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The Kia Sonet is the third model from Kia Motors India and arguably the most important. It enters the hotly contested compact SUV segment currently dominated by the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the Sonet's own cousin, the Hyundai Venue. Other rivals include the Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300 and Ford EcoSport. With three engines (two petrol, one diesel) and several gearboxes (manual, iMT, torque-converter auto, DCT) spread over a wide price range, buyers have a lot to choose from. 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
In the left corner is the new Kia Sonet. On the right is its cousin, the Hyundai Venue. We play referee in the big fi...
Published On Oct 14, 2020 06:08:00 PM
The Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue have much in common but which of these compact SUVs does more to win you over? We hav...
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
Can Kia repeat the success of the Seltos in the compact SUV segment? We spend a day with the Sonet to find out.
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.
Published On Jan 07, 2024 10:00:00 AM
Petrol versions of the Sonet are more frugal than the petrol Nexon, though the Sonet diesel is less efficient than it...
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.
Published On Dec 19, 2023 08:00:00 AM
Series production has already commenced; delivery times not expected to exceed a month.
Published On Dec 14, 2023 12:39:00 PM
Along with a revised exterior and interior, the compact SUV also gains ADAS tech.
Published On Dec 07, 2023 06:22:00 PM
Will be offered alongside iMT gearbox; petrol powertrain line-up to remain unchanged.
The ex-showroom price of the Kia Sonet ranges from 7,99,000 to 15,74,900.
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