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Hyundai i20 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 i20 costs रु 94,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai i20 if
Hyundai i20 costs रु 94,000 less ex-showroom.
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
7 rows compared
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
3
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
🔧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
Not disclosed
·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
Not disclosed
·Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay: Included
·Speakers: 4 speakers + 2 tweeters
As of 03 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Rear camera: Included
As of 03 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·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
Not disclosed
·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 i20
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 i20 vs Kia Sonet — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai i20 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 i20 at Rs 36.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai i20 and Kia Sonet in Nepal?

The Hyundai i20 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 i20 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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