[AR1991]

The price increase is around 1k only (ex- showroom) so on road the price impact would be only around 1.5-2K. Not a significant increase. I just hope that they do not increase it again after October.

There might be anniversary edition round the corner which they will probably launch around 9th Oct. If there are booking cancellations, then dealers might offer discounts (quite unlikely though). Mostly they only adjust insurance prices by matching it with online value, and quote it as a discount.

[shankz]

Hi everyone - this is my first post here in Team BHP - wanted to share my purchase experience with Kia Sonet Facelift HTX iMT TGDi Petrol.

I wanted to exchange my Hyundai i10 Magna 1.1 which had aged 12.5 years in Delhi-NCR.

SELECTION

Compact SUV was the target , hence the shortlisted cars were as follows:

- Hyundai Venue : Target version = S(O) Turbo MT. Hyundai had recently added sunroof with map lamps to this version. I was offered a discount of 50k on this variant (for stock inventory) - without any negotiations. Last updated in 2022, Venue is in desperate need of a facelift - which is finally coming next year as per the news.

- Maruti Suzuki Brezza : Target version = ZXI. Bad showroom experience - typical sarkari attitude, was kept waiting, no followups. 6 airbags only in top variant (ZXI+) , very aged interiors. No discount was offered.

- Tata Nexon : Target version = Creative. Bad ergonomics, Fit and finish issues, Noisy Turbo petrol engines. All-touchscreen dashboard was another letdown. Huge discounts was being offered : 80k on Creative + and 1L on Creative + S respectively (1.2 Turbo Petrol MT).

- Mahindra 3XO : Target version = AX5. It was just launched, had a too long waiting time (2-3 months). Plus it is not a good recommended to buy the first batch of new cars in India. Also, it has a smaller boot - unable to fit my kid's stroller.

- Kia Sonet : Target version = HTX iMT. Test drove it and liked it immediately , especially the clutch-free experience, premium interiors, both-tyre disc brakes, 6 airbags, silent engine / good NVH levels, rear sun-blinds, big boot space to fit my kid's stroller, front parking sensors, decent Kia after-sales service. HTX DCT was out of my budget. Although no upfront discount was offered, but managed a final discount of around 51k - stock inventory - this was for the pre-July update version i.e. no alloys, rear wiper, wireless phone charger. Used the booked-at-another-dealer tactic for the discount : Patience is the key.

Finally decided the Sonet over Venue purely on the ‘newness’ factor.
Colour chosen was Imperial Blue (Intense Red was not in stock).
Final on-road price after discount came out to be 12.65L (without the exchange - Haryana registration).


DELIVERY
Since the car was in stock, it was delivered the next day after diligently following Team-BHP PDI checklist. I verified the manufacturing year and date using VIN. Also, added the extended warranty (4th/5th year limited kms) and some basic accessories - and it was good to go. Dealer did not push for any extra accessories. Exchange price for the old car was renegotiated from 70k to 1.1L . Online portals and local dealers both were offering 1.15L. Car exchange was done on the day of delivery. The delivery process itself was quick and efficient. HSRP Number plates arrived after 1.5 week and registration smart card after 1 month.

DRIVING
Driving experience is a bliss with iMT - especially when you are stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Not sure why Hyundai discontinued it.
The transition from MT to iMT was seamless for me at least.
Overtaking is not an issue with the Turbo.

I was dreading the mileage on this - finally got the following figures ( I am a sedate driver ):

- City driving (traffic) = 10-12 kmpl
- City driving (no traffic) = 14-15 kmpl
- Highway driving (no cruise control) = 17-18 kmpl
- Highway driving (with cruise control) = 19-20 kmpl


Completed the first free service recently with 800 km on the odometer after 1 month.

[jsri99]

Hello all, I'm planning to fit Dash cam for my new sonet xline D AT. Have anyone purchased Dash cam that is provided KIA? If yes, please provide your valuable feedback, photos and any other information about dashcam provided by Kia.