2020 Kia Sonet review - It's a mini Seltos | First Drive | Autocar India
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- The Kia Sonet is the latest entrant in the competitive compact SUV segment. On offer with class-leading equipment and five engine-gearbox options, the Sonet has sure come armed for the fight. But does it live up to the hype? Renuka Kirpalani and Sergius Barretto drive the Sonet 1.0 turbo-petrol DCT and iMT, and the 1.5 diesel-auto to get the answer.
0:00 - Introduction
0:52 - Design and styling
1:20 - Interior
2:38 - Features and safety
3:13 - Boot capacity
3:27 - Engine and gearbox options
4:03 - Driving position
4:27 - Build
4:52 - Voice commands
5:41 - Sonet 1.0 Turbo-DCT
9:05 - Sonet 1.5 Diesel-AT
10:31 - Rear seat experience
11:59 - Ride quality
12:28 - Sonet 1.0 Turbo-iMT
16:19 - Fuel economy
16:27 - Verdict
#Sonet #SonetIMT
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Hey I have a question : 80% of the time I would be commuting in heavy traffic and want to give my left foot a little rest. So does the DCT heat up and give warning messages in bumper to bumper traffic? Basically is it okay to drive a DCT in heavy traffic or should I go for a CVT or the iMT? I would close my eyes and go for the Torque Converter but I don't want to buy a Diesel. Please help me out! Autocar India
Variant wise price ??
Abhi hindi me ??
Kannada
Can you do a comparison between tata nexon and kia sonet
In 3 weeks, I did my first 1,000 Kms in the Sonet (Petrol, automatic, Turbo). What a beautiful experience! Honestly, the backseat is decently sized. We can't get everything from one car. It's ideal for a small family of 4. The boot space is just enough too. I have driven 7 hours straight and no stress at all. What an experience!
I have been observing one thing. Not a single reviewers of cars(specially the car journalist types) have spoken bad about KIA despite the fact that KIA cars have many negatives. They would always speak for them just like their spokespersons. This has done wonders to their sales figures. I think KIA is investing(paying) heavily in India.
SAAB was the first car company to develop this technology called the sensonic transmission (manual shifts on an automatic gearbox) for the SAAB 900 in the 90's. Surprising to see that this technology is back renamed as iMT.
True. Even the Fiat Palio had a model called the Citymatic launched in Brazil had this technology and now Hyundai and Kia come up with a new name iMT.
I finally get to know Renuka owns a kia seltos 😅
That statement alone sale 1000 seltos this month for sure.
Haha
She got it soon after it was launched
@Joy yes it is but there are some fuel pump failures which is scary and also the suspension is still until 15000 kms
She told me that when i met her last year November. She also advised me to buy it. Ha ha
Many CZcamsrs r reviewing vehicles now but Autocar n Renuka stands out first last 2 decades..truly professional
Imagine a car with full features loaded in 2010? Wouldn’t the features become obsolete in like 2-3 years... what stays is driving dynamics, engine quality and reliability
agreed. But things like ventilated seats and tyre pressure monitoring are essential.
Great review, excellent coverage! Really love these long videos from Autocar. Please keep them coming. Great camera work on the video as well
While Kia is hitting it out of park with every launch, I am not sure about their cars' GNCAP ratings. Both Sonet and Venue are based on Santro's platform which fared poorly in the GNCAP. So will Sonet and Venue.
Seltos available abroad and in India are also based on different platforms. India gets older platform which is not as safe as the one available abroad.
One side we have Nexon, EcoSport scoring 5*,4* in GNCAP what's stopping Kia to test their Indian cars and publish GNCAP ratings?
Or is it intentional?
Appreciate that u pointed out right thing.. even I wonder what could be rating if they send for crash test.. kia cars and venu.. !!!
I was watching the Seltos fr Australian market scoring 4/5 Stars i guess with a load of safety features. Based on that, Indian model wud score a max 3 Star i guess
YOLO
Venue is made on santro platform but it is made of 64% high strength steel and the build quality is totally at a level high as made in India venue scored 4 stars in Australian NCAP which is very close to Euro NCAP so build wise hyundai and kia never dissappoints..
Agreed, these car makers are just to make money, if we look at the safety prospect, indian car makers are doing great
i still absolutely love nexon...wish they add some important features like ventilated seats
Yeah they need to do some upgrades
I'm waiting for Nexon DTC/DSG
The need to work on the interior a bit. Dash is too simple. Bt no doubt nexon is a gr8 car
No use of ventilated seats..you will have a back pain for long drive
And all LED lighting ☺️
Reason why i love to watch it more then other channels bcoz they cover every aspect. Their speaking styles are bery appropriate up to point and love to leason when and background music also. If i want genuine car vlog or comparison i will se u first. waiting for seltos vs Nexon vs venue
As always, good content.
Initially I didn't quite like the rear of Nexon, after seeing all its counterparts I'm pretty sure the rear side of Nexon is the best.😂😂 atleast it doesn't seem incomplete and an afterthought like the other cars. It's well designed and thought of.
This also doesn't look incomplete but have you seen the side profile of xuv 300? It looks like it was cut with hot knife in rear😂
And the front is so wide and muscular, but when it comes to back it looks so ugly
Is like pehlwan with large muscles in arm and upper body but from stomach, thin as a impoverished child
My friend waited months for SONET .. but at the end buy NEXON
Difficult to figure in smaller cars but Nexon have done well
In BREZZA it's good
Me too 😂😂😂
Waiting for this for sooooooooo long...
Hello,
I have a question regarding rear seats spaces.
Since nowadays cars are offering a bigger boot space, is it not possible in the design(from car manufacturers) to grab some boot space and rear seats can get more space? This query is from a customer perspective. I am really not aware of how the engineering of car designs are made to be honest🙂
I was waiting for this since a while thanks guys
If a reviewer owns a seltos...then i knew this one will be good too....
Great content ma'am
Looooong awaited finally here!
Every car has it's weakness and this car has its.
That's the backseat....
Rightly said. It will be a deal breaker for many....
Yes exactly
Xuv 300 has great backseat
bro only xuv300 has a better back seat space, but poorest boot space. Sonet has best boot space, and better backseat than Venue. How is it a deal breaker? sab chaiye kyaa aapko?
also i find it underpowered..
Yes for the long drives
No one ever match the Level of professional reviews that Autocar does. Staright to the point and unbiased.
I was so waiting for you guys to review this car
There should be government regulations on new car bookings. The dealers should not be allowed to take bookings for delivery, say after two months. Or they should pay interest on the booking amount after two months. It’s apparent that the dealers, especially those of Kia, are taking advantage of their customers who book their cars. The system is so opaque that you will have no idea what’s happening even after three or four months. I am reporting from my own experience with the Kia dealer in Kerala. It’s high time the government intervened.
Questions:
1. What is the ground clearance of the car? Somewhere it is being said 211mm again somewhere it is being said 205mm?
2. It is mentioned in the brochure, wireless phone projection is only available in the 8inch music system, however have you tested, if the wireless android auto is available in the 10inch system? If not is there a possibility to get it through OTA update, or is it not possible at all as it is limited by the hardware?
3. Nexon's sound quality is louder, is it possible to increase the loudness of the Bose system by altering the equalization settings if present?
4. How is the quality of the reverse camera, how accurate is its dynamic guidelines?
5. In the GTX IMT variant there is an additional traction control feature, however traction modes (sand, mud, ice) not present. Neither the driving modes are present, though in IMT driving modes are not required as it can be controlled manually. So how significant is the traction control feature in the GTX IMT variant. Please throw some light on this topic.
6. Is there any option to fit the front parking sensors in the HTX+ variant, also fit the parking sensor on/off switch, as present in the GTX variant from the dealership on request?
7. I want to buy this car for a long term use (10 to 15 years, 2 to 3 lakh kms). Which engine will be a reliable option at the end of the cars lifecycle? Will the diesel variant be a reliable option after about 10years of use, or will it start giving problems like other diesel cars? No idea about the longevity of the turbo petrol variant, will it last as the naturally aspirated petrol engine, or do we face problems with it after long term use? Please throw some light on this topic as well.
Ur reviews are really good. I search for it and watch
Excellent review Renuka and the team, one message to Kia, kindly give us the 6 speed Manual with the 1.0 litre turbo like we get in the venue!
Although the car is a great looker with tons of features.The rear seat space is the biggest deal breaker. which provides enough reason for many consumers who are looking for good backseat experience to switch to it's competitors..
Can 3 people of average 5 feet could seat at the back .Actually we are planning a car for a family of five and shortlisted yaris.
No doubt.....in India motorcycles worth 45000 shud hv capacity to carry at least four then after spending 7 lakhs hw can v compromise on space???????
@@satyamprasad1473 no doubt they can sit but comfort is a thing that has to b ascertained 👍
Just FYI , Venue is the segment leader at the moment, so back seat is not that important after all
They should add the NCAP rating of each car, rather than soft touches and portraying the accessories or a list of, one should also account the terrain where they drive, the number of kms the vehicle has done, first impression doesn't last long, for cars u need to have a long term report.
If that's the case with all the Car Company adding the NCAP rating.... People will stop buying our Country best selling Company......Maruti🤔
Yes, maintenance cost has to be mentioned.
Check out all these reviewers websites & magazines for long term reviews.
Thanks all Autocar team, special thanks behind to camera they work brilent.👏👏
You guys are awesome, really the only thing is please try to keep it short and crisp,we literally have to take a day out watch videos,this long...
Again only review of GT Line. What about Tech line. Why you just always review only the top
Spec variant? Disappointed.
They review top variants mostly otherwise people will complain. There are multiple variants of every car, and there is no 'defined' middle variant, every car has differences there. To keep it fair either they review base variants or the top only of all.
Plus, almost all cos give top models only for press cars.
Agree
Review cars are always top variant
Most sold segment usually for lower end cars. But I agree they should review the lowest and highest trim, gives you a real perspective on where things lie.
They can only review cars provided by the company so it's not in their hands
camera movement is just amazing👌
How does IMT It's like a manual transmission or it may be different way of this transmission?
for IMT, what could be the approx sensor replacement charges in case of any repair/damage?
Liked as soon as Renuka came into the picture! Most awaited and Perfect review!
Kia has completely changed the dynamics of the Indian Car market, hopefully it will push other car manufacturers to deliver vehicles at a similar level.
Very very informative and insightful reviews as always from Renuka 👍and team autocar
Seltos has been on top of the game for Kia in its respective segment. It would be interesting to see how Sonet would fare in a segment where Maruti dominates with Brezza.
Very nicely done, especially the background music choices.
It is a great subcompact suv.. Great looks, great ride quality, tons of awesome features, good build quality. Overall value for money. Great ❤❤💪💪💪💪 Kia Sonet above all
Renuka!, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the review of Kia Sonnet and let me tell you that your style is unique when it comes to auto journalists!
Very nice review and english that i could understand clearly...thank you
This is the review I've been waiting for thanks Autocar we always appreciate your work and get ready folks this is going to be the car of the year !!! 👍👍🔥
Much Awaited Review This Year🤩 Small Seltos🔥🔥
@Autocar Hi Renuka!!! How does the Sonet Petrol Gtline compare with the polo 1.2 gt tsi? Will it be an upgrade in terms of engine and handling?
Hello...my monthly running is around 500 kms; Can I go for HTX 1.5 diesel manual, in stead of 1.0 Turbo IMT, considering similar price range but distinctively better fuel effciency, in case of 1.5 diesel? If yes, say in case of, vehicle staying idle for 15-20 days, thereafter, would it cause any starting problem/maintainance issue??
Hi Renuka !
You have really given a nice review of the Sonet 👍
One important thing that you missed or I can say you keep missing is that whenever you test an Automatic car it's very important to emphasize that most of the variants of that particular car is having a Hill Assist Control (HAC) or not.
I have observed that you test the Automatic cars on almost flat surfaces rather than on a really steep climb like Hill driving or even the exit of a Mall Parking. This feature is really very important because if someone buys Venue iMT (except the top model) or Sonet iMT, the company is not providing the HAC feature. I believe Sonet has this feature in DCT variant which is quite expensive and most of the people won't opt for it.
It's a request, kindly do highlight the importance of having the HAC while giving reviews of an Automatic car.
This will be good and also an eye opener for all those buyers who are not aware how much importance this feature holds while buying an Automatic car.
A lay man will always think that the car he/she will be buying is an Automatic version so it will never roll backwards because of the creep function that the car offers . But at the same time it's also important to know and understand that the creep feature only works properly on a flat surface and won't prevent the car from rolling backwards if you stop midway and then try to accelerate while driving against a steep climb.
Thank you !
Nice review. IMT gear box seems interesting to me. Gonna test drive when I can.
Planning to buy Kia Sonet HTX 2021 updated version. Which one is fun to drive iMT or DCT ( with paddle shift). Guys please suggest.
I am a huge fan of your way of presentation Renuka Mam☺️ I used to see your car videos earlier♥️
I was waiting to watch this video... And what made to get more excited was it was done by Renuka mam...
It's loaded with features. It's actually amazing and I doubt venue is going to get that market anymore now .. 😎
Most awaited video...
Are remote engine start and ac on off via uvo app available in Diesel Manual transmission and petrol intelligent Manual Transmission in any trim (HTX+ and or GTX+)?
Still, I am in a love with NEXON, just waiting for them to change amt with dsg,
Nexon with dsg /dct ?? It will be expensive. nexon comes with amt petrol bcoz it has turbo petrol .when turbo petrol itself consumes a lot of fuel , it does make sense with amt rather than 6 speed torque convertor which is less fuel efficient . CVT or dct with nexon petrol will be expensive as it has turbo petrol... Tata should have provided an option of naturally aspirated petrol nexon
I'm also feeling the same. But sonet have more features than what we even think in nexon.
I heard that Nexon DSG is in works and it may be launched later this year.
DCT
Or even IMT!!
Review on mid varients and its features. That will be helpfull. Atleast from htk+
Good to know Renuka you bought a Celtos......as did i, after watching all Auto Car reviews of it!! :)
Was waiting for your Review 🔥
Another review where Renuka hit the ball out of the park!
Nexon vs. EcoSport vs. Brezza vs. XUV 300 vs. Venue vs. Sonet vs WRV
Nexon wins hands down especially when we do variant vs price comparison.....XM(S) is the best.
Seriously dude brezza and wrv 😂😂😂😂😂
They stand no way near rest of the sub 4 meter SUVs
You're kidding me WRV can't even step into this segment😂😂😂 it's a better compact crossover competing with freestyle not a compact suv
@@sentinelofeternity Nexon is the most expensive car in diesel with just 2 airbags, open your blind eyes for once!
I like your videos (and passion for cars too)
Does this voice assistant control the seat configurations as well??
Has anyone seen the Sonet's pricing? So shocked to see that automatic DCT is available only in the mid trim HTK+.
Tata Nexon Vs Kia Sonet 🔥 bring it on...!
Hands down the sonet will win
Sure Nexon
Hyundai Venue as well, which is segment's best currently.
Nexon is best
i will choose nexon
Very well explained, confident, awesome voice great pronunciation excellent english.... I just love this to listen always
Renu ! Love your presentation & words in it with your clear pitchy tone. 👍👍👍
Stance is not great. Looks like the Kwid from the side. That rear seat will be a deal breaker for many. Very tight on the rear.
Video Is Going To Be In Trending List 🔥🔥🔥🔥
does sonet have paddle shifters like venue?
Hello, Should I opt for sonet 1.0 litre IMT petrol or 1.5 litre diesel MT. As the on road price difference is less than 10k, hence this question. Please advise
Venue and the other subcompact suv's have got some tough badass competition ...this car is fire..🔥
Well KIA is actually a subsidiary of Hyundai. So yeah tough competition for Venue but all money still goes to Hyundai.
This car is gonna take the market by storm ⚡️🔥
Wait for new i20 then tell about this
It's just a glorified santro.
Y’all can keep hating but the truth won’t change 😂
Adarsh M i20 days are over. Even the new i20 isn't something appealing to buyers who wouldn't want to pay 10 lakhs for a hatchback.
Tough time for tata nexon
I prefer watching this lady, review,simple and to the point.🤝
Ma'am I watches your all review vdos are just because of you u r my favorite
Good review.
Now waiting for Tata to launch the Altroz turbo petrol with DCT this festive season. 😃
I'm waiting for the Altroz EV! With the same Battery pack as the Nexon and significantly less weight, I think the Altroz EV will have a range of close to 400 Kms!! I hope so, at least...
Hope they increase the Ground Clearance to at least 180 mms too, for the EV version!!
In our Dreams
I think it's feel ignis in back look.but no doubt kia became third best motor company of India after this.
Autocar India has always the best backgrounds, they are so pristine and green! Where are these videos shot?
great review, i have a doubt regarding diesel engine. could you elaborate the difference between normal diesel engine and diesel DT engine. thank you.
I saw the Sonet in the showrooms. For me no manual in 1.0 turbo petrol and weak riding dynamics were the deal breakers.
So instead I booked the best handling Ecosport
Good choice...
Good decision
Class leading powertrain options,
Class leading boot space,
Class leading features,
Class leading design....
With so many class leading things in a car , it's definately gonna be CLASS LEADING 🔥... Venue has now a worthy competitior infact worthier ✌️
Vitara brezza and urban cruiser have entered the chat
Class leading safety ratings too?
That Driver Side window roll down with voice command will be a really useful feature. Specially when saying "Hello Kia, Roll down the window" will take much more time than simply using your Indez Finger to push the power window button 🤔😁
I saw the list of varients that are available just now after the actual launch. I noticed that the GTX+ varient comes with only IMT transmission but the one in the video has a DCT transmission. Just wanted to know if we can expect gtx+ DCT in the near future.
No Matter what , RENUKA ma'am we want comparison video as soon as possible. It's a request .....! Pls🙏
The rear end looks like a Honda BRV. smh.
Just saying though not related i have while color honda brv ivtec automatic thats a fantastic car indian market misunderstood it and Honda tried they best to spoil it as a product as well . if they release same brv again as diesel auto i will straight but it for my bro after few years .
Tail light kia sonet
@@saisagartata9464 hey there even i have a brv ivtec manual . Amazing car. Drives like a sedan and has the practicality of an suv/mpv
Arnav Chandra Bajpai not brv it’s cr v
@@jagjeetkhosa5179 it's more like BR-V
Good to see Renuka after long time..worth watching.. as always with lots of info & analysis 👍
thank you so much for the review.
Its limited rear seat space can put-off families. It looks more like a raised hatchback than SUV.
Apart from that, its a feature loaded car and automatics would attract city buyers.
Better to wait for next gen i20.
Looks awesome, hope its launched with the right combination of engine n transmission options. i20 really offers nice space in the rear seat, lets see whats in store in next gen model.
Its not up against Venue, hyundai owns 33.88 percent of kia motors either way hyundai wins
We can buy hyundai car as well as kia cars as per our wish. Either way customer wins
We need good lookin cars so....
@@Anbu_chandru yes man one more car means more competition in sub 4 meter suv segment
In fact Kia is a sub company of Hyundai....don't go for share market percentage....you can say it's owned by Hyundai.
what a great review until I saw 1.6 M subs.. fully deserved
please check its hill assist and hill hold function . just like manual transmission in which clutch creates resistance if it starts creeping back . will this imt provide any resistance on hills ?
Thanks Renu. Just checked out the Sonet at the showroom today. Great product.
Now it all boils down to pricing and customer service. Kia staff should get some training from Maruti.. 😊
Can we Indian start thinking about safety 1st🔥?? And then features!! Am not sure.. what ratings would these cars achieve in crash test.. that's 1st point to take a look at..!!! *safety 1st*
Do you know whether it is safe or not???
Kia has tough competition so they would not cut corners in safety...don't worry
It has 6 air bags
Kia cars are always safe for your knowledge
Kia Motors vehicle were among top scorers in Global Ncap
Kia is also built on K1 platform same as venue and scored 4 stars in GNCAP and it's a good score
Hey Renuka, I need an honest feedback on comparison of XUV 300 petrol with KIA Sonet petrol, I mean which one would you recommend in terms of power, braking and overall ride comfort on a longer run...
Been an Ecosport lover for 8 years.. so much so that i bought again in 2018 but...... this car changed it all.. M booking one
Hey Autocar...geart vedios!!
I'm thinking of getting a car this month..
Which one you will select..
1 ecosport ( tunder)
2. Kia sonet ( Desiel)
Ecosport is a tried and tested product with more service points and service is Also that way not too costly.....kia. Sonet is a new product but did you see the space at the rear ...in the kia you will get more connected features......kia is gaining more followers....if you want a pratical car then ford ecosport is the way to go...
Kia will definitely cost you more with same features , Also Sonet driving dynamics is not good as compared to Ecosport
Kia is taking over the market segment by segment :)
Wonderful sturdy SUV. Equally wonderful by presentation Renuka. Plz it is always a good strategy to start the performance test with the Basic Model. Thanks
Nagesh Rao
I was eagerly waiting for this video, thank you Autocar India :)
Kia Motors is the best thing that has happened to India. 🔥
but not dynamic drive quality bro.its features only loaded
Can you demonstrate a reverse uphill parallel parking in the imt kia sonet
Awesome car🔥🔥🔥 the petrol Imt shud be tge pick of the bunch if it shits like a regular manaul!!