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Hyundai Exter vs Kia Sonet in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 18, 2026

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At a glance

	Hyundai Exter	Kia Sonet
Ex-showroom price	Rs 34.96 lakh – Rs 46.96 lakh	Rs 35.9 lakh – Rs 63.9 lakh
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Variants on sale	6	15
Distributor	Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.	Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

Variant-wise prices (July 18, 2026)

Hyundai Exter

EX 2025	रु 41,26,000
S 2025	रु 42,96,000
SX 2025	रु 46,96,000
EX	रु 34,96,000
S	रु 40,96,000
SX	रु 44,96,000

Kia Sonet

1.2L HTE Petrol MT	रु 37,90,000
1.5L Diesel MT/AT (base)	रु 51,90,000
1.5L HTX AT Diesel	रु 55,90,000
1.5L GTX Plus AT Diesel	रु 59,90,000
HTE(O)	रु 42,40,000
HTK(O)	रु 47,90,000
HTX	रु 47,90,000
HTE 1.2 Petrol MT	रु 35,90,000

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Specifications — Exter EX vs Sonet 1.2L HTE Petrol MT

Category	Hyundai Exter	Kia Sonet
Battery & Range	Not an EV; 1.2L Kappa petrol only	Not applicable for ICE petrol model
Motor Power & Drivetrain	1.2L Kappa petrol, 4‑cyl, NA, 1197cc Approx 82 PS, 114 Nm output Front‑wheel drive with 5‑speed manual gearbox	1.2L naturally aspirated petrol, 82 hp, 115 Nm 5-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Wheelbase 2450 mm Ground clearance 185 mm	Wheelbase common to Sonet range; figures not listed for Nepal Ground clearance spec not officially shared locally
Dimensions	Length 3815 mm; width 1710 mm; height 1631 mm Turning radius about 4.9 m	Same compact SUV dimensions as other Sonet variants
Cargo	Boot space around 300 litres Rear seat foldable to expand cargo area	Boot capacity Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026) Rear seat split-fold feature Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Comfort & Interior	Fabric seats with manual adjust Manual AC with heater Front power windows; rear manual Adjustable headrests front only Rear bench seat; fixed headrests	Manual air-conditioning on HTE variant Fabric seats, basic interior trim Front power windows only in base trim
Infotainment & Convenience	Basic 2‑DIN audio with USB and Bluetooth Steering‑mounted audio controls Analogue instrument cluster with MID screen	Basic 2-DIN audio unit, no touchscreen Steering-mounted audio controls Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026) Remote central locking on base variant
Safety	Dual front airbags standard ABS with EBD standard Rear parking sensors standard Seatbelt reminder and high‑speed alerts	Dual front airbags standard ABS with EBD standard Rear parking sensors standard
Design & Exterior	Micro‑SUV with boxy stance and SUV cladding Signature H‑pattern LED DRLs front 15‑inch steel wheels with wheel covers Roof rails and skid‑plate style bumpers Available in six monotone body colours	Signature Kia tiger-nose front grille Halogen headlamps on HTE trim Steel wheels with wheel covers
Sales & Imports	Officially offered in Nepal in three petrol variants EX/S/SX Bookings opened before launch; CBU/CKD import from India	Officially distributed by Continental Associates in Nepal Imported as CBU/CKD Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Value for Money Verdict	Entry variant positioned as budget micro‑SUV Priced competitively against Tiago, Ignis, Punch	Entry-level Sonet positioned as affordable compact SUV Good value for brand and safety features
Pros	Affordable SUV styling at hatchback pricing Good ground clearance for Nepali roads Compact size suits city traffic and parking	Competitive starting price in compact SUV segment Strong safety kit for base variant Kia brand reliability and dealer network
Cons	Base EX misses advanced infotainment features No automatic transmission option in EX trim Likely fewer safety and comfort features vs SX	Lacks touchscreen and advanced infotainment Limited features compared to higher trims Petrol engine less powerful than diesel options

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Frequently asked questions

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

As of July 2026, the Hyundai Exter starts at Rs 34.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.94 lakh less than the Kia Sonet at Rs 35.9 lakh.

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

The Hyundai Exter costs Rs 34.96 lakh to Rs 46.96 lakh and the Kia Sonet costs Rs 35.9 lakh to Rs 63.9 lakh (ex-showroom, July 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 — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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