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Kia have increased the prices of the Sonet for June 2026. Most variants of the 2026 Sonet have received a price hike of Rs. 1,700. The 2026 Kia Sonet prices now start from Rs. 7.34 lakh and go up to Rs. 14.09 lakh. In percentage terms, the price hike ranges from 0.12% to 0.22%.

The second-generation Kia Sonet was spotted testing in India for the first time ahead of its expected global debut in 2027. While the test mule remains heavily camouflaged, a few key details reveal where Kia are heading with their most affordable SUV in the Indian market.

Kia India have announced the 2026 model year update for the Kia Sonet. With this update, Kia have introduced more affordable diesel-automatic and turbo petrol-automatic variants to the 2026 Sonet lineup. The biggest highlight is that both diesel-automatic and turbo petrol-automatic variants now start below Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia have officially confirmed that their upcoming entry-level electric crossover – the Kia EV2 – will make its global debut at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show on January 9. The EV2 will be Kia’s smallest global EV yet, sitting below the EV3 internationally.

December 2025 is set to wrap up the year with a trio of launches and major unveiling. The biggest highlight is Maruti Suzuki’s first all-electric SUV, the e Vitara, followed by Tata’s addition of new petrol powertrains to the Harrier and Safari. This month will also witness the global debut of the next-generation Kia Seltos.

The Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet offer a strong blend of performance, comfort, and technology. But with the 2026 Hyundai Venue receiving a major update, Hyundai have managed to tilt the balance further in their favour. The 2nd generation Venue SUV gets several new features that make it smarter, safer, and more convenient than before, giving it an edge over its close cousin, the Kia Sonet.

Kia India have announced an upgrade to their Extended Warranty program by offering coverage of up to 7 years for select models. The enhanced warranty plan is available for both new and existing customers, extending warranty protection beyond the 5-year limit.

We now have the full and final, confirmed variant-wise GST price list of all Kia cars along with GST rate cut comparison and percentage change. In this article, you can compare the old price and new revised GST price of all Kia models to help you decide which car you should book.

Here are the confirmed prices of all Kia Sonet variants after the revised GST 2.0 rate cut. In this article, you will find the final variant-wise new GST price list of Sonet along with the GST price cut comparison of old and new price. This will help you find out which variant of the Kia Sonet is getting the biggest price cut after the GST price revision.

Here are the tentative prices of Kia Sonet variants after the revised GST comes into effect on September 22, 2025. In this article, we will also present the old vs new price comparison to help you identify which variant of the Sonet is getting the biggest price cuts and which ones are getting the least.

Kia India have reached a significant milestone by producing 15 lakh ‘Make in India’ vehicles at their manufacturing facility in Anantapur. The milestone vehicle was the Kia Carens MPV.

Kia India have announced a price hike of up to 3% across their entire product range, effective from April 1, 2025. This decision comes as a response to the escalating costs of raw materials and ongoing supply chain challenges.

In this article, we’ll list out the ongoing offers on the Kia Sonet, Seltos, Carens and other Kia cars for the month of March 2025. Let’s start with the most affordable car — the Sonet.

With the start of the new year, Kia increased the prices of the Sonet 2025. While some of the variants of the Sonet didn’t get a price hike, those that got the price revision now cost Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 12,000 more than before. In percentage terms, this is a price hike of up to 1.33%.

Kia are about to give the Sonet a 2025 update which will include addition and deletion of some variants and features. In this exclusive scoop, we’ll go through the changes coming for the 2025 Sonet.

Kia India have announced a significant milestone for the Sonet, with the facelifted model crossing the 1 lakh unit sales mark within 11 months of its launch in January 2024. This achievement underscores the strong demand and customer acceptance for the 2024 Sonet facelift.

Kia India has announced a price hike of up to 2% across its lineup, effective January 1, 2025, due to rising commodity prices, exchange rates, and supply chain costs.

Kia just teased a new small, sub-4m SUV, which will be positioned as a more luxurious alternative to those interested in buying the Sonet or other sub-4m SUVs. Let's read between the lines and try to figure out what this new SUV is trying to offer in an already crowded sub-4m SUV space.

We are starting to see pics of Carens EV on public roads more often now. This leads us to believe that the car is getting closer to its production form and we may see it at the 2025 Expo.

Kia India have expanded the Sonet variant lineup with the launch of the Sonet Gravity. The Sonet Gravity marks Kia India’s 5th year of operations and also celebrates the brand’s 1 million domestic sales milestone. Check out the ex-showroom prices and features of the Sonet Gravity below.

In this July 2024 Cars Sales analysis article, we’ll look at the 20 top-selling cars for the month of July. We will also look at the total and average sales figures of the 20 bestselling cars in the last 6-months ending July 2024. We’ll also share the monthly sales figures of each of these 20 cars for the last 6 months.

In this June 2024 all car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the YoY and MoM change in sales figures for each car, brand, segment and body style. We’ll also include last 6 month sales figures of each car, brand, segment and body-style to give you an idea about the longer term trend in vehicle sales. This is the most detailed full car sales analysis and the only report you need to predict the direction of the Indian passenger car sector. Let’s start with the segment wise sales data.

In this June 2024 Cars Sales analysis article, we’ll look at the 20 top-selling cars for the month of June. We will also look at the total and average sales figures of the 20 bestselling cars in the last 6-months ending June 2024. We’ll also share the monthly sales figures of each of these 20 cars for the last 6 months.

Last week Kia India announced the launch of the 2024 Sonet GTX variant. The new GTX variant of the Sonet sits between the HTX Plus and GTX Plus variants of the Seltos 2024. Now Kia India have announced they have added new features to the Sonet 2024’s HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTK Plus and HTX variants. Check out the variant-wise feature additions of the Sonet 2024 here.

Kia India recently updated the prices of the Sonet by up to Rs. 27,000. After this price revision, the Sonet's ex-showroom prices now start at Rs. 8 lakh and tops out at Rs. 15.77 lakh.

Kia India have updated the 2024 Sonet variant lineup by introducing a new variant called the GTX. The new Sonet GTX is priced from Rs. 13.71 lakh (ex-showroom) and sits between the HTX Plus and GTX Plus variants of the Sonet 2024. Furthermore, Kia have added a new black colour option for the Sonet X-Line variant.

In this May 2024 Cars Sales analysis article, we’ll look at the 20 top-selling cars for the month of May. We will also look at the total and average sales figures of the 20 bestselling cars in the last 6-months ending May 2024. We’ll also share the monthly sales figures of each of these 20 cars for the last 6 months.

Kia India have announced its Nationwide Ownership Service Camp. The camp will run from June 27th to July 3rd, 2024 and is poised to benefit Kia car owners across the country. This initiative aims to enhance customer engagement and promote aftersale services.

Kia have officially revealed the Seltos-sized EV3 electric SUV based on the carmaker’s E-GMP platform. Offered with 2 battery pack options, the EV3 offers a claimed  range of up to 600km. Know more about the new EV3’s design, features, and electric motor and battery specifications here.

In this April 2024 car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the YoY and MoM change in sales figures of all SUVs in India. We’ll also share our observations based on the sales data and possible reasons behind a massive increase or drop in sales, where applicable. Lastly, the table with monthly sales of all SUVs for the last 6 months will give you an idea about their 6-month sales trend.

In this April 2024 Kia cars sales analysis, we’ll look at the car sales of Kia for the previous month. We’ll also compare the YoY and MoM change to find out which Kia model’s sales improved and which ones declined. Lastly, the table with monthly sales for the last 6 months will give you an idea about the 6-month sales trend of all Kia cars.

Kia India have launched the Kia Krystal, a digitised aftersales initiative aimed towards offering transparency to the brand’s customers through video consulting and live video streaming of the service of their cars.

In this April 2024 Cars Sales Analysis article, we’ll look at the total and average sales figures of the 20 top-selling cars in the last 6 months ending April 2024. We’ll also share the monthly sales figures of each of these 20 cars for the last 6 months.

In this March 2024 car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the YoY and MoM change in sales figures of all SUVs in India. We’ll also share our observations based on the sales data and possible reasons behind a massive increase or drop in sales, where applicable. Lastly, the table with monthly sales of all SUVs for the last 6 months will give you an idea about their 6-month sales trend.

Kia India have introduced their ‘My Convenience Plus’ after-sales maintenance package for the 2024 Sonet SUV. The ‘My Convenience Plus’ package for the Sonet promises savings of up to Rs. 7,000 and a low ownership cost of Rs. 0.75 per kilometre.

In this March 2024 Kia cars sales analysis, we’ll look at the car sales of Kia for the previous month. We’ll also compare the YoY and MoM change to find out which Kia model’s sales improved and which ones declined. Lastly, the table with monthly sales for the last 6 months will give you an idea about the 6-month sales trend of all Kia cars.

Hyundai and Kia signed an MOU with Exide Energy for strategic cooperation in EV expansion plans in India. Focusing on localized production of LFP cells, they aim to equip future EV models with domestically produced batteries, aligning with India's carbon neutrality goals. This move underscores their commitment to the Indian market's EV potential and positions them as leaders in the industry.

Kia India recently increased the prices of the Sonet by up to Rs. 10,900, added 2 new variants and discontinued one. Here’s a quick old vs new price comparison and full price list of the Sonet 2024. The new prices are up to 1.14% higher than before.

Kia have updated the Sonet and added new HTE (O) and HTK (O) variants. While these variants get a few extra features, the most notable among them is the addition of a sunroof. The addition of a sunroof at an affordable price makes them a strong competitor for the Tata Nexon, which offers sunroof in lower varnats of their Nexon.

Kia recently made the 2024 Sonet SUV available through CSD for our men and women in uniform. In this article, we’ll provide the full GST-inclusive Kia Sonet CSD price list. We’ll also compare the Kia Sonet canteen prices with the ex-showroom prices to see how much our soldiers can save by purchasing the Sonet 2024 through the CSD channel.

Kia India have confirmed all their mass market models will receive a price hike of up to 3%. The price hike on Kia models like the Sonet, Seltos and Carens is attributed to rising input costs.

The upcoming Kia Clavis SUV was spied testing in India for the first time on the streets of Delhi NCR. The latest Clavis spy shots give us a glimpse into a few interesting details of the upcoming Kia SUV.

In this February 2024 car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the YoY and MoM change in sales figures of all SUVs in India. We’ll also share our observations based on the sales data and possible reasons behind a massive increase or drop in sales, where applicable. Lastly, the table with monthly sales of all SUVs for the last 6 months will give you an idea about their 6-month sales trend.

In this February 2024 Kia cars sales analysis, we’ll look at the car sales of Kia for the previous month. We’ll also compare the YoY and MoM change to find out which Kia model’s sales improved and which ones declined. Lastly, the table with monthly sales for the last 6 months will give you an idea about the 6-month sales trend of all Kia cars.

Frost & Sullivan's Total Cost of Ownership analysis reveals that Kia's Seltos and Carens offer the lowest maintenance expenses in India's market. Carens leads in family movers, with diesel models having the lowest acquisition cost and minimizing fuel expenses. Seltos excels in the compact SUV segment, boasting the lowest maintenance costs for petrol variants.

The upcoming Kia Clavis SUV was spied testing in South Korea yet again. While earlier spy shots of the small SUV revealed its side profile and its cabin, the latest images reveal its front and rear end.

Kia have received an upgrade from Fitch Ratings, with Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and senior unsecured ratings raised to A- with a stable outlook from the previous BBB+. Fitch attributed the upgrade to Kia's enhanced brand strength and market position, geographical and product diversification, improved profitability, and ample liquidity.

In this January 2024 car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the YoY and MoM change in sales figures of all SUVs in India. We’ll also share our observations based on the sales data and possible reasons behind a massive increase or drop in sales, where applicable. Lastly, the table with monthly sales of all SUVs for the last 6 months will give you an idea about their 6-month sales trend.

In this January 2024 Kia cars sales analysis, we’ll look at the car sales of Kia for the previous month. We’ll also compare the YoY and MoM change to find out which Kia model’s sales improved and which ones declined. Lastly, the table with monthly sales for the last 6 months will give you an idea about the 6-month sales trend of all Kia cars.

In this January 2024 cars sales analysis article, we’ll look at the YoY and MoM change for the 20 top-selling cars of January 2024. Using this data, we will also provide our observations and insights on the reasons for significant improvements or declines in sales, where relevant.