Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Kia Sonet Surpasses 5 Lakh Sales in India
The Kia Sonet, a popular sub-compact SUV, has sold over 5 lakh units in India.
It's a big deal for Kia because it makes up 35% of their car sales in the country.
The Sonet is also sold in many other places like the Middle East and Africa.
It's the cheapest Kia car in India and has lots of cool features like ventilated seats and a big touchscreen.
It also has many safety features and different engine options to choose from.
There are many different versions of the Sonet to fit different budgets, which makes it a great choice for many people.
Kia Sonet has crossed 5 lakh unit sales milestone in India, contributing 35% to Kia's domestic sales.
The SUV is exported to 70% of markets, including the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, Mexico, and Asia Pacific.
Kia Sonet offers premium features like ventilated front seats, Bose premium audio system, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
It provides diverse powertrain options, including 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel engines with various transmission choices.
The Sonet comes with 15 standard safety features, including six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, HSA, rear parking sensors, rearview camera, and Level 1 ADAS suite.
- Who
- Kia Motors
- What
- Kia Sonet sub-compact SUV
- When
- Launched in September 2020
- Where
- India and exported to 70% of markets including Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, Mexico, and Asia Pacific
- Why
- Successful due to premium features, diverse powertrain options, safety features, value-driven variant strategy, and competitive pricing
- Total Sales
- 5 lakh units
- Market Contribution
- 35% of Kia's domestic sales
- Export Markets
- 70% of markets, including Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, Mexico, and Asia Pacific
- Price Range
- ₹7.30 lakh to ₹18.80 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Launch Date
- September 2020
- Key Features
- Ventilated front seats, Bose premium audio system, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Safety Features
- 15 standard safety features, including six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, HSA, rear parking sensors, rearview camera, Level 1 ADAS suite