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Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 07 Sept 2026Comparing HTE 1.2 Petrol MT vs Magnite VISIA (XE) variants

The short answer

Nissan Magnite costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Kia Sonet if

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

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

Choose the Nissan Magnite if

Nissan Magnite costs रु 15,000 less ex-showroom.

Best for budget buyers wanting Magnite styling and space at lowest cost. Worth it only if price priority dominates over features.

Pros

Lowest entry price into Magnite range.

Good ground clearance and compact size for city and rural mix.

Same core engine and space as higher trims.

Cons

Very basic feature list versus slightly higher trims.

Likely missing touchscreen and advanced safety kit.

Resale and satisfaction may suffer versus mid variants.

As of 23 Aug 2026

10 rows compared

Kia

Sonet

रु 35,90,000

Nissan

Magnite

रु 35,75,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 35,90,000

रु 35,75,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 35,90,000 – रु 63,90,000

रु 35,75,000 – रु 53,99,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

Pioneer Moto Corp Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Occasional festival cash discounts by Kia Nepal on Sonet range

13 offers on other variants

cash

Occasional dealer / festival discounts reported on Magnite line-up

13 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

61 kW (82.9 PS)

Not disclosed

Max torque

115 Nm

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

205 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

37Better

Service centres

29Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Smart pure air purifier with virus & bacteria protection

·Front ventilated seats

·4-way power driver's seat

As of 04 Sept 2026

·Ergonomic Driving Seat

As of 24 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Electric Folding Outside Mirror

·20.32 (8.0) Touchscreen with Wireless Android/Apple CarPlay

·Push Start Button

As of 02 Sept 2026

·7" Dark Themed Control Screen

·Cruise Control

As of 24 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·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 07 Sept 2026

·Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors

·Rear defogger, speed alert, seatbelt reminder

As of 29 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Body Colors: Magma Red

·Body Colors: Pewter Olive

·Body Colors: Glacier White Pearl

·Body Colors: Aurora Black Pearl

·Body Colors: Gravity Grey

·Rear Spoiler

·Roof Rail

·Crown Jewel LED Headlamps & Star Map LED DRLs

As of 07 Sept 2026

·LED Tail Lamp with 3D Honeycomb Gradient Effect

·R16 Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels with Dual Tone Finish

·Full LED Projector Auto Headlamps with LED Lightsaber Turn Indicator

·Imposing Grille with Dual Tone Finish

·Floating Skid Plate

As of 24 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·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

·Officially sold by Pioneer Moto Corp as entry Magnite trim

As of 23 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Sonet

All 21 variants →

Nissan Magnite

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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 35,90,000

रु 35,75,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 25,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 36,23,985

≈ रु 36,08,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 43,162 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 42,981 · 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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Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the Nissan Magnite starts at Rs 35.75 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.15 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 35.75 lakh to Rs 53.99 lakh (ex-showroom, September 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. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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