6 questions buyers asked about this car, answered from what owners here report. Last checked 2026-09-05.
Compiled from what owners in Nepal report publicly, then reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor. This is owner sentiment, not our own road test, and it carries no star rating — we do not publish one unless verified owners have given us a score. How we compile and check this.
The short version
Owners like the car and argue about what it costs here — so judge it on whether the on-road figure works for you, not on the complaints.
automatic transmission is enjoyable
high price compared to India
People peg the price at around 42 lakhs, and many feel high taxes make it pricier here than in India.
Last checked 2026-09-05 · confidence medium
Despite that price tag, it doesn't come with alloy wheels.
Last checked 2026-09-05 · confidence medium
The diesel Sonet manages roughly 14-16 kmpl in city driving, while the petrol dips lower on hills or in stop-go traffic.
Last checked 2026-09-05 · confidence medium
The ride is on the firmer side, so potholes and broken patches come through the suspension quite noticeably, especially at low speeds.
Last checked 2026-09-05 · confidence medium
Two adults fit fine in the back, but squeezing in a third for long trips gets cramped.
Last checked 2026-09-05 · confidence medium
Service centres are easy to find in major cities, though spare parts for premium variants can take longer to source outside them; service is due every 10,000 km, and warranty covers 5 years or 100,000 km.
Last checked 2026-09-05 · confidence medium
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“300% tax lagayera janta lutne des only on des Nepal.lutra sarkar”
“sadly enough it does not have alloywheels despite pricing 42 lakhs.”
“automatic hi a lâktlâk tak tak em Mizoram ah hian,a nei tawh ten han sawi teh u?”
“Diesel is best”
“Sonet ko backseat ma legroom nai chaina.”
Ride quality stiff, rear seat cramped for 3 adults on longer trips.
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