Kia Sonet: News

18 Sep 2023

Tata Altroz

Check top diesel cars under Rs. 20 lakh in India

The Indian government has been pushing for electrification of passenger vehicles in the past few years. Apart from EVs, alternative fuels such as CNG and ethanol are also been promoted.

03 Sep 2023

Tata Motors Ltd

Tata Nexon (facelift) showcased in India: Check its top rivals

Tata Motors has revealed the facelifted version of its popular model, the Nexon, in India.

24 Aug 2023

Tata Motors Ltd

How 2023 Tata Nexon will fare against Kia Sonet (facelift)

Tata Motors is preparing to launch the 2023 Nexon in India soon. The updated SUV has been spotted doing test runs on our shores, albeit in a camouflaged avatar.

10 Aug 2023

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet (facelift) to get multiple ADAS functions

Kia Motors is set to introduce Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in the upcoming Sonet (facelift). It will be borrowing some features from its elder sibling, the 2023 Seltos.

21 Jul 2023

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Brezza's waiting period reaches 42 weeks: Check alternatives

The waiting period for owning the Brezza has gone up to 42 weeks. The long waiting duration is applicable to all variants of the compact SUV.

29 May 2023

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet (facelift) to debut by 2023-end: Everything we know

Kia Motors is readying the facelifted version of its popular SUV, the Sonet, for the global markets. The compact car is expected to arrive in late 2023.

11 May 2023

Kia Motors

Is Kia Sonet Aurochs better than Tata Nexon Red Dark

South Korean automaker Kia Motors has introduced the Sonet Aurochs Edition in the Indian market with a starting price tag of Rs. 11.85 lakh (ex-showroom). The special model is based on the HTX variant and is available in four trims.

08 Apr 2023

Kia Motors

2024 Kia Sonet in the works: What to expect 

South Korean automaker Kia Motors will unveil the facelifted Sonet by the end of 2023 and will launch it in India in early 2024.

19 Mar 2023

Kia Motors

Is 2023 Kia Sonet better than Maruti Suzuki Brezza

South Korean carmaker Kia Motors has introduced the 2023 iteration of the Sonet in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 7.79 lakh (ex-showroom).

06 Feb 2023

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Fronx v/s Kia Sonet: Which one is better?

Maruti Suzuki unveiled its Fronx coupe SUV at the Auto Expo 2023 in India last month.

12 Jan 2023

Kia Motors

Kia at Auto Expo 2023: EV9 and other cars showcased

Kia Motors has started the year with a bang by showcasing multiple models in India at the ongoing Auto Expo 2023.

09 Jan 2023

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet (facelift) may debut at Auto Expo 2023

Korean automaker Kia Motors is expected to introduce the facelifted Sonet at Auto Expo 2023 in India.

03 Jan 2023

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet, Carens, Seltos, and EV6 become costlier in India

To offset the rising input costs, South Korean automaker Kia Motors has hiked the prices of select models in India.

07 Sep 2022

Kia Motors

Hyundai VENUE N Line v/s Kia Sonet X-Line: A comparison

Hyundai has launched the sporty N Line version of the VENUE in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 12.16 lakh. The compact SUV features a few cosmetic updates and mechanical tweaks to up its appeal.

01 Sep 2022

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet X-Line launched at Rs. 13.4 lakh: Check features

Kia Motors has launched the X-Line variant of its popular offering, the Sonet, in India.

04 Aug 2022

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet becomes costlier in India: Check revised pricing

Kia Motors has increased the cost of its popular Sonet SUV by up to Rs. 34,000 in India. This is the second price revision for the model this year.

28 Jun 2022

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet X Line variant coming soon: Check features, price

Kia Motors is expected to unveil the X Line variant of its popular offering, the Sonet in India soon.

27 Jun 2022

Kia Motors

Hyundai VENUE v/s Kia Sonet: Which one is better?

Hyundai recently unveiled the facelifted version of its VENUE compact SUV in the Indian market.

21 Jun 2022

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet crosses 1.5 lakh unit sales milestone in India

Kia Motors has surpassed the 1.5 lakh unit sales milestone with its Sonet model in India. It took the compact SUV just 21 months to achieve the feat.

17 Jun 2022

Tata Nexon

2022 Hyundai VENUE variants explained: Which one offers best value?

Hyundai has launched the 2022 VENUE in India. The SUV is offered in eight trim levels: E, S, S(O), S+, SX, SX Dual Tone, SX(O), and SX(O) Dual Tone.

04 Apr 2022

Kia Motors

New features for the Kia Sonet in India: Check details

Kia Motors will offer new features in its Sonet subcompact SUV soon. They will be introduced when the car's prices are hiked in India.

07 Jan 2022

Kia Motors

Kia increases prices of Seltos, Sonet, and Carnival in India

Kia Motors is the latest company to increase the prices of its cars in India this year.

14 Oct 2021

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet Anniversary Edition debuts at Rs. 10.79 lakh

Kia Motors has launched the Anniversary Edition model of its Sonet SUV in India to mark the one-year anniversary of the car in the country.

15 Sep 2021

Kia Motors

Kia sells over one lakh Sonet SUVs in India

In a remarkable achievement, Kia Motors has sold over one lakh units of the Sonet sub-compact SUV in India since its launch in September last year.

05 Sep 2021

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet and Seltos become costlier by Rs. 20,000

Due to the increasing cost of raw materials and transportation, Kia Motors has raised the prices of its Sonet and Seltos SUVs by up to Rs. 20,000. This is their third hike this year.

11 May 2021

Kia Motors

2021 Kia Sonet v/s Hyundai Venue: Which one is better?

The subcompact SUV segment in India has been dominated by the Korean duo of Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.

01 May 2021

Kia Motors

2021 Kia Sonet debuts in India at Rs. 6.80 lakh

Alongside the updated Seltos SUV, Kia Motors has also launched the latest iteration of its Sonet model in India with a starting price-tag of Rs. 6.79 lakh.

27 Apr 2021

Kia Seltos

Kia India gets new logo; confirms launch of refreshed models

In line with its global plans, Kia Motors India has changed its name to Kia India and revealed its new logo.

08 Apr 2021

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet (7-seater) unveiled; to be launched in Indonesia first

South Korean automaker Kia Motors has unveiled its Sonet (7-seater) SUV. It will be a made-in-India product but shall be launched in Indonesia first.

05 Apr 2021

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet (7-seater) SUV to be unveiled on April 8

Kia Motors will reportedly unveil its Sonet (7-seater) SUV on April 8. It will be a made-in-India product but is likely to go on sale in Indonesia first.

15 Feb 2021

SUV Cars

2021 Nissan Magnite v/s Kia Sonet: Which is better?

The subcompact SUV segment in India has exploded with many new capable entries including the Nissan Magnite and the ever-popular Kia Sonet.

21 Nov 2020

Nissan

Nissan Magnite SUV turbo-petrol review: Should you buy?

After the KICKS SUV, Nissan is making a comeback in India as it enters the lucrative compact SUV segment with the Magnite.

15 Nov 2020

Jeep Compass

Getting an SUV this festive season? Here are some options

If you are looking to bring home a new SUV this festive season, chances are you are already spoilt for choice. Indeed, the market is flooded with some good-looking, feature-rich SUVs that are vying for your money.

26 Oct 2020

Tata Nexon

These cars are alternatives to Toyota Urban Cruiser in India

The compact SUV market in India is growing at a rapid pace as buyers are getting a chance to avail of the luxuries of an SUV at an affordable price.

24 Oct 2020

Hyundai Venue

Kia Sonet review: A feature-rich SUV that dwarfs the competitors

From getting on the hype-train around its launch in August to be flying high with over 50,000 bookings in 60 days, the Kia Sonet has a remarkable success story in India.

22 Oct 2020

Diwali

Nissan Magnite SUV to be launched in India after Diwali

Nissan Magnite, the much-awaited rival to the Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue, will be launched in India after Diwali this year, according to Times Drive.

21 Oct 2020

India

Kia Sonet garners over 50,000 bookings in just two months

Kia Sonet has received over 50,000 bookings since its launch in India in August this year, the company has claimed. According to Kia, on an average, two orders were placed every three minutes since it started accepting bookings for the SUV.

03 Oct 2020

India

Kia Sonet outsold Hyundai Venue and other rivals in September

Kia Sonet is off to a flying start. According to the automaker, 9,226 units of the car were sold in September, making it the best selling sub-compact SUV in India last month. The Sonet has beaten rivals like Hyundai Venue and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.

26 Sep 2020

Kia Motors

The best compact SUVs you can currently buy in India

Catering to the demands of the customers, the market for compact SUVs in India is fast-growing. It is perhaps one of the most fiercely competed segments, especially with the arrival of Kia Sonet and Toyota Urban Cruiser.

24 Sep 2020

India

Prices of top-spec Kia Sonet GTX+ petrol and diesel revealed

South Korean automaker Kia Motors has finally revealed the prices of the range-topping GTX+ automatic variants of its Sonet sub-compact SUV.

18 Sep 2020

India

Kia Sonet SUV launched in India at Rs. 6.7 lakh

South Korean automaker Kia has launched its much-anticipated Sonet compact SUV in India.

05 Sep 2020

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet's deliveries to start on September 18

Kia is all set to launch its much-awaited sub-compact SUV, the Sonet, in India on September 18. In the latest development, the automaker has confirmed that the deliveries for the crossover will start on the launch day itself.

02 Sep 2020

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet to be launched in India on September 18

Kia Motors will launch the recently-unveiled Sonet sub-compact SUV in India on September 18.

25 Aug 2020

Kia Motors

Ahead of launch, Kia Sonet's fuel-efficiency figures revealed

Kia Motors will launch its Sonet sub-compact SUV in India in September. In the latest development, the car's mileage figures have been revealed by TimesDrive.

21 Aug 2020

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet bags over 6,500 pre-orders on the opening day

Kia's Sonet has received 6,523 pre-orders on the very first day of bookings, signaling a great start for the sub-compact SUV.

20 Aug 2020

India

Kia Sonet's pre-bookings now live in India: Details here

Kia Motors has started accepting pre-bookings for its recently-unveiled sub-compact SUV, the Sonet. Interested customers can pay a token amount of Rs. 25,000 and book the car via the company's website or through the dealerships across the country.

16 Aug 2020

Maruti Suzuki

#AutoBytes: Latest cars you can buy in India right now

Catering to the renewed demand for cars following the COVID-19 induced lockdown in India, several automakers have launched their newest offerings.

15 Aug 2020

Kia Motors

Ahead of launch, Kia Sonet's engine specifications leaked

Kia's recently-unveiled Sonet sub-compact SUV will go on sale in India in September. In the latest development, the engine specifications and dimensions of the car have been revealed via a leaked document.

14 Aug 2020

Kia Motors

Ahead of launch, details of Kia Stinger (facelift) sedan revealed

Ahead of its launch, South Korean automaker Kia has revealed the facelifted version of the Stinger sedan in its home country.

11 Aug 2020

Kia Motors

Kia's Sonet sub-compact SUV spotted in an unlisted orange color

Kia's recently-unveiled Sonet will go on sale in India next month. In the latest development, the sub-compact SUV has been spied in a new orange shade, which is not listed on the company's website.

10 Aug 2020

Kia Motors

Pre-orders for Kia Sonet sub-compact SUV commence at select dealerships

Kia's newly-revealed Sonet sub-compact SUV will go on sale in India next month. In the latest development, select company dealerships in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Delhi have started accepting unofficial pre-bookings for the car against a token amount of Rs. 10,000-25,000.

07 Aug 2020

India

Kia Sonet compact SUV makes global debut: What's on offer?

Kia Motors has unveiled its highly-anticipated compact SUV, the Sonet. The vehicle is based on the same platform as the Hyundai Venue but offers a Seltos-inspired design and styling.

04 Aug 2020

Kia Motors

Ahead of launch, variant details of Kia Sonet SUV leaked

Just days ahead of its global unveiling in India on August 7, variant details of Kia Sonet have been revealed.

30 Jul 2020

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet's design and interior features revealed in official renders

Just days ahead of its world premiere in India on August 7, Kia has released the renders of the upcoming Sonet, giving us a preview of the exterior highlights as well as interior features.

28 Jul 2020

Kia Motors

Bookings for Kia Sonet SUV to open on August 7

The Kia Sonet is set to make its global debut in India on August 7, and the bookings for the sub-compact SUV will also commence from the same date, according to carandbike.

27 Jul 2020

Kia Motors

Ahead of world premiere, Kia Sonet gets listed in India

Ahead of its global debut in India on August 7, the Kia Sonet sub-compact SUV has been officially listed in the country.

20 Jul 2020

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet's official teaser confirms key design details

Kia has released the first official teaser video of the upcoming Sonet.

19 Jul 2020

Kia Motors

#AutoBytes: These are the most-awaited upcoming cars in India

Since the coronavirus-induced lockdown restrictions have been eased, several automakers have introduced their Latest Cars in India.

19 Jul 2020

Kia Motors

Ahead of launch, images of production-ready Kia Sonet SUV leaked

Kia Motors' upcoming sub-compact SUV, the Sonet, will make its global debut in India on August 7.

14 Jul 2020

Kia Motors

Kia Sonet will debut in India on August 7

Kia Sonet will make its global debut in India on August 7 via a virtual event, according to carandbike. It will be positioned below the Seltos and go on sale a month after the launch.

24 May 2020

Kia Motors

BS6 Kia Sonet to arrive in India between August-October period

Kia Motors has confirmed that its upcoming compact SUV, the Sonet, will go on sale in India sometime between August-October, according to Carandbike.

06 Feb 2020

Kia Motors

Auto Expo 2020: Concept model of Kia's compact SUV unveiled

At the ongoing Auto Expo event in India, Hyundai's sister brand Kia Motors has unveiled a concept model of its compact SUV, the Sonet.