Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon, the two sub-4m SUVs, have recently undergone facelift updates, featuring some notable styling changes and a plethora of new features. In this thread, we’ve compared the prices of both these offerings to determine which one is lighter on your pocket.
Let’s start with petrol variants: –
Petrol Variants
| Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon |
| HTE – Rs 7.99 lakh | Smart – Rs 8.10 lakh |
| HTK – Rs 8.79 lakh | Smart Plus- Rs 9.10 lakh |
| HTK+ – Rs 9.90 lakh | Pure- Rs 9.70 lakh |
| HTK+ Turbo iMT – Rs 10.49 lakh | Smart Plus S- Rs 9.70 lakh |
| HTX Turbo iMT – Rs 11.49 lakh | Pure S- Rs 10.20 lakh |
| HTX Turbo DCT – Rs 12.29 lakh | Creative- Rs 11 lakh |
| HTX+ Turbo iMT – Rs 13.39 lakh | Creative Plus- Rs 11.70 lakh / Creative AMT- Rs 11.70 lakh |
| GTX+ Turbo DCT – 14.50 lakh | Creative Plus S- Rs 12.20 lakh / Creative DCT- Rs 12.20 lakh |
| X-Line Turbo DCT – Rs 14.69 lakh | Creative Plus AMT – Rs 12.40 lakh |
| – | Fearless – 12.50 lakh |
| – | Creative Plus DCT – Rs 12.90 lakh / Creative Plus S AMT- Rs 12.90 lakh |
| – | Fearless S – 13 lakh |
| – | Creative Plus S DCT- Rs 13.40 lakh |
| – | Fearless Plus S – Rs 13.50 lakh |
| – | Fearless DCT – Rs 13.70 lakh |
| – | Fearless S DCT – Rs 14.20 lakh |
| – | Fearless Plus S DCT – Rs 14.70 lakh |
- The Kia Sonet has the lowest starting price, Rs 11,000 less than the Nexon. However, the prices of their top-spec DCT variants are on par with each other.
- Speaking of the powertrains, Tata Nexon’s 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (120PS/170Nm) is available with four gearbox options: 5-speed manual (with lower-spec trims), 6-speed manual (with higher-spec trims), 6-speed AMT and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. On the other hand, Kia Sonet’s 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (83PS/115Nm) is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission, while the 1-litre turbo petrol unit (120PS/172Nm) can be had with either a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) or a 7-speed DCT automatic.
Also Read: Honda Elevate vs 2023 Tata Nexon Facelift: Which Car Should You Buy?
Diesel Variants
| Kia Sonet | Tata Nexon |
| HTE – Rs 9.79 lakh | Pure – Rs 11 Lakh |
| HTK – Rs 10.39 lakh | Pure S- Rs 11.50 Lakh |
| HTK+ – Rs 11.39 lakh | Creative – Rs 12.40 Lakh |
| HTX+ – Rs 11.99 lakh | Creative AMT – Rs 13 Lakh |
| HTX iMT – Rs 12.60 lakh | Creative Plus- Rs 13.10 Lakh |
| HTX AT – Rs 12.99 lakh | Creative Plus S – Rs 13.60 lakh |
| HTX+ – Rs 13.69 lakh | Creative Plus AMT- Rs 13.80 Lakh |
| HTX+ iMT – Rs 14.39 lakh | Fearless – Rs 13.90 lakh |
| GTX+ AT – Rs 15.50 lakh | Creative Plus S AMT- Rs 14.30 lakh |
| X Line AT – Rs 15.69 lakh | Fearless S – Rs 14.40 lakh |
| – | Fearless AMT – Rs 14.60 lakh |
| – | Fearless S AMT – Rs 15 lakh |
| – | Fearless Plus S AMT – Rs 15.50 lakh |
- The base variant of the Kia Sonet diesel is nearly Rs 1.2 lakh more expensive. It is powered by a 1.5-litre unit (116PS/250Nm), offered with three gearbox options: 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT, and 6-speed torque converter automatic.
- On the other hand, the Nexon’s 1.5-litre diesel unit (115PS/260Nm) can be had with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AMT gearbox.
Also Read: 2023 Tata Nexon vs Maruti Brezza vs Fronx: Mileage Comparison
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