Kia Sonet HTK Petrol Price in Nepal
The Kia Sonet HTK Petrol costs Rs. 47.90 Lakh ex-showroom in Nepal (last updated 2 Oct 2026). It has a 998cc petrol engine and a claimed 18.4 kmpl ARAI mileage.
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Rs. 47.90 Lakh
Monthly EMI
Rs. 61,064
/month · 5yr @ 10%
Rs. 19,16,000
Kia Sonet HTK Petrol
Rs. 47.90 Lakh
Kia Sonet Key Specifications
Engine
998 cc
Power
118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
Mileage
18.4 kmpl (ARAI)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Torque
172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.3s
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Drive Type
FWD (Front-Wheel Drive)
Our verdict
Fair
Score 6.0 out of 10
The Sonet HTK Petrol pairs a punchy 118 bhp turbo-petrol engine with modern conveniences like a 10.25-inch screen, ventilated seats and 360-degree camera.
Read the full Kia Sonet reviewKia Sonet HTK Petrol Price & Specifications in Nepal
The Kia Sonet HTK Petrol price in Nepal is Rs. 47.90 Lakh as of 2026, sitting in the 5-seater suv segment. This trim runs a 998cc petrol engine, 18.4 kmpl ARAI claimed mileage, 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT.
Kia delivers the Kia Sonet through authorised dealers in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Chitwan, with typical EMI from approximately Rs. 61,064 per month over a 5-year tenure at 10% interest with 40% down (60% loan-to-value). Compare the Kia Sonet HTK Petrol against its 5 sibling trims using the variants table on this page.
| Engine | 998cc petrol |
|---|---|
| Power | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT · FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.3 sec |
| Mileage | 18.4 kmpl (ARAI) |
| Annual Road Tax | Rs. 22,000 (Bagmati, FY 2083/84) |
| Length | 3995 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1642 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1081 kg |
| Seating | 5-seater suv |
| Fuel Tank | 45 L |
| Boot Space | 385 L |
Key features of the Kia Sonet in Nepal: ABS (ABS with EBD), 6 airbags, automatic headlamps, auto hold, climate control (Manual AC), smartphone connectivity (Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB), cruise control (Cruise control), electronic parking brake, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, keyless entry, sunroof, tyre-pressure monitoring, wireless phone charging, Bluetooth connectivity, TFT instrument display.
Pros
- 118 bhp from 998 cc turbo beats Brezza (101.6 bhp), Bolero Neo (100 bhp) and Lodgy (109 bhp)
- 205 mm ground clearance handles Nepal's broken roads better than most peers except Nexon (208 mm)
- 7-speed DCT or 6-speed iMT gearbox choices, 18.4 kmpl ARAI mileage cuts petrol costs
- 10.25-inch screen, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera and dual-camera dashcam at this price
- 385-litre boot, 2,500 mm wheelbase and 5 seats offer decent family space in compact 3,995 mm length
Cons
- Rs 47.90 lakh costs more than Brezza LXi (Rs 47.49 lakh), XUV 3XO MX3 (Rs 47.45 lakh) and Bolero Neo N4 (Rs 47.50 lakh)
- 998 cc three-cylinder engine smaller than all peers (Brezza 1,462 cc, Nexon 1,199 cc, XUV 3XO 1,197 cc)
- Kia's limited dealer and service network in Nepal compared to Maruti or Mahindra
- 3-star NCAP rating lags segment leaders, 6 airbags not standard across all variants
Kia Sonet Specifications
Full technical specifications, compared across every variant.
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key specs | ||||||
| Engine | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage | 18.4 kmpl (ARAI) | 18.4 kmpl (ARAI) | 18.4 kmpl (ARAI) | 24.1 kmpl (ARAI) | 19 kmpl (ARAI) | 19 kmpl (ARAI) |
| Power | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | 170 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.3s | 11.3s | 11.3s | 11.3s | 11.3s | 11.3s |
| Transmission | 7-Speed DCT | 7-Speed DCT | 7-Speed DCT | 7-Speed DCT | 7-Speed DCT | 7-Speed DCT |
| Drive Type | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) |
| Performance & Engine | ||||||
| Displacement | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Valve Train | DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) | DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) | DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) | DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) | DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) | DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) |
| Fuel System | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) |
| Max Power | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1,500 - 4,000 rpm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | 170 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 18.4 kmpl | 18.4 kmpl | 18.4 kmpl | 24.1 kmpl | 19 kmpl | 19 kmpl |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||||||
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT | 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT | 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT | 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT | 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT | 7-Speed DCT / 6-Speed iMT |
| Drive Type | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) | FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) |
| Clutch Type | Dual Dry Clutch (for DCT) | Dual Dry Clutch (for DCT) | Dual Dry Clutch (for DCT) | Dual Dry Clutch (for DCT) | Dual Dry Clutch (for DCT) | Dual Dry Clutch (for DCT) |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||||||
| Length | 3995 mm | 3995 mm | 3995 mm | 3995 mm | 3995 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm | 1790 mm | 1790 mm | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1642 mm | 1642 mm | 1642 mm | 1642 mm | 1642 mm | 1642 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2500 mm | 2500 mm | 2500 mm | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 205 mm | 205 mm | 205 mm | 205 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1081 kg | 1081 kg | 1081 kg | 1081 kg | 1081 kg | 1081 kg |
| Turning Radius | 5.1 m | 5.1 m | 5.1 m | 5.1 m | 5.1 m | 5.1 m |
| Capacities | ||||||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 385 L | 385 L | 385 L | 385 L | 385 L | 385 L |
| Fuel Tank | 45 L | 45 L | 45 L | 45 L | 45 L | 45 L |
| Safety & Security | ||||||
| Abs Ebd | Yes (Standard) | Yes (Standard) | Yes (Standard) | Yes (Standard) | Yes (Standard) | Yes (Standard) |
| Esc | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Isofix | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership Costs | ||||||
| Annual Road Tax | Rs. 22,000 (Bagmati) | Rs. 22,000 (Bagmati) | Rs. 22,000 (Bagmati) | Rs. 22,000 (Bagmati) | Rs. 22,000 (Bagmati) | Rs. 22,000 (Bagmati) |
Key specs
Engine
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Fuel Type
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Mileage
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Power
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Torque
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Top Speed
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
0-100 km/h
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Transmission
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Drive Type
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Performance & Engine
Displacement
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Cylinders
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Valve Train
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Fuel System
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Max Power
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Max Torque
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Top Speed
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
0-100 km/h
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Fuel Type
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Mileage (ARAI)
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gearbox
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Drive Type
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Clutch Type
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Dimensions & Weight
Length
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Width
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Height
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Wheelbase
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Ground Clearance
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Kerb Weight
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Turning Radius
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Capacities
Seating Capacity
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Boot Space
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Fuel Tank
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Safety & Security
Abs Ebd
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Esc
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Hill Start
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Isofix
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Ownership Costs
Annual Road Tax
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Kia Sonet Features
Features and equipment available on each variant.
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||||
| NCAP Rating | 3 Stars (Estimated) | 3 Stars (Estimated) | 3 Stars (Estimated) | 3 Stars (Estimated) | 3 Stars (Estimated) | 3 Stars (Estimated) |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Standard) | 6 Airbags (Standard) | 6 Airbags (Standard) | 6 Airbags (Standard) | 6 Airbags (Standard) | 6 Airbags (Standard) |
| ABS / Stability | ABS with EBD | ABS with EBD | ABS with EBD | ABS with EBD | ABS with EBD | ABS with EBD |
| TPMS | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| ISOFIX | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Hill Hold | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) | ||||||
| Cruise Control | Available | Cruise control | Cruise control | Cruise control | Cruise control | Cruise control |
| Emergency Braking (AEB) | – | – | – | Available | Available | Available |
| Lane Assist | Available | – | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Blind Spot Detection | Available | – | Available | Blind View Monitor (in cluster) | Blind View Monitor (in cluster) | Blind View Monitor (in cluster) |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Available | – | Available | – | – | – |
| 360° Camera | Available | – | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Reverse Camera | Rear parking camera | Rear parking camera | Rear parking camera | Rear parking camera with dynamic guidelines | Rear parking camera with dynamic guidelines | Rear parking camera with dynamic guidelines |
| Parking Sensors | Rear parking sensors | Rear parking sensors | Rear parking sensors | Rear parking sensors | Rear parking sensors | Front + rear parking sensors |
| Auto Hold | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Auto Headlamps | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Comfort | ||||||
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Manual AC | Automatic climate control | Automatic climate control | Automatic climate control | Automatic climate control |
| Sunroof | Available | Available | Available | Single-pane sunroof | Single-pane sunroof | Single-pane sunroof |
| Heated/Ventilated Seats | Available | – | Available | Available | Ventilated front seats | Ventilated front seats |
| Keyless Entry & Start | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Drive Modes | – | – | Eco / Normal / Sport | Eco / Normal / Sport | Eco / Normal / Sport | Eco / Normal / Sport + Traction modes |
| Ambient Lighting | – | – | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Electronic Parking Brake | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Technology | ||||||
| Infotainment | 8-inch touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen | 8-inch touchscreen | 10.25-inch HD touchscreen with navigation | 10.25-inch HD touchscreen with navigation | 10.25-inch HD touchscreen with navigation |
| Instrument Cluster | 4.2-inch MID with analogue dials | 4.2-inch MID with analogue dials | 4.2-inch colour MID | 10.25-inch full digital cluster | 10.25-inch full digital cluster | 10.25-inch full digital cluster |
| Connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB-C | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB-C | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Sound System | 4-speaker audio | 4-speaker audio | 6-speaker audio | 6-speaker audio | Bose 7-speaker premium audio | Bose 7-speaker premium audio |
| Connected Car Tech | – | – | – | Available | Available | Available |
| Safety (other) | ||||||
| ESC (VSM) | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Driver Assistance | ||||||
| Dual-camera dashcam | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Interior & Comfort | ||||||
| Electric driver seat | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
Safety
NCAP Rating
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Airbags
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
ABS / Stability
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
TPMS
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
ISOFIX
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Hill Hold
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Driver Assistance (ADAS)
Cruise Control
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Emergency Braking (AEB)
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Lane Assist
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Blind Spot Detection
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
360° Camera
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Reverse Camera
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Parking Sensors
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Auto Hold
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Auto Headlamps
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Comfort
Climate Control
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Sunroof
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Heated/Ventilated Seats
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Keyless Entry & Start
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Drive Modes
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Ambient Lighting
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Electronic Parking Brake
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Technology
Infotainment
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Instrument Cluster
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Connectivity
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Wireless Charging
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Sound System
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Connected Car Tech
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Safety (other)
ESC (VSM)
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Driver Assistance
Dual-camera dashcam
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Interior & Comfort
Electric driver seat
HTE Petrol
HTK Petrol
HTK Plus Petrol
HTX Diesel
HTX AT Diesel
GTX Plus Diesel AT
Expert Analysis
Our verdict, ratings by area, and what stands out.
Fair
The Sonet HTK Petrol pairs a punchy 118 bhp turbo-petrol engine with modern conveniences like a 10.25-inch screen, ventilated seats and 360-degree camera. Ground clearance of 205 mm suits Nepal's roads, and 18.4 kmpl ARAI mileage helps manage petrol costs at Rs 160-170 per litre. However, the Rs 47.90 lakh price undercuts few peers, the 998 cc three-cylinder is the smallest in class, and Kia's service network remains thin outside major cities.
Choose the Sonet HTK if you want turbo performance and tech features and have access to Kia service.
- Tech-focused urban drivers
- Buyers near Kia dealers
Ratings by area
- Performance4/10
- Efficiency6/10
- Comfort7/10
- Safety7/10
- Value6/10
- Brand & service4/10
Pros
- 118 bhp from 998 cc turbo beats Brezza (101.6 bhp), Bolero Neo (100 bhp) and Lodgy (109 bhp)
- 205 mm ground clearance handles Nepal's broken roads better than most peers except Nexon (208 mm)
- 7-speed DCT or 6-speed iMT gearbox choices, 18.4 kmpl ARAI mileage cuts petrol costs
- 10.25-inch screen, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera and dual-camera dashcam at this price
- 385-litre boot, 2,500 mm wheelbase and 5 seats offer decent family space in compact 3,995 mm length
Cons
- Rs 47.90 lakh costs more than Brezza LXi (Rs 47.49 lakh), XUV 3XO MX3 (Rs 47.45 lakh) and Bolero Neo N4 (Rs 47.50 lakh)
- 998 cc three-cylinder engine smaller than all peers (Brezza 1,462 cc, Nexon 1,199 cc, XUV 3XO 1,197 cc)
- Kia's limited dealer and service network in Nepal compared to Maruti or Mahindra
- 3-star NCAP rating lags segment leaders, 6 airbags not standard across all variants
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