{"id":70285,"date":"2026-03-14T12:39:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T07:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=70285"},"modified":"2026-03-14T12:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T07:14:07","slug":"kia-sonet-2026-indias-most-affordable-diesel-turbo-automatic-suv-launched-under-rs-10-lakh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/kia-sonet-2026-indias-most-affordable-diesel-turbo-automatic-suv-launched-under-rs-10-lakh\/","title":{"rendered":"Kia Sonet 2026: India\u2019s Most Affordable Diesel &#038; Turbo Automatic SUV Launched Under \u20b910 Lakh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61520\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Sonet-4.webp\" alt=\"Kia Sonet\" width=\"1080\" height=\"542\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Sonet-4.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Sonet-4-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Sonet-4-1024x514.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Sonet-4-768x385.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kia-Sonet-4-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/> Kia has introduced two new entry-level variants of the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/sonet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sonet<\/a> equipped with automatic transmissions. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By launching new affordable automatic variants, the company has significantly lowered the starting price for its high-tech transmission models.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The turbo-petrol version is now available in a new HTK(O) 7DCT variant priced at Rs 9,89,900. The diesel version gets a new HTE(O) 6AT variant that costs Rs 9,77,600 (ex-showroom).<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The diesel automatic is now available across HTE (O), HTK (O), HTK+, and HTK+ (O) variants. On the petrol side, the turbo-petrol dual-clutch automatic can be selected in the HTK (O) and HTK+ (O) trims. <\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1777463557-C8TIxZ-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 970px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1777463557-C8TIxZ\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:970px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"1745023287\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1777463557-C8TIxZ-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1777463557-C8TIxZ');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [970, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? sizeMobile : sizeWeb;\r\n                ad.style.width = currentSize[0] + 'px';\r\n                ad.style.height = currentSize[1] + 'px';\r\n                container.style.maxWidth = currentSize[0] + 'px';\r\n                container.style.height = currentSize[1] + 'px';\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            updateAdSize();\r\n            window.addEventListener('resize', updateAdSize);\r\n\r\n             \/\/ Push Ad with safety check\r\n            function pushAd() {\r\n                try {\r\n                    const uninitializedAds = document.querySelectorAll('.adsbygoogle:not([data-adsbygoogle-status])');\r\n                    if (uninitializedAds.length > 0) {\r\n                        (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n                    }\r\n                } catch(e) {\r\n                    console.warn('AdSense push failed', e);\r\n                    container.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ hide on error\r\n                }\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            pushAd();\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Check if ad loaded successfully\r\n            let checks = 0;\r\n            const interval = setInterval(() => {\r\n                const iframe = ad.querySelector('iframe');\r\n                if ((iframe && iframe.offsetHeight > 0) || ad.innerHTML.trim().length > 200) {\r\n                    loader.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ hide loader\r\n                    clearInterval(interval);\r\n                }\r\n                checks++;\r\n                if (checks > 16) { \/\/ after 8s hide\r\n                    loader.style.display = 'none';\r\n                    clearInterval(interval);\r\n                }\r\n            }, 1000);\r\n\r\n        })();\r\n    <\/script>\r\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        @keyframes spin { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n     <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This wider availability gives buyers more flexibility when choosing the combination of features, transmission, and price.<\/span><\/p> <h2>New Color Option<\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kia has just rolled out a fresh exterior color option called Magma Red, adding to their already impressive lineup. This eye-catching hue really amps up the sporty and youthful vibe of the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/sonet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kia Sonet<\/a>, giving buyers another chance to stand out with a unique look.<\/span><\/p> <h2>Price<\/h2> \n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-2171\"><table id=\"tablepress-2171\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2171\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Variants<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Turbo-petrol AT<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Diesel AT<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HTE (O)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 9.78 lakh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HTK (O)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 10.73 lakh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Rs 9.9 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HTK+<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 11.09 lakh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HTK+(O)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rs 11.57 lakh<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Rs 10.84 lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-2171 from cache --> <h2>Engine Options<\/h2> \n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-2172\"><table id=\"tablepress-2172\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2172\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Engine<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">1.2-litre four-cylinder NA petrol<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">1-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Power<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">83 PS<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">120 PS<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">116 PS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Torque<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">115 Nm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">172 Nm<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">250 Nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Transmission<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5-speed MT<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6-speed\u00a0iMT*\/ 7-speed DCT<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">6-speed MT\/ 6-speed AT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-2172 from cache --> <h2>Key Features<\/h2> <ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">10.25-inch fully digital driver\u2019s display<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apple CarPlay and Android Auto<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">7-speaker Bose sound system<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ventilated front seats <\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sunroof<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Keyless entry with push-button start<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cruise control<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h2>Why These New Variants Matter For Buyers?<\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With this move, the Kia Sonet becomes the first SUV in its class to offer a sophisticated Torque Converter and a DCT under \u20b910 lakh.<\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The rise of automatic variants is a clear sign of changing buyer preferences. As traffic congestion continues to grow in our cities, more and more customers are opting for automatic transmissions. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">They help ease the stress of stop-and-go traffic and make daily commutes a lot more manageable. 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