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Hyundai Exter vs Kia Sonetin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing EX 2025 vs 1.2L HTE Petrol MT variants
The short answer

Hyundai Exter costs रु 94,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai Exter if
Hyundai Exter costs रु 94,000 less ex-showroom.

Updated base trim with revised pricing Remains entry point to Exter range Good value for first-time car buyers

Pros
Fresh 2025 model year appeal
SUV stance at hatchback prices
Efficient small petrol engine
Cons
Feature list may remain basic versus higher trims
Exact 2025 equipment changes not fully detailed
Automatic option not confirmed for EX 2025
As of 25 Jul 2026
Choose the Kia Sonet if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Entry-level Sonet positioned as affordable compact SUV Good value for brand and safety features

Pros
Competitive starting price in compact SUV segment
Strong safety kit for base variant
Kia brand reliability and dealer network
Cons
Lacks touchscreen and advanced infotainment
Limited features compared to higher trims
Petrol engine less powerful than diesel options
As of 13 Jul 2026
9 rows compared
Hyundai Exter price in Nepal
Hyundai
रु 36,96,000Lowest price
Kia Sonet price in Nepal
Kia
रु 37,90,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 36,96,000Cheapest
रु 37,90,000
Range, all variants
रु 36,96,000 – रु 46,96,000
रु 35,90,000 – रु 63,90,000
Variants on sale
7
21
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Standard dealer discounts and schemes Not disclosed officially
13 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
83 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
113.8 Nm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
38Better
34
Service centres
42Better
29
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Entry-level interior similar to EX trim
·Manual AC and basic fabric seats
·Standard rear bench with headrests
As of 25 Jul 2026
·Manual air-conditioning on HTE variant
·Fabric seats, basic interior trim
·Front power windows only in base trim
As of 13 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Basic infotainment; touchscreen may depend on 2025 spec
·Power windows and central locking
·Rear parking sensors standard
As of 25 Jul 2026
·Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay: Included
·Speakers: 4 speakers + 2 tweeters
As of 03 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·6 airbags: Included
·ABS with EBD: Included
As of 25 Jul 2026
·Rear camera: Included
As of 03 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
·Micro-SUV styling continues for 2025 update
·Halogen headlamps; signature DRLs retained
·Steel wheels with covers
As of 25 Jul 2026
·Electric sunroof: Included
·LED DRLs: Included
·Body colours: Magma Red; Pewter Olive; Glacier White Pearl; Aurora Black Pearl; Gravity Grey
As of 03 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·EX 2025 priced at Rs 36.96 lakh ex-showroom
·Part of updated 2025 Exter lineup in Nepal
·Still imported from India
As of 25 Jul 2026
·Officially distributed by Continental Associates in Nepal
·Imported as CBU/CKD Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
As of 13 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai Exter
Kia Sonet

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What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 36,96,000
रु 37,90,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 37,29,985
≈ रु 38,23,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 44,436 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 45,566 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Hyundai Exter vs Kia Sonet — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai Exter or Kia Sonet?

As of August 2026, the Kia Sonet starts at Rs 35.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.06 lakh less than the Hyundai Exter at Rs 36.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai Exter and Kia Sonet in Nepal?

The Hyundai Exter costs Rs 36.96 lakh to Rs 46.96 lakh and the Kia Sonet costs Rs 35.9 lakh to Rs 63.9 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai Exter or the Kia Sonet?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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