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Kia Sorento vs Mitsubishi Pajero in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing 1.6L GDI HEV 6AT vs Pajero 5 Door A/T Low Trim variants
The short answer

Mitsubishi Pajero costs रु 31,40,000 less ex-showroom. Sorento has 26.2 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Sorento if
Sorento has 26.2 PS more power.

Priced near NPR 1.8 crore, the Sorento GDI HEV 6AT targets affluent family buyers wanting a premium, efficient 7-seater hybrid SUV with Kia’s brand backing. It offers strong comfort and tech for a niche hybrid but feels expensive versus non-hybrid rivals and lacks fully transparent Nepal-specific specs.

Pros
Hybrid powertrain promises better fuel efficiency and lower running costs than a comparable pure-petrol SUV.
Spacious 7-seat layout suits larger families needing three-row practicality.
Premium interior and feature set give an upmarket feel versus smaller Kia SUVs in Nepal.
Backed by Kia’s growing dealer and service network under Continental, improving long-term ownership support.
Cons
Very high ex-showroom price around NPR 1.8 crore limits affordability to a small niche.
Key technical specs like exact drivetrain layout, safety airbags count, and dimensions are not clearly disclosed for Nepal.
Hybrid complexity may raise maintenance and repair costs compared with simpler diesel or petrol SUVs.
Feature list transparency is weaker than newer rivals that clearly advertise ADAS, sunroof type, and infotainment size.
As of 29 Aug 2026
Choose the Mitsubishi Pajero if
Mitsubishi Pajero costs रु 31,40,000 less ex-showroom.

Low Trim gives full-size Pajero capability at lowest Pajero price, but still very costly. Best suited to buyers prioritizing robustness and space over luxury features.

Pros
Full-size 7-seat body with big cargo space.
Same strong engine and 4WD hardware as higher trims.
Lower price than Mid/High trims while keeping core capability.
Good highway comfort and road presence.
Cons
Feature set feels bare for a 1.58+ crore SUV.
Interior design and materials feel dated versus newer rivals.
Missing modern infotainment and connectivity features.
Running costs and fuel bills high for city-focused users.
As of 03 Aug 2026
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Kia Sorento price in Nepal
Kia
रु 1,89,90,000
Mitsubishi Pajero price in Nepal
Mitsubishi
रु 1,58,50,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 1,89,90,000
रु 1,58,50,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 1,69,90,000 – रु 1,89,90,000
रु 1,58,50,000 – रु 2,10,50,000
Variants on sale
3
5
Fuel
diesel
diesel
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Leon Motors Private Limited
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No specific official cash discount or festival offer publicly disclosed for Sorento hybrid in Nepal (As of: 29/08/2026)
cash
No officially advertised cash discount found; standard ex-showroom pricing.
3 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
1,598 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
230 PS+26.2 PS
201 bhp (203.8 PS)
Max torque
Not disclosed
448 Nm
Transmission
automatic
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
4,900 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,875 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,900 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,780 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
225 mm
Seating
7
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
36Better
9
Service centres
29Better
15
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two diesel models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Premium 7-seater cabin focused on family comfort
·Likely leather upholstery and soft-touch materials in hybrid trim; not explicitly detailed (As of: 29/08/2026)
·Automatic climate control with rear AC vents mentioned for Sorento in Nepal
·Powered driver seat mentioned in Nepal launch coverage
·Interior configuration supports both family and long-trip usage
As of 29 Aug 2026
·Fabric seats and simpler trim in Low variant.
As of 03 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Infotainment_size_in: Not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 29/08/2026)
·Android Auto/Apple CarPlay not clearly specified for Nepal variant (As of: 29/08/2026)
·Keyless entry and push-button start mentioned in Nepal coverage
·Auto_hold: Not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 29/08/2026)
·Parking_brake_type: Not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 29/08/2026)
As of 29 Aug 2026
·Basic audio system, manual seat adjust, limited convenience kit.
As of 03 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·Airbag_count: Multiple airbags (front and side) mentioned, but exact number not disclosed (As of: 29/08/2026)
·ABS with EBD standard
·Electronic Stability Control (ESC) mentioned for Sorento hybrid
·Hill-start assist control present
·Camera_360: Not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 29/08/2026)
·ADAS_level: ADAS features not clearly listed for Nepal; level not disclosed officially (As of: 29/08/2026)
As of 29 Aug 2026
·Dual front airbags, ABS, 4WD system; no advanced driver aids.
As of 03 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
·Fourth-gen Sorento with bold tiger-nose grille and LED DRLs
·Projector/LED headlamps highlighted in Nepal launch coverage
·Alloy wheels with SUV stance; size not formally disclosed for Nepal (As of: 29/08/2026)
·Sunroof_type: Not clearly specified; likely panoramic on higher hybrid trim but not Nepal-confirmed (As of: 29/08/2026)
As of 29 Aug 2026
·5-door body, classic Pajero profile with roof rails.
As of 03 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Authorized distributor: Continental Associates Pvt. Ltd., part of Continental Trading Enterprise
·Variant name in Nepal price lists: GDI HEV 6AT
·Hybrid Sorento introduced as Kia's first hybrid SUV in Nepal
·Distributed through multiple authorized Kia showrooms across Nepal
As of 29 Aug 2026
·Imported CBU; positioned as entry 7-seat Pajero.
As of 03 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Sorento
Mitsubishi Pajero

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 1,89,90,000
रु 1,58,50,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 27,500
≈ रु 65,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 10,745
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 1,90,25,985
≈ रु 1,59,26,245
EMI / month
≈ रु 2,28,312 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 1,90,561 · 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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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Mitsubishi Pajero is रु 31,40,000 cheaper ex-showroom (19.8%), while the Kia Sorento is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Kia Sorento if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 14 more service centres in Nepal (29 vs 15); 26.2 PS more power; 27 more showrooms in Nepal (36 vs 9).

Choose the Mitsubishi Pajero if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Kia: 36 showrooms, 29 service centres · Mitsubishi: 9 showrooms, 15 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Kia Sorento vs Mitsubishi Pajero — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Sorento or Mitsubishi Pajero?

As of September 2026, the Mitsubishi Pajero starts at Rs 1.58 crore ex-showroom — Rs 11.4 lakh less than the Kia Sorento at Rs 1.7 crore.

What is the price of the Kia Sorento and Mitsubishi Pajero in Nepal?

The Kia Sorento costs Rs 1.7 crore to Rs 1.9 crore and the Mitsubishi Pajero costs Rs 1.58 crore to Rs 2.1 crore (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Sorento or the Mitsubishi Pajero?

These two split the decision: the Mitsubishi Pajero is रु 31,40,000 cheaper ex-showroom (19.8%), while the Kia Sorento is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Kia Sorento if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Mitsubishi Pajero if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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