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Hyundai Nios vs Kia Sonet in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 16, 2026

At a glance

	Hyundai Nios	Kia Sonet
Ex-showroom price	Rs 36.96 lakh – Rs 46.96 lakh	Rs 35.9 lakh – Rs 63.9 lakh
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Variants on sale	3	15
Distributor	Laxmi Hyundai	Continental Associates Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 16, 2026)

Hyundai Nios

EX 2025	रु 36,96,000
S 2025	रु 42,96,000
SX 2025	रु 46,96,000

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 — Nios EX 2025 vs Sonet 1.2L HTE Petrol MT

Category	Hyundai Nios	Kia Sonet
Battery & Range	Not disclosed officially	Not applicable for ICE petrol model
Motor Power & Drivetrain	Not disclosed officially	1.2L naturally aspirated petrol, 82 hp, 115 Nm 5-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Not disclosed officially	Wheelbase common to Sonet range; figures not listed for Nepal Ground clearance spec not officially shared locally
Dimensions	Not disclosed officially	Same compact SUV dimensions as other Sonet variants
Cargo	Not disclosed officially	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	Not disclosed officially	Manual air-conditioning on HTE variant Fabric seats, basic interior trim Front power windows only in base trim
Infotainment & Convenience	Not disclosed officially	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	Not disclosed officially	Dual front airbags standard ABS with EBD standard Rear parking sensors standard
Design & Exterior	Not disclosed officially	Signature Kia tiger-nose front grille Halogen headlamps on HTE trim Steel wheels with wheel covers
Sales & Imports	Not disclosed officially	Officially distributed by Continental Associates in Nepal Imported as CBU/CKD Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Value for Money Verdict	Not disclosed officially	Entry-level Sonet positioned as affordable compact SUV Good value for brand and safety features
Pros	Not disclosed officially	Competitive starting price in compact SUV segment Strong safety kit for base variant Kia brand reliability and dealer network
Cons	Not disclosed officially	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 Nios or Kia Sonet?

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

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

The Hyundai Nios 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, July 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Nios 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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