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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 07 Oct 2026Comparing GLS 4WD AT vs Hybrid Electric variants
The short answer

Hyundai Santa Fe costs रु 23,04,000 less ex-showroom. RAV4 has 59.3 PS more power.

Choose the Hyundai Santa Fe if
Hyundai Santa Fe costs रु 23,04,000 less ex-showroom.

At nearly 1.9 Crore NPR, this trim is a premium investment for those needing a spacious 7-seater SUV with 4WD capability. It suits large families prioritizing brand reliability and comfort over budget-conscious options.

Pros
Spacious 7-seat configuration
Capable 4WD system for varied terrain
Powerful 2.5L petrol engine
Cons
High price point compared to local market rivals
Limited official specification transparency
Fuel efficiency likely low for a large petrol SUV
As of 26 Sept 2026
Choose the Toyota RAV4 if
RAV4 has 59.3 PS more power.

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.
236 bhp hybrid powertrain with Electronic On-Demand AWD
Claimed fuel efficiency up to 18-19 km/l
Cons
Very expensive versus non-hybrid mid-size SUVs and soft-roaders.
Likely single variant limits choice for budget or minimalist buyers.
Hybrid system is complex; repairs may cost more outside dealer network.
Interior relies heavily on hard plastics, feels industrial next to rivals
As of 22 Sept 2026
14 rows compared
Hyundai Santa Fe price in Nepal
Hyundai
रु 1,89,96,000Lowest price
Toyota RAV4 price in NepalToyota RAV4 price in NepalToyota RAV4 price in NepalToyota RAV4 price in Nepal
Toyota
रु 2,13,00,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 1,89,96,000Cheapest
रु 2,13,00,000
Fuel
petrol
hybrid
Distributor
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
United Traders Syndicate Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No specific cash discount or launch offer officially disclosed for Nepal RAV4 Hybrid (As of: 30/08/2026)
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
2,487 cc
Max power
180 PS
236 bhp (239.3 PS)+59.3 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
221 Nm
Battery
Not disclosed
1.1 kWh
Claimed range
Not disclosed
1,000 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
AWD
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
81Better
53
Service centres
35
45Better
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·12.3″ Full LCD Cluster
·4.2″ TFT LCD Cluster
·Panorama Sunroof
·Front Seat Warming & Cooling Air Ventilation
·Full Auto Air Conditioning System
·Rear Door Manual Curtain
·Interior colors: Black One-tone Interior, Dark Beige Two-tone Interior, Cognac Two-tone Interior, Camel Two-tone Interior
As of 16 Aug 2026
·Heated front seats
·Heated steering wheel
·Passenger seat height adjuster standard across the range
·Large physical knobs for drive mode selection (Normal, Trail, Snow) and EV mode
As of 24 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·10.25″ Display
·8″ Display
·Wireless Smartphone Charging System
·Personal Profile
·Krell Speaker
·Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
·Head-Up Display (HUD)
As of 16 Aug 2026
·12.3-inch digital driver display
·10.5-inch touchscreen
·Wireless charging pad
·Areen infotainment system supports a three-tile layout
·Flip-over centre console lid that doubles as a small tray
As of 24 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)
·Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
·Surround View Monitor (SVM): 4 HD cameras mounted on front, sides, and rear
·Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
·Lane Following Assist (LFA)
·Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
·Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA, junction turning)
·Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
·Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
·Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
·Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
·Rear Occupant Alert
·Safety Power Window
·Brakes Rear with ABS: 17″ (Φ325x20t)
As of 16 Aug 2026
·8 airbags
·5-Star Euro NCAP crash rating
·Mix of vented and solid disc brakes
As of 24 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·LED Headlamps
·Full LED Projection headlamp
·Rear Combination Lamps
·LED Rear Combination Lamps
·LED Outside Mirror Repeaters
·Radiator Grille
·Beltline Molding
·Side Garnish
·17″ Alloy Wheels
·18″ Alloy Wheels
·20″ Alloy Wheels
·Exterior colors: White Cream (WW2), Glacier White (W3A), Typhoon Silver (T2X), Magnetic Forest (M2F), Phantom Black (NKA), Lagoon Blue (UE3), Rain Forest (R2F), Taiga Brown (RN7), Lava Orange (YR2)
As of 16 Aug 2026
·Body type: SUV
As of 13 Oct 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU
As of 26 Sept 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 Santa Fe
Toyota RAV4

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 1,89,96,000
रु 2,13,00,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 37,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 10,745
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 1,90,29,985
≈ रु 2,13,48,245
EMI / month
≈ रु 2,28,385 · 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.

Hyundai Santa Fe full detailsToyota RAV4 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Hyundai Santa Fe is रु 23,04,000 cheaper ex-showroom (12.1%), while the Toyota RAV4 is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Hyundai Santa Fe if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 28 more showrooms in Nepal (81 vs 53).

Choose the Toyota RAV4 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 10 more service centres in Nepal (45 vs 35); 59.3 PS more power.

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
2 of 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 07 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Hyundai: 81 showrooms, 35 service centres · Toyota: 53 showrooms, 45 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.

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Toyota RAV4 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Santa Fe or Toyota RAV4?

As of October 2026, the Hyundai Santa Fe starts at Rs 1.9 crore ex-showroom — Rs 23.04 lakh less than the Toyota RAV4 at Rs 2.13 crore.

What is the price of the Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota RAV4 in Nepal?

The Hyundai Santa Fe costs Rs 1.9 crore and the Toyota RAV4 costs Rs 2.13 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Toyota RAV4?

These two split the decision: the Hyundai Santa Fe is रु 23,04,000 cheaper ex-showroom (12.1%), while the Toyota RAV4 is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Hyundai Santa Fe if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Toyota RAV4 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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