Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet costs ₹8.36–16.69 lakh on-road in Delhi (₹7.41–14.07 lakh ex-showroom). It is an SUV, sold in 23 variants with petrol and diesel engines and AT, DCT and MT gearboxes.

Sonet petrol vs diesel

1.2-litre petrol1.0-litre turbo petrol1.5-litre turbo diesel
On-road₹8.36–10.83 lakh₹10.41–16.03 lakh₹10.52–16.69 lakh
Ex-showroom₹7.41–9.63 lakh₹9.25–13.80 lakh₹9.20–14.07 lakh

Sonet price list: every variant

On-road price in Delhi, including registration, road tax and insurance.

VariantFuelGearboxEx-showroomOn-road Delhi
Petrol 1.2 HTEPetrolMT₹7.41 lakh₹8.36 lakh
Petrol 1.2 HTE (O)PetrolMT₹7.84 lakh₹8.84 lakh
Petrol 1.2 HTK (O)PetrolMT₹8.76 lakh₹9.86 lakh
Diesel 1.5 HTE (O)DieselMT₹9.20 lakh₹10.52 lakh
Petrol 1.2 HTK+PetrolMT₹9.24 lakh₹10.40 lakh
Petrol 1.0 HTK (O) IMTPetrolMT₹9.25 lakh₹10.41 lakh
Petrol 1.2 HTK+(O)PetrolMT₹9.63 lakh₹10.83 lakh
Diesel 1.5 HTE (O) ATDieselAT₹10.00 lakh₹11.52 lakh
Diesel 1.5 HTK (O)DieselMT₹10.00 lakh₹11.52 lakh
Turbo Petrol 1.0 HTK (O) DCTPetrolDCT₹10.00 lakh₹11.35 lakh
Petrol 1.0 HTK+ (O) IMTPetrolMT₹10.10 lakh₹11.76 lakh
Diesel 1.5 HTK+DieselMT₹10.56 lakh₹12.55 lakh
Turbo Petrol 1.0 HTK+ (O) DCTPetrolDCT₹10.90 lakh₹12.68 lakh
Diesel 1.5 HTK (O) ATDieselAT₹11.00 lakh₹13.07 lakh
Diesel 1.5 HTK+(O)DieselMT₹11.06 lakh₹13.14 lakh
Diesel 1.5 HTXDieselMT₹11.31 lakh₹13.44 lakh
Diesel 1.5 HTK+ ATDieselAT₹11.36 lakh₹13.50 lakh
Turbo Petrol 1.0 HTX DCTPetrolDCT₹11.65 lakh₹13.55 lakh
Diesel 1.5 HTK+(O) ATDieselAT₹11.66 lakh₹13.85 lakh
Diesel 1.5 HTX ATDieselAT₹12.30 lakh₹14.60 lakh
Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCTPetrolDCT₹13.56 lakh₹15.75 lakh
Turbo Petrol 1.0 X Line DCTPetrolDCT₹13.80 lakh₹16.03 lakh
Diesel 1.5 GTX+ ATDieselAT₹14.07 lakh₹16.69 lakh

Sonet specifications

Engine and performance

1.2-litre petrol1.0-litre turbo petrol1.5-litre turbo diesel
Engine1,197 cc998 cc1,493 cc
GearboxManualManual or Dual-clutch automaticManual or Torque-converter automatic
Gears5-speed6-speed or 7-speed6-speed
Power83 PS120 PS116 PS
Torque115 Nm172 Nm250 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)18.8 km/l*18.4 to 18.7 km/l*18.6 to 24.1 km/l*
Fuel tank45 litres45 litres45 litres
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
0-100 km/h—12.2 to 13.5 s*11.7 to 12.1 s*
Top speed180 km/h180 km/h180 km/h
Drive modesNoneNone or 3None or 3
Cylinders434
Cylinder layoutInlineInlineInline
Valves per cylinder444
ValvetrainDOHCDOHCDOHC
Turbo or superchargerNoYesYes
Emission standardBS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2

Size and weight

1.2-litre petrol1.0-litre turbo petrol1.5-litre turbo diesel
Length3,995 mm3,995 mm3,995 mm
Width1,790 mm1,790 mm1,790 mm
Height1,642 mm1,642 mm1,642 mm
Wheelbase2,500 mm2,500 mm2,500 mm
Ground clearance190 mm190 mm190 mm
Boot space385 litres385 litres385 litres
Kerb weight—1,135 to 1,165 kg1,287 kg
Turning radius5.1 m5.1 m5.1 m
Doors555
Front tyre195/65 R15 or 215/60 R16215/60 R16195/65 R15 or 215/60 R16

Safety

1.2-litre petrol1.0-litre turbo petrol1.5-litre turbo diesel
Crash ratingNot testedNot testedNot tested
Airbags666
ABSStandardStandardStandard
Stability control (ESC)StandardStandardStandard
Traction controlStandardStandardStandard
Brake assistStandardStandardStandard
ISOFIX child-seat mountsStandardStandardStandard
Hill holdStandardStandardStandard
Hill descent controlNot offeredNot offeredNot offered
Tyre pressure monitorStandardStandardStandard
Reversing cameraFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK (O), ₹8.76 lakhStandardFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK (O), ₹10.00 lakh
360-degree cameraNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCT, ₹13.56 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT, ₹14.07 lakh
Rear parking sensorsStandardStandardStandard
Front parking sensorsNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCT, ₹13.56 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT, ₹14.07 lakh
Automatic emergency brakingNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCT, ₹13.56 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT, ₹14.07 lakh
Lane keep assistNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCT, ₹13.56 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT, ₹14.07 lakh
Lane departure warningNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCT, ₹13.56 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT, ₹14.07 lakh
Blind spot monitorNot offeredNot offeredNot offered
Auto high beamNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCT, ₹13.56 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT, ₹14.07 lakh

Comfort and convenience

1.2-litre petrol1.0-litre turbo petrol1.5-litre turbo diesel
Climate controlAuto Single-ZoneAuto Single-ZoneAuto Single-Zone
SunroofFrom Petrol 1.2 HTE (O), ₹7.84 lakhStandardStandard
Ventilated seatsNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 HTX DCT, ₹11.65 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 HTX AT, ₹12.30 lakh
Seat materialLeatheretteLeatheretteLeatherette
Driver seat adjustManualManualManual
Driver seat height adjustFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK (O), ₹8.76 lakhStandardFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK (O), ₹10.00 lakh
Passenger seat height adjustNot offeredNot offeredNot offered
Split-folding rear seatNo60:4060:40
Adjustable headrestsStandardStandardStandard
Rear AC ventsStandardStandardStandard
Cruise controlNoNoNo
Keyless entryFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK (O), ₹8.76 lakhStandardFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK (O), ₹10.00 lakh
Push-button startFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK+, ₹9.24 lakhFrom Petrol 1.0 HTK+ (O) IMT, ₹10.10 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK+, ₹10.56 lakh
Steering adjustTiltTiltTilt
Automatic headlampsFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK (O), ₹8.76 lakhStandardFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK (O), ₹10.00 lakh
Rain-sensing wipersNot offeredNot offeredNot offered
Power windowsAllAllAll
Powered tailgateNot offeredNot offeredNot offered
Auto-dimming mirrorNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCT, ₹13.56 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT, ₹14.07 lakh
Electrically folding mirrorsFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK (O), ₹8.76 lakhStandardFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK (O), ₹10.00 lakh
Rear defoggerFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK (O), ₹8.76 lakhStandardFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK (O), ₹10.00 lakh
Cooled glove boxNot offeredNot offeredNot offered
Wireless phone chargingFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK+, ₹9.24 lakhFrom Petrol 1.0 HTK+ (O) IMT, ₹10.10 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK+, ₹10.56 lakh
Electronic parking brakeNot offeredNot offeredNot offered
Auto holdNot offeredNot offeredNot offered
Alloy wheelsFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK+, ₹9.24 lakhFrom Petrol 1.0 HTK+ (O) IMT, ₹10.10 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK+, ₹10.56 lakh

Tech and connectivity

1.2-litre petrol1.0-litre turbo petrol1.5-litre turbo diesel
Touchscreen8 inch8 to 10.2 inch8 to 10.2 inch
Apple CarPlayFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK (O), ₹8.76 lakhStandardFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK (O), ₹10.00 lakh
Android AutoFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK (O), ₹8.76 lakhStandardFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK (O), ₹10.00 lakh
Instrument clusterSemi-DigitalSemi-DigitalSemi-Digital
Connected carNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCT, ₹13.56 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT, ₹14.07 lakh
Voice commandsNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCT, ₹13.56 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT, ₹14.07 lakh
Speakers0 to 66 to 70 to 7
Head-up displayNot offeredNot offeredNot offered
Over-the-air updatesNot offeredFrom Turbo Petrol 1.0 GTX+ DCT, ₹13.56 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 GTX+ AT, ₹14.07 lakh
Headlamp typeHalogenLEDHalogen
Daytime running lampsFrom Petrol 1.2 HTE (O), ₹7.84 lakhStandardStandard
DashcamFrom Petrol 1.2 HTK+(O), ₹9.63 lakhFrom Petrol 1.0 HTK+ (O) IMT, ₹10.10 lakhFrom Diesel 1.5 HTK+(O), ₹11.06 lakh

Ownership and warranty

1.2-litre petrol1.0-litre turbo petrol1.5-litre turbo diesel
Warranty3 Years/Unlimited Kms3 Years/Unlimited Kms3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Spare wheelSpace SaverSpace SaverSpace Saver

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Mileage and range marked * are the figures from official tests (ARAI or MIDC), which run higher than everyday driving. 0-100 times, kerb weight and boot space are published figures and are left blank where none is published.

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