Sub-4m SUV
Kia Sonet
Compare listed variants, equipment and prices. Check the source notes for your preferred version.
₹8.00 – ₹15.60 Lakhex-showroom
Indicative catalogue prices. Confirm the current price and equipment for your exact trim with the dealer.
These specifications are provisional and not yet checked against the OEM brochure. Why
Illustrated colours and proportions
scale drawing
- SeatsUp to 5
- Clearance211 mm
- Length3,995 mm
- FuelsDiesel, Petrol
- Listed variants6
Plan your down payment & EMI
Prefilled from the model’s starting ex-showroom price. Registration, insurance and fees are extra. Replace this with your dealer’s total quote.
Estimated monthly EMI
₹13,285/ month
- Down payment
- ₹1,60,000
- Loan amount
- ₹6,40,000
- Total interest
- ₹1,57,121
- Total loan repayment
- ₹7,97,121
- Total paid including down payment
- ₹9,57,121
9% and 60 months are editable examples, not lender offers. This estimate assumes a fixed rate and monthly reducing balance. Processing fees, taxes on fees, rate changes and lender rounding are excluded. Down payment and approval requirements vary by lender.
Listed variant catalogue · these prices and equipment records may predate the manufacturer snapshot above. Use the dated source notes and confirm your exact trim before booking.
What does the next trim actually buy you?
Each row shows only what that variant adds over the one below it, and what the step costs. Confirm the listed prices and equipment against the current manufacturer specification.
Petrol · MT2 variantsfrom ₹8.00 Lakh
₹8,00,000 ex-showroom
₹9,20,000 ex-showroom
+₹1,20,000
over HTE 1.2 Petrol MT
Adds
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- 8" touchscreen
- 16" wheels
Roughly ₹40k per added feature — crude on purpose. Five cheap additions are not better value than the one thing you actually wanted.
Petrol · iMT1 variantfrom ₹11.35 Lakh
HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol iMT★ best valuebase
₹11,35,000 ex-showroom
Diesel · MT1 variantfrom ₹13.80 Lakh
₹13,80,000 ex-showroom
Diesel · AT1 variantfrom ₹14.75 Lakh
₹14,75,000 ex-showroom
Petrol · DCT1 variantfrom ₹15.60 Lakh
₹15,60,000 ex-showroom
Detailed specifications for the listed HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol iMT variant
Specifications
Shown for the HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol iMT. Specifications can differ across engines and trims. Read the source notes for verification status.
Engine & gearbox7
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Transmission
- iMT
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Displacement
- 998 cc
- Max power
- 118.0 bhp
- Max torque
- 172.0 Nm
- Gears
- 6
Efficiency2
- Claimed mileageCatalogue test-cycle label: MIDC. Compare only equivalent fuels, units and test conditions; actual mileage varies.
- 18.80 kmpl
- Fuel tank
- 45.0 litres
Dimensions & practicality11
- Length
- 3,995 mm
- Width
- 1,790 mm
- Height
- 1,642 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,500 mm
- Ground clearance
- 211 mm
- Turning radius
- 5.10 m
- Boot space
- 385 litres
- Kerb weight
- 1,155 kg
- Seating
- 5 seats, 2 rows
- Tyres
- 215/60 R16
- Wheels
- 16 inch
Safety5
- Airbags
- 6
- Stability control
- Yes
- Hill hold
- Yes
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Yes
- ISOFIX
- Yes
Comfort & tech4
- Sunroof
- Single pane
- Cruise control
- Yes
- Connected car tech
- Yes
- Touchscreen
- 10.3 inch
Check your dealer quote
Use the manufacturer price as a reference, then compare two itemised quotes for the same trim, colour and model year. We do not yet have transaction data to label a negotiated price “fair”.
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- Insurance & optional items
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- Discounts & finance
- Get the discount and its conditions in writing. Compare the total loan repayment, fees and down payment, not just the monthly instalment.
- For an electric SUV
- Check whether the price includes the battery, charger and installation. A battery subscription or separate battery loan is an additional ownership cost.
Editorial overview
The Sonet is the most complete sub-4m SUV if you want a diesel automatic — nobody else offers a real six-speed torque converter with a 1.5 diesel at this price. Top trims get expensive fast, and rear space is tight for three adults.
Editorial buying guidance, not a road-test report. Confirm trim-specific equipment before deciding.
— Deepak Kushwaha, 3 Sept 2026
Pros and cons
Reasons to consider it
- The 1.5 diesel with a six-speed automatic is unique in the segment and genuinely refined.
- 211 mm of ground clearance, the highest in the sub-4m class.
- Bose audio and ventilated seats on a sub-4m SUV, which nobody else offered first.
- iMT is a clever middle path — clutchless without an automatic's efficiency penalty.
Things to weigh up
- Rear bench is narrow; three adults across is a short-journey proposition.
- GTX+ crosses ₹15.5 lakh, which puts it against much larger midsize SUVs.
- Only a three-star Global NCAP result for the pre-facelift body.
- Ride is firm at low speed on 16-inch wheels.
Alternatives to consider
Every alternative here comes with the specific condition under which it is the better buy. A list of rivals without that is a list of links.
Kia Sonet — common questions
What is the price of the Kia Sonet?
SUVDekho lists the Kia Sonet from ₹8,00,000 to ₹15,60,000 ex-showroom, across 6 listed variants. Confirm the current price for your exact trim before booking.
How many seats does the Kia Sonet have?
The listed Kia Sonet variants have 5 seats, depending on the trim.
What is the mileage of the Kia Sonet?
Catalogue figures for the Kia Sonet: GTX+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT (Petrol): 19.20 kmpl; test cycle: MIDC. HTX+ 1.5 Diesel MT (Diesel): 22.30 kmpl; test cycle: MIDC. These are claimed figures, not real-world results. Different fuels and test cycles are not directly comparable.
What is the boot space of the Kia Sonet?
The largest boot figure in our Kia Sonet listings is 385 litres. Check the seating configuration and measurement method for the exact variant; these are not established by this figure alone.
What is the ground clearance of the Kia Sonet?
The highest ground-clearance figure in our Kia Sonet variant catalogue is 211 mm. Load condition and version must be checked before comparing it with another vehicle.
What engine does the Kia Sonet have?
The Kia Sonet HTK+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol iMT is listed at 118 bhp with a 998 cc engine (petrol). This is the highest power figure among the variants listed here; other versions may differ.
How many variants does the Kia Sonet have?
SUVDekho currently lists 6 priced Kia Sonet variants, from the HTE 1.2 Petrol MT to the GTX+ 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT. This may not cover the complete manufacturer range.