Kia Sonet

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Kia Sonet car is a 5 seater SUV with 1.5 liter diesel engine and 1.2 liter petrol engines. The Kia Sonet price in India ranges between Rs. 7.99 Lakh to 15.69 Lakh. The car is available in both manual and automatic transmission. The boot space of the Sonet is 385 litres. It comes in 10 beautiful colours. Considering the price and specs the Sonet is a tough competition to Hyundai Creta, Hyundai Exter and Hyundai Venue.
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Sonet Price

Kia Sonet price starts from Rs. 7.99 Lakh and goes upto Rs. 14.69 Lakh for the petrol top model. Sonet diesel models price starts from Rs. 9.79 Lakh and goes upto Rs. 15.69 Lakh for the diesel top model. Apart from this Sonet petrol automatic price starts at Rs. 10.49 Lakh while Sonet diesel automatic price starts at Rs. 12.59 Lakh.
Rs. 7.99 - 15.69 Lakh (Showroom Price in Delhi)
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  • On-RoadRs. 9.03 Lakh
  • RTORs. 63,920
  • InsuranceRs. 40,183
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Kia Sonet Specifications

Key Specifications Top Features
  • Engine998 - 1493 CC
  • Power114bhp@4000rpm
  • Torque250Nm@1500-2750rpm
  • TransmissionManual / Automatic
  • Drive TypeFWD
  • Fuel TypePetrol / Diesel
  • AirbagsDriver, Passenger and Side Front
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Kia Sonet Car Latest Updates

The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift has been launched with prices starting from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). You can check it out in-person as the car has arrived at dealerships. Deliveries for the 2024 Kia Sonet facelift are set to commence later this month.

This is the first update for the sub-4m SUV since its introduction in 2020. The 2024 Sonet features an updated design with a revised grille, new LED headlights, new alloy wheels, and connected taillights inspired by the Seltos. There are new feature additions like ADAS and it retains its existing engine and gearbox options. One change comes in the form of the 6-speed manual transmission, which has been reintroduced for the 1.5-litre diesel engine.


Features of Kia Sonet The 2024 Sonet features a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a fully digital driver’s display, connected car tech, a 7-speaker Bose sound system, cruise control, sunroof, ventilated front seats, automatic headlights, and keyless entry with push-button start. On the safety front, it features six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, a 360-degree camera with front and rear parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and ADAS.

Kia Sonet Engine The 2024 Sonet is offered with three engine options, including an 83 PS/115 Nm 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine, a 116 PS/250 Nm 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a 120 PS/172 Nm 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual transmission (MT) with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine, a 6-speed MT, a 6-speed clutchless manual transmission and 6-speed automatic transmission with the 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a 6-speed iMT and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. It measures 3955 mm in length, 1790 mm in width, 1642 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2500 mm.

Kia Sonet Rivals

The 2024 Sonet rivals the likes of the Tata Nexon, Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and Renault Kiger.

Kia Sonet Variants

Kia offers the 2024 Sonet in a total of seven variants within the Tech Line, GT Line, and X-Line trims: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X Line.

It is offered in eight monotone shades: Pewter Olive, Glacier White, Sparkling Silver, Granite Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, and Clear White. Meanwhile, dual-tone shades include Glacier White Pearl with black roof and Intense Red with black roof. And finally, it gets a Matte Graphite hue, which is exclusive to the X Line trim.

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Kia Sonet Variants

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  • Diesel

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  • Manual

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  • Automatic

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Variants Ex-Showroom Price

Sonet HTE

1197 cc . Petrol . Manual
More than 2 months waiting
Rs. 7.99 Lakh
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Sonet HTK

1197 cc . Petrol . Manual
More than 2 months waiting
Rs. 8.79 Lakh
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Sonet HTE Diesel

1493 cc . Diesel . Manual
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Rs. 9.79 Lakh
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Sonet Car Pros and Cons

  • Sonet Advantages

    Premium interior quality, loaded features list, wide range of engines and transmissions available, strong standard safety pack including some autonomous safety features, well-loaded mid-range variants

  • Sonet Disadvantages

    Base 1.2 petrol misses the option of an automatic transmission, diesel engine could've been more refined, cabin best suited for 4 occupants, not 5

  • Expert's Conclusion

    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

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Kia Sonet Expert Review

The Kia Sonet is a sub-compact SUV that sits in the same segment as the Hyundai VenueMaruti Suzuki BrezzaTata Nexon, and Mahindra XUV300. It is the third car Kia launched in India, following the Kia Seltos and Kia Carnival. The Kia Sonet was launched in 2020 and in 2024, receives its first major update.

Design


The new Kia Sonet still looks like one of the sportiest options in its segment. For 2024, the Sonet gets a more aggressive front that includes new, much larger daytime running LEDs (DRLs), a part of which doubles up as the indicator lights. Full LED headlights, LED fog lights and connected LED taillights are offered with the higher variants of the Sonet. The reverse light is now located in the bumper, and can be difficult to spot for some.


The Sonet offers a long list of colour options, including black, olive, red, silver, blue, grey and two shades of white, along with dual-tone options and a matte graphite colour offered exclusively with the Sonet X-Line.

Interior


Inside, the Kia Sonet is easily one of the most premium cars in its category. Kia has used hard but smooth quality plastics and higher variants get generous amounts of leatherette upholstery for the seats and door armrests. The driving position is quite commanding and there is adequate space for users over 6 feet tall in the front seats.


The rear seat experience is slightly better than before with small touches such as scooped-out front seat backs and raised under-thigh support for second-row passengers. Headroom is generous as well, but it is a cabin best suited for up to 4 adults as the Kia Sonet does not have a very wide cabin. Interestingly, the cabin that many will find the most premium is that of the mid-range HTX (turbo iMT/DCT or diesel AT) and HTX+. These variants get a black and brown interior that looks very premium. In all there are 5 different interior colour palettes, that are variant specific: all black, black and beige, black and brown, black leatherette with white inserts, or black with sage green.

Boot Space


The 2024 Kia Sonet offers 385 litres of boot space, which is slightly lower than the original model (392 litres). The rear seat now splits 60:40, which wasn’t available earlier, leading to the minor change in measured boot space. However, the Kia Sonet’s boot is still very practical and capable of holding a full-sized suitcase, along with some small bags.

Features


The new Kia Sonet is a very feature-packed SUV and even entry-level variants such as the HTK and HTK+ come loaded with comfort, convenience, and safety features.


Feature Highlights & Observations

Features

Notes

360-degree camera

  • Great resolution and offers bird-eye view of car even while driving at highway speeds

Blind-view monitor

  • Useful feature that improves safety while changing lanes by displaying the side camera feeds in the instrument cluster when you use the indicators

4-way powered driver’s seat

  • Functions as intended but height-adjustment being manual is an odd cost-cutting measure

10.25 inch touchscreen

  • Easy to follow user-interface and good resolution though purple colour theme may not be to everyone’s liking

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto only offered with the lower variant’s 8-inch touchscreen

  • Type-A cable required to run CarPlay/Auto

10.25 inch digital-instrument cluster

  • Looks premium and offers a lot of vital information. 

  • Drive mode/weather linked displays are integrated perfectly

7-speaker BOSE music system

  • Good sound quality and limited distortion even at high volume

 

Other Features

LED sound mood lighting

Ventilated front seats

Cruise control

Push-button start with passive keyless entry

Air purifier

Connected car tech

Drive modes

Traction modes

Power windows with one-touch up/down for all windows (X-Line only)

Wireless phone charger

Sunroof

Leatherette Upholstery

Safety


Six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), vehicle stability management (VSM), hill-start assist, rear parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system come as standard across all variants of the Kia Sonet. Higher variants add front parking sensors, a rear camera or 360-degree camera, ISOFIX and while front disc brakes come as standard, higher variants get rear disc brakes as well. 

The range-topping GTX+ and X-line also get Level-1 camera-based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including: 

  • Lane-departure alert

  • Lane-keeping aid

  • Lane-centering assist

  • Auto-emergency braking

  • Auto-high beam assist

  • Lead vehicle departure warning 

  • Driver attention warning

 

In our brief experience, we found the features to be reasonably friendly for Indian traffic conditions. The collision warning system sounds alerts at reasonable points and auto-braking isn’t triggered too quickly. Lane management features also operate effectively and aren’t too intrusive. That said, poorly marked lanes will often go undetected. The Kia Sonet does not get adaptive cruise control.

Performance


The 2024 Kia Sonet is offered with 3 engine options, all of which drive the front wheels only.

  • 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol - 5-speed manual transmission (83PS/115Nm)

  • 1-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol - 6-speed clutch-pedal less manual (iMT) or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (120PS/172Nm)

  • 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel - 6-speed manual, 6-speed clutch(pedal)-less manual (iMT) or 6-speed automatic (115PS/250Nm)

Engine

Notes

1.2-litre petrol

  • Smooth power delivery and light controls make it a great option for those who just want a Kia Sonet for city driving

  • Engine will feel stressed when driven with 3-5 people on board/on sharp inclines/while attempting overtakes at 70-100 kmph

1-litre turbo-Petrol

  • Balanced option for Sonet petrol buyers who want something fun to drive and is punchy enough to make highway driving convenient

  • Noticeable turbo-lag at low speeds and power delivery could’ve been a little smoother but it is the better petrol engine as an all-rounder

  • We’d recommend getting the petrol-DCT over the petrol-iMT as the experience is more polished and sophisticated

  • Fuel-efficiency can be poor in heavy city traffic

1.5-litre turbo-Diesel

  • A good option for those who have high-running or extensive use with passengers and/or on highways

  • Engine offers good punch but is not as smooth, refined or responsive as the turbo-petrol

  • Refinement levels are acceptable but not great. Diesel clatter is evident.

  • Now comes with an AdBlue tank for emissions control. AdBlue fluid (12-litre tank) lasts for approximately 10,000 km

Ride and Handling


The Kia Sonet offers a comfortable ride and is balanced enough for both city and highway use. Bumps and potholes can be driven through without much harshness being felt in the cabin and the Sonet’s high-speed manners are also predictable. However, it can feel a little bit bouncy, especially in the rear seat over concrete highways such as the Mumbai-Pune expressway, while driving at speeds above 70 kmph.

For everyday use, the Kia Sonet is a very easy car to live with even for someone buying their first car. The steering is light enough to manoeuvre through traffic and makes parking convenient too.

Verdict


The Kia Sonet is a great option for those who want a car for themselves or for young/small families. It offers a wide range of features, top-notch interior quality, and a rich experience that makes it feel like money well-spent. Even the HTK and HTK+ variants are very well-loaded and feel complete as cars to drive home.

However, the higher variants are now quite expensive and for the price of a top-end Kia Sonet, you could buy a well-loaded (if not equally loaded) variant of its own big brother, the Kia Seltos or a comparable compact SUV (Creta, Grand Vitara, Kushaq etc). Most features for the money vs a little more size/space for the price - the choice is a matter of personal preference.

Kia Sonet User Reviews

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  • dynamic design, advanced features.

    the Kia Sonnet is an elegant and convenient SUV. On the road, its smooth lines and sophisticated features make it a modern design attraction. The Sonnet is a pleasure to drive thanks to its smooth handling and quick handling, making it a pleasure to drive. With many modern amenities, the spacious apartment makes all things comfortable. The Kia Sonnet is a good Option in the small SUV market due to its affordable price and high cabin.

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  • Good user experience

    The car's impressive pickup and outstanding mileage, averaging between 12-14 in the city and 18 on highways, must have made your drives enjoyable. Though the build quality may not be overly heavy, the great pickup, especially for an automatic transmission, likely contributes to its overall appeal.

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  • wise choice for all

    The Kia Sonet stands out as a stylish subcompact SUV, offering exceptional value. Its bold design, highlighted by a striking grille and LED headlamps, is complemented by star map tail lamps. Inside, the spacious cabin boasts luxury features like a sunroof, ventilated seats, and touchscreen controls. With a range of engine and transmission options, including petrol, diesel, and turbo petrol engines, along with manual, DCT, and iMT transmissions, the Sonet ensures customer comfort. Safety is a top priority, with six airbags, ABS, and ADAS level one features included in the best-in-class safety package.

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  • 4.3
    Refined dri

    The kia sonet htx 1.5 disel at offers a refined driving experience packed with power and sophistication.Its automatic transmission ensures effortless handling, While the disel engine provides ample torque for confident overtakes and fuel efficient cruising.Inside, The cabin exudes comfort and convenience, With intuitive advanced features.However, About safety the car is little bit low on rating which could improved by kia.Whether delivering city roads or village off roads, The sonet delivers enjoyable and dynamic ride thats sure to impress.

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  • 3.3
    Highway driving

    The power was good enough for highway driving.When it comes to features and maintenance it's good enough for its budget.It would have been great if the safety tests was conducted and results were given.

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  • First time I laid eyes on

    I was on road then first time in my city.My eyes seen kia sonet.It was such a handsome looking, But more than looking i bowled over powertrain combos, To the design and bucketload of features.With the option of a host of variants and price.If any one want to dial things up a notch, There is the 10-litre, Turbo-petrol motor, And lastly there is 1.5 litre diesel engine, Which feels punchy, And is efficient at the same time.With the na engine.And most thing which me happy that is grille, Bumper and fog lamps too have gone under the scalpel, And all of these changes have given the sonet’s front-end a sharp look.For the most part, Kia has set up the sonet on the softer side.That means that the ride quality is plush, And most of what indian roads could throw at it will be well damped.

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Kia Sonet Colours

Kia Sonet car is available in 10 exciting colours options like Imperial Blue, Gravity Gray, Aurora Black Pearl, Intense Red, Sparkling Silver, Glacier White Pearl, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl With Aurora Black Pearl, Intense Red With Aurora Black Pearl and Matte Graphite.
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  • Glacier White Pearl
  • Pewter Olive
  • Glacier White Pearl With Aurora Black Pearl
  • Intense Red With Aurora Black Pearl
  • Matte Graphite

Must Read Questions & Answers Before Buying Sonet

Q. What is the max power of Kia Sonet?
  • The Kia Sonet generates max power of 114bhp@4000rpm.
Q. What is the fuel type of Kia Sonet?
  • The Kia Sonet is available in both petrol and diesel options.
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What is the price of top model of Kia Sonet?

The ex-showroom price of top variant of Kia Sonet is 15.69 Lakh (Delhi).

What is the EMI of Kia Sonet in Delhi?

The EMI for the base variant of Kia Sonet in Delhi is Rs. 15,456 per month @ 10.5% for a tenure of 60 months.

What are the top competitors of Kia Sonet?

The top 2 competitors of Kia Sonet are Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet EV.

What is the boot space in Kia Sonet?

The boot space in Kia Sonet is 385 L. View full specification of Sonet

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