The reviews behind 6.1

Good review, but I think a few important points were missed. Mileage should ideally be calculated using the full-tank method, not the instrument cluster, as the cluster can be optimistic and may not reflect real-world fuel economy. I have driven this car, and while the ride quality is comfortable, the suspension feels on the softer side. At highway speeds above 100 km/h, I noticed some lateral body movement, which slightly reduces confidence compared to cars with a firmer setup. I also feel we're paying quite a premium for a small car that realistically seats only four adults comfortably. Finally, it would have been very helpful if you had shared the actual service bills and maintenance costs instead of just mentioning that the service was done. That information would be valuable for potential buyers.

Focuses heavily on Kia’s strong points—premium cabin tech, segment-first features, and bold road presence.. Buying Experience & Looks The purchase process at the Kia dealership was incredibly smooth, transparent, and well-managed. Visually, the Sonet stands out effortlessly in the compact SUV segment. It features a bold, muscular stance, an aggressive front grille, and striking LED lights that give it an excellent, high-class road presence. Interiors & Comfort Step inside, and the cabin feels instantly premium. It is easily one of the most feature-loaded and tech-savvy cars in its price segment. The dashboard layout is intuitive, the touchscreen infotainment is highly responsive, and the front seats offer great bolstering and comfort for long drives. However, the rear seat space is a bit of a pinch; it is best suited for two adults rather than three, and taller passengers might find the knee room a little tight. Performance & Handling Driving the Sonet in city traffic is absolutely effortless. The steering is light and nimble, making it very easy to maneuver through tight spots and park in crowded areas. On the open highway, the car shows impressive stability and feels planted at higher speeds. The ride quality is generally good, though the suspension is tuned slightly on the firmer side, meaning you will feel sharp bumps and potholes inside the cabin when driving at lower speeds. Mileage & Maintenance In bumper-to-city traffic, the car delivers a practical mileage of around 11–13 kmpl. On the highways, if you maintain steady speeds, the fuel economy easily goes up to 16–18 kmpl, making it a fairly balanced mile-muncher. Kia's after-sales service has also been quite positive and hassle-free so far.

Kia Sonet Great Car For Middlemen. Best look and highway control is suprb no noise, high spped and low maintenance and good averge, all type featurs available low premium and quality of product is very good and market resale value good, i recommend to all trust kia family all major safety features available, 360 camera, child safety and many more features availble.

Driving experience. Driving the Kia Sonet HTK Plus diesel manual, you would appreciate its peppy 1.5-litre diesel engine paired with a smooth 6-speed manual gearbox that offers good control and an engaging driving experience. The engine delivers strong torque, making city traffic and highway overtaking effortless. The HTK Plus variant provides essential features like a touchscreen infotainment system, ABS with EBD, dual airbags, and good interior comfort, though it’s more basic compared to higher trims. The cabin is cosy yet practical, and fuel efficiency is solid for everyday use. The only minor downside is the noticeable diesel engine noise on cold starts, but it settles quickly once warmed up. Overall, the HTK Plus diesel manual is a reliable and efficient choice with a good balance of performance and essential comfort. Driving the Kia Sonet HTK Plus diesel manual, you will find that the 1.5-litre diesel engine paired with a smooth 6-speed manual gearbox offers strong torque and good control, making city traffic and highway overtaking easy. The HTK Plus variant includes key features like a touchscreen infotainment system, ABS with EBD, dual airbags, and practical interior comfort, providing good value with essential amenities. While the cabin is cosy and functional, you may notice diesel engine noise on cold starts, but it smooths out quickly. Overall, it’s a reliable, efficient, and engaging compact SUV for daily driving and longer trips.

Budget worthy Car. On the highway, it delivers an impressive fuel economy of 15–17 kmpl alongside a silent and smooth ride, though you must compromise on city mileage, which drops to around 7–10 kmpl. Aside from this, it stands out as the best in its class for infotainment, air conditioning, and interior finishes compared to other vehicles in the same price range.

Persistent Gear Noise and Unresolved Transmission Issues Post-Clutch Repair. I have the iMT variant, and it was fantastic for the first three years. However, after almost four years of driving and nearly 40k km on the odometer, the car has started giving me trouble. The clutch cylinder failed and had to be replaced recently. ​Ever since that repair, the car makes a weird noise in 2nd and 3rd gear. Sometimes it makes a distinct rattling sound when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. I’ve taken it to the dealer 3 or 4 times, but they haven't been able to solve the issue. As usual, they just run a diagnostic scan, find no error codes, and do nothing else. I’m still trying to find a solution to get this resolved.

Best Car In This Segment. Best car in this segment with power features and looks there 1493cc diesel engine for power and lather rapped, steering wheel feels premium and 16 inches, alloy wheel looks good and led drls looks premium, looks and sunroof interior is so much nice and automatic, Air conditioner is good and car keys are very premium thanks.

Infotainment panel started behaving abnormally. In July 2024, I took my Kia Sonet for service. It was perfect, but immediately after the service, the steering wheel and infotainment panel started behaving abnormally. The steering wheel makes a 'gharr' 'gharr' sound when rotating, and the infotainment panel's touch began acting strangely with a beep-beep sound. I immediately called them, and I was told that these issues would be repaired during the next servicing. I had other cars, so I did not face many problems, as these irregularities did not disturb my driving. When I contacted them next time, I was told the warranty period is over and now repairing is chargeable, though it's a manufacturing defect.

Mid Range Beast with Comfort at Peak. I have driven this car for almost 250+ kms, and I have driven the automatic transmission model. The controls are really smooth, and the features are top-notch notch which makes you feel comfortable, and also it feels very premium to use the features. The sunroof is also very attractive for such a segment car and adds a lot of value for people dreaming of cars with a sunroof, that too in a budget segment.

Overall Review Of Kia Sonet Based On Real Time Exp. On highway, it will give around 19 kmpl mileage and in city it gives 13-14 and then performance is very good and coming to dpf filter, it will get hectic headache to the customers if you drive in cities frequently. It will get the dpf filter issue, then maintenance is somewhat expensive and the features are very nice and relaxed.

Kia Sonet HTK Diesel MT – The Torque-Efficient Workhorse. Living with the Sonet Diesel MT: strong torque, great mileage 18-21, simple features, solid build—perfect for highway runs and daily commutes without burning a hole in your pocket. Worth buying

Kia Sonet HTX. I have been using Kia Sonet HTX 1.5 Diesel iMT since Nov 2024 and since then it has outstanding in performance,. Driven 11000+, the only issue I faced is its not comfortable for three passengers in the rear and having an issue of getting moisture inside the headlights, though we have highlighted this issue. Company staff informed us they are working as there is an issue with the 2024 models of Kia Sonet and Seltos. Performance, features and rest driving comfort as well as mileage are excellent. I have driven it in hilly, highway and rural areas.

Dark horse car good. Unbelievable features with a comfortable price, just go for it, Kia Sonet HPK Plus. What a valuable car I have achieved 20 kmpl mileage on the highway, and 14 kmpl in the city. Go for it, guys.

Excellent Driving feel. Bought a Kia 1 month back and driven it 500kms till now, and I must tell you the driving experience is awesome. I have driven 3XO and Nexon, but this one is the most comfortable driving possible. It has a good and unique design that people notice on the street, interior is designed to keep everything sleek and fancy. I don't know why people have problems with the suspension of Sonet. I personally find it very comfortable. Driving AT Diseal didn't give me any power issues, in fact, in sports mode it flies like a rocket. Wireless charging, safety features like auto local unlock as per speed and front back sensors, sunroof, auto stop mode of traffic, let's you have all the premium features at just 13-14 lakhs, which is awesome. My friend has a high model and he is jealous of me. I find it a good buy for a family car

Performance that beats estimates. Have been using this for the last 3 years and drove over 40000 kms, including multiple long rides. The best thing about this car is its performance and comfort during long drives. Features are totally value for money, and the service experience is good too, coming from a previous Maruti owner. I have got mileage higher than ARAI mileage in this car and have got 18-19 with ac on, long rides too, at an average speed of 70-80.

If you can’t get mileage above 17 km/l on highways with this car, consider yourself a bad driver! I own the HTK Plus Opt G1.2 NA MT and have driven it for over 8,000 km in 8 months. I get 11–13 km/l in the city and around 20 km/l on highways (sometimes even 21, as shown on the car’s infotainment system). I usually maintain a speed of 80 km/h—you can’t really risk going faster anyway

Selling Faulty Vehicles. I want to warn anyone planning to buy a Kia vehicle — please think twice. My own experience has shown that Kia’s after-sales support is nowhere near what they promise. Even with a clear mechanical issue like the reverse gear not engaging, Kia’s authorised service centre kept denying the problem instead of fixing it. They were not ready to provide a written “No Fault Found” letter either, which clearly shows a lack of accountability. If this is how Kia treats customers while the car is still under warranty, future buyers should be prepared for major frustration. Before choosing Kia, potential customers should understand that the brand’s after-sales service may not support you when you face genuine issues — and that reality is far from the so-called “premium experience” advertised in the market.

Good condition and good mileage. Good condition and good mileage, city mileage 15 and highway mileage 21, with good features, for this car, 4 people are comfortable, they will provide a parking center, but the touch screen is not good.

Kia Sonet - Stylish Opulent Nimble Efficient Trendy. The need for a new car arose in late 2022, when we wanted a better car for longer trips, and our old car wasn't doing the job. So we searched for a real automatic car, barring AMTs, as our previous experience with AMTs wasn't great, we wanted something that is fuel efficient with good ground clearance and features, all under 15 lakhs on the road at the time. So we weren't initially interested in Diesel, considering most were mated to AMTs, but then one day the Sonet caught our eye. It had the same 1.5 1.5-litre diesel engine as the larger Seltos mated to a Torque Converter Automatic. This was perhaps a unique proposition in the sub-four-metre SUV space then, as no car had a Diesel Automatic then, all had Diesel AMTs only. So we went to the showroom and got a test drive, and we were immediately impressed. We had gone for test drives on other cars in the segment, but none of them had all of us happy like the Sonet. So we decided to proceed with the purchase. The buying experience was excellent, with everything arranged quite quickly. There was a delivery ceremony with cake cutting and key handover; it was such a great experience from Kia Thrissur. Now, coming to the driving, the car drives well, with no smooth shifts and linear acceleration, the torque is addictive and overtakes on the highway are easy, the car is a good mile muncher too and gives great mileage on the highway and the city alike, I have got over 26 kmpl on the highway while average mileage stands at around 19 kmpl, in the city, the mileage does take a dip but I have been getting around 15 kmpl and I am quite satisfied with the mileage. We have gone on trips from Thrissur to Bangalore, Thrissur to Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur to Wayanad, Thrissur to Chennai and a whole lot more on our Sonet, and the comfort, mileage and reassurance that the Sonet gives us is second to none. Coming to looks, it is a looker even today, and the Aurora Black Pearl colour perfectly complements its curves and creases. The car looks bold in this colour, and we are absolutely in love with the car's looks. Moving on to features, it is one of the most feature-loaded cars in the segment with features like remote engine start-stop, reverse camera, touchscreen infotainment, rear sunblinds, sunroof, TPMS and a whole lot more. The boot is large with 392 litres to gobble up all your luggage. As regards performance, it is a perfect match of mileage and performance, when you want the best from it in terms of performance, it gives it to you with a 0 to 100 time of around 11 seconds, while if you crave mileage you can chug along the entire day around 60 kmph and get mileage in the 20s too. Coming to servicing and maintenance, we had taken the Kia My Convenience Pack for 5 years at the time of purchase, which is a worthy investment and services are taken care of for 5 years. The service team are professional and always enquires about our experiences with the car and anything that needs to be done. Services are always done on time, and the team provides free pickup and drop too. The service from Kia is top-notch, and I couldn't be happier. To conclude, I would be providing a list of the Pros and Cons of the vehicle over my 2 years of ownership: Pros: 1. Feature-rich 2. Powerful engine 3. Excellent Fuel Economy 4. Stylish design 5. Excellent After-Sales Cons: 1. Rear Seat isn't the most spacious, best for 2 adults 2. Bumpy ride at high speeds

Smart shorty. I have done the test drive and booked the very 2nd day my experience was amazing truly value for the money as per the features I will get the car delivered next month also and I get a good amount of discount earlier I was using the manually driven car not I get the good option in automatic function good to see that. Thanks

You should know before buying sonet??. Owning the Kia Sonet has been a surprisingly satisfying experience. From the moment I took delivery, its bold stance and tiger-nose grille turned heads in my neighborhood. I opted for the 1.5L diesel automatic—smooth, punchy, and fuel-efficient, giving me around 21 kmpl on highway runs. The cabin feels premium for its segment: ventilated front seats, a crisp 10.25-inch touchscreen, and that Bose sound system—chef’s kiss during long drives. The steering is light in the city and stable on highways. Parking is a breeze with the rear camera and sensors. I’ve used the wireless Android Auto daily, and the sunroof adds a nice touch of flair. The rear seat space is decent for kids, though taller adults might feel a bit snug. What really impressed me was the safety kit—six airbags, ESC, and hill assist. During monsoons in Udupi, the grip and braking gave me confidence. Service costs have been reasonable, and Kia’s network is growing fast. It’s not just a car—it’s a statement. Sporty, tech-packed, and reliable. If you want a compact SUV that feels premium without breaking the bank, the Sonet delivers. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants style with substance.

Best Car In This Segment. Best car in this segment with power features and looks. Its 1493 cc diesel engine for power and lather rapped steering wheel feels premium and 16 inches alloy wheel looks good and led drls looks premium, looks and sunroof interior is so much nice and automatic, Air conditioner is good and car keys are very premium. Thanks.

My Car Kia. Amazing car safety, good features, I like the features at this cost of this car, overall comfort is also good and the milage specially, I like milage that never disappoint me in diseal varient, I also have tata puch but I love kia sonet diseal htm +varient in met black colour, I love this car and I had amazing experience with this car.

My Car Kia. Amazing car safety, good features, I like the features at this cost of this car, overall comfort is also good and the milage specially, I like mileage that never disappoint me in diesal variant, I also have tata puch but I love kia sonet diesal htm +variant in matt black colour, I love this car and I had amazing experience with this car.