KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Some variants remain unaffected by price changes
- Base model is still priced at Rs 7.99 lakh
- Highest discount on the HTX variant with a 1.5 Diesel engine and manual transmission
Kia India recently introduced two new variants in the Sonet lineup and adjusted the prices of most existing variants. The price changes range from a modest increase of Rs 1000 to Rs 27,000. Fortunately, some selected variants remain unaffected by these price adjustments. Let's delve into these changes to understand which variants have been impacted and which ones have remained unchanged. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads so that you never miss out on the latest automotive updates.
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Kia Sonet: Check Latest Prices
The entry-level Sonet model is still priced at Rs 7.99 lakh, and prices go up to Rs 15.77 lakh for the top-end model. The dual-tone models also keep their prices unchanged. The highest discount is available on the HTX variant, which has a 1.5 Diesel engine with a manual transmission.
For a clearer understanding, take a look at the table below, which details all the variants, their prices, and how much they have increased.
| Variant | Engine | Transmission | New Price | Hike Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ||||
| HTE | Smartstream G1.2 | MT | Rs. 7.99 lakh | - |
| HTE(O) | Smartstream G1.2 | MT | Rs. 8.29 lakh | Rs. 9,900 |
| HTK | Smartstream G1.2 | MT | Rs. 9 lakh | Rs. 10,900 |
| HTK(O) | Smartstream G1.2 | MT | Rs. 9.37 lakh | Rs. 12,000 |
| HTK+ | Smartstream G1.2 | MT | Rs. 10.12 lakh | Rs. 12,000 |
| HTK+ | G1.0T-GDi | iMT | Rs. 10.72 lakh | Rs. 16,000 |
| HTX | G1.0T-GDi | iMT | Rs. 11.69 lakh | Rs. 13,000 |
| HTX | G1.0T-GDi | DCT | Rs. 12.49 lakh | Rs. 13,000 |
| HTX+ | G1.0T-GDi | iMT | Rs. 13.50 lakh | - |
| HTX+ | G1.0T-GDi | iMT Dual-Tone | Rs. 13.60 lakh | - |
| GTX | G1.0T-GDi | DCT | Rs. 13.71 lakh | New variant |
| GTX+ | G1.0T-GDi | DCT | Rs. 14.71 lakh | Rs. 16,000 |
| GTX+ | G1.0T-GDi | DCT Dual-Tone | Rs. 14.65 lakh | - |
| X Line | G1.0T-GDi | DCT | Rs. 14.92 lakh | Rs. 17,000 |
| Diesel | ||||
| HTE | Smartstream D1.5 | MT | Rs. 9.80 lakh | - |
| HTE(O) | Smartstream D1.5 | MT | Rs. 10 lakh | - |
| HTK | Smartstream D1.5 | MT | Rs. 10.50 lakh | - |
| HTK(O) | Smartstream D1.5 | MT | Rs. 10.88 lakh | Rs. 3,000 |
| HTK+ | Smartstream D1.5 | MT | Rs. 11.62 lakh | Rs. 17,000 |
| HTX | Smartstream D1.5 | MT | Rs. 12.37 lakh | Rs. 27,000 |
| HTX | Smartstream D1.5 | iMT | Rs. 12.85 lakh | Rs. 15,000 |
| HTX | Smartstream D1.5 | AT | Rs. 13.27 lakh | Rs. 17,000 |
| HTX+ | Smartstream D1.5 | MT | Rs. 13.80 lakh | - |
| HTX+ | Smartstream D1.5 | MT Dual-Tone | Rs. 13.90 lakh | - |
| GTX | Smartstream D1.5 | AT | Rs. 13.71 lakh | New variant |
| HTX+ | Smartstream D1.5 | iMT | Rs. 14.52 lakh | Rs. 2,000 |
| HTX+ | Smartstream D1.5 | iMT Dual-Tone | Rs. 14.60 lakh | - |
| GTX+ | Smartstream D1.5 | AT | Rs. 15.56 lakh | Rs. 1,000 |
| GTX+ | Smartstream D1.5 | AT Dual-Tone | Rs. 15.65 lakh | - |
| X Line | Smartstream D1.5 | AT | Rs. 15.77 lakh | Rs. 2,000 |
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Kia Sonet: Engine And Rivals
The new Kia Sonet comes in nine variants: HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-Line. For engines, you have a few choices. There's a 1.2-litre petrol engine that only comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. Then there's a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, which you can get with either a 7-speed DCT or an iMT. Finally, the 1.5-litre diesel engine offers even more options, with a 6-speed AT, an iMT, and a 6-speed MT.
The Sonet continues to compete with several other compact SUVs, including the Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, and Nissan Magnite. This competition will also include the upcoming facelifted Magnite and more models in this segment.
Verdict
While the hike amounts vary and aren't uniform, which is a positive aspect, these increases might still make some customers feel a bit upset. However, the price hikes aren't significant enough to deter those who are keen on getting a Kia.
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