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Kia
Sonet
Summary
The Kia Sonet is widely praised for its stylish design, comfortable interiors, and impressive fuel efficiency, making it a practical choice for city and highway driving. Users appreciate its feature-rich cabin and smooth performance, especially with the diesel engine. However, some reviews mention concerns about engine power during highway merges and the headlights' effectiveness at night. Overall, the Sonet is seen as a reliable and versatile compact SUV that balances performance and comfort well.
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88%
Neutral
12%
Don't Buy
0%

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  • SK
    Sandeep kumar
    on 18th February 2026
    5.0

    Wonderful drive experience with best performance and mileage

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 11th February 2026
    3.0

    I like Kia sonet. It is small car and easy to use, suitable with my family. I get mileage around 15-16kmpl which is worthy for me

  • RC
    Reuben Chacko
    on 30th January 2024
    4.0

    Nice Compact suv vehicle, Sonet has all the features for a affordable price

  • SD
    Sandra Desil
    on 8th February 2024
    4.0

    Good compact car with loaded features......

  • BS
    Bhavna Sruthi
    on 3rd February 2024
    4.2

    Looks are amazing, It is a very good car with high mileage and low maintenance and usefull for regular usage.

  • VS
    Vijay Shekar
    on 2nd February 2024
    4.0

    i have bought htk variant its full value for money sometimes I feel power is slighly less

  • A
    Ashutosh
    on 24th May 2025
    5.0

    The best cas in its segment...only inner space is quite low...rest all the things are absoluly perfect

  • MK
    Manish Kumar Sharma
    on 24th September 2025
    4.0

    Very comfortable to long ride and safety, and smooth to drive light, staring all over the car, super

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  • KS
    Krishna Singh Naruka
    on 2nd August 2024
    4.8

    My car is quite perfect for me. I have driven I have come to know that it can still go, its mileage is also quite good, it is a great quote of comfort, power and beauty and will remain so.

  • IL
    Infantn L
    on 6th February 2024
    4.7

    The car serves its purpose of mileage and comfort. Which was our primary need when we opted for it.

  • RC
    Ravi Chandel
    on 3rd February 2026
    4.0

    KIA Sonet...it's design is attractive, it's built quality seems good...it's look is premium

  • SK
    Sonu kumar
    on 1st August 2024
    4.8

    Nice care to drive it,the. Run very good and the time of running

  • S
    Shaivee
    on 3rd July 2024
    3.5

    According to me this car would include all the comforts for my family convenience . It should give good average mileage and would contain protection assurance.

  • D
    Devesh
    on 24th May 2025
    5.0

    Excellent

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    Frequently asked questions

    According to user reviews on Cars24, the Kia Sonet has an average interior rating of 4.69 out of 5.

    According to user reviews on Cars24, the Kia Sonet has an average exterior rating of 4.72 out of 5.

    Similar cars to the Kia Sonet in India include Nexon, Brezza, FRONX, Thar, Venue. These vehicles offer comparable features, body types, and price ranges.

    The average city mileage of Kia Sonet is 18.3 - 22.3km/l.
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