The compact SUV segment continues to grow in popularity in India, and the Kia Sonet has been one of the frontrunners since its launch. With the 2025 update, Kia has refined the Sonet even further, offering more features, subtle styling enhancements, and improved safety to keep it competitive in a demanding market. The Sonet 2025 isn’t a complete overhaul but a well-thought-out facelift that makes it even more appealing for young buyers and families alike.
Refreshed Exterior Design
The 2025 Kia Sonet gets a mild cosmetic update that makes it look more premium and aggressive. The signature tiger-nose grille is now sleeker with a revised mesh pattern and chrome touches. The LED headlamps have been reshaped for a sharper look, accompanied by revised LED DRLs that now have a vertical layout, adding a touch of boldness.
The front bumper has been tweaked with more angular fog lamp housings and a silver skid plate, while the rear gets new LED connected tail lamps that span across the boot, offering a more upmarket feel. New alloy wheel designs and fresh color options, including dual-tone choices, give the Sonet 2025 a refreshed personality without straying too far from its original identity.
Modernized Interior with Tech Upgrades
Inside the cabin, the Kia Sonet 2025 retains its compact yet premium ambiance but comes with several enhancements. The dashboard layout is mostly unchanged, but materials and finishes have been slightly upgraded to feel more upmarket.
One of the biggest updates is the addition of a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster that now complements the existing 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. This dual-screen setup brings a more connected, modern experience to the driver.
Features like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, and a premium Bose sound system remain available, depending on the variant. New ambient lighting colors, redesigned upholstery, and improved sound insulation make the cabin more enjoyable for all occupants.
ADAS and Safety Upgrades
A standout addition in the 2025 Sonet is Level 1 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), available on top variants. It includes:
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keep Assist
- High Beam Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
Combined with six airbags, hill assist, electronic stability control (ESC), traction control, and rear parking sensors, the Sonet becomes one of the most feature-packed compact SUVs in terms of safety.
Engine and Transmission Options
Kia continues to offer the Sonet with the same three engine choices:
- 1.2L NA Petrol (83 PS / 115 Nm) – 5-speed Manual
- 1.0L Turbo Petrol (120 PS / 172 Nm) – iMT & 7-speed DCT
- 1.5L Diesel (116 PS / 250 Nm) – 6-speed iMT & 6-speed Automatic
All three engines are now BS6 Phase 2 (RDE) and E20 compliant, ensuring better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. The iMT gearbox continues to be a unique feature in this segment, offering clutchless manual driving.
Variants and Pricing
The 2025 Sonet is available in multiple trims: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, and GTX+. Prices start around ₹8 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base petrol model and go up to around ₹15 lakh for the top-spec diesel automatic with ADAS.
Kia has positioned the Sonet smartly to cater to a wide range of buyers — from budget-conscious customers to those wanting premium features in a small SUV.
Conclusion
The Kia Sonet 2025 brings meaningful updates that enhance its appeal in the competitive compact SUV space. With a sportier design, modern tech, improved safety features like ADAS, and a wide variety of engine-transmission combinations, it continues to offer a strong value proposition. For anyone looking for a stylish, feature-rich, and safe urban SUV, the updated Sonet makes a very strong case for itself.
