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Hyundai Exter vs Kia Sonetin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 01 Sept 2026Comparing EX 2025 vs HTE 1.2 Petrol MT variants

The short answer

Kia Sonet costs रु 1,06,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai Exter if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

EX 2025 offers the core Exter package at the lowest price but misses several convenience and infotainment features. Best suited to budget-focused buyers who prioritize Hyundai reliability and SUV stance over features.

Pros

Most affordable way to get into the Exter lineup.

Proven 1.2L Kappa petrol is refined and fuel-efficient.

Compact dimensions and light steering ideal for city driving.

Hyundai brand and Laxmi network aid resale and service access.

Cons

Misses touchscreen infotainment and many convenience features.

Likely lacks advanced safety kit available on higher variants.

Steel wheels and basic interior feel less premium.

Price overlap with better-equipped rivals and used bigger SUVs.

As of 23 Aug 2026

Choose the Kia Sonet if

Kia Sonet costs रु 1,06,000 less ex-showroom.

Most affordable Sonet; value-focused but sparsely equipped Cheapest entry to Kia SUV lineup in Nepal

Pros

Lower starting price than diesel trims

Proven 1.2L petrol suitable for city use

Cons

Least equipment among Sonet variants

Less torque and performance than diesel trims

As of 13 Jul 2026

11 rows compared

Hyundai

Exter

रु 36,96,000

Kia

Sonet

रु 35,90,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 36,96,000

रु 35,90,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 36,96,000 – रु 46,96,000

रु 35,90,000 – रु 63,90,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Occasional festival cash discount; varies by period and dealer, not fixed officially.

bundled

Typical bundles include free accessories or insurance during campaigns.

4 offers on other variants

cash

Occasional festival cash discounts by Kia Nepal on Sonet range

13 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

Not disclosed

61 PS

Max torque

Not disclosed

115 Nm

Transmission

manual

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

205 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

65Better

Service centres

35Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Sporty semi-leatherette upholstery

·More legroom

As of 23 Aug 2026

·Basic fabric seats, manual AC expected for base trim

·Front power windows, basic interior package

As of 13 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Voice enabled Smart Electric Sunroof

·5.84 cm (2.31") LCD Display

·Smartphone app based connectivity

·Multiple Recording Modes

·Dashcam with dual camera

·Connected type 20.32 cm (8") HD infotainment with digital cluster

·Ambient Sounds of Nature with 7 acoustic profiles

·Advanced digital cluster with 10.67cm (4.2") coloured TFT MID

·Cruise control

·Multi-language UI support (10 regional and 2 international languages)

·Onboard navigation in infotainment

·Over-the-air (OTA) updates for infotainment and map

As of 23 Aug 2026

·Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay: Included

·Speakers: 4 speakers + 2 tweeters

As of 03 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·26 Safety Features

·ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

·VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)

·HAC (Hill Assist Control)

·3-Point Seat Belt & seatbelt reminder (all seats)

·Keyless Entry

·ABS with EBD

·Rear Parking Sensors

·ESS

·Burglar Alarm

·Over 40 advanced Safety Features

·Headlamp Escort function

·Auto Headlamps

·ISOFIX

·Rear Defogger

·Rear Parking Camera

·Dashcam with dual camera

·TPMS (Highline)

As of 23 Aug 2026

·Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brake Distribution

·Emergency stop signal

·BAS (Brake Assist System)

·ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

·HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)

·VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)

·Front Dual Airbags

·Front Side Seat Airbags

·Side Curtain Airbags

·ISOFIX child anchor

·Front & Rear All seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder

·Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

·Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

·Rear parking sensors

·High line tyre pressure monitor

·Front disc brakes

As of 31 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Parametric Front Grille

·H-Signature LED DRLs

·Projector Headlamps

·Sporty Skid Plate

·EXTER emblem on the front

·Diamond Cut Alloy wheels

·Blacked out wheel arches & side sill cladding

·Floating roof design

·Parametric Design C-Pillar garnish

·Sporty bridge type Roof Rails

As of 23 Aug 2026

·Rear Spoiler

·Crown Jewel LED Headlamps & Star Map LED DRLs

·Roof Rail

·Sporty Aerodynamic Rear Skid Plates with Dark Metallic Accents

As of 31 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Officially distributed by Laxmi Intercontinental across Nepal

·Positioned as entry variant of Exter lineup in Nepal

·Likely CBU/CKD import from India

As of 23 Aug 2026

·Launched in Nepal as base petrol trim at Rs 35.90 lakhs

·Imported from India under Kia’s official channel

As of 13 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai Exter

Kia Sonet

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What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 36,96,000

रु 35,90,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 25,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 37,29,985

≈ रु 36,23,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 44,436 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 43,162 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Hyundai Exter vs Kia Sonet — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Exter or Kia Sonet?

As of September 2026, the Kia Sonet starts at Rs 35.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.06 lakh less than the Hyundai Exter at Rs 36.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai Exter and Kia Sonet in Nepal?

The Hyundai Exter costs Rs 36.96 lakh to Rs 46.96 lakh and the Kia Sonet costs Rs 35.9 lakh to Rs 63.9 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Exter or the Kia Sonet?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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