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The Kia Sonet is the brand’s smallest SUV and it sits below the Kia Syros and the Seltos in Kia’s India line-up. Aimed at the Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV3XO, Tata Nexon and the Maruti Brezza, the Sonet comes with petrol and diesel engine options and has a long list of features and tech.
The Sonet is offered with three engines (two petrol, one diesel) and several gearboxes (manual, iMT, torque-converter auto, DCT) spread over a wide price range.
The Kia Sonet also offers a long equipment list including various segment first or best features, like a 10.25-inch touchscreen, cooled front seats, ambient lighting, a Bose sound system, connected car tech and more.
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View Price BreakupTaking the winning formula of its bigger sibling, the Seltos, and condensing it into a smaller package is what makes the Kia Sonet a success. Not o...
Taking the winning formula of its bigger sibling, the Seltos, and condensing it into a smaller package is what makes the Kia Sonet a success. Not only does it share almost all of the same features, many hitherto unheard of at this price, it also shares its excellent 1.5 diesel engine, with either a manual or torque-converter auto gearbox. The diesel auto, in fact, is the best powertrain of the lot, offering a great mix of smoothness, fuel efficiency and torque and allowing the diminutive Sonet to drive like a larger, more premium car. The 1.0 turbo-petrol is still the enthusiast's choice, but is not offered with a manual gearbox; only an iMT or a DCT. All this does come at a price, however, and top-spec Sonets are priced into the higher segment. Moreover, like with the Hyundai Venue, the back seat isn't as spacious as what rivals offer, the ride can feel a bit choppy, and handling dynamics aren't engaging either. However, this, for now, still strikes the best balance among compact SUVs, and if you want a compact car that's loaded with features and can do just about everything you ask of it, the Sonet is our pick.
Published On Jan 11, 2024 10:00:00 AM
The Kia Sonet facelift gets a new digital instrument cluster, ADAS technology and a new lighting setup.
Published On Jan 11, 2024 10:00:00 AM
The Sonet set the high-water mark for the segment when it was launched in 2020, so can it do it all over again with t...
Published On Oct 24, 2021 09:09:00 AM
When it comes to our fully loaded diesel-automatic Sonet, it’s truly been a case of more is more.
Published On Aug 26, 2021 08:00:00 AM
After a month of plying on Mumbai’s busy streets, the Sonet impressed us with a stellar city-car performance.
Published On Mar 20, 2021 08:00:00 AM
The happy cruiser goes on a mandatory road trip to Mahabaleshwar.
Published On Dec 22, 2020 07:00:00 AM
With its packaging done right, Kia’s new compact SUV has all it takes to rule to roost.
Published On Nov 29, 2020 06:00:00 AM
Our newest long-termer impresses in a lot of ways, but its first outing is perhaps its toughest test. A chauffeured j...
Published On Oct 22, 2020 12:16:00 PM
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Published On Oct 14, 2020 06:08:00 PM
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Published On Sep 11, 2020 07:00:00 PM
The Kia Sonet is the latest entrant in the competitive compact SUV segment. On offer with class-leading equipment and...
Published On Sep 11, 2020 07:00:00 PM
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Published On Jan 27, 2025 04:47:00 PM
Kia India sales account for nearly 8 percent of the Korean brand’s global sales in 2024.
Published On Jan 20, 2025 06:33:00 PM
Kia has also rejigged the variant line-up of Sonet, Seltos and Carens for 2025.
Published On Dec 27, 2024 07:15:00 PM
Out of 22 variants of the Sonet SUV, 18 come with a single-pane electric sunroof.
Published On Sep 21, 2024 09:00:00 AM
Of the 4.5 lakh Sonets sold, over 3.57 lakh were dispatched to dealers in India and 92,069 units were exported.
Published On Sep 04, 2024 06:44:00 PM
Gravity Edition variants make some features from higher trims more accessible.
Published On Aug 08, 2024 03:41:00 PM
The milestone comes five years since the brand set shop in India; has also exported 2,58,339 units.
Published On Jul 16, 2024 10:30:00 AM
A similar recall was announced for EV6's cousin, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a month ago.
Published On Jul 08, 2024 11:15:00 AM
Prices for the Sonet GTX start at Rs 13.71 lakh; the Seltos GTX is priced at Rs 19 lakh.
Published On Jun 03, 2024 08:00:00 AM
Kia has exported 1.47 lakh Seltos SUVs, 87,779 Sonet compact SUVs and 17,295 Carens MPVs since August 2019.
Published On May 17, 2024 04:57:00 PM
Depending on the model, monthly charges range between Rs 21,900-28,800.
Published On Apr 26, 2024 03:39:00 PM
Around 3.17 lakh units were sold domestically, while the remainder were exported.
Published On Apr 01, 2024 02:28:00 PM
New Sonet variants add a sunroof, auto climate control and other features to the entry-level models; available only w...
Published On Jan 12, 2024 10:05:00 AM
Sonet facelift gets refreshed looks, more features and ADAS technology.
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Published On Jan 01, 2024 08:00:00 AM
Models such as the Creta, Sonet and Mercedes GLS will be receiving a mid-lifecycle update.
The ex-showroom price of the Kia Sonet ranges from Rs 7,99,000 to Rs 15,56,900.
The Kia Sonet features a 5-speed manual transmission for the 1.2L engine, a 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT for the 1.0L engine, and for the 1.5L diesel engine, it offers a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT, and an automatic transmission with a torque converter.
The Kia Sonet features three engine options: a 1.2L MPI engine, which is a 4-cylinder MPI unit, a 1.0L T-GDI engine, a 3-cylinder turbocharged engine, and a 1.5L diesel engine equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger.
The ground clearance of Sonet is 205mm