The Kia Sonet is one of the most feature-packed choices among compact SUVs, and the facelift has made it look sharper and feel more premium. It’s a sub-4-metre, five-seat SUV offered with a 1.2 petrol, a 1.0 turbo-petrol and a 1.5 diesel, with a wide range of gearboxes. Safety is a strong point, with six airbags as standard and Level 1 ADAS on the top trims. Prices run from around ₹7.4 lakh to ₹13.8 lakh (ex-showroom), and it competes with the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza.
The gallery below walks you around the Sonet inside and out, so you can get a good sense of it before deciding. And a well-kept used one on Spinny costs noticeably less than a new car.
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Kia Sonet Exterior
Front:
The front wears Kia Sonet’s larger Tiger Nose grille with crown-jewel LED headlamps and Star Map LED daytime running lamps, giving it a bolder, more premium face.
Side profile:
From the side it’s a neat sub-4m SUV riding on 16-inch crystal-cut alloys, and the sporty X-Line adds a matte graphite finish with grey and black accents.
Rear:
At the back, vertical LED tail-lamps are joined by a Star Map connected light bar for a modern, family look.
Kia Sonet Exterior Features
A quick look at the exterior features, and the trims they tend to appear on.
| Exterior Feature | Details / Availability |
|---|---|
| Tiger Nose grille | All variants |
| Star Map LED DRLs | HTE(O) and above |
| Crown-jewel LED headlamps | HTK+(O) and above |
| Electric sunroof | HTE(O) and above |
| Star Map connected tail-lamps | HTK(O) and above |
| Ice Cube LED fog lamps | HTK+(O) and above |
| 16-inch crystal-cut alloys | HTX, GTX+, X-Line |
| Auto headlamps | HTK(O) and above |
| 360-degree camera | GTX+, X-Line |
Kia Sonet Interior Images
Inside, the Sonet feels genuinely upmarket for the class, with a smart layout and plenty of kit on the higher trims.
Dashboard and layout:
The top trims get twin 10.25-inch screens, a digital driver’s display and a touchscreen side by side, while lower trims get an 8-inch touchscreen. There’s a D-cut steering wheel and leatherette upholstery higher up.
Seats and space:
The front seats are comfortable and get ventilation on the higher trims, and while the rear seat is a little tight on space, it’s well shaped and comfortable for two.
Boot space:
Boot space is a useful 385 litres, which is among the better figures in the sub-4m SUV class and easily handles everyday family duties.
Key touchpoints:
Look for ventilated front seats, an electric sunroof, a BOSE sound system, a wireless charger and a Blind View Monitor that shows a camera feed in the cluster on the higher trims.
Kia Sonet Interior Features
| Interior Feature | Details / Availability |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen infotainment | 8-inch, or twin 10.25-inch screens on top trims |
| Digital instrument cluster | 10.25-inch on GTX+ and X-Line |
| Electric sunroof | HTE(O) and above |
| Ventilated front seats | HTX and above |
| BOSE sound system | GTX+, X-Line |
| Wireless charger | HTK+ and above |
| Blind View Monitor | GTX+, X-Line |
| Smart air purifier | HTX and above |
| Leatherette upholstery | HTK+(O) and above |
| Level 1 ADAS | GTX+, X-Line |
Kia Sonet Colour Variants
The Sonet comes in a wide set of single-tone shades plus a dual-tone option, with an exclusive matte finish on the sporty X-Line.
| Colour | Shade | Available on (variants) |
|---|---|---|
| Clear White |  | HTE to HTX |
| Glacier White Pearl |  | HTK+ and above |
| Aurora Black Pearl |  | HTK and above |
| Gravity Grey |  | HTK and above |
| Sparkling Silver |  | HTE and above |
| Intense Red |  | HTX and above |
| Imperial Blue |  | HTX and above |
| Pewter Olive |  | GTX+ |
| Matte Graphite |  | X-Line |
The matte finish is exclusive to the X-Line, and colour availability can change with model year, so check the live Spinny listing for the exact shade on a given car.
Kia Sonet Variants and Alternatives
The range runs from HTE through the HTK, HTK+ and HTX trims to the top GTX+ and the sporty X-Line, across petrol, turbo-petrol and diesel. For the twin screens, sunroof and ventilated seats shown here, look at HTX and above.
If you’re comparing compact SUVs, here’s how the Sonet lines up against its rivals on price.
| Model | Fuel | Ex-showroom price (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sonet | Petrol / Diesel | ₹7.4 – 13.8 lakh |
| Hyundai Venue | Petrol / Diesel | ₹8 – 15.65 lakh |
| Tata Nexon | Petrol / Diesel | ₹7.4 – 14.4 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Brezza | Petrol / CNG | ₹7.4 – 13.55 lakh |
Prices are indicative ex-showroom figures and vary by city and variant; check current on-road pricing before you decide.
Summary
The Sonet is an easy car to recommend if you want a compact SUV that feels premium and comes loaded with features. Once you’ve settled on a variant and colour, every Sonet on Spinny goes through a 200-point inspection and comes with a 5-day money-back option and a 1-year warranty, so there’s no need to hurry. Book a test drive on the exact car you like and see how it suits you.
Related Reads:
Complete Guide to Buying a Kia Sonet
Kia Sonet Real World Mileage: A Detailed Overview
Kia Sonet Safety Rating: NCAP Rating, Safety Features
FAQs About the Kia Sonet
Q. Which Sonet engine should I buy?
The 1.0 turbo-petrol is the liveliest, the diesel is best for high-mileage drivers, and the 1.2 petrol is fine for lighter, city-focused use.
Q. Does the Kia Sonet get ADAS?
Yes, Level 1 ADAS with features like forward-collision warning and lane-keep assist is offered on the GTX+ and X-Line trims.
Q. Is the Kia Sonet good for a family of four?
Yes. It’s comfortable for four with a well-shaped rear seat and a 385-litre boot, though the rear is a little tight for three adults side by side.
Q. Which Sonet variant is the best value?
The HTX is the sweet spot, with the sunroof, alloys and ventilated seats without the top-trim price.
Q. Does the Sonet have a sunroof?
Yes, an electric sunroof is offered from fairly low pricing in the range upward.
Q. Is the Kia Sonet safe?
Yes, six airbags are standard across the range, along with stability control and a 360-degree camera with Blind View Monitor on the top trims.
