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Kia Sonet Diesel vs Suzuki Ignis in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance

	Kia Sonet Diesel	Suzuki Ignis
Ex-showroom price	Rs 35.9 lakh – Rs 59.9 lakh	Rs 35.99 lakh – Rs 40.99 lakh
Fuel	diesel	petrol
Variants on sale	12	3
Distributor	Continental Associates Pvt. Ltd.	CG Motocorp Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

Kia Sonet Diesel

1.5L Diesel	रु 51,90,000
1.5L HTX AT Diesel	रु 57,90,000
1.5L GTX Plus AT Diesel	रु 59,90,000
HTX MT	रु 47,90,000
HTK+ AT	रु 49,90,000
GTX+ MT	रु 57,90,000
HTE	रु 35,90,000
HTE MT	रु 42,40,000

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Suzuki Ignis

Delta	रु 35,99,000
Zeta	रु 38,99,000
Alpha	रु 40,99,000

Specifications — Sonet Diesel HTX MT vs Ignis Delta

Category	Kia Sonet Diesel	Suzuki Ignis
Battery & Range	Not applicable (diesel ICE, not EV)	Not an EV; petrol-only model
Motor Power & Drivetrain	1.5-litre diesel, 100 hp, 240 Nm, 6-speed manual	1.2L K12 VVT petrol, 83 PS, 113 Nm 5-speed manual transmission, FWD
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Ground clearance 200 mm on showcased Sonet diesel unit	Wheelbase 2435 mm Ground clearance 180 mm
Dimensions	Overall sub‑4m crossover SUV footprint, compact urban‑focused size	Length 3700 mm Width 1690 mm Height 1595 mm
Cargo	Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)	Boot space 260 litres Rear seats fold to expand cargo (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
Comfort & Interior	Premium interior with higher trim level on HTX Electric sunroof highlighted in Nepal promos as key feature	Seating for 5 occupants Fabric seats, manual seat adjustment (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)) Manual air-conditioning (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
Infotainment & Convenience	Large touchscreen infotainment available on HTX trim Steering-mounted controls and advanced convenience features	Basic audio system with USB/AUX (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)) Steering-mounted audio controls in higher trims only Keyless entry likely absent on Delta (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
Safety	More safety equipment than base, including rear camera Dual airbags and ABS with EBD standard	Dual front airbags standard ABS with EBD standard Rear parking sensors likely on higher trims (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
Design & Exterior	Kia Sonet styling shown in Nepal distributor media	Crossover-styled hatchback body Single-tone body colours on Delta Halogen headlamps, steel wheels (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
Sales & Imports	One of four Nepal variants; diesel lineup only in Nepal	Officially sold by CG\|Motocorp Suzuki Nepal CBU/CKD import status not disclosed (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
Value for Money Verdict	Mid-range diesel manual variant among Nepal Sonet trims	Entry variant; most affordable Ignis in Nepal Good ground clearance for city and light rough roads
Pros	Diesel torque suits highway use	High 180 mm ground clearance for Nepali roads Compact size, easy to maneuver in city Fuel economy claimed around 20.89 km/l
Cons	Key feature/spec disclosures not found in Nepal portals (As of: 13/07/2026)	No automatic transmission option in Nepal No diesel option offered Feature list basic versus Zeta/Alpha

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Sonet Diesel or Suzuki Ignis?

As of July 2026, the Kia Sonet Diesel starts at Rs 35.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.09 lakh less than the Suzuki Ignis at Rs 35.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Sonet Diesel and Suzuki Ignis in Nepal?

The Kia Sonet Diesel costs Rs 35.9 lakh to Rs 59.9 lakh and the Suzuki Ignis costs Rs 35.99 lakh to Rs 40.99 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Sonet Diesel or the Suzuki Ignis?

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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