Kia Sonet News

Kia India has entered a three-year exclusive sponsorship with the Tennis Premier League, aiming to boost grassroots tennis development and support over 120 young athletes while increasing the league’s reach across India.

Kia India plans a major update for the Sonet, including a new platform and advanced features. These changes could make the Sonet more similar to the Syros, potentially affecting Kia’s product positioning.

The second-generation Kia Sonet has been spotted testing with a new design, updated platform, and expected interior upgrades. It will likely retain current engine options and may introduce a strong-hybrid variant, with a launch expected in 2027.

The next-generation Kia Sonet, expected in India by 2027, will feature Seltos-inspired design, a new K1 platform, updated interiors, and is likely to retain current engine options. A strong-hybrid variant may follow by 2029.

Kia India continues its growth momentum with impressive April 2026 sales figures, showcasing strong demand for its popular models.

Kia has launched the Sonet MY2026 in India, starting at Rs 8.40 lakh. The update adds new variants, nine colour options, minor design changes, and enhanced features, including a 12-inch LCD cluster and premium audio.

Explore budget-friendly petrol automatic cars under Rs 10 lakh in India in 2026. From Kia Sonet efficiency to Tata Punch's SUV stance, find the best AMT options with prices, mileage, and key specs.

Kia India sold 29,112 units in March 2026, led by Sonet and Seltos with strong year-on-year growth. Premium models like Carnival and Syros saw steep declines, while EV6 and EV9 recorded no sales.

Kia will launch the next-generation Sonet compact SUV in India by 2027 with a new platform, enhanced features, and improved safety. A strong hybrid powertrain is planned for 2028 or 2029, making it a segment first.

Kia will launch the second-generation Sonet in 2027 with a new K1 platform, updated features, and improved safety. The compact SUV will retain existing engines and add a hybrid variant after 2028, targeting 85,000 units annually.

The Kia Sonet iMT turbo-petrol variant achieved 12.94 kmpl in city and 17.88 kmpl on highway tests, averaging 14.17 kmpl. The model features a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and now offers more accessible automatic options.

Kia has expanded the Sonet HTK trim to all powertrains and introduced the feature-rich HTK+ (O) variant. Prices for the HTK (O) start at Rs. 10.29 lakh, while the HTK+ (O) begins at Rs. 11.29 lakh, both on-road Mumbai.

Kia has launched the Sonet HTK (O) Turbo AT at Rs 9.10 lakh, offering a turbo petrol engine and clutchless manual. The Citroen C3 Shine Turbo AT, at Rs 9.32 lakh, competes with a six-speed automatic and modern features.

Five diesel automatic SUVs are available in India under Rs 15 lakh in 2026. Models include the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Kia Seltos, and Mahindra XUV 3XO, each offering strong performance and modern features.

Indian carmakers are introducing more affordable automatic variants, with the Kia Sonet now offering the lowest-priced diesel automatic crossover, reflecting a shift in consumer demand for convenience and ease of driving.