Kia India has revised the variant lineup of the Sonet with new turbocharged petrol-DCT and diesel automatic variants, making these powertrains more affordable for buyers. Additionally, the sub-4m SUV also receives a new Magma Red colour scheme.
| Variant | Diesel AT | Turbo-Petrol DCT |
| HTE (O) | Rs 9.78 lakh | – |
| HTK (O) | Rs 10.73 lakh | Rs 9.90 lakh |
| HTK Plus | Rs 11.09 lakh | – |
| HTK Plus (O) | Rs 11.57 lakh | Rs 10.84 lakh |
With these newly launched variants, the Sonet Diesel-AT is now Rs 2.25 lakh more affordable, while the turbo-DCT is Rs 1.7 lakh more accessible for buyers. For reference, earlier, these automatic combinations were offered from the HTX variant onwards.
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New Colour
As mentioned above, the 2026 Kia Sonet gets a new Magma Red hue. This will be offered alongside the existing colour options: Gravity Grey, Pewter Olive, Clear White, Pearl White, Imperial Blue, Aurora Black Pearl and Sparkling Silver. The Pearl White shade can also be had with an optional black roof for a sportier look.
Other Features
Aside from the above-mentioned changes, the 2026 Kia Sonet remains unchanged. It continues with amenities like a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech, a 7-speaker Bose sound system, a 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display, ventilated front seats, a single-pane electric sunroof, keyless entry with push-button start, cruise control, wireless charger, six airbags, a 360-degree camera, front & rear parking sensors, electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and level-1 ADAS suite.
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Is There Any Mechanical Change?
There are no mechanical changes either. The Korean compact SUV retains its existing powertrain options, details of which are mentioned below: –
| Engine | 1.2-litre NA petrol | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Max Power | 83 PS | 120 PS | 116 PS |
| Peak Torque | 115 Nm | 172 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual | 6-speed iMT*/ 7-speed DCT | 6-speed Manual/ 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic |
iMT: intelligent manual transmission (clutchless manual), DCT: Dual-clutch automatic
Competition Check
The Kia Sonet is pitted against the likes of Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Fronx, Skoda Kylaq and Toyota Taisor.
