logo
New Delhi
New Cars
New Bikes
Used Cars
Go Green with EV
News & Reviews
Trending on c&b
Sell Your Car
Scrap Your Car
Pre-Delivery Inspection

Registered Office

ADDRESS
Mahindra First Choice Wheels Limited, 602, 6th Floor, Tower - B, Embassy 247, LBS Road, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai - 400083
CONTACT
+91 9606045096
EMAIL
contact@carandbike.com

Who We Are

About UsMerger Scheme CopyNCLT OrderInvestor RelationsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy Policy

Follow Us On

car&bike Youtubecar&bike Twittercar&bike Facebookcar&bike LinkedIn
© Mahindra First Choice Wheels Limited 2025. All rights reserved.

Our Offerings

  • New Cars
  • New Bikes
  • Electric Cars
  • Electric Bikes & Scooters
  • Used Cars
  • Compare Cars
  • Compare Bikes
  • Sell Car
  • Scrap Car
  • Pre Delivery Car Inspection

News & Reviews

  • Latest News
  • Car News
  • Bike News
  • car&bike Reviews
  • Car Reviews
  • Bike Reviews
  • Videos
  • Knowledge Center

Popular Car Brands

  • Maruti Suzuki
  • Tata
  • Hyundai
  • Honda
  • Mahindra
  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Volkswagen
  • Mercedes
  • Land Rover

Popular Car Models

  • Mahindra Thar
  • Kia Seltos
  • Land Rover Defender
  • Hyundai Exter
  • Grand Vitara
  • Toyota Innova Crysta
  • Kia Sonet
  • Range Rover
  • Toyota Fortuner
  • Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Popular Bike Brands

  • Royal Enfield
  • Hero
  • Yamaha
  • BMW Bikes
  • Jawa
  • Honda
  • Bajaj
  • Ola Electric Bikes
  • KTM
  • Harley Davidson

Popular Bike Models

  • Yamaha MT 15
  • Classic 350
  • Royal Enfield Hunter 350
  • Continental GT 650
  • Bajaj Pulsar 150
  • Hunter 350
  • Honda SP 125
  • Bullet 350
  • YZF R15 V4.0
  • Bajaj Pulsar 125
  • Latest News
  • Latest Reviews
  • Car News
  • Bike News
  • Car Reviews
  • Motorsport
  • Bike Reviews
  • Electric

Kia Sonet Subcompact SUV Launched In India; Starting Prices Lower Than Venue, Vitara Brezza

Prices for the Kia Sonet are finally out and they start at Rs. 6.71 lakh, going up to Rs. 11.99 lakh for the top-spec variant. The Sonet is the third model from Kia in India after the Seltos and the Carnival.
car&bike Team
car&bike Team
3 mins read
2020-09-18 17:43:35
Follow us on
Kia Sonet Subcompact SUV Launched In India; Starting Prices Lower Than Venue, Vitara Brezza
Key Highlights
  • The engine options on Kia Sonet - 1.2 Petrol, 1.5 Diesel & 1.0 Turbo GDi
  • The key USPs on the Sonet are sharp styling and a long list of features
  • It goes up against the Vitara Brezza, Venue, Nexon, EcoSport & XUV300

Kia Motors India has launched the Sonet subcompact SUV with prices starting at Rs. 6.71 lakh for the base petrol HTE variant and going up to Rs. 11. 99 lakh for the top-spec GTX+ variants offered with the 1.0 turbo GDI petrol engine and the 1.5-litre diesel engine. All prices are ex-showroom, pan India and are introductory. The Kia Sonet is the second 'made-in-India for the world' from the company after the Seltos and it will be manufactured at the Anantapur plant in Andhra Pradesh, from where it will be exported to over 70 countries in Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. Kia received over 25,000 bookings for the Sonet till date and the company says that it is receiving 1,000 bookings on a daily basis.

Kia SonetHTEHTKHTK+HTXHTX+GTX+
Smartstream G 1.2 PetrolRs. 6.71 lakh (5MT)Rs. 7.59 lakh (5MT)Rs. 8.45 lakh (5MT)
G 1.0 Turbo GDI Rs. 9.49 lakh (6iMT)/Rs. 10.49 lakh (7DCT)Rs. 9.99 lakh (6iMT)Rs. 11.65 lakh (6iMT)Rs. 11.99 lakh (6iMT)
Diesel 1.5 WGTRs. 8.05 lakh (6MT)Rs. 8.99 lakh (6MT)Rs. 9.49 lakh (6MT)Rs. 9.99 lakh (6MT)Rs. 11.65 lakh (6MT)Rs. 11.99 lakh (6MT)
Diesel 1.5 VGT Rs. 10.39 lakh (6AT)

Also Read: Kia Sonet India Launch Highlights

Watch Our Kia Sonet Review

The new Kia Sonet gets two primary trims which are the Tech-Line and GT-Line. The former features five variants - HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, and HTX+, while the GT-Line trim will only have one top-end variant - GTX+. In addition, the Sonet gets three engine options, which are a 1.2-litre petrol, a 1.5-litre diesel and a 1.0-litre turbo GDi and all engine options get manual and automatic gearbox options. So yes, there are a lot of variants to choose from and it may create problems for a potential buyer.

Also Read: Kia Sonet Review

SpecificationsKia Sonet 1.0 Turbo GDiKia Sonet 1.5 CRDi VGT/WGTKia Sonet 1.2 Smartstream
Displacement998 cc1,493 cc1,197 cc
Max Output118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm113 bhp/99 bhp @ 4,000 rpm82 bhp @ 6,300 rpm
Peak Torque172 Nm @ 1,500-4,000 rpm250 Nm/240 Nm @ 1,500-2,750 rpm115 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission7-speed DCT/ 6-speed IMT6-speed AT/6-speed MT5-speed MT
Claimed Mileage18.3 kmp/18.2 kmpl19 kmpl/24.1 kmpl18.4 kmpl

Also Read: Kia Sonet Production Begins At Company's Anantapur plant in Andhra Pradesh

9vf0g94s

(The Kia Sonet gets a clean dashboard and an interior which is loaded with features)

In terms of features, the Kia Sonet is loaded and then gets some first-in-class features as well. The top-spec models get a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment, 4.2-inch instrument cluster, a Bose audio system, air purifier with virus protection, ventilated front seats, steering mounted controls, different drive and traction modes, mood lighting, wireless charging for smartphones and so on. Like the Seltos and the Carnival, the Kia Sonet will have the company's UVO connect technology with over 57 connectivity features which include voice assist and over-the-air updates for maps.

Also Read: Kia Sonet Variants Explained In Detail

jkh33j9o

(The Kia Sonet is the first model in the segment to offer a torque converter gearbox with a diesel engine)

In terms of safety, the SUV comes with dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, front disc brakes, central locking, and emergency stop signal as standard. Optional features include - ISOFIX child seat mounts, tyre pressure monitoring system electronic stability control (ESC), hill assist control (HAC), brake assist, and multi-drive modes. The top-spec GTX+ variant gets 6 airbags.

Also Read: Kia Sonet vs Rivals: Specifications Comparison

i7ree0ms

(The 1.0-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine is offered HTK+ variant onwards)

The Sonet has the potential to shake up the highly competitive subcompact SUV space, which has rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300 and the Ford EcoSport.

# Kia Sonet# Kia Sonet Images# Kia Sonet Launch# Kia Sonet Features# Kia Sonet India Launch# Kia Sonet Bookings# Kia Sonet GT Line# Kia Sonet Engine# Kia Sonet Automatic Diesel# Kia Sonet 2020# Kia Sonet Deliveries# Cars# New Cars

Related News

GST Rate Revision: Kia Sonet, Syros, Seltos, Carens & Carnival To Get More Affordable From September 22
1 min read
GST Rate Revision: Kia Sonet, Syros, Seltos, Carens & Carnival To Get More Affordable From September 22
Kia Sonet, Seltos, Carens Diesel-iMT Variants Discontinued
1 min read
Kia Sonet, Seltos, Carens Diesel-iMT Variants Discontinued
Kia Sonet: 3 Reasons To Buy And 3 Reasons To Avoid
6 mins read
Kia Sonet: 3 Reasons To Buy And 3 Reasons To Avoid
Tata Nexon vs Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO: Subcompact SUV Showdown
11 mins read
Tata Nexon vs Kia Sonet vs Mahindra XUV 3XO: Subcompact SUV Showdown
Kia Syros vs Kia Sonet: How Different Are Kia's Sub-4M SUVs?
6 mins read
Kia Syros vs Kia Sonet: How Different Are Kia's Sub-4M SUVs?

Research More on Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet
Rating Icon
8.4/10
Kia Sonet
Variants
Images
Colours
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 8.01 - 16.46 Lakh
Check On-Road Price
View Sonet Specifications
View Sonet Features

Popular Kia Models

  • Kia Sonet
    Kia
    Sonet
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 8.01 - 16.46 Lakh
  • Kia Carens
    Kia
    Carens
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 12.52 - 14.87 Lakh
  • Kia Seltos
    Kia
    Seltos
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 12.27 - 23.05 Lakh
  • Kia Carnival
    Kia
    Carnival
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 69.31 Lakh
  • Kia EV6
    Kia
    EV6
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 76.52 Lakh
  • Kia EV9
    Kia
    EV9
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 1.51 Crore
  • Kia Carens Clavis
    Kia
    Carens Clavis
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 11.1 - 20.71 Lakh
  • Kia Carens Clavis EV
    Kia
    Carens Clavis EV
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 20.87 - 28.41 Lakh
  • Kia Syros
    Kia
    Syros
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 9.52 - 18.62 Lakh

Latest Cars

  • Skoda Octavia RS
    Skoda
    Octavia RS
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 49.99 Lakh
  • Maserati MCPura
    Maserati
    MCPura
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 4.12 - 5.12 Crore
  • Mahindra Bolero Neo
    Mahindra
    Bolero Neo
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 8.49 - 9.99 Lakh
  • Mahindra Bolero
    Mahindra
    Bolero
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 7.99 - 9.69 Lakh
  • Mahindra Thar
    Mahindra
    Thar
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 9.99 - 16.99 Lakh
  • Citroen Aircross X
    Citroen
    Aircross X
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 8.29 - 13.69 Lakh
  • Maruti Suzuki Victoris
    Maruti Suzuki
    Victoris
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 11.93 - 23.19 Lakh
  • VinFast VF7
    VinFast
    VF7
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 24.23 - 29.57 Lakh
  • VinFast VF6
    VinFast
    VF6
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 19.13 - 21.22 Lakh
  • Citroen Basalt X
    Citroen
    Basalt X
    Ex-showroom Price
    ₹ 7.95 - 13.11 Lakh
Explore Other Topics
Trending NewsCar NewsElectric Car NewsBike NewsComparisonsMotorsportsUpcoming Car News

Trending News

  • India-bound New Audi Q3 Scores 5 Stars In Euro NCAP
    2 mins read
    India-bound New Audi Q3 Scores 5 Stars In Euro NCAP
  • New Hyundai Venue N-Line Spied Undisguised Ahead Of Launch
    2 mins read
    New Hyundai Venue N-Line Spied Undisguised Ahead Of Launch
  • Mahindra Scorpio-N Facelift Spied Testing
    1 min read
    Mahindra Scorpio-N Facelift Spied Testing
  • Ferrari SC40 One-Off Supercar Unveiled As Tribute To Iconic F40
    1 min read
    Ferrari SC40 One-Off Supercar Unveiled As Tribute To Iconic F40
  • TVS Apache RTX vs KTM 250 Adventure vs Suzuki V-Strom SX: Specifications, Features, Prices Compared
    5 mins read
    TVS Apache RTX vs KTM 250 Adventure vs Suzuki V-Strom SX: Specifications, Features, Prices Compared
  • 2025 India Bike Week Rescheduled: New Dates To Be Announced Soon
    2 mins read
    2025 India Bike Week Rescheduled: New Dates To Be Announced Soon
  • Skoda Octavia RS Launched In India At Rs 49.99 Lakh
    2 mins read
    Skoda Octavia RS Launched In India At Rs 49.99 Lakh
  • Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition Launched; Offers Accessory Kit For All Variants
    1 min read
    Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition Launched; Offers Accessory Kit For All Variants
  • Kia Carens Clavis EV Line-Up Expanded To 6 Variants; New HTX E & HTX E (ER) Trims Added
    1 min read
    Kia Carens Clavis EV Line-Up Expanded To 6 Variants; New HTX E & HTX E (ER) Trims Added

Latest News

  • NewsNews
  • Expert ReviewExpert Review
View All
  • India-bound New Audi Q3 Scores 5 Stars In Euro NCAP
    Bilal Firfiray | Oct 20, 2025
    India-bound New Audi Q3 Scores 5 Stars In Euro NCAP
    Set to arrive in India next year, the new-gen Audi Q3 has managed to score a full five stars in the European NCAP crash tests.
    2 mins
  • New Hyundai Venue N-Line Spied Undisguised Ahead Of Launch
    car&bike Team | Oct 20, 2025
    New Hyundai Venue N-Line Spied Undisguised Ahead Of Launch
    The N-Line gets sportier design updates replete with new bumpers, twin-tip exhaust, sportier alloys and a roof spoiler.
    2 mins
  • Mahindra Scorpio-N Facelift Spied Testing
    car&bike Team | Oct 19, 2025
    Mahindra Scorpio-N Facelift Spied Testing
    The Scorpio-N has been on sale in India since mid-2022 with the facelift likely to arrive sometime in the second half of 2026.
    1 min
  • Ferrari SC40 One-Off Supercar Unveiled As Tribute To Iconic F40
    Jaiveer Mehra | Oct 19, 2025
    Ferrari SC40 One-Off Supercar Unveiled As Tribute To Iconic F40
    One-off Special Projects creations draws design inspiration from the F40 including a more squared off design and fixed rear wing.
    1 min
  • TVS Apache RTX vs KTM 250 Adventure vs Suzuki V-Strom SX: Specifications, Features, Prices Compared
    Jafar Rizvi | Oct 18, 2025
    TVS Apache RTX vs KTM 250 Adventure vs Suzuki V-Strom SX: Specifications, Features, Prices Compared
    The Apache RTX gets into the ring with the KTM 250 ADV and the Suzuki V-Strom SX. How does the RTX go up against the two on paper? Let’s find out.
    5 mins
  • 2025 India Bike Week Rescheduled: New Dates To Be Announced Soon
    car&bike Team | Oct 17, 2025
    2025 India Bike Week Rescheduled: New Dates To Be Announced Soon
    The 2025 edition of IBW, earlier planned for December 12-13, will now be held on new dates to be announced in the coming days.
    2 mins
  • TVS Apache RTX First Ride Review: Tech-Packed & Adventure Ready
    Preetam Bora | Oct 19, 2025
    TVS Apache RTX First Ride Review: Tech-Packed & Adventure Ready
    TVS enters the growing adventure touring segment with the new Apache RTX with an attractive starting price of ₹ 1.99 Lakh (Ex-showroom). Is it worth considering? Read on, to find out.
    8 mins
  • Eurogrip Tread Talks 2025: Tyre Tales
    Janak Sorap | Oct 17, 2025
    Eurogrip Tread Talks 2025: Tyre Tales
    A factory tour on what goes into making two-wheeler tyres at Eurogrip’s Madurai plant, followed by a scenic ride to Kodaikanal.
    4 mins
  • Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Comparison Review
    Preetam Bora | Oct 10, 2025
    Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Comparison Review
    Roadster or sport tourer? And to answer that question we have the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 in a head-to-head comparison with the 2025 Bajaj Dominar 400.
    1 min
  • Tata Harrier EV Road Test: Big, Bold, and Brilliantly Electric
    Bilal Firfiray | Oct 8, 2025
    Tata Harrier EV Road Test: Big, Bold, and Brilliantly Electric
    We test the new Tata Harrier EV to find out how far it can really go. Real-world range, driving impressions, features, verdict, and everything else. We got you covered.
    5 mins
  • Porsche Macan EV Review: Sharper, Faster, More Serious
    Bilal Firfiray | Oct 3, 2025
    Porsche Macan EV Review: Sharper, Faster, More Serious
    When it comes to making EVs, Porsche knows a thing or two. So when the Macan EV become electric-only in its second-gen, how much of the iconic Porsche DNA does it retain?
    6 mins
  • Home
  • News
  • Cars
  • Kia Sonet Subcompact SUV Launched In India; Starting Prices Lower Than Venue, Vitara Brezza