Kia Sonet: News
18 Sep 2023
Tata AltrozCheck 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 LtdTata 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 LtdHow 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 MotorsKia 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 SuzukiMaruti 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsIs 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 Motors2024 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 MotorsIs 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 SuzukiMaruti 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsHyundai 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsHyundai 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 MotorsKia 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 Nexon2022 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 MotorsNew 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsKia 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 Motors2021 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 Motors2021 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 SeltosKia 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsKia 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 Cars2021 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
NissanNissan 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 CompassGetting 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 NexonThese 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 VenueKia 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
DiwaliNissan 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
IndiaKia 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
IndiaKia 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 MotorsThe 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
IndiaPrices 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
IndiaKia 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsAhead 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 MotorsKia 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
IndiaKia 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 MotorsAhead 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 MotorsAhead 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 MotorsKia'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 MotorsPre-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
IndiaKia 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 MotorsAhead 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsBookings 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 MotorsAhead 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsAhead 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 MotorsKia 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 MotorsBS6 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 MotorsAuto 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.