
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kia Sonet price starts at Rs. 7,99,900
- Comes in NA petrol and turbo petrol mills
- Offers modern features like ADAS, Ventilated seats and more
The current Indian car scene has been a playground of compact SUVs with every player trying to have that nifty edge over one another. In lien comes the Kia Sonet, which has managed to float out as one of the top choices in the segment with some very neat additions in terms of features. Let's look at the key features of Kia Sonet that make it a lucrative option. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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1. Electric Single Pane Sunroof

One of the most desired features, the Kia Sonet comes with an electric single-pane sunroof that helps you experience the outside view, and the rain droplets sure add that cinematic touch to your monsoon drives. You can have this feature from the HTE(O) variant, which is the second base variant and is now available with affordable variants.
Variant Available: It is available right from the HTE(O) trim onwards
Competition Check:
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO goes a step beyond and offers a first-in-segment Panoramic sunroof from its AX7 trim onwards
- Tata Nexon also offers a panoramic unit right from its Creative+ PS variant onwards
2. Ventilated Seats

Right from the HTX trim, the front seat ventilation is being offered with her Sonet, and while a few omissions could be lived with, considering the hot weather of the Indian regions, this is a thoughtful addition and should be available with more vehicles.
Variants Available: It makes its debut with the HTX variant and those above it.
Competition Check- The Tata Nexon offers this feature in its top-spec Fearless+ S trim while the XUV 3XO misses out on this one.
3. ADAS

The top-spec GTX+ trim offers autonomous driving assist features with advanced features like high beam assist, lane departure alert, and much more. These assistive features are now increasingly being incorporated in newer vehicles.
Competition Check- The Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with these driver assistance features with the AX5L trim onwards, whereas the Nexon misses out on this completely.
4. Smart Air Purifier

The Kia Sonet comes with a smart purifier with virus and bacteria detection that allows the occupants to navigate through patches of dense pollution with ease. However, some other rivals also offer this addition.
Competition Check- Tata Nexon offers an air purifier in its Fearless trim but the Mahindra XUV 3XO misses out on this filtration.
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5. Front Parking Sensors

The Sonet makes navigating through tight spaces easy through the front parking sensors, which makes cutting through tight spaces and bumper-to-bumper traffic an easy task. You can find this feature from the HTK trim onwards. However, there are some rivals that offer this nifty safety feature as well.
Variants Available: The front parking sensors are equiped right from the HTK trim onwards.
Competition Check:
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO gets front parking sensors from the AX7 trim.
- Tata Nexon also gets this essential assistive feature in its Creative+ trim also.
Some other notable features of the Kia Sonet are:
- Wireless Charger
- Fully automatic climate control
- Rear AC Vents
- Paddle Shifters
- Powered driver's seat
Missing Features On The Kia Sonet That Could've Been Offered
- Panoramic Sunroof: The competition is moving forward towards panoramic sunroof with the Nexon and XUV 3XO, so the Sonet also can opt for this upgrade with the next update.
- Electronic parking brake: Another modern feature that both Nexon and the XUV 3XO offers, which reveals some gaps that the Sonet needs to fill.
Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon | Mahindra XUV 3XO | |
ADAS | Yes | Yes | |
Air Purifier | Yes | Yes | - |
Sunroof | Single Pane | Panoramic | Panoramic |
Ventilated Seats | Yes | Yes | - |
Front Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Electronic Parking brake | - | Yes | Yes |
Verdict
Kia has understood the Indian market well and as a result, the models from Kia generally perform well within the mass market segment while carving out its space within a short span. The same is true for the Sonet, where this compact SUV continues to attract big chunk of buyers and is also one of the most feature loaded option.