Kia Sonet
The Kia Sonet is a B2-segment SUV with seating for up to 5 occupants and costs between Rs. 7.49 lakh and Rs. 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Sonet is available with following 5 engine-transmission combinations:


SUV
Body Type18.20 - 24.10 kmpl
Mileage998 - 1493 cc
EngineManual, Automatic
TransmissionPetrol, Diesel
Fuel Type5 Seater
Seat CapacityKia Sonet Price List
The Kia Sonet SUV is available with 5 engine-transmission combinations. The ex-showroom prices of the 2023 Sonet start from Rs. 7.49 lakh for the HTE variant with the 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol with 5-speed MT. The range tops out at Rs. 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom) with the X Line variant, which gets 1.5L turbo diesel with 6-speed TC.
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VariantEx-Showroom Price
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₹9.05 lakh*
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₹9.79 lakh*
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₹10.49 lakh*
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₹11.35 lakh*
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₹11.75 lakh*
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₹12.65 lakh*
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₹12.99 lakh*
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VariantEx-Showroom Price
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₹12.15 lakh*
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Sonet HTX AE Discontinued₹12.55 lakh*
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₹13.79 lakh*
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₹13.99 lakh*
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VariantEx-Showroom Price
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₹7.49 lakh*
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₹8.25 lakh*
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₹9.19 lakh*
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VariantEx-Showroom Price
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₹9.99 lakh*
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₹10.95 lakh*
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Sonet HTX AE Discontinued₹11.35 lakh*
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₹12.25 lakh*
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₹12.59 lakh*
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VariantEx-Showroom Price
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₹11.55 lakh*
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Sonet HTX AE Discontinued₹11.95 lakh*
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₹13.19 lakh*
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₹13.39 lakh*
Dimensions of Kia Sonet
The 2023 Sonet is 3995mm long, 1790mm wide and 1642mm tall. Bigger exterior dimensions give a car a stronger road presence. The Sonet has a 2500mm long wheelbase. A long wheelbase makes the car more stable at high speeds and gives better legroom in the back seat, while a shorter wheelbase makes the car more agile. The 2023 Kia Sonet has a fuel tank capacity of litres and a boot space measuring 392 litres. The Sonet has a ground clearance of 205mm. The tyre size of the 2023 Sonet base model is 195/65 R15 and the top model rides on 215/60 R16 tyres. Cars running on bigger wheels provide better handling and styling. However, these advantages come at the cost of efficiency. Having bigger wheels means more metal and more rotating mass. Therefore, it adversely impacts your drivability, performance and mileage.
Dimensions | in mm | in cm | in inches | in feet |
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Length | 3995 | 399.5 | 157.28 | 13.10 |
Width | 1790 | 179 | 70.47 | 5.87 |
Height | 1642 | 164.2 | 64.65 | 5.38 |
Wheelbase | 2500 | 250 | 98.43 | 8.20 |
Boot Space | 392L |
Ground Clearance | 205mm |
Fuel Tank | 45L |
Kia Sonet Engine Specs
The Kia Sonet is available with 3 engine options: a 1.0L turbo petrol, a 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.5L turbo diesel.The 1.5L turbo diesel makes 100PS of power at 4000rpm and 240Nm of torque between 1500 and 2750rpm. This engine is available with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed TC.
The 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol churns out 83PS of power at 6000rpm and 115Nm of torque at 4200rpm. The 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine gets a 5-speed manual transmission.
The 1.0L turbo petrol is rated to deliver 120PS of power at 6000rpm and 172Nm of torque between 1500 and 4000rpm. You can get the 1.0L turbo petrol engine of the Sonet with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT.-
Engine Displacement1493 cc
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Cylinders4
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Max Power100PS @ 4000rpm
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Max Torque240Nm @ 1500 - 2750rpm
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Transmission6-speed MT
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Kerb Weight1233Kg
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Power:Weight81.10PS/tonne
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Torque:Weight194.65NM/tonne
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Engine Displacement1493 cc
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Cylinders4
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Max Power115PS @ 4000rpm
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Max Torque250Nm @ 1500 - 2750rpm
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Transmission6-speed TC
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Kerb Weight1233Kg
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Power:Weight93.27PS/tonne
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Torque:Weight202.76NM/tonne
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Engine Displacement1197 cc
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Cylinders4
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Max Power83PS @ 6000rpm
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Max Torque115Nm @ 4200rpm
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Transmission5-speed MT
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Kerb Weight1081Kg
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Power:Weight76.78PS/tonne
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Torque:Weight106.38NM/tonne
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Engine Displacement998 cc
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Cylinders3
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Max Power120PS @ 6000rpm
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Max Torque172Nm @ 1500 - 4000rpm
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Transmission6-speed MT
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Kerb Weight1154Kg
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Power:Weight103.99PS/tonne
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Torque:Weight149.05NM/tonne
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Engine Displacement998 cc
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Cylinders3
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Max Power120PS @ 6000rpm
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Max Torque172Nm @ 1500 - 4000rpm
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Transmission7-speed DCT
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Kerb Weight1171Kg
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Power:Weight102.48PS/tonne
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Torque:Weight146.88NM/tonne
Kia Sonet Mileage
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Claimed FE24.10kmpl
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Real World Mileage18.00kmpl
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Claimed FE19.00kmpl
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Real World Mileage15.00kmpl
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Claimed FE18.40kmpl
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Real World Mileage15.00kmpl
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Claimed FE18.20kmpl
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Real World Mileage15.00kmpl
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Claimed FE18.30kmpl
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Real World Mileage13.00kmpl
Kia Sonet Key Features
Manual AC |
Tilt Steering |
Rear AC vents |
Driver Side Airbag |
Passenger Side Airbag |
Passenger Airbag |
TPMS |
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock |
Front Power Windows |
Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock |
Multi Information Display (MID) |
Day & Night IRVM |
Front & Rear Door Pockets |
Rear Power Outlet |
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