Kia Sonet On-Road Price in Chennai
₹7.44 Lakh to ₹14.35 Lakhex-showroom
The Sonet on-road price in Chennai is ₹8.73 Lakh to ₹17.64 Lakh, from the Sonet HTE to the top Sonet GTX+ Diesel AT.
Tamil Nadu taxes a Sonet at 13% up to ₹10 lakh ex-showroom and 18% above it. The Sonet HTK+ (O) Turbo DCT costs ₹1.09 lakh more than the Sonet HTK (O) Turbo DCT ex-showroom, but ₹1.93 lakh more on the road.
Sonet Cost Breakdown in Chennai: RTO & Tax, Variant by Variant
Pick a variant to see what you pay for it in Chennai: the ex-showroom price, road tax, insurance and RTO fees. Tamil Nadu charges a one-time road tax on the ex-showroom price, and the rate rises with that price. For the Sonet it is 13% up to ₹10 lakh ex-showroom and 18% from the Sonet HTK+ (O) Turbo iMT variant up. Variants above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, from the Sonet HTK+ (O) Turbo iMT variant, also carry 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹10,64,90081%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹1,91,68215%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹37,2723%
- RTO chargesRegistration fee, smart card and the state's service charge
- ₹1,0001%
- FASTag and paperwork (estimate)Charged by the dealer, not the government
- ₹2,5001%
- TCS (1%)Claimable when you file your income tax return
- ₹10,6491%
- On-road price
- ₹13,10,253
A dealer quote can be higher if it bundles accessories, an extended warranty or other packs. Those are optional, so ask for an itemised quote and check each line against these figures. Insurance is an estimate and you can buy it from any insurer. Road tax verified November 2026.
Chennai price list for every Sonet variant
The Sonet comes in 23 variants: 12 petrol and 11 diesel. Automatics start with the Sonet HTE (O) Diesel AT variant at ₹11.70 lakh, with a choice of automatic and DCT gearboxes. Diesel starts at ₹10.87 lakh with the Sonet HTE (O) Diesel variant, ₹1.64 lakh more than the petrol Sonet HTE (O).
- Sonet HTELowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹8.73 Lakh
₹7.44 Lakh ex-showroom
₹9.23 Lakh
₹7.87 Lakh ex-showroom
₹10.41 Lakh
₹8.88 Lakh ex-showroom
₹10.86 Lakh
₹9.27 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹10.87 Lakh
₹9.28 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · iMT
₹10.93 Lakh
₹9.33 Lakh ex-showroom
₹11.42 Lakh
₹9.75 Lakh ex-showroom
₹11.70 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹11.70 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹11.70 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · iMT
₹12.66 Lakh
₹10.28 Lakh ex-showroom
₹13.10 Lakh
₹10.64 Lakh ex-showroom
₹13.64 Lakh
₹11.08 Lakh ex-showroom
₹13.64 Lakh
₹11.08 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹13.71 Lakh
₹11.14 Lakh ex-showroom
₹14.08 Lakh
₹11.44 Lakh ex-showroom
₹14.26 Lakh
₹11.59 Lakh ex-showroom
₹14.56 Lakh
₹11.83 Lakh ex-showroom
₹14.69 Lakh
₹11.94 Lakh ex-showroom
₹15.23 Lakh
₹12.38 Lakh ex-showroom
₹16.90 Lakh
₹13.74 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · DCT
₹17.07 Lakh
₹13.88 Lakh ex-showroom
₹17.64 Lakh
₹14.35 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Sonet variant gives you the most for the money?
That jump makes the Sonet HTK (O) Turbo DCT at ₹11.70 lakh the smart automatic in Chennai. It has the touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a rear camera, the electric sunroof and automatic climate control.
If you want ventilated seats for the Chennai heat, you need an automatic Sonet HTX or above. The Sonet HTX Diesel AT at ₹15.23 lakh has them along with cruise control and the air purifier.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ◆Runs on Diesel
- ▲Sunroof
- ▲Reverse camera
- ▲Touchscreen
- ▲Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- ▲Wireless charging
- ▲Alloy wheels
Monthly EMI on a Sonet in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Sonet HTK+ Diesel variant works out to ₹21,759 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹512 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sonet HTE Lowest price | ₹8.73 Lakh | ₹16,320 | ₹14,507 | ₹12,694 |
Sonet HTK+ Diesel Value pick | ₹13.10 Lakh | ₹24,479 | ₹21,759 | ₹19,039 |
Sonet HTE (O) Diesel AT Cheapest automatic | ₹11.70 Lakh | ₹21,870 | ₹19,440 | ₹17,010 |
Sonet GTX+ Diesel AT Top variant | ₹17.64 Lakh | ₹32,970 | ₹29,306 | ₹25,643 |
Monthly instalments on the full Chennai on-road price less your down payment, over 60 months at 9%. Your bank sets the actual rate. Processing fees and the yearly insurance renewal are extra. Set your own down payment and tenure in the EMI calculator.
Petrol or diesel: what a Sonet costs to run in Chennai
The Sonet HTE (O) Diesel variant costs ₹1.64 lakh more on-road than the petrol Sonet HTE (O). It saves about ₹3,158 a month in fuel at 1,500 km, so the extra diesel money comes back in about 53 months (4.4 years).
| Fuel | Price | Real mileage | Per km | 1,000 km a month | 1,500 km a month | 2,000 km a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
petrol Sonet HTE | ₹107.77/l | 15.1 km/l | ₹7.14 | ₹7,143 | ₹10,714 | ₹14,286 |
diesel Sonet HTE (O) Diesel | ₹99.55/l | 19.8 km/l | ₹5.04 | ₹5,037 | ₹7,556 | ₹10,075 |
Chennai fuel prices on 6 November 2026 (PPAC daily price, CNG from Torrent Gas). Real mileage is 82% of the ARAI figure, since daily driving rarely matches the test. Fuel only: servicing and insurance are not included.
How safe is the Sonet?
Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Sonet HTE variant. A 360 degree camera and ADAS driver aids first arrive on the Sonet GTX+ Turbo DCT variant.
Sonet against its rivals in Chennai
All four start within ₹65,000 of the Sonet's ₹8.73 lakh on-road price in Chennai.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sonet | ₹8.73 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹11.70 Lakh | Not tested |
| Hyundai Venue | ₹9.37 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹13.46 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Tata Nexon | ₹8.67 Lakh | petrol, CNG, diesel | ₹10.44 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Maruti Suzuki Brezza | ₹8.79 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹13.05 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Mahindra XUV 3XO | ₹9.13 Lakh | petrol, diesel, CNG | ₹11.69 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
Cheapest on-road price in Chennai for each car. Bharat NCAP ratings can leave out some versions, so check the variant you want.
Is the Sonet cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Sonet HTK+ Diesel variant costs ₹1.30 lakh more in Chennai than in Ahmedabad. Register the car where you live, though. Keep a car from another state in Tamil Nadu for more than 12 months and you must re-register it here and pay Tamil Nadu's road tax as well.
| City | Road tax | Sonet HTE | Sonet HTK+ Diesel | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonet in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹8.18 Lakh | ₹11.80 Lakh | ₹1.30 lakh less |
| Sonet in Delhi | 12.5% | ₹8.26 Lakh | ₹12.49 Lakh | ₹61,020 less |
| Sonet in Mumbai | 14% | ₹8.57 Lakh | ₹12.68 Lakh | ₹42,064 less |
| Sonet in Pune | 14% | ₹8.57 Lakh | ₹12.68 Lakh | ₹42,064 less |
| Chennai | 18% | ₹8.73 Lakh | ₹13.10 Lakh | |
| Sonet in Hyderabad | 18% | ₹8.84 Lakh | ₹13.13 Lakh | ₹3,615 more |
| Sonet in Bangalore | 17% | ₹8.91 Lakh | ₹13.18 Lakh | ₹7,815 more |
Road tax rate for the Sonet HTK+ Diesel variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Sonet in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Which Sonet has a sunroof?
The electric sunroof starts on the Sonet HTE (O), petrol or diesel, at ₹7.87 lakh ex-showroom. The base Sonet HTE has no sunroof.
From which Sonet is the AC automatic?
From the Sonet HTK (O) upwards, the AC is fully automatic. The Sonet HTE and Sonet HTE (O) have a manual AC, and every Sonet has rear AC vents.
Which Sonet has leatherette seats?
The Sonet HTK+ (O) has Indigo Pera leatherette, the HTX automatics black and brown leatherette, and the GTX+ black leatherette with white inserts. The lower versions and the Sonet HTX Diesel use semi leatherette.
Can you get a surround view camera on the Sonet?
Yes, a 360 degree camera, but only on the Sonet GTX+ and X-Line, with a blind view monitor in the cluster. The other versions from the Sonet HTK (O) have a rear camera with guidelines.
Are all three ₹9,99,900 Sonets equally equipped?
No. The Sonet HTK (O) Diesel and Sonet HTK (O) Turbo DCT share the same kit, but the Sonet HTE (O) Diesel AT has no touchscreen, rear camera or automatic climate control.