros

Strong 2.2‑litre diesel with AWD and multi‑terrain modes for Nepali roads.

Extremely generous cabin space with 8‑seat flexibility and multiple cargo layouts.

Rich comfort kit: ventilated front seats, three‑zone AC, dual sunroof, IMS.

Comprehensive safety and ADAS‑style features including BVM, RCCA, SVM, and 6 airbags.

Premium interior and exterior feel with Infinity audio and noise‑reducing glass.

Cons

Very expensive versus ladder‑frame rivals like Fortuner and other large SUVs.

Diesel‑only powertrain; no hybrid or petrol option for low‑usage urban owners.

Fuel economy and maintenance costs likely high for average Nepali household.

Only one fully‑loaded trim effectively; limited choice for buyers wanting cheaper, simpler variant.

As of 23 Aug 2026

Choose the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid if

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid costs रु 22,00,000 less ex-showroom.

High-priced but well-equipped AWD hybrid SUV; suits buyers wanting efficiency, technology, and Toyota reliability over outright value. Best for urban families and frequent highway travelers who can afford the premium for a fully loaded imported hybrid.

Pros

Strong 2.5L hybrid with AWD, good performance and efficiency.

High safety spec with 7 airbags and panoramic view monitor.

Premium cabin tech: large digital cluster, big touchscreen, wireless charging.

Toyota brand reliability and nationwide dealer network support.

Cons

Very expensive versus non-hybrid mid-size SUVs and soft-roaders.

Boot volume and some detailed specs not clearly published for Nepal.

Likely single variant limits choice for budget or minimalist buyers.

Hybrid system is complex; repairs may cost more outside dealer network.

As of 30 Aug 2026

14 rows compared

Hyundai

Palisade

रु 2,35,00,000

Toyota

RAV4 Hybrid

रु 2,13,00,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,35,00,000

रु 2,13,00,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 2,35,00,000 – रु 2,35,96,000

रु 2,13,00,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

hybrid

Distributor

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.

United Traders Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific national‑level cash discount publicly disclosed; dealer‑negotiated offers may apply.

1 offer on other variants

cash

No specific cash discount or launch offer officially disclosed for Nepal RAV4 Hybrid (As of: 30/08/2026)

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

2,199 cc

2,487 cc

Max power

193 PS+6.7 PS

137 kW (186.3 PS)

Max torque

Not disclosed

221 Nm

Battery

Not disclosed

1.1 kWh

Claimed range

Not disclosed

1,000 km

Transmission

automatic

CVT

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

AWD

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

65Better

Service centres

45Better

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Three-zone, Independent-control, fully automatic air conditioning

·Bridge-type high console

·Dual sunroof

·Rear seat warmer

·Driver's 10-way power seat

·Integrated Memory System

·Ventilated seats

·Cushion Extension

·Sleep Mode System

·Wireless smartphone charging system

·Infinity premium sound system

·Clean air technology with ionizer that filters dust and pollen and deodorizes air

·Automatic window closing and external air intake cutoff before entering tunnels

·Double-laminated glass

·Gray Two-tone Interior

·Burgundy Color Package Interior

·Black Mono-tone Interior

·Navy Color Package Interior

As of 13 Aug 2026

·Ventilated front seats available on Hybrid

·Panoramic sunroof mentioned as a feature

·Sunroof_type: Panoramic

·Dual-zone automatic climate control likely, but not explicitly listed Nepal-only – Not disclosed officially (As of: 30/08/2026)

·Power-adjustable driver seat mentioned as comfort feature

·Leather upholstery suggested by premium positioning, but exact material Not disclosed officially (As of: 30/08/2026)

As of 30 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·7" cluster / 10.25" navigation

·10.25" LCD touch Screen with smart navigation

·10.25" touchscreen with split-screen capability

·360-degree surround view monitor capability

·Surround View Monitor

As of 13 Aug 2026

·Infotainment_size_in: 10.5-inch touchscreen

·Instrument cluster: 12.3-inch digital cluster

·Wireless charging pad included

·Apple CarPlay/Android Auto: Not explicitly disclosed for Nepal (As of: 30/08/2026)

·Auto_hold: Not disclosed officially (As of: 30/08/2026)

·Parking_brake_type: Likely electronic (EPB) on Hybrid, but not stated – Not disclosed officially (As of: 30/08/2026)

As of 30 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·6-Airbag system

·Blind-Spot View Monitor

·Blind-Spot Collision Warning

·Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning

·Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

·Safe Exit Assist

·Front / rear parking distance warning

·Rear Self levelizer

·Ventilated disc brakes

·Rear passenger alert system

As of 13 Aug 2026

·Airbag_count: 7 airbags mentioned

·ABS with EBD and brake assist expected, but specific Nepal list Not disclosed officially (As of: 30/08/2026)

·Camera_360: Panoramic View Monitor (360° camera) listed

·ADAS_level: Toyota safety systems with AEB, lane keep, adaptive cruise implied, but exact ADAS spec Not disclosed officially (As of: 30/08/2026)

·Isofix child seat mounts expected but not explicitly confirmed – Not disclosed officially (As of: 30/08/2026)

As of 30 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·LED headlamps

·18" alloy wheel

·20" alloy wheel

·Exterior color: White cream

·Exterior color: Lagoon silver

·Exterior color: Steel graphite

·Exterior color: Sierra burgundy

·Exterior color: Taiga brown

·Exterior color: Rain forest

·Exterior color: Moonlight cloud

·Exterior color: Timeless black

As of 13 Aug 2026

·Bold SUV styling with aggressive front grille

·LED headlamps and DRLs likely standard on Hybrid, exact Nepal spec Not disclosed officially (As of: 30/08/2026)

·Panoramic roof as key design highlight

·Alloy wheels, off-road-ready stance emphasised

As of 30 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported and distributed by Laxmi Intercontinental as flagship Hyundai SUV

·Initially launched in two variants GL and GLX

·Current listed showroom price around NPR 2,35,96,000

·Positioned as most expensive Hyundai in Nepal line‑up

As of 23 Aug 2026

·Imported from Japan, code AXAH54R‑ANXGB

·Listed by multiple Nepali price portals as single Hybrid Electric variant

·Ex-showroom Nepal price Rs 2.13 crore

As of 29 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai Palisade

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 2,35,00,000

रु 2,13,00,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 37,500

≈ रु 37,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 10,745

≈ रु 10,745

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 2,35,48,245

≈ रु 2,13,48,245

EMI / month

≈ रु 2,82,535 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 2,56,085 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Hyundai Palisade vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Palisade or Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

As of September 2026, the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid starts at Rs 2.13 crore ex-showroom — Rs 22 lakh less than the Hyundai Palisade at Rs 2.35 crore.

What is the price of the Hyundai Palisade and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in Nepal?

The Hyundai Palisade costs Rs 2.35 crore to Rs 2.36 crore and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid costs Rs 2.13 crore (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Palisade or the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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