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Last Updated on: 25 Sep 2025

Kia Sonet

Autocar score
8
โ‚น8.30 - โ‚น16.68 Lakh
On road price, Delhi
Delhi
Startingโ‚น12,067 /month
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The Kia Sonet is a sub-four-metre SUV positioned below the Seltos in Kiaโ€™s India line-up. It is available with three engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol, a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel. Gearbox choices include manual, iMT, DCT, and torque converter automatic.


The range includes 20 Kia Sonet models, with multiple variants tailored to different needs and budgets. The Kia Sonet price starts at โ‚น7.99 lakh and goes up to โ‚น15.56 lakh (ex-showroom).


Top variants offer features like a 10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, and Level 1 ADAS. The Kia Sonet mileage is rated between 18.6kpl and 24.1kpl, depending on the engine and transmission. Rear seat space is limited, but the Kia Sonet car stands out for its styling, equipment levels, and powertrain options.


Read our 2024 Kia Sonet facelift review to see if it still sets the benchmark it once did.

Kia Sonet Latest Updates

Jan 2025: Kia Sonet loses diesel-iMT powertrain

Sep 2024: Kia Sonet gets new Gravity Edition variant

Jul 2024: Kia Sonet gets new mid-spec GTX trim

May 2024: Kia Sonet now available on lease

Jan 2024: Kia Sonet facelift launched in India

Kia Sonet Features and specifications

Our Rating
8
Mileage
18.6kpl - 19.2kpl
Engine
1197 cc - 998 cc
Fuel Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manual, DCT, TC
Seats
5
Body Style
SUV
Doors
5
Max Power
115hp at 4000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm at 1500-2750rpm
Warranty Distance
Unlimited km
Warranty Duration
3 Years
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Kia Sonet price & variants

The Kia Sonet is offered in 20 variants across eight trims: HTE, HTE(O), HTK, HTK(O), HTK+(O), HTX, GTX+, and X-Line. The Kia Sonet base model price (Petrol 1.2 HTE) is โ‚น7.99 lakh ex-showroom. Kia Sonet sunroof model price starts at โ‚น9.38 lakh ex-showroom for the Petrol 1.2 HTK (O), and goes up in higher trims like HTX, GTX+ and X Line.


The Kia Sonet on road price varies by city. For example, the base variant in Delhi starts at around โ‚น9.07 lakh, while in Mumbai, it is โ‚น9.39 lakh. Meanwhile, in Bengaluru and Chennai, it costs around โ‚น9.63 lakh and โ‚น9.32 lakh, respectively. The price differs based on factors like local taxes, insurance, and registration charges.

VariantsOn road price
Kia Sonet Petrol 1.2 HTE
1197 cc | Petrol | Manual
โ‚น8.30 Lakh
Airbags
Parking sensors
Power boot
Body kit
Adjustable ORVM
Kia Sonet Petrol 1.2 HTE (O)
1197 cc | Petrol | Manual
โ‚น8.74 Lakh
Sunroof
Airbags
Parking sensors
Body kit
Window blind
Kia Sonet Petrol 1.2 HTK
1197 cc | Petrol | Manual
โ‚น9.53 Lakh
Airbags
Integrated (in-dash) music system
Rear camera
Steering mounted controls
Driver height adjustable seat
Kia Sonet Petrol 1.2 HTK (O)
1197 cc | Petrol | Manual
โ‚น9.90 Lakh
Sunroof
Airbags
Integrated (in-dash) music system
Rear camera
Rear wiper
Kia Sonet Turbo Petrol 1.0 HTK iMT
998 cc | Petrol | Manual
โ‚น9.96 Lakh
Airbags
Integrated (in-dash) music system
Rear camera
Steering mounted controls
Driver height adjustable seat
Kia Sonet Petrol 1.0 HTK (O) iMT
998 cc | Petrol | Manual
โ‚น10.30 Lakh
Kia Sonet Petrol 1.2 HTK+
1197 cc | Petrol | Manual
โ‚น10.30 Lakh
Kia Sonet Diesel 1.5 HTE (O)
1493 cc | Diesel | Manual
โ‚น10.33 Lakh
Sunroof
Airbags
Parking sensors
Power boot
Body kit
Kia Sonet Petrol 1.2 HTK+(O)
1197 cc | Petrol | Manual
โ‚น10.85 Lakh
Kia Sonet Petrol 1.0 HTK+ iMT
998 cc | Petrol | Manual
โ‚น11.13 Lakh

Kia Sonet expert review

Autocar score
8

We like

  • Feature-loaded

  • Nice to drive

We don't like

  • Rear seat space

  • Top versions are expensive

Exterior Design And Engineering

8

Interior Space And Comfort

7

Performance And Refinement

8

Mileage / Range And Efficiency

8

Ride Comfort And Handling

6

Features And Safety

9

Value For Money

8

Kia Sonet comparison

Kia Sonet
Kia Sonet
โ‚น7.30 - โ‚น14.00 Lakhs
8
Transmission
Manual, DCT, TC
Engine
998 cc - 1493 cc
Fuel type
Petrol, Diesel
Mileage
18.6kpl - 19.2kpl
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue
โ‚น7.26 - โ‚น12.81 Lakhs
7
Transmission
Manual, DCT
Engine
998 cc - 1493 cc
Fuel type
Petrol, Diesel
Mileage
17.52kpl - 24.2kpl
Tata Nexon
Tata Nexon
โ‚น8.00 - โ‚น15.40 Lakhs
8
Transmission
Manual, AMT, DCT
Engine
1199 cc - 1497 cc
Fuel type
CNG, Petrol, Diesel
Mileage
17.01kpl - 24km/kg
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
โ‚น8.26 - โ‚น12.86 Lakhs
8
Transmission
Manual, TC
Engine
1462 cc
Fuel type
CNG, Petrol
Mileage
17.80kpl - 25.51km/kg
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
Maruti Suzuki Fronx
โ‚น6.85 - โ‚น11.84 Lakhs
8
Transmission
Manual, AMT, TC
Engine
998 cc - 1197 cc
Fuel type
CNG, Petrol
Mileage
20.01kpl - 28.51km/kg
Nissan Magnite
Nissan Magnite
โ‚น5.62 - โ‚น10.76 Lakhs
8
Transmission
Manual, CVT, AMT
Engine
999 cc
Fuel type
Petrol
Mileage
17.9kpl - 19.9kpl
Renault Kiger
Renault Kiger
โ‚น5.76 - โ‚น10.34 Lakhs
8
Transmission
Manual, CVT, AMT
Engine
999 cc
Fuel type
Petrol
Mileage
17.63kpl - 20.38kpl

Kia Sonet mileage

The Kia Sonet mileage depends on the engine and transmission combination. The 1.2-litre petrol (1197cc) manual offers 18.8kpl. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (998cc) returns 18.7kpl with the manual and 19.2kpl with the DCT. The 1.5-litre diesel (1493cc) delivers 24.1kpl with the manual and 18.6kpl with the automatic. All figures are company claimed. 

Fuel typeDisplacementTransmissionMileage
Petrol1197 ccManual18.83kpl
Diesel1493 ccTC18.6kpl
Diesel1493 ccManualTo be tested
Petrol998 ccManual18.7kpl
Petrol998 ccDCT19.2kpl

Kia Sonet Images

Browse through our curated image gallery to explore the Kia Sonet from every angle. From close-ups of the bold front grille and LED lighting to detailed shots of the Kia Sonet interior. You can also take a closer look at key Kia Sonet features, wheel designs, and colour options available across different Kia Sonet models. 

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Kia Sonet videos

Browse our latest Kia Sonet videos, including reviews, comparisons, and road tests. Watch the 2024 Kia Sonet facelift in detail, explore Kia Sonet interior and features, and see how it stacks up against rivals like the Nexon and Venue in expert comparison videos.

Kia Sonet Colours

The Kia Sonet colours are offered in 11 shades across its wide variant lineup. The base variants HTE, HTE(O), HTK, and HTK(O) come with seven monotone options. These include Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Grey, Intense Red, Pewter Olive, Sparkling Silver, and Imperial Blue.


In the HTK+ (O) variant, the colour Imperial Blue is excluded and replaced with Clear White, while the remaining six shades are retained.


The HTX variant introduces a slightly different paint palette. It gets Glacier White Pearl in place of Clear White and continues to offer Sparkling Silver, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Intense Red, Gravity Grey, and Aurora Black Pearl.


The GTX+ trim is available with the widest selection of colours. It includes all key monotone shades like Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, and Intense Red, along with two dual-tone options: Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl and Glacier White Pearl with Aurora Black Pearl.


The X-Line stands apart with its exclusive offering. It is available in only two shades: Matte Graphite and Aurora Black Pearl.

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