2024 Kia Sonet preview: Stonic successor now in PH with P758k starting price | Top Gear Philippines

The Stonic sold well for Kia in the subcompact crossover class, but since its arrival here, the segment has seen the entry of quite a few models. Kia Philippines has now brought in a new contender: the 2024 Kia Sonet.
While still boasting a small footprint, the Sonet is higher-riding and better equipped than its predecessor, and also proudly wears the Korean carmaker’s latest styling cues. It’s powered by a 1.5-liter engine mated to either a six-speed manual or Kia’s Intelligent Variable Transmission, and the top-spec SX variant even comes with Kia DriveWise advanced driver assistance.
If you want to know more about the 2024 Kia Sonet, click play in the video above for a quick walkthrough and our first impressions.
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0:00 Intro
0:25 2024 Kia Sonet exterior
1:20 2024 Kia Sonet interior
3:55 2024 Kia Sonet engine performance
5:30 2024 Kia Sonet ride comfort
6:40 2024 Kia Sonet variants and prices
This video is shot using DJI Osmo Pocket 3
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[@user-rj4jj6vk9b]

Good looks meet advance features! Great value for money. Sobrang gwapo ng Sonet! 👏🏼

[@corolla9545]

I'd rather have this Sonet over a Raize without any second thoughts

[@alp0278]

same. it's way better looking. but looks are subjective though.

[@christianco905]

Toyota over Kia? It looks better but hopefully it can be as reliable as Toyota.

[@corolla9545]

@@christianco905 it is

[@jlhzmc]

Yes

[@jlhzmc]

Kia over daihatsu

[@nonamespls3468]

I have Raize, 1yr+ na 6k mileage, zero issues so far. But if lumabas to last yr I might have chosen this, it looks beautiful ( although i think Raize bluegreen just looks so good), and with more power, it's gonna be a hit in the PH for sure.

[@user-gu5ue2or9q]

😮😮😮😮wow naman mukhang napaka pogi Ng bagong unit ngayon Ng kia sonet Ang sarap niya eh hataw sa high way

[@BanjoJose]

does kia have any plan on releasing the diesel version here in ph?

[@TimsSullivan]

Sobrang haba ng pila ng mga naka reserve sa Sonet grabe. Game changer talaga to

[@ue606216]

My choice was stonic before but now i change my mind..definitely Sonet will be unbeatable in this segment..

[@AiwanderDumaguete]

I have a stonic AT and now i am drolling for Sonet😢

[@maritoligon4694]

I own Toyota Raize 2023, 1yr with Raize no issues at all, everytime I drive it, it seems always brand new. However with the form, features and capabilities of the new Sonet, I might consider this over Raize if nauna lng to sana.

[@michaelpineda7078]

Watching from Saudi good job KIa value for money

[@user-gj3ts3ql6m]

How about maintenance and availbility of parts?

[@dominiquemonido5549]

Where is this manufactured?

[@iamshadowbanned699]

Where's this place?

[@yamtancioco9596]

This is a threat for honda hrv too..and nissan kicks..its more powerful look than venue of hyundai and creta..this is equivalent of mazda cx30 i guess..stylish and sturdy.

[@TheVIDEOOHS]

how come the top o the line price on their site is 1.2m?

[@rodgamboa758]

I like it more than its competitors

[@Claire-zc7wf]

This or the new mg zs mce lux? 🤔

[@vonjorel]

5:45 sagad windshield ung wiper?

[@daneurope9167]

beautiful….parang mga small european cars,,but better..saka 4 cylinder walng bubling noise.

[@tomzuriel9480]

It's gotta, and it's gonna be.

[@kristinestores6376]

I bought a Kia Stonic EX AT last Apr 2024. Ilang months lang yung difference before na unveil yung Sonet. 😅

[@user-rh8qq6oo9f]

Very good review, too bad the mic output quality of the narrator is very poor. Mic volume is really low and had to max out the volume rocker at least to understand what he was saying.

[@ferdiansyah7988]

Blom masuk indonesia kia sonet terbaru

[@cabrerallyel]

You know how good this car is. Sulit na for its price. Wala din blank buttons gaya nung isa na kahit na totl variant basta may sikat na brand lang lol

[@GlennThoughts]

Mitsu XForce or this?

[@raijinrasetsuii8820]

el niño is still real. and PAGASA always whiffs on their forecasts so yeah. BTW this is a very good looking mini SUV! and for the price, looks like it will give both the Raize and MG ZS a run for the money

[@glennmark9018]

Meron po daw diesel variant nitro sa ibang bansa

[@alp0278]

sana dalhin nila dito if may diesel variant.

[@Drky13]

diesel sguro to

[@fanakongpne]

Ilan airbag nito?

[@iamshadowbanned699]

Top of the line has 2 airbags.

[@RandomHighlightsVid]

Looking forward for Comparison between Kia Sonet vs. Toyota Raize , specially the fuel efficiency :D

[@curiouslegend1696]

Raize 1.0, Sonet 1.5 cguro mass tipid si raize

[@RandomHighlightsVid]

@@curiouslegend1696 true boss, gusto ko din sana malaman if gaano kamahal yung matitipid, ilan maintenance cost vs. raize but time will tell.

[@dranojela99]

May comparison na kasi si Kia Sonet kay Toyota Raize pero baka maglabas din ng upgrade si Toyota in the near future na pwede dun macompare kay Kia Sonet. Panapnahon lang yan. Mas nauna kasi si Raize kay Sonet. Pero para sa akin Napakaganda ni KIA Sonet, kahit yung Base model LX AT...sulit na rin yun sa Price range niya.

[@curiouslegend1696]

@@dranojela99 wla na ata llabas kei gawang diahatsu ung raize.. dba tangal na tie ng toyota at diahtsu dahilsa issue ng pandaraya ng diahtsu

[@curiouslegend1696]

@@RandomHighlightsVid nsa pg maintain na ng mayari boss

[@richiedirk41]

105 Hp lng yariz cross V, mas mlakas pla yan s Kia Sonet Sx n 113hp.😢 pero bka mas mtipid nman s gas s Yariz

[@Oracio.M.Perata]

I'd trade that sunroof & wireless charging pad for a 360° camera & a tire pressure monitoring system.

[@alp0278]

exactly. ewan ko ba bat pina pa uso ang sunroof dito eh ang init sa pinas.

[@noski33]

Ako rin, or tire pressure monitor + power tailgate

[@mirasollilydoropan9649]

Ano po ang may 360° cam na around the price of sonet?

[@noski33]

@@mirasollilydoropan9649 veloz, mas mahal ng konti ~100K

[@Cobaltrb19]

Kia sonet > plastic king toyota raize

[@starcarrilloblog6678]

mas ok p yung Tiggo 8

[@malcherstudio1130]

It is lot more better than underspec and underpowered Raize. Good job Kia🎉

[@arthurleywin7043]

Yea, but it's a TOYOTA raize.

[@RenanReora]

​@@arthurleywin7043 Daihatsu

[@johnbrotata391]

Wala pa sa.kalahati ng buhay ng raize yan

[@alp0278]

and its way better when it comes to exterior and interior looks.

[@pilotographer]

more better

[@pearlantonettepasion]

5:49 the dashboard is shaking?

[@Drky13]

it’s shaking 🫨

[@streamingvideo6654]

Baka yung camera yun?

[@OldMarius-gn5kk]

camera was shaking

[@timotabang1017]

does it have anti-kiaboys? :D if you know what I mean..

[@vonnblagaming984]

Is it just me or does the air vents kinda looks sus hehehe

[@user-gj3ts3ql6m]

Never owned a Korean made car before but I think I'd like to consider now. Toyota and Nissan's a bit over priced ,sad to say.

[@lenurple2945]

what is the difference between the sonet and seltos?

[@malcherstudio1130]

Seltos is more of premium crossover meanwhile Sonet is a budget compact crossover.

[@Supermanzi]

@@malcherstudio1130 Seltos is compact while Sonet is sub compact

[@kneithelcayleocio4589]

Seltos is bigger

[@streamingvideo6654]

Seltos competes with HR-V, etc. Sonet/Stonic competes with Raize and Honda WR-V, etc.

[@edurodriguez4278]

Removing the plastic in the HU: Kia execs cringing😅

[@edgarsobrevega6504]

Benta ko na vios ko😂

[@POVPHBYPATCASTILLO]

Goodbye Kia stonic hello Kia sonet

[@ricbarte1913]

Even a toyota yaris cross we just bought had issues that was the subject of recall that was fixed by casa NO CAR IS PERFECT

[@streamingvideo6654]

Yes, especially the first few batches. Just like computers, phones, and other stuff.

[@Sheepleton]

Kias in the US are horrible. The engines and transmissions self destruct regularly.

[@noski33]

Specific batches lang ng Yaris Cross. It's not a general issue, only specific lots in the manufacturing line kaya madali nila ma identify

[@noski33]

@@SheepletonI've seen a video of a US reviewer, worst car nila ang Kia.

[@meghbri]

wow putcho2 n reviewer lng un. kia nga major sponsor ng NBA. mas d hmak ok nmn kia kesa fake toyota n daihatsu 😂

[@jaypaz]

Ang lusogmo kuya dikb naiinggit sa giraffe?

[@soaringhigh1785]

oi 2024 na. wag kang inutil

[@mecacabillon9715]

bungol

[@jpro1810]

the height if ignorance

[@amelias.balajadia6302]

Nokia logo 😂

[@johnbrotata391]

Bili ka ng ibang brand wag lang KIA

[@Aj-ns7ny]

bakit naman po?

[@galenguillena9822]

Dahil seguro mas maraming gumagamit ng kia bongo sa Pilipinas kaysa toyota dyna

[@meghbri]

haha mas ok nmn kia kesa fake toyota n daihatsu 🤣

[@AntiJEVsInPH]

DIEhatsu ☠️ ​@@meghbri

[@edgarsobrevega6504]

3cylinder raize vs 4cylinder sonet san ka???

[@jerzys9763]

very nice, shapely SUV, perfect for the city. But why is it called KIA. This brand has been producing good cars for years, but it is still associated with mediocre cars produced in the last century and at the beginning of this century. That's why I wouldn't buy a car of this brand even today.

[@noryem]

No one’s forcing you. Stick to your Toyota all you want

[@AntiJEVsInPH]

Recall brand ​@@noryem

[@meghbri]

haha pinoy n die-hard khit dami issues ng toyota diehatsu nla deadma hayz

[@noryem]

@@meghbri kahit ilang beses mandaya toyota at daihatsu sa safety tests nila. Dedma 😂 Di ako hater ng toyota dahil meron kami. Ekis lang sa mga sarado utak 😂