Hyundai
Hyundai Kona
Rs. 65 Lakh
starting price
VS
Proton
Proton X70
Rs. 51.0 Lakh
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Hyundai Kona | Proton X70 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 65 Lakh | Rs. 51.0 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.6L Turbo GDI | 1.5L TGDi Turbo |
| Displacement | 1591 cc | 1499 cc |
| Horsepower | 195 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Transmission | 7-Speed DCT | Automatic 7-speed DCT |
| Drive Type | AWD | FWD |
| Fuel Avg — City | 11 km/l | 11 km/l |
| Fuel Avg — Highway | 15 km/l | 14 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | 172 mm | 190 mm |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ABS | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Body Type | suv | suv |
Ratings Comparison
Hyundai Kona
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐
Proton X70
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pros & Cons
Hyundai Kona
Turbo performance
AWD available
Sporty design
Good tech
Small boot
Grey market only
EV charging infrastructure limited
Proton X70
Volvo-derived Geely platform — surprisingly upmarket engineering
Best safety ratings of any Chinese brand sold in Pakistan
177hp turbo engine genuinely impressive performance
360° camera, 12.3" Boschi system on Premium
Proton brand not widely known in Pakistan — resale uncertain
DCT jerks noticeably in crawling traffic
Service network limited — Al-Haj dealers concentrated in cities
Perceived as unproven despite good engineering
All Variants & Prices
Hyundai Kona
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Kona 1.6T FWD | Rs. 65 Lakh |
| Kona 1.6T AWDBest | Rs. 85 Lakh |
| Kona Electric | Rs. 1.20 Cr |
Proton X70
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Executive | Rs. 51.0 Lakh |
| Premium TGDiBest | Rs. 57.0 Lakh |
Verdict — Hyundai Kona
Sporty compact crossover with turbocharged punch. Grey market import. Kona EV is a niche premium option.
Verdict — Proton X70
Genuinely underrated SUV. The X70's engineering is miles ahead of its price. Perfect for buyers doing their research rather than following the crowd.
🎯 Which one should you buy?
Hyundai Kona starts at Rs. 65 Lakh. Proton X70 starts at Rs. 51.0 Lakh. Proton X70 is Rs. 14.0 Lakh cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.