BAIC
BAIC BJ40 Plus
BAIC BJ40 Plus Honorable Edition
PKR 11,985,000
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BAIC BJ40 Plus vs KIA Sorento
BAIC BJ40 Plus Honorable Edition vs KIA Sorento 3.5 FWD: side-by-side Pakistan matchup with full specs and features.
Same powertrain (ICE)
Nearby budgets (13% gap)
BAIC BJ40 Plus BAIC BJ40 Plus Honorable Edition is priced lower
Quick summary
Price and classification for the selected trims
| Spec |
BAIC BJ40 Plus
BAIC BJ40 Plus Honorable Edition
|
KIA Sorento
KIA Sorento 3.5 FWD
|
|---|---|---|
| Ex-factory price | PKR 11,985,000 | PKR 13,649,000 |
| Variant | BAIC BJ40 Plus Honorable Edition | KIA Sorento 3.5 FWD |
| Brand | BAIC | KIA |
| Model | BJ40 Plus | Sorento |
| Body type | SUV | Compact Suv, Suv |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Engine / battery | 1981 cc | 3470 cc |
| Transmission | Automatic (AT) | Automatic (AT) |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Primary specs | 1981 cc, Automatic, Petrol | 3470 cc, Automatic, Petrol |
| Price difference Gap PKR 1,664,000 · 13% | Lower | Higher |
Full specifications
All published specs for these variants · differences highlighted
| Specification | BAIC BJ40 Plus BAIC BJ40 Plus Honorable Edition | KIA Sorento KIA Sorento 3.5 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine/ Motor | ||
| Engine Type | Petrol | Smartstream 3.5L V6 DOHC MPI |
| Turbo Charger | Single-Turbo | — |
| Displacement | 1981 cc | 3470 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Drive Train | 4x4 | FWD |
| Cylinder Configuration | In-Line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP @ 6000 RPM | 269 HP @ 6400 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Torque | 320 Nm @ 4500 RPM | 331 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel System | EFI | MPI |
| Valve Mechanism | DOHC | DOHC |
| Max Speed | 240 KM/H | 180 KM/H |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall Length | 4645 mm / 15'3" feet | 4815 mm / 15'10" feet |
| Kerb Weight | 2080 KG | 1909 KG |
| Overall Width | 1925 mm / 6'4" feet | 1900 mm / 6'3" feet |
| Boot Space | 600 L | 179 L |
| Overall Height | 1871 mm / 6'2" feet | 1700 mm / 5'7" feet |
| Seating Capacity | 5 persons | 7 persons |
| Wheel Base | 2745 mm | 2815 mm |
| No. of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm | 176 |
| Wheelbase | — | 2815 mm |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic (AT) | Automatic (AT) |
| Gearbox | 6 - speed | 8 - speed |
| Drive Modes | No | Normal, Eco, Sport, Smart |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.2m | 5.6m |
| Power Assisted | Hydraulic | Electric |
| Suspension & Brakes | ||
| Front Suspension | Double-Wishbone | McPherson Strut Coil Springs |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link Wishbone | Multi-Link Wishbone |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Wheels and Tyres | ||
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
| Tyre Size | 265/65/R17 | 235/60/R18 |
| Wheel Size | 17 in | 18" |
| Spare Tyre | Yes | Yes |
| PCD | 5 x 112mm | 5 x 114mm |
| Spare Tyre Size | 17 in | 18 in |
| Spare Tyre Type | No | Full size |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Mileage City | 8 KM/L | 8 KM/L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
| Mileage Highway | 10 KM/L | 10 KM/L |
| Safety | ||
| Handbrake | Electric | Electric |
| Exterior | ||
| Colored Outside Door Handles | Black | Chrome |
| Infotainment and Instrumentation | ||
| Number of Speakers | 4 | 8 |
| Display Size | 10.25 in Standard LCD | 12.3 in Standard LCD |
| Instrument Cluster | Analogue with MID | Digital LCD |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||
| Seat Material Type | Fabric Seats with Manual Adjustment | Leather with Powered Adjustment |
| Climate Control | Double Zone | Double Zone |
| Key Type | Smart Key | Smart Key |
| Towing Capacity | — | 1,588 KG |
| Overview | ||
| Engine Type | Petrol | Smartstream 3.5L V6 DOHC MPI |
| Engine | — | 3,470 |
| Transmission | — | 8 Speed Automatic (Sports-Matic) |
| Drive Type | — | FWD |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm | 176 |
| Wheel Size | 17 in | 18" |
| Performance | ||
| Max Power | — | 238 hp |
| Max Torque | — | 367 Nm |
Features & equipment
Present / absent across these trims · never invented
| Feature | BAIC BJ40 Plus BAIC BJ40 Plus Honorable Edition | KIA Sorento KIA Sorento 3.5 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| 540° Camera | Not available | Not available |
| Active Bonet | Not available | Not available |
| Active Headrest | Not available | Not available |
| Active Steering | Not available | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not available | Not available |
| Advanced Air Bags System (AABS) | Not available | Standard |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | Not available | Not available |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard | Standard |
| Anti-Theft Alarm System | Standard | Standard |
| Anti Theft Wheel Bolts | Not available | Not available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Not available | Not available |
| BlindSpot Detection (BSD) | Not available | Not available |
| Brake Assist (BA) | Standard | Standard |
| Child Lock | Standard | Standard |
| Collision Detection | Not available | Not available |
| Crash Auto Door Unlock | Not available | Not available |
| Door Opening Warning | Standard | Standard |
| Down Hill Assist Control | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | Not available | Not available |
| Driver Seat Belt Warning | Standard | Standard |
| Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) | Standard | Standard |
| Handbrake | Standard | Standard |
| Hill Start Assist Control | Standard | Standard |
| Immobilizer | Standard | Standard |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) | Not available | Not available |
| Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) | Not available | Not available |
| Moving Object Detection System | Not available | Not available |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Not available | Not available |
| Night Vision | Not available | Not available |
| No. of Airbags | Standard | Standard |
| No. of Seatbelts | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) | Not available | Not available |
| Passenger Seat Belt Warning | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB) | Not available | Not available |
| Rollover Stability Control (RSC) | Not available | Not available |
| Runflat Tyres | Not available | Not available |
| Speed Limiter | Not available | Standard |
| Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock | Standard | Standard |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | Not available | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Not available | Standard |
| Exterior | ||
| Adjustable Headlights | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard |
| Auto Retractable Side Mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| Colored Outside Door Handles | Standard | Standard |
| Defogger | Standard | Standard |
| DRLs | Standard | Standard |
| Dual Exhaust | Not available | Not available |
| Fog Lights | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Not available | Standard |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Standard | Standard |
| LED Headlamps | Standard | Standard |
| Moon Roof | Not available | Not available |
| Panaromic Sun-Roof | Not available | Standard |
| Power Boot | Not available | Standard |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Fog Lamp | Standard | Not available |
| Rear Spoiler | Not available | Standard |
| Rear Wiper | Standard | Standard |
| Roof Rack | Not available | Standard |
| Side Mirrors with Indicators | Standard | Standard |
| Side Steps | Standard | Not available |
| Sunroof | Not available | Not available |
| Wind Blocker | Not available | Not available |
| Infotainment and Instrumentation | ||
| AM/FM Radio | Standard | Standard |
| Android Auto | Standard | Standard |
| Apple Car Play | Not available | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Standard | Standard |
| Cassette Player | Not available | Not available |
| CD Player | Not available | Not available |
| Display Size | Standard | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not available | Not available |
| Front Speakers | Standard | Standard |
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | Not available | Not available |
| Instrument Cluster | Standard | Standard |
| Multi Info | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation | Standard | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | Standard | Standard |
| Optional Navigation | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Seat Entertainment | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Speakers | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard |
| USB and Auxillary Cable | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Control | Not available | Not available |
| Wireless CarPlay | Not available | Standard |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||
| 3rd Row AC Vents | Not available | Standard |
| 360 Camera | Not available | Standard |
| Air Conditioner | Standard | Standard |
| Air Purifier | Not available | Standard |
| Ambient Light | Not available | Standard |
| Arm Rest | Standard | Standard |
| Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror | Not available | Standard |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not available | Standard |
| Automatic Head Lamps | Not available | Not available |
| Auto Parking System | Not available | Not available |
| Boss Seat Switch | Not available | Not available |
| Cargo Light | Standard | Standard |
| Central Locking | Standard | Standard |
| Climate Control | Standard | Standard |
| CoolBox | Not available | Not available |
| Cup Holders | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Seat Electric Adjustment | Not available | Standard |
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Not available | Standard |
| Driver Seat Memory Function | Not available | Not available |
| Driving Modes | Standard | Standard |
| Electric Curtain – Front | Not available | Not available |
| Electric Curtain – Rear | Not available | Not available |
| Front Camera | Not available | Not available |
| Front Power Outlet | Standard | Standard |
| Gas Shock Absorber | Not available | Not available |
| Glove Box Lamp | Not available | Not available |
| Headlight On Reminder | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Seats | Not available | Not available |
| Heated Steering | Not available | Standard |
| Heater | Standard | Standard |
| Interior Lighting | Standard | Standard |
| Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard |
| Key Type | Standard | Standard |
| Live Traffic Information | Not available | Not available |
| Paddle Shifter | Not available | Not available |
| Passenger Seat Electric Adjustment | Not available | Standard |
| Power Door Locks | Standard | Standard |
| Power Mirrors | Standard | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard | Standard |
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard |
| Rear AC Vents | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Central Control | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Folding Seat | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Headrest | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Power Outlet | Not available | Standard |
| Remote Boot/Fuel-Lid | Not available | Standard |
| Remote Engine Start | Not available | Not available |
| Road Sign Assist | Not available | Not available |
| Seat Material Type | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Adjustment | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Switches | Standard | Standard |
| Sun Visor | Standard | Standard |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | Standard |
| Vanity Mirror | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated Seats | Not available | Not available |
| Wireless Charger | Not available | Standard |
| Comfort | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard |
| Forward and Reverse Park Assist Sensors | Not available | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | Standard | Not available |
| Smart Key with Push Button Start | Standard | Standard |
| Powerful & Polished | ||
| 19” Alloy Wheels | Not verified | Standard |
| 174 mm of ground clearance | Not verified | Standard |
| Bold Skid Plate with an Aggressive Bumper | Not verified | Standard |
| High Gloss Three-Dimensional Grille | Not verified | Standard |
| Longest wheelbase of 2815mm in its segment | Not verified | Standard |
| Signature Star-Map DRLs with Headlamps | Not verified | Standard |
| Unique Star-Map LED Rear Lamps | Not verified | Standard |
| Wide and Solid Rear Skid Plate | Not verified | Standard |
| Rev Up the Adventure | ||
| 3 Terrain Modes; Snow, Mud & Sand | Not verified | Standard |
| 6 Speed Automatic | Not verified | Standard |
| 8 Speed Automatic (Sports Matic) | Not verified | Standard |
| 238 Hp SmartStream 1.6L Turbo Hybrid Engine | Not verified | Standard |
| 269 hp SmartStream 3.5L V6 Engine | Not verified | Standard |
| Regenerative Braking | Not verified | Standard |
| Torque-vectoring all-wheel drive | Not verified | Standard |
| Up to 4 Drive Mode Select System; Normal, Eco, Sport and Smart | Not verified | Standard |
| 25+ Advanced Intelligence Controls | ||
| 360° Surround View Monitor w/ Contour Vectoring Guidelines (SVM) | Not verified | Standard |
| Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) | Not verified | Standard |
| Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) | Not verified | Standard |
| Forward Collision Avoidance 2.0 (FCA) | Not verified | Standard |
| Lane Follow Assist (LFA) | Not verified | Standard |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Not verified | Standard |
| Parking Collision Avoidance (Reverse) | Not verified | Standard |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | Not verified | Standard |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | Not verified | Standard |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) | Not verified | Standard |
| Cruise in Comfort | ||
| 3rd Row AC Controls | Not verified | Standard |
| 64-Color LED Ambient Lighting with 3D Map Door Garnish Map Door | Not verified | Standard |
| Dual 12.3” Hexagonal Panoramic Curved Display | Not verified | Standard |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Not verified | Standard |
| Infotainment/Climate Switchable Controller | Not verified | Standard |
| Integrated Memory System (Driver) | Not verified | Standard |
| Paddle Shifters | Not verified | Standard |
| Real-Time Digital Cluster | Not verified | Standard |
| UV protected & noise proof Panoramic sunroof | Not verified | Standard |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Not verified | Standard |
| Room to Roam | ||
| 1st Row Relaxation Comfort Seat with Knee Extension | Not verified | Standard |
| 14 Way Power Driver’s Seat with Lumbar Support | Not verified | Standard |
| Boss Seats Passenger Walk-In-Device | Not verified | Standard |
| Ergo Motion Driver’s Seat | Not verified | Standard |
| Finest Quilted Leather Seats | Not verified | Standard |
| Heated & Ventilated Seats | Not verified | Standard |
| Integrated Memory Seat | Not verified | Standard |
| Luxurious 7 Seater SUV | Not verified | Standard |
| Maximum 1996L Cargo Space | Not verified | Standard |
| Premium All-Black Leather Interior | Not verified | Standard |
| Sliding & Split-Folding 2nd Row Seats; 60:40 | Not verified | Standard |
| Smart One-Touch Folding – Walk-In-Device | Not verified | Standard |
| Split-Folding 3rd Row Seats; 50:50 | Not verified | Standard |
| Travel with Tech | ||
| 6 USB charging ports for all 3 rows | Not verified | Standard |
| 10 watt Fast Wireless Charger | Not verified | Standard |
| 12 BOSE® Premium Audio System | Not verified | Standard |
| Colored HD Head-Up Display | Not verified | Standard |
| Rear Occupant Alert W/O Sensor | Not verified | Standard |
| Remote Start & Climate Control | Not verified | Standard |
| Smart Car Wash Mode | Not verified | Standard |
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