Kia Sonet 2026: New automatic diesel and turbo‑petrol variants under ₹10 lakh
Kia India has launched the 2026 Sonet (MY26) with new automatic options: a 1.5‑litre diesel paired with a 6‑speed automatic (6AT) and a 1.0‑litre turbo‑petrol with a 7‑speed dual‑clutch transmission (7DCT). Select variants are priced below ₹10 lakh (ex‑showroom).
Why automatics matter in city traffic
City traffic is pushing buyers toward automatics for ease of driving. Kia now offers the 1.5 D 6AT across HTE(O), HTK(O), HTK+ and HTK+(O) trims, and the 1.0T 7DCT in HTK(O) and HTK+(O), so customers need not choose top‑spec variants to get an automatic.
Price snapshot (ex‑showroom)
The MY26 Sonet brings automatic options from ₹9,77,900 (1.5 D 6AT HTE(O)) and ₹9,89,900 (1.0T 7DCT HTK(O)), making it the first car in its segment to offer both 6AT and 7DCT automatics under ₹10 lakh.
Kia India statement
“We recognise growing demand for automatic drivetrains in urban commutes,” Kia India said. “Introducing accessible diesel‑automatic and turbo‑petrol 7DCT options for MY26 expands choice and value across the Sonet lineup.”
CLEANED MY26 SONET LINEUP PRICE TABLE
| Engine | Trim | Transmission | Price (INR, ex‑showroom) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (D1.5) | HTE(O) | 6AT | 9,77,900 |
| Diesel (D1.5) | HTK(O) | 6AT | 10,72,900 |
| Diesel (D1.5) | HTK+ | 6AT | 11,08,900 |
| Diesel (D1.5) | HTK+(O) | 6AT | 11,56,900 |
| Petrol Turbo (G1.0T) | HTK(O) | 7DCT | 9,89,900 |
| Petrol Turbo (G1.0T) | HTK+(O) | 7DCT | 10,83,900 |
QUICK TIP
- Compare on‑road prices (insurance, registration, handling) at your city dealer before booking; entry‑level automatics may still add differential charges compared with manual trims.
