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Kia Sonet vs SML Isuzu Nissanin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 02 Aug 2026Comparing 1.2L HTE Petrol MT vs Magnite variants
The short answer

SML Isuzu Nissan costs रु 2,15,000 less ex-showroom.

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

Entry-level Sonet positioned as affordable compact SUV Good value for brand and safety features

Pros
Competitive starting price in compact SUV segment
Strong safety kit for base variant
Kia brand reliability and dealer network
Cons
Lacks touchscreen and advanced infotainment
Limited features compared to higher trims
Petrol engine less powerful than diesel options
As of 13 Jul 2026
Choose the SML Isuzu Nissan if
SML Isuzu Nissan costs रु 2,15,000 less ex-showroom.
16 rows compared
Kia Sonet price in Nepal
Kia
रु 37,90,000
SML Isuzu
रु 35,75,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 37,90,000
रु 35,75,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 35,90,000 – रु 63,90,000
रु 35,75,000
Variants on sale
21
1
Fuel
petrol
Not disclosed
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Isuzu Nepal main distributor) / Times Motors (Isuzu dealer)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Standard dealer discounts and schemes Not disclosed officially
13 offers on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
82 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
115 Nm
Not disclosed
Transmission
manual
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
front-wheel drive
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
3,995 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,790 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,642 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
205 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
30Better
2
Service centres
29Better
3
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Manual air-conditioning on HTE variant
·Fabric seats, basic interior trim
·Front power windows only in base trim
As of 13 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
📱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
As of 13 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·Dual front airbags standard
·ABS with EBD standard
·Rear parking sensors standard
As of 13 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
✨Design & Exterior
·Signature Kia tiger-nose front grille
·Halogen headlamps on HTE trim
·Steel wheels with wheel covers
As of 13 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
📊Sales & Imports
·Officially distributed by Continental Associates in Nepal
·Imported as CBU/CKD Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
As of 13 Jul 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Sonet

All 21 variants →

SML Isuzu Nissan

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 37,90,000
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 38,23,985
≈ रु 36,08,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 45,566 · 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 SML Isuzu Nissan — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Sonet or SML Isuzu Nissan?

As of August 2026, the SML Isuzu Nissan 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 SML Isuzu Nissan in Nepal?

The Kia Sonet costs Rs 35.9 lakh to Rs 63.9 lakh and the SML Isuzu Nissan costs Rs 35.75 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Sonet or the SML Isuzu Nissan?

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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