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Kia Sonet

Ex-showroom

₹7.45 lakh – ₹14.36 lakh

About ₹12,370 / month

Estimate from the listed price: 20% down, 9% a year, 5 years. On-road price and lender quotes are not published here.

Body
SUV
Fuel
Diesel, Petrol
Mileage
18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI)
Engine
1197 cc Petrol / 1493 cc Diesel / 998 cc Petrol
Transmission
Automatic / DCT

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Kia Sonet

At a glance

The Kia Sonet costs ₹7.45 lakh – ₹14.36 lakh ex-showroom in India, with 23 variants, 1197 cc Petrol / 1493 cc Diesel / 998 cc Petrol engine, and 18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI) mileage. Rivals in the catalogue include Tata Nexon. Figures checked 27 Oct 2026.

Figures checked 27 Oct 2026 · Sources: cardekho.com, cardekho.com, cardekho.com, cardekho.com

From the catalogue

What does the Kia Sonet cost in India?

The Kia Sonet costs ₹7.45 lakh – ₹14.36 lakh ex-showroom in India.

What mileage is published for the Kia Sonet?

The published mileage for the Kia Sonet is 18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI).

Which Kia Sonet variant has the highest listed price?

The GTX Plus Diesel AT is the highest listed ex-showroom variant at ₹14,35,900.

Which models are listed as rivals of the Kia Sonet?

The catalogue lists Tata Nexon as rivals of the Kia Sonet.

Editorial Perspective

Why the Kia Sonet Exists

Expert Review

Our Verdict on the Kia Sonet

4.3/ 5.0 Rating

“The Kia Sonet is the gadget lover’s dream in the sub-4m segment. It pairs head-turning aesthetics with sports-sedan-like DCT shifts and segment-first ADAS active safety.”

Value for Money4.3/5
Safety & Build4.3/5
Features & Tech4.7/5
Running Costs4.1/5

Pros and cons

Published notes only. Empty lists stay empty.

Who it suits

Young professionals and style-focused drivers who desire class-leading gadgetry and sporty turbocharged performance.

Who should look elsewhere

Buyers who regularly travel with 3 adults seated in the second row.

Running Costs & EMI

5-Year Cost to Own & Monthly EMI

The showroom price is just one part of buying a car. Here is what you will actually spend on fuel, insurance, regular servicing, and loan EMIs over 5 years.

Warranty & Service

3 Years / 1,00,000 km

Periodic maintenance every 10,000 km or 12 months.

Average Yearly Service Cost₹6,800 / year
5-Year Fuel Cost

₹2.54 Lakh

At 12,000 km / year. Fuel is an assumed 90 per unit, not a published tariff.
First-Year Insurance

₹0.34 Lakh

5-Year Service & Maintenance

₹0.36 Lakh

Estimated Resale Value (5 Yrs)

₹4.39 Lakh

Monthly Loan EMI

Calculate Your Monthly EMI

₹12,370/ month
Down Payment20% (₹1.49L)
Loan Tenure5 Years (60 mo)
Interest Rate9.0% p.a.
*Calculated on base trim ex-showroom value. State taxes and insurance vary.
Market Cross-Shopping

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The top vehicles buyers compare against the Kia Sonet, evaluated by segment alignment, price, and capability.

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Tata Nexon

₹7.40L – ₹14.52L(Similar starting price)
Why Consider This Alternative:

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17.01 - 24.08 km/l (ARAI)
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Why Consider This Alternative:

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17.5 - 18.5 km/l (ARAI)
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Why Consider This Alternative:

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Why Consider This Alternative:

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Engineering Telemetry

Key Specifications

The core powertrain, dimensional, and efficiency benchmarks that define the character of the Kia Sonet.

Engine Power
82 - 118 bhp
172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm torque
ARAI Mileage
18.4 - 24.1 km/l (ARAI)
Diesel · Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
+3 options
Boot Capacity
385 Litres
5 Passenger Seating
Safety & Clearance205 mm clearance
Variants and Pricing

Explore All Variants (23)

Compare showroom prices, mileage, features, and key differences across all Kia Sonet variants.

Fuel:
Gearbox:

HTE

Base Variant
Smartstream G1.2, 1197 ccManualPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹7.45 Lakh
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HTE (O)

Entry-level Sonet with standard 6 airbags and rear AC vents.

Smartstream G1.2, 1197 ccManualPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)

6 Airbags, ESC, rear AC vents, tilt steering

Ex-Showroom₹7.88 Lakh+₹0.43L vs base
View Variant

HTK (O)

Smartstream G1.2, 1197 ccManualPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹8.89 Lakh+₹1.44L vs base
View Variant

HTK Plus

Smartstream G1.2, 1197 ccManualPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹9.28 Lakh+₹1.83L vs base
View Variant

HTE (O) Diesel

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccManualDiesel24.1 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹9.29 Lakh+₹1.84L vs base
View Variant

HTK (O) Turbo iMT

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi, 998 cciMTPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹9.34 Lakh+₹1.89L vs base
View Variant

HTK Plus (O)

Smartstream G1.2, 1197 ccManualPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)

8-inch Touchscreen, LED DRLs, Rear Camera, Push Button Start

Ex-Showroom₹9.76 Lakh+₹2.31L vs base
View Variant

HTE (O) Diesel AT

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccAutomaticDiesel
Ex-Showroom₹10.00 Lakh+₹2.55L vs base
View Variant

HTK (O) Diesel

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccManualDiesel24.1 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹10.00 Lakh+₹2.55L vs base
View Variant

HTK (O) Turbo DCT

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi, 998 ccDCTPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹10.00 Lakh+₹2.55L vs base
View Variant

HTK Plus (O) Turbo iMT

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi, 998 cciMTPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹10.29 Lakh+₹2.84L vs base
View Variant

HTK Plus Diesel

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccManualDiesel24.1 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹10.65 Lakh+₹3.20L vs base
View Variant

HTK Plus (O) Turbo DCT

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi, 998 ccDCTPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹11.09 Lakh+₹3.64L vs base
View Variant

HTK (O) Diesel AT

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccAutomaticDiesel
Ex-Showroom₹11.09 Lakh+₹3.64L vs base
View Variant

HTK Plus (O) Diesel

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccManualDiesel24.1 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹11.15 Lakh+₹3.70L vs base
View Variant

HTK Plus Diesel AT

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccAutomaticDiesel24.1 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹11.45 Lakh+₹4.00L vs base
View Variant

HTX Diesel

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccManualDiesel24.1 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹11.60 Lakh+₹4.15L vs base
View Variant

HTX Turbo DCT

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi, 998 ccDCTPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹11.84 Lakh+₹4.39L vs base
View Variant

HTK Plus (O) Diesel AT

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccAutomaticDiesel
Ex-Showroom₹11.95 Lakh+₹4.50L vs base
View Variant

HTX Diesel AT

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccAutomaticDiesel
Ex-Showroom₹12.39 Lakh+₹4.94L vs base
View Variant

GTX Plus Turbo DCT

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi, 998 ccDCTPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)

Level 1 ADAS, 10.25" Screen, Bose 7-Speaker Sound, Ventilated Seats

Ex-Showroom₹13.75 Lakh+₹6.30L vs base
View Variant

X-line Turbo DCT

Smartstream G1.0 TGDi, 998 ccDCTPetrol18.4 km/l (ARAI)
Ex-Showroom₹13.89 Lakh+₹6.44L vs base
View Variant

GTX Plus Diesel AT

1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 ccAutomaticDiesel
Ex-Showroom₹14.36 Lakh+₹6.91L vs base
View Variant
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Published questions about the Kia Sonet. Nothing is added when the catalogue has no answer.

The top-spec Kia Sonet X-Line Diesel 6AT is priced at ₹15.75 Lakh ex-showroom (approx ₹18.50 Lakh on-road).

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