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Kia Sonet review: what owners and experts say
Based on 109 statements from 10 owner and expert reviews · Updated
The Kia Sonet costs ₹7.4 lakh to ₹14.08 lakh ex-showroom in India across 23 variants, sold with diesel and petrol powertrains. Reviewers are most positive about its fit & finish, engine refinement and handling, and most critical of its ride comfort, rear seat space and drivetrain reliability. Here is the full picture, with the actual words reviewers used.
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹7.4 lakh to ₹14.08 lakh
- Variants
- 23
- Fuel
- Diesel, Petrol
- Seating
- 5
Kia Sonet price and engine options in India
Ex-showroom prices run from ₹7.4 lakh to ₹14.08 lakh. On-road prices depend on your city, so check them before you commit.
| Fuel | Gearbox | Engine | Power / torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | Automatic (6-Speed AT) | 1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 cc | 114bhp@4000rpm / 250Nm@1500-2750rpm |
| Petrol | Automatic (7-Speed DCT) | Smartstream G1.0 TGDi, 998 cc | 118bhp@6000rpm / 172Nm@1500-4000rpm |
| Petrol | Manual (5-Speed) | Smartstream G1.2, 1197 cc | 81.8bhp@6000rpm / 115Nm@4200rpm |
| Diesel | Manual (6-Speed) | 1.5L CRDi VGT, 1493 cc | 114bhp@4000rpm / 250Nm@1500-2750rpm |
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What owners and experts like about the Kia Sonet
Fit & finish
Strongly positivebased on 7 reviews
“It certainly looks nice and premium, build overall is also very good, all the buttons and switches have a nice reassuring click.”
Engine refinement
Strongly positivebased on 6 reviews
“This one litre engine is really its strong point. In fact it just doesn't feel like a one litre at all -- it's strong, it's smooth, it's free revving and it's got enough pep whenever you want.”
Handling
Generally positivebased on 8 reviews
“Ride and handling too is pretty good, great body control -- in fact the chassis really complements the power and performance, lots of grip, turns into corners really nicely, steering also feels decently weighted.”
Where the Kia Sonet falls short
Not every point below is a serious flaw. Some are mixed opinions where reviewers disagreed, and the label says which.
Ride comfort
Strongly negativebased on 6 reviews
“Suspension is the biggest concern. At low speed the suspension is a little stiff. So if you're driving somewhere at low speed, it will be a bit of a problem there.”
Rear seat space
Strongly negativebased on 9 reviews
“Like the Venue, this isn't a very spacious back seat... in fact if anything the seat base is slightly shorter, so under-thigh support is not quite as good as in the Venue.”
Drivetrain reliability
Mixed reviewsbased on 12 reviews
“This makes the gearbox a very busy one in D mode. It runs up the gears really quickly to ensure efficiency, and so very often when you want a bigger burst of power to tuck into a traffic gap, it has to come down several gears.”
Dashboard layout
Mixed reviewsbased on 6 reviews
“Another thing that I wish they had changed with this update is getting rid of this instrument bezel, which is quite thick and it will fall in your line of sight.”
Kia Sonet ratings by area
Every area where we have at least two reviews, with the overall verdict.
Ride and handling
- Highway stability3 reviewsStrongly positive
- Cabin refinement3 reviewsStrongly positive
- Handling8 reviewsGenerally positive
- Ride comfort6 reviewsStrongly negative
Cabin space and comfort
- Boot space3 reviewsStrongly positive
- Seat comfort3 reviewsStrongly positive
- Rear seat space9 reviewsStrongly negative
Engine and performance
- Engine refinement6 reviewsStrongly positive
- Highway overtaking4 reviewsStrongly positive
Safety and build quality
- Fit & finish7 reviewsStrongly positive
Visibility and ergonomics
- Dashboard layout6 reviewsMixed reviews
Reliability
- Drivetrain reliability12 reviewsMixed reviews
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Kia Sonet FAQs
How much does the Kia Sonet cost in India?
The Kia Sonet costs ₹7.4 lakh to ₹14.08 lakh ex-showroom across 23 variants. On-road price depends on your city, so ask a dealer or use our dealer quote check to see what a quote should look like.
Which engine and gearbox options does the Kia Sonet have?
The Kia Sonet is sold with diesel and petrol powertrains and automatic and manual gearboxes. The table above lists every engine and gearbox combination.
What do owners like most about the Kia Sonet?
Owners and experts are most positive about the Kia Sonet's fit & finish, engine refinement and handling.
What are the common complaints about the Kia Sonet?
The most common criticism is about the Kia Sonet's ride comfort, rear seat space and drivetrain reliability. Check the full list above to see how strongly reviewers agree.
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