Kia Motors has recently revealed the production version of the Sonet compact SUV, which is scheduled to be launched in September 2020. The SUV has received positive response from buyers as it recorded over 6,500 bookings in a single day. With this SUV, Kia Motors entered into the highly competitive sub-4 meter SUV segment currently dominated by Maruti Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon and the Mahindra XUV300. In this article, we compare the engine specifications, key features and other details of the new Kia Sonet and the Tata Nexon.
Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon Price
– The Tata Nexon compact SUV is currently one of the most affordable SUVs in its category. The petrol range starts at Rs 6.95 lakh and goes up to Rs 11.20 lakh, while the diesel costs between Rs 8.45 lakh and Rs 12.70 lakh (ex-showroom). Also See – Kia Sonet Vs Hyundai Venue
– The Kia Sonet is equipped with segment-leading features and multiple engine-gearbox combinations. It is likely to be priced somewhere between Rs 7.5 lakh and Rs 12 lakh.
Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon Specs
– The Tata Nexon is available with two engine options – a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo-diesel.
– While the petrol engine produces 118bhp and 170Nm of torque, the oil burner is good for 108bhp and 260Nm of torque. These engines are paired to a six-speed manual and an AMT unit.
– The new Kia Sonet will come with 3 engine options – a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol, a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel.
– The 1.2L NA engine produces 82bhp and 113Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. The turbocharged petrol engine is good for 118bhp and 172Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed MT, a 7-speed DCT and a 6-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission).
– The turbocharged diesel engine is available with two states of tunes – a 99bhp/215Nm with 6-speed MT and a 113bhp/245Nm with 6-speed torque convertor automatic.
Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon Exterior
Similar to the Tata Nexon, the Kia Sonet brings freshness and different styling in the crowded sub-4 meter SUV category. It features the Kia’s signature Tiger-nose front grille, LED headlamps with LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps), projector fog lamps, sculpted bonnet and 3D stepwell geometric grille mesh. The SUV comes with red accents on the front and rear bumper, wheel caps, front brake caliper and LED tail-lamps. The SUV rides on 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.
The Tata Nexon comes with more Coupe-SUV like profile with uniquely styled rear profile. In terms of styling, the SUV gets big headlamps, Tata’s signature grille with ‘Humanity Line’, sculpted bonnet and black plastic cladding all around the body. It gets sloping roofline, stylish C-pillar, LED tail-lamps, etc.
Kia Sonet Vs Tata Nexon Interior
– The new Kia Sonet is equipped with several segment-first features. The top-spec model gets a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, and UVO connected car technology. Other features include wireless charging with cooling function, ventilated front seats, Bose-premium sound system and air purifier with virus protection.
– On the other hand, the Nexon gets 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear parking camera, Harman-sourced music system, cruise control, leather wrapped steering wheel and others.
– For passengers’ safety and security, the Sonet offers up to 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Brake Assist, Hill Launch Assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child seat anchoring.
– The Nexon offers dual front airbags, electronic traction control, emergency brake assist, reverse parking camera, ABS with EBD and others as safety features.
