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Kia Sonet vs Suzuki Epic Swift in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 16, 2026

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At a glance

	Kia Sonet	Suzuki Epic Swift
Ex-showroom price	Rs 35.9 lakh – Rs 63.9 lakh	Rs 35.99 lakh – Rs 52.29 lakh
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Variants on sale	15	10
Distributor	Continental Associates Pvt. Ltd.	CG MotoCorp (Suzuki Nepal)

Variant-wise prices (July 16, 2026)

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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Suzuki Epic Swift

LXI	रु 38,99,000
VXI	रु 40,99,000
ZXI	रु 44,49,000
ZXI+ Dualtone	रु 46,79,000
VXI AGS	रु 46,99,000
ZXI AGS	रु 49,99,000
ZXI+ AGS Dualtone	रु 52,29,000
LXI 1197cc	रु 35,99,000

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Specifications — Sonet 1.2L HTE Petrol MT vs Epic Swift LXI

Category	Kia Sonet	Suzuki Epic Swift
Battery & Range	Not applicable for ICE petrol model	Not an EV; no battery-range (petrol hatchback)
Motor Power & Drivetrain	1.2L naturally aspirated petrol, 82 hp, 115 Nm 5-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive	1.2L Z-Series 3-cylinder petrol, 60 kW, 111.7 Nm 5-speed manual transmission Front-wheel drive layout
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Wheelbase common to Sonet range; figures not listed for Nepal Ground clearance spec not officially shared locally	Wheelbase 2450 mm Ground clearance 163 mm
Dimensions	Same compact SUV dimensions as other Sonet variants	Length 3860 mm Width 1735 mm Height 1520 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 265 litres Fuel tank capacity 37 litres
Comfort & Interior	Manual air-conditioning on HTE variant Fabric seats, basic interior trim Front power windows only in base trim	Fabric seats with adjustable front headrests Manual air-conditioning in LXi Tilt-adjustable steering Front power windows in LXi 5-seater layout
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 prep, no touchscreen in LXi Remote keyless entry from mid variants upwards
Safety	Dual front airbags standard ABS with EBD standard Rear parking sensors standard	6 airbags standard across all variants ABS with EBD standard ESP and Hill Hold Assist ISOFIX child seat mounts
Design & Exterior	Signature Kia tiger-nose front grille Halogen headlamps on HTE trim Steel wheels with wheel covers	Fourth-gen Swift hatchback styling branded Epic Swift in Nepal[7][2] Halogen reflector headlamps in LXi Body-coloured bumpers and door handles
Sales & Imports	Officially distributed by Continental Associates in Nepal Imported as CBU/CKD Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)	Imported from India via CG Motocorp network[1][7] Epic Swift launched in Nepal in 4 core trims initially[7]
Value for Money Verdict	Entry-level Sonet positioned as affordable compact SUV Good value for brand and safety features	Entry variant aimed at value-first buyers at Rs 38.99 lakh[2][1] Strong fuel efficiency ~24.8 km/l MT
Pros	Competitive starting price in compact SUV segment Strong safety kit for base variant Kia brand reliability and dealer network	Affordable entry price for new-gen Swift[2] Standard 6-airbag safety package Refined new Z-Series engine
Cons	Lacks touchscreen and advanced infotainment Limited features compared to higher trims Petrol engine less powerful than diesel options	Lacks advanced infotainment features vs higher trims Manual-only; no AGS option in LXi[2]

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Sonet or Suzuki Epic Swift?

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

What is the price of the Kia Sonet and Suzuki Epic Swift in Nepal?

The Kia Sonet costs Rs 35.9 lakh to Rs 63.9 lakh and the Suzuki Epic Swift costs Rs 35.99 lakh to Rs 52.29 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Sonet or the Suzuki Epic Swift?

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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