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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing 1.6L GDI HEV 6AT vs MT variants
The short answer

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport costs रु 7,40,000 less ex-showroom. Sorento has 49 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Sorento if
Sorento has 49 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 Sport if
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport costs रु 7,40,000 less ex-showroom.

The MT variant offers the purest off-road control with the Super Select II system but carries a very high price tag due to Nepal's tax structure.

Pros
Excellent off-road capability with Super Select 4WD-II
High ground clearance suitable for Nepal's terrain
Robust build quality and reliability
Cons
Prohibitively expensive compared to entry-level SUV rivals
Manual transmission can be taxing in Kathmandu traffic
Interior design feels dated compared to modern monocoque SUVs
As of 05 Sept 2026
16 rows compared
Kia Sorento price in Nepal
Kia
रु 1,89,90,000
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport price in Nepal
Mitsubishi
रु 1,82,50,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 1,89,90,000
रु 1,82,50,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 1,83,90,000 – रु 1,89,90,000
रु 1,82,50,000 – रु 2,14,00,000
Variants on sale
2
4
Fuel
hybrid
diesel
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Not disclosed
🎁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)
No offer on this variant
1 offer on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
1,598 cc
2,442 cc
Max power
230 PS+49 PS
181 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
430 Nm
Transmission
automatic
manual
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
4,785 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,815 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,805 mm
Seating
7
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
37Better
9
Service centres
29Better
15
📋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
·seating_capacity: 7
·Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
·Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
·8-way power adjustable driver seat
As of 05 Sept 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
·infotainment_size_in: 8-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio
·Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
·parking_brake_type: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
·auto_hold: Equipped
As of 05 Sept 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
·airbag_count: 7 Airbags including driver knee airbag
·ABS with EBD and Brake Assist
·Active Stability and Traction Control (ASTC)
·camera_360: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2024)
·adas_level: Not available on manual variant
As of 05 Sept 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
·Dynamic Shield front design with chrome grille
·LED headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights
·18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
·sunroof_type: none
As of 05 Sept 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 as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) from Thailand
As of 05 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Sorento
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

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 1,82,50,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 27,500
≈ रु 37,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 10,745
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 1,90,25,985
≈ रु 1,82,98,245
EMI / month
≈ रु 2,28,312 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 2,19,416 · 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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Kia Sorento vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport starts at Rs 1.82 crore ex-showroom — Rs 1.4 lakh less than the Kia Sorento at Rs 1.84 crore.

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

The Kia Sorento costs Rs 1.84 crore to Rs 1.9 crore and the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport costs Rs 1.82 crore to Rs 2.14 crore (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Sorento or the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?

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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