Published : 23 October 2022
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Amit Saraswat
The Kia Sonet is one of the best-selling B2-segment SUVs in the country. Ever since its launch, the Sonet has gained the tag of the most feature-rich sub-compact SUV in the country. The Nissan Magnite, on the other hand, offers practicality and a sensible set of features at an affordable price.
In this article, we share the list of features that you get in the Kia Sonet over the Nissan Magnite.
1. Side Airbags
While both the Sonet and Magnite get front and airbags, the Sonet offers side thorax and curtain airbags in its top variant as well. It is worth noting that the Global NCAP awarded the Nissan Magnite a 4-star rating while they are yet to test the Sonet.
2. Auto-Dimming IRVM
The Sonet comes with an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror whereas the Magnite gets a manually-adjustable day/night IRVM. Auto-dimming IRVM reduces glare while diving in the night without having to make any adjustments manually. Furthermore, the Sonet also incorporates SOS and telematics shortcuts on the IRVM.
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3. Front Parking Sensors
The Sonet offers front parking sensors in its top variant. Front parking sensors help the driver position the car properly while parking in tight spots. The Magnite, on the other hand, only comes with rear parking sensors.
4. Subwoofer
The top variants of the Kia Sonet come with a subwoofer paired with a Bose sound system. The Magnite, on the other hand, gets a JBL sound system with 4 speakers and 2 tweeters but it lacks a subwoofer.
5. Automatic Headlights
The top variants of the Kia Sonet offer automatic headlights, which not only turn on the lights during night but also when you enter a tunnel or a dark space such as an underground car park. The Magnite, on the other hand, comes with LED headlights.
6. Sunroof
The Sonet comes with an electric sunroof from the mid variant onwards. The Magnite, on the other hand, doesn’t offer an electric sunroof even in the top variants.
7. Traction Control Modes
The Sonet comes with traction control with mud, sand and snow modes. These modes help tackle different terrains by altering the traction control intervention.
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8. Paddle Shifters
Both the Sonet and Magnite come with automatic transmission options but it's the Sonet that also offers paddle shifters to the package.
9. Drive Modes
The Sonet offers eco, normal and sport mode, which change the characteristics of the powertrain. The automatic variants of the Magnite, on the other hand, offer a sport mode for the CVT transmission.
Also Read: 5 Features Nissan Magnite Gets But Kia Sonet Doesn’t