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 STD-12 / 12-2TTBD	SONET 1.5L EX FOP-14 / 14-2T TBD	Sonet 1.5L LXQAR 66,973	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L LXQAR 65,000	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L EX2QAR 79,000	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L EX1QAR 73,000	Sonet 1.5L EX2QAR 81,856	Sonet 1.5L EX1QAR 74,911	Sonet 1.0T GDI A/TQAR 62,508	Kia Sonet 2023 1.5L EX2QAR 78,000

10 Cars Hide common specs	SONET 1.5L EX STD-12 / 12-2TTBD	SONET 1.5L EX FOP-14 / 14-2T TBD	Sonet 1.5L LXQAR 66,973	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L LXQAR 65,000	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L EX2QAR 79,000	Kia Sonet 2024 1.5L EX1QAR 73,000	Sonet 1.5L EX2QAR 81,856	Sonet 1.5L EX1QAR 74,911	Sonet 1.0T GDI A/TQAR 62,508	Kia Sonet 2023 1.5L EX2QAR 78,000
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	1.5	1.5L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.0 L	1.5 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
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	113 BHP	113 BHP	113 BHP	113 BHP	113 BHP	113 BHP	120 BHP	113 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)			144 Nm	144	144	144	144 Nm	144 Nm	172 Nm	144
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	4120 mm	4120	4120	4120	4120 mm	4120 mm	3995 mm	4120
Width	1790	1790	1790 mm	1790	1790	1790	1790 mm	1790 mm	1790 mm	1790
Height	1642	1642	1610 mm	1610	1610	1610	1610 mm	1610 mm	1647 mm	1610
Wheelbase			2500 mm	2500	2500	2500	2500 mm	2500 mm	2500 mm	2500
Trunk Capacity			392 L	392	392	392	392 L	392 L	392 L	392
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
0-100km/h acceleration time(s)				11.8	11.8	11.8				11.8
Engine / Motor
Displacement	1.5 Liter	1.5 Liter
Maximum speed (km/h)			170 km/h	170	170	170	170 km/h	170 km/h		170
No. of Cylinders				4	4	4				4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank Capacity	45	45	45 L	45	45	45	45 L	45 L	45 L	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 Fog Lights	✓	✓
Rear Fog Lamp	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓				✓
LED Taillights		✓		✓	✓	✓				✓
LED Headlights		✓		✓	✓	✓				✓
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					✓					✓
Interior
Seat Adjustment - Electric	Driver Seat	Driver Seat
Automatic AC	✓	✓
Air Conditioner (AC)	✓	✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓				✓
Front Power Outlet	✓	✓
Cigar Lighter	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓				✓
Instrument Screen Size (Inches)		10.25
Seat Material		Artificial Leather
Leather Seats		✓
Leather Instrument Panel		✓
Alloy Pedals		✓		✓	✓	✓				✓
Wireless Cell Phone Charging		✓
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					✓					✓
Comfort
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Parking sensor rear	✓	✓
Rear Camera	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓				✓
Push Button Start		✓		✓	✓	✓				✓
360 Degree camera			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓		✓
Power Tailgate				✓	✓	✓				✓
Temperature Display				✓	✓	✓				✓
Rear AC Controls					✓	✓				✓
Electric Curtain - Rear					✓					✓
Welcome Light					✓	✓				✓
Safety
Number of Airbags	2	2
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal	✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)				✓	✓	✓				✓
ABS			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System				✓	✓	✓				✓
Pedestrian airbag				✓	✓	✓				✓
First Aid Kit				✓	✓	✓				✓
Fire Extinguisher				✓	✓	✓				✓
Door Edge Protector				✓	✓	✓				✓
Active Understeer Control (AUC)				✓	✓	✓				✓
Collision Detection				✓	✓	✓				✓
Knee Bag - Driver				✓	✓	✓				✓
Speed Limiter				✓	✓	✓				✓
Auto Door Lock				✓	✓	✓				✓
Active braking				✓	✓	✓				✓
Door Reflectors					✓	✓				✓
Electric anti-dazzling room mirror					✓					✓
Tire Repair Kit					✓					✓
Security System					✓	✓				✓
Crosswind Assist					✓	✓				✓
Active Bonnet					✓					✓
Acceleration Skid Control					✓	✓				✓
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
Transmission
transmission case	CVT	CVT
Transmission type	CVT	CVT		CVT	CVT	CVT				CVT
Infotainment
Voice Recognition Control System	✓	✓
Bluetooth	✓	✓
Android Auto	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay	✓	✓
Premium Brand Audio System
USB				✓	✓	✓				✓
MP3				✓	✓	✓				✓
AUX				✓	✓	✓				✓
HDMI				✓	✓	✓				✓
CD Player				✓	✓	✓				✓

⋅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

Chassis & Steering

Transmission

Infotainment

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Is the Kia Sonet a good car?

What are the negatives of the Kia Sonet?

What is the engine spec of the Kia Sonet?

Is the Kia Sonet 3 cylinder or 4 cylinder?