The pickup-truck scene in Pakistan is evolving fast, from rugged utility haulers to tech-forward beasts redefining the segment. Recent reports on social media suggest that Changan Deepal Hunter K50 is already being tested in Pakistan, signaling that the Changan Hunter lineup could be the next big arrival in our market. While both trucks may look similar at first glance, they belong to very different eras of automotive engineering — one powered by traditional strength, the other by futuristic technology.

Before these models officially hit Pakistani roads, it’s the perfect time to compare them head-to-head. Since both are already making waves in global markets, understanding their real-world differences can help Pakistani buyers make smarter, future-ready decisions. At Car Advisers-Pakistan’s Largest Automobile Platform – we break it all down for you in simple, jargon-free language so you can choose confidently, whether it’s diesel muscle or electric innovation you prefer.

Overview: What Exactly Are These Trucks?

The Changan Hunter is the conventional pickup offering from Changan: familiar diesel/turbo petrol power-passes, rugged layout, built for work and off-road.
The Deepal Hunter K50 comes via Changan’s sub-brand Deepal. It’s not just another pickup—it is a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) setup: electric motors driving the wheels and a small generator engine topping up battery when needed. It’s more advanced, more premium, but also more complex.

In short: if you want “pickup doing business & utility” you lean toward the Hunter; if you want “premium tech pickup for city + adventure” you consider the Hunter K50.

Key Specification Differences

Here are some of the most relevant specs (marketed internationally) and how the two compare.

Feature	Deepal Hunter K50	Changan Hunter
Powertrain	REEV: dual electric motors + 2.0 L turbo engine acting as generator. Total ~272 ps / 470 Nm (200 kW) in some markets.	Conventional diesel/turbo petrol. For example 1.9 L turbo diesel producing ~350 Nm torque in some versions.
Electric Range / Fuel Efficiency	~131 km pure EV range (NEDC) before generator kicks in; total range claimed ~900 km in some tests.	No full-EV electric range. Standard internal-combustion fuel consumption varies; simplicity favoured.
Dimensions (approx)	Length ~5,380 mm, Width ~1,980 mm, Height ~1,875 mm, Wheelbase ~3,180 mm.	Example spec: 5,330 mm × 1,930 mm × 1,835 mm, wheelbase ~3,180 mm for one version.
Use-case & Servicing	More advanced tech: battery, electric motors, generator engine. Higher upfront or import cost likely; servicing complexity higher.	Simpler powertrain, diesel engine, easier parts availability (especially in markets like Pakistan).
Market Readiness for Pakistan	Very promising for future, but may face service & parts infrastructure constraints currently.	More mature in similar markets; easier to adapt for Pakistani conditions.