Updated: 22 July 2026. The Kia Sonet was launched in India on 12 January 2024 at ₹7.41–14.27 lakh (ex-showroom). It offers 1.2L and 1L petrol and 1.5L diesel engines up to 118 bhp, manual and automatic transmissions with ARAI mileage 18.4–24.1 kmpl. Key highlights include a turbo-petrol engine and multiple fuel options. It rivals the Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Maruti Suzuki FRONX.
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Rs. 8.85 Lakh | Get Offers | |
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24.1 Kmpl . Diesel . Manual 1 Month waiting |
Rs. 9.20 Lakh | Get Offers | |
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18.4 Kmpl . Petrol . Manual 1 Month waiting |
Rs. 9.24 Lakh | Get Offers | |
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Rs. 9.25 Lakh | Get Offers |
| Engine | : 998 - 1493 CC |
| Power | : 114bhp@4000rpm |
| Torque | : 250Nm@1500-2750rpm |
| Transmission | : Manual & Automatic |
| Drive Type | : FWD |
| Mileage | : 18.4 - 24.1 Kmpl |
| Fuel Type | : Petrol / Diesel |
| Airbags | : Driver, Passenger and Side Front |
The Kia Sonet is ideal for buyers who want the features and experience of a big car with the benefits of easy driving and parking that you get with a compact car
Preferred For : Family & Daily Commute
45% of users have given a rating of 4.5 and above
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Gravity Gray
Imperial Blue
Aurora Black Pearl
Magma Red
Glacier White Pearl
Pewter Olive
Magma Red Aurora Black Pearl
Matte Graphite
Clear White
Glacier White Pearl With Aurora Black Pearl
| Fuel/Transmission | ARAI Claimed Mileage |
|---|---|
| Diesel Automatic | 24.1 Kmpl |
| Diesel Manual | 24.1 Kmpl |
| Petrol Automatic | 18.4 Kmpl |
| Petrol Manual | 18.4 Kmpl |
Features: The Kia Sonet gets a well-equipped cabin with amenities such as 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display, connected car tech, a 7-speaker Bose sound system, ventilated front seats, sunroof, keyless entry with push-button start, and cruise control. Its safety features include Level 1 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), six airbags, a 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, electronic stability control,and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Engine: The Kia Sonet is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. It gets an 83 PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (NA) four-cylinder petrol, a 120 PS 1-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine and a 116 PS 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine. The NA engine is paired with a 5-speed manual, the turbo-petrol engine can be had with either a 6-speed clutchless manual (iMT) or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and the diesel engine can be mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic. In terms of dimensions, it measures 3995 mm in length, 1790 mm in width and 1642 mm in height. The Sonet sits on a 2500 mm wheelbase.
Rivals: The Kia Sonet competes with the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Fronx, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor.
Variants: The Kia Sonet can be had in ten broad variants: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX, GTX+, and X-Line. It is offered in 8 monotone colours, including Imperial Blue, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Intense Red, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Grey, and Xclusive Matte Graphite (limited to X-Line). Dual-tone colour options are Intense Red colour with an Aurora Black Pearl roof and a Glacier White Pearl colour with an Aurora Black Pearl roof.
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