Is Changan Karvaan underpowered when fully loaded, especially on steep climbs in hilly areas of Pakistan?

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Is Changan Karvaan underpowered when fully loaded, especially on steep climbs in hilly areas of Pakistan?

In regions like Murree, Swat, o r Abbottabad, drivers report sluggish acceleration. Is the 1.0L engine insufficient for commercial o r full-passenger use?

Sandeep asked on 26 Jun 2025 11:53:23 am

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 26 Jun 2025 11:57:39 am

Yes. The 1.0L engine 68–72 hp is not powerful enough when:

Carrying 6–8 passengers

Driving uphill e.g., Murree, Swat, Abbottabad

Running AC at full blast

Drivers report:

Sluggish throttle response

Frequent gear shifting

Strain in 2nd o r 1st gear

➡️ It’s underpowered for full-load climbing, especially compared to Toyota Hiace o r even Suzuki Every Turbo.