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Kia Sonet vs Suzuki Ignis in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance

	Kia Sonet	Suzuki Ignis
Ex-showroom price	Rs 35.9 lakh – Rs 63.9 lakh	Rs 35.99 lakh – Rs 40.99 lakh
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Variants on sale	16	3
Distributor	Continental Associates Pvt. Ltd.	CG Motocorp Nepal Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 14, 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 Ignis

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

Specifications — Sonet 1.2L HTE Petrol MT vs Ignis Delta

Category	Kia Sonet	Suzuki Ignis
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	1.2L K12 VVT petrol, 83 PS, 113 Nm 5-speed manual transmission, FWD
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Wheelbase common to Sonet range; figures not listed for Nepal Ground clearance spec not officially shared locally	Wheelbase 2435 mm Ground clearance 180 mm
Dimensions	Same compact SUV dimensions as other Sonet variants	Length 3700 mm Width 1690 mm Height 1595 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 260 litres Rear seats fold to expand cargo (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
Comfort & Interior	Manual air-conditioning on HTE variant Fabric seats, basic interior trim Front power windows only in base trim	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	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 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	Dual front airbags standard ABS with EBD standard Rear parking sensors 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	Signature Kia tiger-nose front grille Halogen headlamps on HTE trim Steel wheels with wheel covers	Crossover-styled hatchback body Single-tone body colours on Delta Halogen headlamps, steel wheels (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
Sales & Imports	Officially distributed by Continental Associates in Nepal Imported as CBU/CKD Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)	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	Entry-level Sonet positioned as affordable compact SUV Good value for brand and safety features	Entry variant; most affordable Ignis in Nepal Good ground clearance for city and light rough roads
Pros	Competitive starting price in compact SUV segment Strong safety kit for base variant Kia brand reliability and dealer network	High 180 mm ground clearance for Nepali roads Compact size, easy to maneuver in city Fuel economy claimed around 20.89 km/l
Cons	Lacks touchscreen and advanced infotainment Limited features compared to higher trims Petrol engine less powerful than diesel options	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 or Suzuki Ignis?

As of July 2026, the Kia Sonet 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 and Suzuki Ignis in Nepal?

The Kia Sonet costs Rs 35.9 lakh to Rs 63.9 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 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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