Kia Sonet HTX AT Diesel Price in Nepal
The Kia Sonet HTX AT Diesel costs Rs. 59.90 Lakh ex-showroom in Nepal (last updated 21 Sep 2026). It has a 998cc petrol engine and a claimed 19 kmpl ARAI mileage.
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Rs. 59.90 Lakh
Monthly EMI
Rs. 76,362
/month · 5yr @ 10%
Rs. 23,96,000
Kia Sonet HTX AT Diesel
Rs. 59.90 Lakh
Kia Sonet Key Specifications
Engine
998 cc
Power
118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
Mileage
19 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
Good
Score 7.0 out of 10
The Sonet HTX AT Diesel offers Nepal's toughest roads the highest ground clearance in its price band at 205 mm, plus strong features including ADAS, 360-degree camera and ventilated seats.
Read the full Kia Sonet reviewKia Sonet HTX AT Diesel Price & Specifications in Nepal
The Kia Sonet HTX AT Diesel price in Nepal is Rs. 59.90 Lakh as of 2026, sitting in the 5-seater suv segment. This trim runs a 998cc petrol engine, 19 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. 76,362 per month over a 5-year tenure at 10% interest with 40% down (60% loan-to-value). Compare the Kia Sonet HTX AT Diesel 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 | 19 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), autonomous emergency braking, 6 airbags, ambient lighting, automatic headlamps, auto hold, blind-spot monitoring (Blind View Monitor (in cluster)), 360-degree camera, climate control (Automatic climate control), connected-car tech, smartphone connectivity (Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB-C), cruise control (Cruise control), selectable drive modes (Eco / Normal / Sport), electronic parking brake, ventilated seats (Ventilated front seats), hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, keyless entry, lane-keep assist, sunroof (Single-pane sunroof), tyre-pressure monitoring, wireless phone charging, rain-sensing wipers, Bluetooth connectivity, TFT instrument display.
Pros
- Best-in-class 205 mm ground clearance beats Venue (195 mm), Brezza (198 mm) and MG Hector (192 mm)
- Comprehensive features: 6 airbags, 360-degree camera, ADAS with LKAS and FCW, ventilated front seats
- 118 bhp matches Venue, beats Brezza's 101.6 bhp, decent pull from 172 Nm torque between 1,500-4,000 rpm
- 7-speed DCT transmission with dual dry clutch, 19 kmpl ARAI mileage helps running costs
- Compact 3,995 mm length with 2,500 mm wheelbase, 385-litre boot, 5-seat SUV practical for city use
Cons
- 118 bhp trails MG Hector (141 bhp) and Chery Tiggo 4 Pro (147 bhp) despite similar Rs 59.90 lakh pricing
- 998 cc three-cylinder engine smaller than all peers except Venue, may feel strained on highways
- Estimated 3-star NCAP rating lags global standards, though 6 airbags and ESC are present
- Kia's Nepal service network still developing, brand reputation scores 4/10, affects resale confidence
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.
Good
The Sonet HTX AT Diesel offers Nepal's toughest roads the highest ground clearance in its price band at 205 mm, plus strong features including ADAS, 360-degree camera and ventilated seats. The 118 bhp turbocharged three-cylinder with 7-speed DCT and 19 kmpl ARAI mileage balances city driveability and running costs. However, the small 998 cc engine lags rivals like the 147 bhp Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and 141 bhp MG Hector for highway overtaking, while Kia's limited Nepal network remains a concern for long-term ownership.
Buy if ground clearance and features matter more than outright power and you can access Kia's service points.
- City drivers needing rough-road capability
- Feature-focused buyers on tight budgets
Ratings by area
- Performance4/10
- Efficiency6/10
- Comfort8/10
- Safety7/10
- Value6/10
- Brand & service4/10
Pros
- Best-in-class 205 mm ground clearance beats Venue (195 mm), Brezza (198 mm) and MG Hector (192 mm)
- Comprehensive features: 6 airbags, 360-degree camera, ADAS with LKAS and FCW, ventilated front seats
- 118 bhp matches Venue, beats Brezza's 101.6 bhp, decent pull from 172 Nm torque between 1,500-4,000 rpm
- 7-speed DCT transmission with dual dry clutch, 19 kmpl ARAI mileage helps running costs
- Compact 3,995 mm length with 2,500 mm wheelbase, 385-litre boot, 5-seat SUV practical for city use
Cons
- 118 bhp trails MG Hector (141 bhp) and Chery Tiggo 4 Pro (147 bhp) despite similar Rs 59.90 lakh pricing
- 998 cc three-cylinder engine smaller than all peers except Venue, may feel strained on highways
- Estimated 3-star NCAP rating lags global standards, though 6 airbags and ESC are present
- Kia's Nepal service network still developing, brand reputation scores 4/10, affects resale confidence
Reviewed by the EV News Nepal team
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