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Kia Sonet Gets New Petrol and Diesel Automatic Variants Priced Under Rs 10 Lakh
Kia Sonet SUV has received new automatic variants in India. Kia has launched more affordable petrol and diesel automatic variants of the Sonet. With this update the automatic Sonet range for both petrol and diesel models now starts from under Rs 10 lakh.
Atul Bandhu
Updated Mar 23, 2026, 04:18 PM IST
Kia Sonet Gets New Petrol and Diesel Automatic Variants Priced Under Rs 10 Lakh
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Kia India has updated the Kia Sonet for the 2026 model year by expanding the availability of automatic transmission options across more variants. With the update, both the turbo-petrol DCT and diesel automatic powertrains are now available from under Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Kia Sonet: Turbo-Petrol Automatic
The Sonet 1.0L T-GDi turbo-petrol engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is now available from the HTK(O) trim onwards. The HTK(O) DCT variant is priced at Rs 9.90 lakh (ex-showroom), while the HTK+(O) DCT is priced at Rs 10.84 lakh.
Earlier, this powertrain combination was limited to higher trims such as HTX, GTX+ and X-Line. The HTX DCT continues in the range at Rs 11.60 lakh (ex-showroom). With the introduction of the new variants, the starting price for the turbo-petrol automatic configuration has reduced by about Rs 1.7 lakh.
Kia Sonet: Diesel Automatic
This update is more extensive for the diesel lineup as the 1.5L diesel engine is now available with a 6-speed torque-converter automatic from the HTE(O) variant priced at Rs 9.78 lakh (ex-showroom).
This transmission option is also offered in the HTK(O), HTK+, and HTK+(O) trims. Earlier, the diesel-automatic combination was limited to the HTX and GTX+ variants. With the revised lineup, the entry price for the diesel automatic has reduced by roughly Rs 2.25 lakh.
Kia Sonet: Engine, Features & Safety
Kia continues to offer the Sonet continues with three engine options - the 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol producing 81.86bhp and 115Nm of torque, the 1.0L turbocharged petrol producing 118.35bhp and 172Nm of torque and the 1.5L diesel engine producing 114.41bhp and 250Nm of torque.
Depending on the variant, the SUV is equipped with features such as dual digital displays with smartphone connectivity, ventilated front seats, electric sunroof, ambient lighting, connected-car functions and it also gets Level-1 ADAS for enhanced safety. Standard safety features of the Sonet include 6-airbags, electronic stability control, hill-start assist and more.
Here is a detailed price list of new automatic variants of the MY26 Sonet:
| Variant | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Diesel HTE(O) 6AT | Rs 9,77,900 |
| Diesel HTK(O) 6AT | Rs 10,72,900 |
| Diesel HTK+ 6AT | Rs 11,08,900 |
| Diesel HTK+(O) 6AT | Rs 11,56,900 |
| Turbo-Petrol HTK(O) 7DCT | Rs 9,89,900 |
| Turbo-Petrol HTK+(O) 7DCT | Rs 10,83,900 |
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