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Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 24, 2026

At a glance

	Kia Sonet	Nissan Magnite
Ex-showroom price	Rs 35.9 lakh – Rs 63.9 lakh	Rs 34.74 lakh – Rs 53.99 lakh
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Variants on sale	21	18
Distributor	Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)	Pioneer Moto Corp Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 24, 2026)

Kia Sonet

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
1.2L HTE Petrol MT	रु 37,90,000
HTK 1.5 Diesel	रु 50,90,000
HTX AT 1.5 Diesel	रु 58,90,000
GTX+ 1.5 Diesel	रु 59,90,000
HTX	रु 47,90,000

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Nissan Magnite

Magnite ACCENTA (XL)	रु 38,75,000
Magnite ACCENTA (XL) AMT	रु 40,49,000
Magnite N CONNECTA (XV)	रु 42,99,000
Magnite N CONNECTA (XV) DUAL	रु 43,34,000
Magnite N CONNECTA (XV) AMT	रु 45,49,000
Magnite N CONNECTA (XV) DUAL AMT	रु 45,84,000
Magnite TEKNA+ (XV PRE)	रु 47,99,000
Magnite TEKNA+ (XV PRE) AMT	रु 49,99,000

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Specifications — Sonet 1.2L HTE Petrol MT vs Magnite Magnite VISIA (XE)

Category	Kia Sonet	Nissan Magnite
Battery & Range	Not applicable for ICE petrol model	Not an EV; petrol-only model
Motor Power & Drivetrain	1.2L naturally aspirated petrol, 82 hp, 115 Nm 5-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive	1.0L B4D naturally aspirated petrol, 999 cc Front-wheel drive (FWD) layout 5-speed manual transmission in XE petrol
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Wheelbase common to Sonet range; figures not listed for Nepal Ground clearance spec not officially shared locally	Wheelbase 2500 mm Ground clearance 205 mm
Dimensions	Same compact SUV dimensions as other Sonet variants	Overall length 3994 mm Overall width 1758 mm Overall height 1572 mm
Cargo	Boot capacity Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026) Rear seat split-fold feature Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)	Boot space 336 liters, expandable to 690 liters Rear seats split-fold for extra cargo
Comfort & Interior	Manual air-conditioning on HTE variant Fabric seats, basic interior trim Front power windows only in base trim	5-seater cabin layout Manual air conditioning on base variant Fabric upholstery seats
Infotainment & Convenience	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	Basic audio system; touchscreen not standard in Visia All four power windows standard TPMS display for tyre pressure monitoring
Safety	Dual front airbags standard ABS with EBD standard Rear parking sensors standard	Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) standard Traction Control System (TCS) standard Hill Start Assist (HSA) standard Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) standard Dual front airbags standard ABS with EBD standard
Design & Exterior	Signature Kia tiger-nose front grille Halogen headlamps on HTE trim Steel wheels with wheel covers	Sub-4m compact SUV body style 16-inch steel wheels on base variant Halogen headlamps with signature L-shaped DRLs Bold front grille with chrome surround
Sales & Imports	Officially distributed by Continental Associates in Nepal Imported as CBU/CKD Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)	Officially sold by Nissan Nepal as entry variant Introductory Magnite facelift price from NPR 3,575,000 Imported fully built units from India BS6 Phase 2
Value for Money Verdict	Entry-level Sonet positioned as affordable compact SUV Good value for brand and safety features	Positioned as value base SUV with strong safety kit Competitive pricing vs other compact SUVs in Nepal
Pros	Competitive starting price in compact SUV segment Strong safety kit for base variant Kia brand reliability and dealer network	Comprehensive safety features even in base trim High 205 mm ground clearance for Nepali roads Spacious boot for family usage
Cons	Lacks touchscreen and advanced infotainment Limited features compared to higher trims Petrol engine less powerful than diesel options	No touchscreen infotainment in base variant Steel wheels instead of alloys Naturally aspirated engine less powerful than turbo

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Sonet or Nissan Magnite?

As of July 2026, the Nissan Magnite starts at Rs 34.74 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.16 lakh less than the Kia Sonet at Rs 35.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Sonet and Nissan Magnite in Nepal?

The Kia Sonet costs Rs 35.9 lakh to Rs 63.9 lakh and the Nissan Magnite costs Rs 34.74 lakh to Rs 53.99 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Sonet or the Nissan Magnite?

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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