Kia Sonet 2020 Launched In India - Prices, Specs, Variants & Top Features
Kia Sonet 2020 launched in India with a starting price of Rs. 6.71 lakh. Here's the full price list, top features, engine specs and dimensions of this B2-segment SUV.

Kia Sonet 2020 Price
The starting price of the 2020 Kia Sonet is Rs. 6.71 lakh. The most expensive variant of the Sonet costs Rs. 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Kia Sonet 2020 - Ex-Showroom Price |
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Variants |
1.2L Petrol MT |
1.0L Turbo Petrol ACMT |
1.0L Turbo Petrol DCT |
1.5L Diesel MT |
1.5L Turbo Diesel AT |
HTE |
Rs. 6.71 lakh |
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- |
Rs. 8.05 lakh |
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HTK |
Rs. 7.59 lakh |
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- |
Rs. 8.99 lakh |
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HTK Plus |
Rs. 8.45 lakh |
Rs. 9.49 lakh |
Rs. 10.49 lakh |
Rs. 9.49 lakh |
Rs. 10.39 lakh |
HTX |
- |
Rs. 9.99 lakh |
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Rs. 9.99 lakh |
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HTX Plus |
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Rs. 11.65 lakh |
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Rs. 11.65 lakh |
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GTX Plus |
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Rs. 11.99 lakh |
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Rs. 11.99 lakh |
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What Is The Price Of Kia Sonet 2020 Petrol?
The Sonet's petrol variants cost between Rs. 6.71 lakh and Rs. 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Sonet 1.0L turbo petrol with ACMT (auto-clutch manual transmission) is Rs. 1.04 lakh more expensive than the 1.2L normal petrol engine. The Sonet turbo petrol automatic is Rs. 1.0 lakh more expensive than the turbo petrol ACMT.
What Is The Price Of Kia Sonet 2020 Diesel?
The Sonet's diesel variants cost between Rs. 8.05 lakh and Rs. 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Sonet diesel costs the same as the Sonet turbo petrol. Compared to the Sonet 1.2L normal petrol, the Sonet diesel is Rs. 1.04 to Rs. 1.4 lakh more expensive. The Kia Sonet diesel automatic is Rs. 90,000 more expensive than the Sonet diesel manual.
What Is The Top Model Of Sonet 2020?
The top variant of the 2020 Sonet is GTX Plus. This variant is available with the 1.0L turbo petrol engien and 6-speed auto-clutch manual transmission and 1.5L diesel engien with 6-speed manual transmission.
Kia Sonet 2020 Engine Specifications
The Kia Sonet 2020 has 2 petrol engines - a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder normal and a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine. There's also a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine.
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2020 Kia Sonet - Engine Specifications |
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Engine Type |
Normal Petrol |
Turbo Petrol |
Turbo Diesel |
Turbo Diesel |
Displacement |
1.2-litre |
1.0-litre |
1.5-litre |
1.5-litre |
Cylinders |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
Power |
83PS @ 6300rpm |
100PS @ 6000rpm |
100PS @ 4000rpm |
115PS @ 4000rpm |
Torque |
115Nm @ 4200rpm |
172Nm @ 1500 - 4000rpm |
240Nm @ 1500 - 2750rpm |
250Nm @ 1500 - 2750rpm |
Manual |
5-speed |
6-speed ACMT |
6-speed |
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Manual Mileage |
18.4kmpl |
18.2kmpl |
24.1kmpl |
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Automatic |
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7-speed DCT |
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6-speed TC |
Automatic Mileage |
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18.3kmpl |
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19.0kmpl |
What Is The Power And Torque Of Kia Sonet Petrol?
The Kia Sonet 2020 has 2 petrol engines - 1.2-litre normal petrol and a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. The 4-cylinder 1.2-litre Normal petrol engine makes 83PS of power at 6300rpm and 115Nm of torque at 4200rpm. This engine is available with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 3-cylinder 1.0-litre Turbo petrol engine makes 100PS of power at 6000rpm and 172Nm of torque between 1500 and 4000rpm. This engine is available with a 6-speed auto-clutch manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Also Read - Kia Sonet Diesel Variant Explained - Which One to Buy?
What Is The Power And Torque Of Kia Sonet Diesel?
The Sonet also gets a 4-cylinder 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine. This diesel engine makes 100PS of power at 4000rpm and 240Nm of torque between 1500 and 2750rpm with the 6-speed manual transmission. If you opt for the diesel engine with the 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission then you get 115PS of power and 250Nm of peak torque between 1500 and 2750rpm.
What Is The Mileage Or Fuel Efficiency Of Kia Sonet Petrol?
The 2020 Kia Sonet's 1.2-litre normal petrol engine has an efficiency figure of 18.4kmpl with the manual transmission. Its 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine has a fuel efficiency of 18.2kmpl with the manual and 18.3kmpl with the automatic transmission.
What Is The Mileage Or Fuel Efficiency Of Kia Sonet Diesel?
The 2020 Kia Sonet's 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine has a claimed fuel efficiency of 24.1kmpl with the manual transmission and 19.0kmpl with the automatic.
Kia Sonet 2020 Dimensions
Kia Sonet 2020 - Dimensions |
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Length |
3995mm |
Width |
1790mm |
Height |
1647mm |
Wheelbase |
2500mm |
Boot Space |
392 litres |
Ground Clearance |
205mm |
Fuel Tank |
45 litres |
Tyre Size (Base Variant) |
195/65 R15 |
Tyre Size (Top Variant) |
215/60 R16 |
What Are The Dimensions Of Kia Sonet 2020?
The Kia Sonet 2020 is 3995mm long, 1790mm wide and 1647mm tall. A wider body results in better shoulder room inside the car while a higher roof makes it easier to get in and out of the car.
The 2020 Sonet has a wheelbase of 2500mm. The wheelbase is the distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually means better legroom and better stability at high speeds. A shorter wheelbase makes a car very agile and eager to change directions.
What Is The Boot Space Of Kia Sonet 2020?
The 2020 Sonet has a boot space capacity of 392 litres. The fuel tank capacity of the Sonet is 45 litres.
What Is The Ground Clearance Of Kia Sonet 2020?
The 2020 Kia Sonet has a ground clearance of 205 mm and its higher variants come with 215/60 R16 tyres. A higher ground clearance makes it easier to go over tall speed breakers or drive on broken roads without damaging the car's underbody.
Also Read - Kia Sonet Petrol Variant Explained - Which One to Buy?
What Are The Competitors Of Kia Sonet 2020?
The main rivals of the 2020 Sonet are Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Honda WRV, Ford EcoSport, Mahindra XUV300 and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Because of the price overlap, the Sonet will also compete with B2 segment hatchbacks like Tata Altroz, Hyundai Elite i20 Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Glanza. Its price also overlaps with C-segment cars like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Renault Duster.
What Are The Top Features Of Kia Sonet 2020?
The top features of the Kia Sonet are:
- LED headlamps, DRL and tail lamps
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay
- Internet connected telematics features
- Voice commands
- Auto AC with rear AC vents
- Bose 7-speaker music system with sub woofer
- Cruise control
- 6 airbags
- Hill-start assist
- ESC
- Traction control
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Ventilated seats
- Power mirrors
- Keyless entry with push-buttons start/stop
Does Sonet 2020 have Sunroof?
Yes, the Sonet 2020 is available with a sunroof.
Does Sonet 2020 have Cruise Control?
Yes, the Sonet 2020 is available with the cruise control feature.
Does Sonet 2020 have Rear AC Vents?
Yes, the Sonet 2020 gets rear AC vents.
Does Sonet 2020 have a Touchscreen?
Yes, the Sonet 2020 is available with a touchscreen infotainment system.
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