NEPAL AUTOMART

Home / Compare / Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite

Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnitein Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing 1.2L HTE Petrol MT vs Magnite TEKNA+ (XV PRE) AMT variants
The short answer

Kia Sonet costs रु 12,09,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Kia Sonet if
Kia Sonet costs रु 12,09,000 less ex-showroom.

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
Choose the Nissan Magnite if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Strong comfort-tech automatic for those uninterested in turbo; good but slightly expensive compared to some rivals with stronger engines.

Pros
Loaded with tech and comfort features
Automatic convenience with 360° camera
Premium cabin feel
Comprehensive safety electronics
Cons
AMT gearbox feel still a compromise
Price close to turbo top variant
No extra airbags despite flagship role
Performance modest on highways
As of 29 Jul 2026
7 rows compared
Kia Sonet price in Nepal
Kia
रु 37,90,000Lowest price
Nissan Magnite price in NepalNissan Magnite price in NepalNissan Magnite price in Nepal
Nissan
रु 49,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 37,90,000Cheapest
रु 49,99,000
Range, all variants
रु 35,90,000 – रु 63,90,000
रु 35,75,000 – रु 53,99,000
Variants on sale
21
13
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Pioneer Moto Corp Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Standard dealer discounts and schemes Not disclosed officially
13 offers on other variants
cash
Financing and exchange bonuses often promoted on top trims
12 offers on other variants
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
34Better
21
Service centres
29Better
15
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Manual air-conditioning on HTE variant
·Fabric seats, basic interior trim
·Front power windows only in base trim
As of 13 Jul 2026
·Leatherette seats, rear armrest, automatic AC
As of 29 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay: Included
·Speakers: 4 speakers + 2 tweeters
As of 03 Aug 2026
·Around View Monitor, 8-inch touchscreen
·Wireless phone mirroring, steering controls
As of 29 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Rear camera: Included
As of 03 Aug 2026
·ESC, traction control, hill start assist
·Dual airbags, TPMS, ISOFIX
As of 29 Jul 2026
Design & Exterior
·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
·Tyre Size: 195/60 R16
·Dual-tone Colours: Sunrise Copper Orange & Onyx Black; Blade Silver & Onyx Black; Flare Garnet Red & Onyx Black; Vivid Blue & Onyx Black; Pearl White & Onyx Black
·Monotone Colours: Sunrise Copper Orange; Flare Garnet Red; Onyx Black; Blade Silver; Storm White; Pearl White; Vivid Blue
As of 03 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Officially distributed by Continental Associates in Nepal
·Imported as CBU/CKD Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
As of 13 Jul 2026
·Top non-turbo automatic trim; family-oriented
As of 29 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Sonet

All 21 variants →

Nissan Magnite

All 13 variants →

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 37,90,000
रु 49,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 38,23,985
≈ रु 50,32,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 45,566 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 60,102 · 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.

Kia Sonet full detailsNissan Magnite full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Kia Sonet vs Nissan Magnite — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Sonet or Nissan Magnite?

As of August 2026, the Nissan Magnite starts at Rs 35.75 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.15 lakh less than the Kia Sonet at Rs 35.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Sonet and Nissan Magnite in Nepal?

The Kia Sonet costs Rs 35.9 lakh to Rs 63.9 lakh and the Nissan Magnite costs Rs 35.75 lakh to Rs 53.99 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Sonet or the Nissan Magnite?

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.

Other comparisons buyers look at

Sonet vs Tata TiagoMagnite vs Tata TiagoSonet vs Tata NexonMagnite vs Tata NexonSonet vs Hyundai i20Magnite vs Hyundai i20

Latest on the Sonet and Magnite

All Kia carsAll Nissan carsBuild your own comparisonEMI calculatorInsurance cost