Kia Sonet 2024: A Comprehensive Review
The most recent version of Kia’s well-liked small SUV is the Sonet 2024. Notable for its sophisticated appearance, cutting-edge capabilities, and remarkable efficiency, the Sonet remains a popular choice for both daily drivers and automotive enthusiasts. We explore the numerous features that set the Kia Sonet 2024 apart in its class in this post.
Kia Sonet 2024 Overview
| Price | Rs. 7.99 Lakh onwards |
| Engine | 1197 cc, 1493 cc & 998 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol & Diesel |
| Transmission | Manual, Clutchless Manual (IMT) & Automatic |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
Kia Sonet car’s latest update
Features: 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, 4-way powered driver seat, automated climate control, connected car technology, ventilated front seats, a sunroof, and a wireless phone charger are some of the features that are included.
Safety: The vehicle is equipped with numerous safety features, such as a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, electronic stability control (ESC), TPMS, and six airbags. Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, and blind spot monitoring, are now standard on the subcompact SUV.
Rivals: Kia’s rivals include the Hyundai Venue, Skoda sub-4m SUV, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Fronx, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, and Hyundai Venue.
Kia Sonet Price
The base model of Kia Sonet costs Rs. 7.99 Lakh, while the top model costs Rs. 15.75 Lakh (average price ex-showroom). Below is a list of the 28 variants’ sonet prices.
| Variants | Ex-Showroom price |
| Sonet HTE 1.2 Petrol MT 1197 cc, Petrol, Manual, 82 bhp | Rs. 7.99 Lakh |
| Sonet HTE (O) 1.2 Petrol MT 1197 cc, Petrol, Manual, 82 bhp | Rs. 8.19 Lakh |
| Sonet HTK 1.2 Petrol MT 1197 cc, Petrol, Manual, 82 bhp | Rs. 8.89 Lakh |
| Sonet HTK (O) 1.2 Petrol MT 1197 cc, Petrol, Manual, 82 bhp | Rs. 9.25 Lakh |
| Sonet HTE 1.5 Diesel MT 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 114 bhp | Rs. 9.80 Lakh |
| Sonet HTE (O) 1.5 Diesel MT 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 114 bhp | Rs. 10.00 Lakh |
| Sonet HTK Plus 1.2 Petrol MT 1197 cc, Petrol, Manual, 82 bhp | Rs. 10.00 Lakh |
| Sonet HTK 1.5 Diesel MT 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 114 bhp | Rs. 10.50 Lakh |
| Sonet HTK Plus 1.0 Turbo Petrol GMT 998 cc, Petrol, Clutchless Manual (IMT), 118 bhp | Rs. 10.56 Lakh |
| Sonet HTK (O) 1.5 Diesel MT 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 114 bhp | Rs. 10.85 Lakh |
| Sonet HTK Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 114 bhp | Rs. 11.45 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol GMT 998 cc, Petrol, Clutchless Manual (IMT), 118 bhp | Rs. 11.56 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX 1.5 Diesel MT 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 114 bhp | Rs. 12.10 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT 998 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 118 bhp | Rs. 12.36 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT 1493 cc, Diesel, Clutchless Manual (IMT), 114 bhp | Rs. 12.70 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX 1.5 Diesel AT 1493 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 114 bhp | Rs. 13.10 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX Plus 1.0 Turbo Petrol iMT 998 cc, Petrol, Clutchless Manual (IMT), 118 bhp | Rs. 13.50 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX Plus 1.0 Turbo Petrol iMT Dual Tone 998 cc, Petrol, Clutchless Manual (IMT), 118 bhp | Rs. 13.60 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX Plus 1.5 Diesel MT 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 114 bhp | Rs. 13.80 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX Plus 1.5 Diesel MT Dual Tone 1493 cc, Diesel, Manual, 114 bhp | Rs. 13.90 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX Plus 1.5 Diesel iMT 1493 cc, Diesel, Clutchless Manual (IMT), 114 bhp | Rs. 14.50 Lakh |
| Sonet GTX Plus 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT 998 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 118 bhp | Rs. 14.55 Lakh |
| Sonet HTX Plus 1.5 Diesel iMT Dual Tone 1493 cc, Diesel, Clutchless Manual (IMT), 114 bhp | Rs. 14.60 Lakh |
| Sonet GTX Plus 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT Dual Tone 998 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 118 bhp | Rs. 14.65 Lakh |
| Sonet X-Line 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT 998 cc, Petrol, Automatic (DCT), 118 bhp | Rs. 14.75 Lakh |
| Sonet GTX Plus 1.5 Diesel AT 1493 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 114 bhp | Rs. 15.55 Lakh |
| Sonet GTX Plus 1.5 Diesel AT Dual Tone 1493 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 114 bhp | Rs. 15.65 Lakh |
| Sonet X-Line 1.5 Diesel AT 1493 cc, Diesel, Automatic (TC), 114 bhp | Rs. 15.75 Lakh |
Exterior
The Kia Sonet has undergone a facelift, and similar to a facelift, the appearance has been somewhat altered without changing the overall shape of the body. Kia hasn’t, however, taken any shortcuts to accomplish this. It appears more imposing when you look at the gunmetal grey elements on the front. The DRLs are incredibly detailed and have an amazing nighttime appearance. The headlamps are all LED units.
There are two alloy wheel designs and four different wheel options in addition to varying fog lamp variants. The LED-connected tail lamps look amazing, and there’s a new spoiler on the back. In summary, this Sonet appears more polished than the last one. The goal was achieved.
Ride And Handling
Sonet has always excelled at providing comfort. Although it’s not the most comfortable car in this class, you won’t be unhappy while driving it. Additionally, the suspension has been adjusted to better handle rough roads as part of this facelift, which has somewhat improved comfort. It keeps you well-padded and helps you keep your cool on bumpy roads. Deep potholes are the only things that make it unsettling. The suspension feels well-balanced whether you are travelling on a smooth highway, driving over a speed limit, or on a rough patch of road.
The Sonet comes with a handling package that is both secure and comforting. It will be enjoyable to drive if you take it to a hill station. I do have one minor criticism, though, and that is with this SUV’s sound insulation. It ought to have been superior. The premium feel of this car would have been cemented if it had been better.
FAQ
Q1. What is the base model Kia Sonet’s average ex-showroom price?
- The base model Kia Sonet costs an average of Rs. 7.99 Lakh ex-showroom, which also includes Rs. 94747 for registration, Rs. 43428 for insurance, and Rs. 2000 for additional fees.
Q2. What is the average cost of the top-tier Kia Sonet model, ex-showroom?
- The average ex-showroom cost of the top-tier Kia Sonet model is Rs. 15.75 lakh, which also includes additional fees of Rs. 2000, insurance premium of Rs. 71983, and registration cost of Rs. 237135.
