Is the Kia Sonet a good car?

Yes, the Kia Sonet is considered a good car due to its stylish design, feature-rich interior, and competitive pricing.

What are the negatives of the Kia Sonet?

The negatives of the Kia Sonet include a lack of rear passenger space, limited boot capacity, and some interior materials that may feel less premium compared to rivals.

What is the engine spec of the Kia Sonet?

The Kia Sonet offers a choice of engine options including a 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine, and a 1.5L diesel engine.

Is the Kia Sonet 3 cylinder or 4 cylinder?

The Kia Sonet is available with both 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder engine options.

Kia Sonet 2025 Specs Comparison By Trims: Engine, Dimensions, Interior&Exterior

Kia Sonet Specifications Comparison By Trims

10 Cars Hide common specs	SONET 1.5L EX FOP-14 / 14-2T TBD	SONET 1.5L EX STD-12 / 12-2TTBD	Sonet 1.0T GDI A/TEGP 883,953	Sonet 1.5L LXEGP 947,092	Sonet 1.5L EX1EGP 1,059,545	Sonet 1.5L EX2EGP 1,157,780	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L EX1EGP 1,259,139	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L EX2EGP 1,238,035	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L LXEGP 1,083,278	Kia Sonet 2024 Kia Sonet 2024 1.0T GDI A/TTBD

10 Cars Hide common specs	SONET 1.5L EX FOP-14 / 14-2T TBD	SONET 1.5L EX STD-12 / 12-2TTBD	Sonet 1.0T GDI A/TEGP 883,953	Sonet 1.5L LXEGP 947,092	Sonet 1.5L EX1EGP 1,059,545	Sonet 1.5L EX2EGP 1,157,780	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L EX1EGP 1,259,139	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L EX2EGP 1,238,035	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L LXEGP 1,083,278	Kia Sonet 2024 Kia Sonet 2024 1.0T GDI A/TTBD
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	1.5L	1.5	1.0 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.0 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Petrol
Engine type	1.5 Liters (MPi), 1,497 cc, 4 Cylinders, 16 VALVE	1.5 Liters (MPi), 1,497 cc, 4 Cylinders, 16 VALVE
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Horsepower (BHP)	113 BHP	113 BHP	120 BHP	113 BHP	113 BHP	113 BHP	113 BHP	113 BHP	113 BHP	120 BHP
Maximum power speed (rpm)	113 hp / 6,300 rpm	113 hp / 6,300 rpm
Max. torque speed (rpm)	14.7 kg.m / 4,500 rpm	14.7 kg.m / 4,500 rpm
Torque (N-m)			172 Nm	144 Nm	144 Nm	144 Nm	144	144	144	172
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	5	5	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater	5 Seater
Rim Size	18	18
Length	4110	4110	3995 mm	4120 mm	4120 mm	4120 mm	4120	4120	4120	3.995
Width	1790	1790	1790 mm	1790 mm	1790 mm	1790 mm	1790	1790	1790	1.790
Height	1642	1642	1647 mm	1610 mm	1610 mm	1610 mm	1610	1610	1610	1.647
Wheelbase			2500 mm	2500 mm	2500 mm	2500 mm	2500	2500	2500	2.500
Trunk Capacity			392 L	392 L	392 L	392 L	392	392	392	392
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
0-100km/h acceleration time(s)							11.8	11.8	11.8
Engine / Motor
Displacement	1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter
Maximum speed (km/h)				170 km/h	170 km/h	170 km/h	170	170	170
No. of Cylinders							4	4	4	3
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank Capacity	45	45	45 L	45 L	45 L	45 L	45	45	45	45
Technologies
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Automatic Headlight Range Control	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	✓	✓
Driving Mode Selection	Drive Mode - (Sports - Eco - Normal）
Intelligent Key	✓
Moving object detection system							✓	✓	✓
Power Steering							✓	✓	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Windshield Wipers							✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote Windows Down							✓	✓	✓
Remote Start							✓	✓	✓
Apps							✓	✓	✓
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)							✓	✓	✓
Hill Assist (HAC)							✓	✓	✓	✓
Exterior
Power Folding Mirror	كهربائي	كهربائي
Luggage Rack	✓	✓
Wheels - Alloy	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Windows	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Mirrors	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Taillights	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓
LED Fog Lights	✓	✓								✓
Rear Fog Lamp	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓
Front Fog lights	✓						✓	✓	✓
Electric Sunroof	✓						✓	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓
Panoramic Sunroof				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wind Blocker							✓	✓	✓
Mudguard - Front							✓	✓	✓	✓
Single Exhaust Tip							✓	✓	✓	✓
Xenon Headlamps							✓	✓	✓
Chrome Door Handles							✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrome Exhaust Pipes							✓	✓	✓	✓
Trailer hitch with cover								✓
Roof Spoiler								✓
Front Grille Colour										✓
Interior
Seat Adjustment - Electric	Driver Seat	Driver Seat
Instrument Screen Size (Inches)	10.25
Seat Material	Artificial Leather
Automatic AC	✓	✓
Leather Seats	✓
Leather Instrument Panel	✓
Alloy Pedals	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓
Air Conditioner (AC)	✓	✓
Wireless Cell Phone Charging	✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓
Front Power Outlet	✓	✓
Cigar Lighter	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓
Interior central locking							✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Manual							✓	✓	✓	✓
Fabric Seats							✓	✓	✓	✓
Radio							✓	✓	✓	✓
Wood Trim							✓	✓	✓	✓
Active Headrests							✓	✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split							✓	✓	✓	✓
Acoustic Hood							✓	✓	✓	✓
Multi info							✓	✓	✓
Power Outlets							✓	✓	✓
Center Console Box								✓
Cargo area tie down anchors								✓
Rear Cupholders								✓
Interior Central Locking										✓
Rear Reading Lamp										✓
Comfort
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Push Button Start	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Parking sensor rear	✓	✓
Rear Camera	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓
360 Degree camera				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Power Tailgate							✓	✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Controls							✓	✓
Temperature Display							✓	✓	✓
Welcome Light							✓	✓
Electric Curtain - Rear								✓
Safety
Number of Airbags	2	2								✓
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal	✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)							✓	✓	✓	✓
ABS			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System							✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Reflectors							✓	✓
Security System							✓	✓
Pedestrian airbag							✓	✓	✓	✓
First Aid Kit							✓	✓	✓
Fire Extinguisher							✓	✓	✓	✓
Door Edge Protector							✓	✓	✓
Crosswind Assist							✓	✓
Active Understeer Control (AUC)							✓	✓	✓
Acceleration Skid Control							✓	✓
Collision Detection							✓	✓	✓	✓
Knee Bag - Driver							✓	✓	✓
Speed Limiter							✓	✓	✓
Auto Door Lock							✓	✓	✓	✓
Active braking							✓	✓	✓	✓
Electric anti-dazzling room mirror								✓
Tire Repair Kit								✓
Active Bonnet								✓
Wheels/brakes
Front Tire Size	215/60 R16	215/60 R16
Rear Tire Size	215/60 R16	215/60 R16
Rear Brakes - Ventilated Discs							✓	✓
Front Brakes - Ventilated Discs							✓	✓
Chassis & Steering
Steering Type	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING	MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING
Drive Type			Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Air Suspension										✓
Off-Road Damper										✓
Transmission
transmission case	CVT	CVT
Transmission type	CVT	CVT					CVT	CVT	CVT	Automatic
Infotainment
Voice Recognition Control System	✓	✓
Bluetooth	✓	✓
Android Auto	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay	✓	✓
Premium Brand Audio System
USB							✓	✓	✓	✓
MP3							✓	✓	✓	✓
AUX							✓	✓	✓	✓
HDMI							✓	✓	✓	✓
CD Player							✓	✓	✓	✓
Touch Screen Size										✓
Wireless Headphone										✓
Rear Audio Control										✓
Multi Information Display										✓
Rear Screen										✓

⋅configuration information is for reference only, please refer to the actual vehicle for specifics.

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FAQs about Kia Sonet

Yes, the Kia Sonet is considered a good car due to its stylish design, feature-rich interior, and competitive pricing.
The negatives of the Kia Sonet include a lack of rear passenger space, limited boot capacity, and some interior materials that may feel less premium compared to rivals.
The Kia Sonet offers a choice of engine options including a 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine, and a 1.5L diesel engine.
The Kia Sonet is available with both 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder engine options.

Kia Sonet Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

Comfort

Safety

Wheels/brakes

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Transmission

Infotainment

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Is the Kia Sonet a good car?

What are the negatives of the Kia Sonet?

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Is the Kia Sonet 3 cylinder or 4 cylinder?