Kia Sonet HTK Plus Petrol Price in Nepal
The Kia Sonet HTK Plus Petrol costs Rs. 49.90 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. 49.90 Lakh
Monthly EMI
Rs. 63,614
/month · 5yr @ 10%
Rs. 19,96,000
Kia Sonet HTK Plus Petrol
Rs. 49.90 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 Plus delivers SUV practicality at a hatchback price, but faces stiff competition.
Read the full Kia Sonet reviewKia Sonet HTK Plus Petrol Price & Specifications in Nepal
The Kia Sonet HTK Plus Petrol price in Nepal is Rs. 49.90 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. 63,614 per month over a 5-year tenure at 10% interest with 40% down (60% loan-to-value). Compare the Kia Sonet HTK Plus 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, ambient lighting, automatic headlamps, auto hold, blind-spot monitoring, 360-degree camera, climate control (Automatic climate control), smartphone connectivity (Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB), cruise control (Cruise control), selectable drive modes (Eco / Normal / Sport), electronic parking brake, ventilated seats, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, keyless entry, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, sunroof, tyre-pressure monitoring, wireless phone charging, rain-sensing wipers, Bluetooth connectivity, TFT instrument display.
Pros
- 205 mm ground clearance beats Slavia (179 mm), Swift (163 mm) and Brezza (198 mm) for Nepal roads
- Strong feature set: 6 airbags, ADAS, 360-degree camera, ventilated seats, 10.25-inch infotainment
- 118 bhp from 998 cc turbo matches Proton Saga, ahead of Brezza (101.6 bhp) and Magnite (98 bhp)
- 18.4 kmpl ARAI mileage better than Swift (15 kmpl), saves fuel costs over time
- Dual-clutch and iMT gearbox options, both modern transmissions for city traffic
Cons
- Rs. 49.90 lakh puts it at the top of this price band, no cheaper than Skoda Slavia
- Skoda Slavia produces 148 bhp, noticeably more power from a similar 999 cc engine
- Kia service network and spare parts availability lag Toyota, Suzuki and Hyundai in Nepal
- 3-star NCAP rating (estimated) lower than segment leaders
- Boot capacity 385 litres modest for an SUV body type
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 Plus delivers SUV practicality at a hatchback price, but faces stiff competition. Its 205 mm ground clearance leads this bracket, important for broken Nepali roads. The 118 bhp turbo-petrol and 7-speed DCT feel modern, and kit like ADAS and ventilated seats is generous. However, the Skoda Slavia matches its price with 148 bhp, and Kia's still-developing dealer footprint means service and resale confidence trail Suzuki or Hyundai. Efficiency at 18.4 kmpl helps offset petrol costs around Rs. 160-170 per litre.
A well-equipped compact SUV for buyers who value ground clearance and features over outright power or brand reassurance.
- Feature-focused families
- Hilly commutes needing clearance
Ratings by area
- Performance5/10
- Efficiency6/10
- Comfort8/10
- Safety7/10
- Value6/10
- Brand & service4/10
Pros
- 205 mm ground clearance beats Slavia (179 mm), Swift (163 mm) and Brezza (198 mm) for Nepal roads
- Strong feature set: 6 airbags, ADAS, 360-degree camera, ventilated seats, 10.25-inch infotainment
- 118 bhp from 998 cc turbo matches Proton Saga, ahead of Brezza (101.6 bhp) and Magnite (98 bhp)
- 18.4 kmpl ARAI mileage better than Swift (15 kmpl), saves fuel costs over time
- Dual-clutch and iMT gearbox options, both modern transmissions for city traffic
Cons
- Rs. 49.90 lakh puts it at the top of this price band, no cheaper than Skoda Slavia
- Skoda Slavia produces 148 bhp, noticeably more power from a similar 999 cc engine
- Kia service network and spare parts availability lag Toyota, Suzuki and Hyundai in Nepal
- 3-star NCAP rating (estimated) lower than segment leaders
- Boot capacity 385 litres modest for an SUV body type
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