2024 Kia Sonet Review | Better Than A Summer's Day

[@romyocon]

I got the Sonet LX MT three weeks ago, and I'm very satisfied with the features and performance. Power/torque are decent, handling is good, NVH are controlled, the sound system is surprisingly nice and fuel economy is impressive. Great to have all-wheel disc brakes and rear AC vents. I drive a Ranger Raptor and a Civic RS Turbo too, and I don't feel ill-equipped when driving the Sonet LX MT as far as acceleration is concerned. At a purchase price of P 758K (less a hefty introductory discount ), I'd say this car is among the best bang-for-the-buck vehicle purchases I've ever done. I'm an old school MT guy, so the base model simply ticks all the right boxes for me.

[@SharapovaFan]

The Sonet's low kerb weight + relatively large 1.5L engine is probably why it feels so preppy. It weighs about as much as a Toyota Raize, but with a bigger engine.

[@ricdonaldesmilla8616]

What is your fuel consumption po?

[@romyocon]

@@ricdonaldesmilla8616 For short trips (5 km or less) in the suburbs, I'm averaging 11 km/L. At longer trips in highways, 14 - 16 km/L. But I'm still under 1T km (under break-in), so the fuel mileage isn't stable yet. Nice to have a 6th gear when cruising, this allows lower RPMs for fuel economy.

[@lucky889s9]

6 speed MT is awesome on that small car

[@rolandogarcia157]

Hello does it have wireless carplay/androud auto for the LX variant?

[@patrickestalane9040]

Got our Kia Sonet LX AT gray for almost 2 months. Kahit entry level AT yung model hindi naman tinipid sa mga features (rear air vents, brake discs on all tires, same engine on all variants, mags, etc.). Connectivity, user interface and built quality of infotainment system is impressive. Hndi nakaka overwhelm ang features, sobrang madaling mag navigate. Tried Ford Teritory, nakaka overwhelm ang infotainment system at mejo mahirap ang navigation sa screen. For our personal test, matipid and Sonet, around 10-12 kpl sa city at 16-19 kpl sa open highways. Acceleration and torque is decent. Mataas din ang ground clearance, sobrang malaking tulong lalo na ngaung maulan at madalas ang pagbaha. I also have a Kia Soluto EX AT for more than 5 years and no problems occured. Na experience and heavy traffic, rough roads, akyatan sa Baguio at baha pero no problems ako sa Kia. Sana magtuloy tuloy sa Kia Sonet. Thank you Autodeal for justifying a purchase for the Kia Sonet! More Power and God bless!

[@heysitti]

Hello po, curious lang, may wireless charger din po ba yung LX variant?

[@patrickestalane9040]

@@heysitti wala po sa lx variant

[@cmanacho4419]

How about the after sales service?

[@NikkoTeves]

Wala po sya Ma'am ​@@heysitti

[@NikkoTeves]

​@@cmanacho4419saming Branch Sir merong pong Free first PMS

[@xiv7768]

Im in love with my sonet. Peppy, comfortable, and smooth. I have the LX variant and if you are looking for a first car. Would definitely recommend it over the raize and wigo. That's saying a lot because I'm a Toyota fan boy.

[@wat344]

Test drove both sonet and raize,, now im just waiting my unit from kia

[@Ricky947-t6v]

Matipid po ba sa gas?

[@edgravity]

9-10km/l typical sa 1.5 ganto din consumption ko combined

[@xiv7768]

@@Ricky947-t6v city without traffic can do 11km/L pero pag rush hour bumper to bumper it can go as low as 7Km/L

[@robertdionne6073]

​@@xiv7768Sir justifiable and acceptabke nmn po ba yung 7km/l sa gnyang engine sa bumper to bumper n traffic? My ilan kc aq nbbsa n my kalakasan daw s fuel ito lalo n yung napanood kn taga Baguio.

[@GuntanksInSpace]

3:35 Autodeal Cat spotted! Also I dig this, but I'll definitely miss the smaller Stonic lol.

[@meanstream7358]

I can attest to this. It does not feel like I am driving a car below 1M. Just so smooth. Proud EX owner ❤

[@CodeNameLocust]

how's the ride comfort po? matag tag po ba?

[@SherwinCruz-g7u]

KIA got a winner here. Competition is indeed good for buyers. It’s an opportunity for those car manufacturers who are too complacent (blah car features and make) because of their brand to shape up.

[@angeloemmanuel5571]

I 2nd to this. Cough cough toyota

[@don-hc8se]

Toyota haha

[@xidthehermit_kuf2159]

Proud owner of an EX variant here, I've been waiting for this review as well.

[@earlalintavo-g8g]

Boss kamusta yung Fuel Consumption nya? Na aabot ba yung nabanggit na rate sa vid?

[@xidthehermit_kuf2159]

@@earlalintavo-g8g Nope, yung saken: City is at 9.1 Km/L and sa HWY is at 14.0 Km/L (I haven't used Sports mode yet).

[@earlalintavo-g8g]

@@xidthehermit_kuf2159 thank you boss planning to get EX din e

[@genersalinas7665]

Been waiting for this. Much love!

[@AndrewJohnYoung]

Kia's cars are amazing, I had a carnival, what drove me away from them is the parts availability

[@streamingvideo6654]

Parts from casa or third-party?

[@AndrewJohnYoung]

@@streamingvideo6654 both...

[@leonardlleva]

So far, I'm in love with my EX sonet. New driver here 😊

[@JoselitoTimkang]

Ganda nito sa personal..msta nmn po boss yung fuel consumption po nya slmt

[@sabiankylelee]

6:44 That Robust hit at Jack tho 🤣

[@rebuswrecker3831]

hahah "whaaattt"

[@rapu3011]

Finally! Been waiting for you guys to review this car

[@peeweeprimero1285]

EX variant owner here. Swebeng swabe! Sulit na sulit! 😊

[@topecortuna9984]

Cash nyo Po nkuha sir? Magkano Po sya .. looking kmi family car around 800k lang budget

[@shellytheressenovo2124]

still in love with my SX at 2 months old today 🤍🖤

[@alexmendonez]

i got mine too the SONET SX AT (first release of July 13, 2024) :) .....absolutely great!

[@miggyboii3460]

quality review as always! God Bless! Kia Stonic 2024 owner here. mas pasok lang siguro sakin ang pagka roundy classic design nito kesa sa Sonet :)

[@vonjorel]

Yup still no regrets with the Stonic 👌

[@reinmutuc8999]

Robust! Hehehe. Seriously, this has the Raize beaten by an extra cylinder and the infotainment system. I think this will be a good daily driver. Thanks for the review!

[@ParisWie19]

Probably one of the best bang for your buck na car. All with decent but up to date features and styling with comfort! Reliability is a no no question na halos, come on! Its 2024 not 1990s!!

[@mr.mapagmahal]

In 2024, choosing between Japanese and Korean car brands is still important, even though things have changed a lot since the 90s. Both Japanese and Korean automakers have made great improvements in quality, technology, and design. Japanese brands are known for their reliability and long-lasting value, which means they often have higher resale prices. If reliability and resale value are your main concerns, Japanese brands might be the better choice. On the other hand, if you’re looking for advanced technology and good value for money, Korean brands might be a better fit.

[@aiztoh]

​@@mr.mapagmahalI'd go for both, they are both great at what they do.

[@jonjonjr]

It's already 2024, and yet people think that Japanese cars are the only ones with good reliability.

[@carlohamili1836]

Alam mo Caco Tirona, hindi lang car reviews ang binabantayan namin sa Autodeals video mo. Pati yung sapatos mo. Ang gaganda e. Tulad ngayon, Onitsuka na green. Minsan yellow, red, black, etc.

[@JoselitoTimkang]

Ganda nito sa personal at mataas ground clearance tumingin ako sa kasa kanina ganda

[@JedTaneo]

Winner sa segment niya IMO. Lalo na pag naka MT ka, may extra oomph. Ramdam ko na nga ang hatak ng Ertiga MT na mas lower ang output tas bigger body, eto pa kaya.

[@lucky889s9]

This is like 2 steps above the dinky Raize. It's got better material, build quality, and NVH. Truly feel like european car

[@nathanch16]

Yet it feels like sendan inside. If you're 5'10 up. This is not for you. Head room and legroom are tight. 2nd row will be uncumfortable if the driver is tall.

[@rhodrunner397]

​@@nathanch16I disagree, doesn't feel like a sedan inside due to the upright position of the seats. Head room and Leg room is good in front and rear for a tall person like me (I'm 5'11 btw). I was able to test drive the SX Variant and it's way better than my Raize when it comes to NVH and build quality.

[@nathanch16]

Yah maybe I'm wrong. But I'm only talking about the size inside. and well it's supposed to be better bec raize is 2 years old, and sonet will definitely be more expensive after the introductory price.

[@lokesh-o4t]

Owning a Hyundai is an experience! From Pick & Drop to the CRETA N LINE thrill, @HyundaiIndia never disappoints. Proud to be part of the family!

[@EmjayDTube]

I love what the Sonnet offers for the price, but I love even more is the fact that the CAT is tryna be discreet like a ninja 🤣

[@heinzpua]

the color grading is *chef's kiss*

[@dmad24]

thanks guys for the review 🙂! I'm planning to buy this car here in Dubai

[@pixelbenny]

waaah been waiting for this!

[@jamesnougat7088]

I really wanna know what the cat was after at the 3:36 mark...can we have a behind the scenes?

[@donrobert3581]

Kia needs to listen. They need model continuity.

[@vonjorel]

The brand has gone through transition and rebranding.

[@TheGOAT-fx9wx]

bet ppl wont be complaining if they named it stonic lmao

[@vonjorel]

@@AutoRevPH really? Even if they are 7th globally in terms of sales?

[@AutoRevPH]

@@vonjorel DYOR, dont rely on statistics, they're all marketing.

[@makoygaara]

This is why I don't trust Kia. Stonic, Rio, Sportage, Soul, Soluto. All gone.

[@allanalbertvizcarra1237]

Tried kia sonet LX AT during my Bicol ride. Legazpi to be exact. For me, it feels really good to run. 🤣🤣 Running over 80 kph on curves during my ride just feels natural, I never once heard the tires squeal. Though I am being too rough on the cross over. Running drive mode is the best if you want to save gas. But you wanted a tighter, sportier drive. Change it to S mode. You'll be pleased. Only gripe, probably the steering wheel, only up and down. Kind of hard to find the right position for it. And the seat as well. I tend to move it alot. But when running twisties. Dmn. The bolstering feels nice. 😏

[@noryem]

That Carlos Yulo impersonation is on point! 😂

[@carlreyes8778]

Did someone notice the cat behind ?🤣

[@emersonbengco2482]

😹😹😹

[@JohnAgustinScuderia458595]

That cat is always there.❤

[@lucky889s9]

Part of auto deal crew

[@GuntanksInSpace]

Cattodeal

[@qwertyzxcv123]

Where?

[@patrickstarlara3530]

@8:18 Olympic fever 😅 Caco Yulo 🥇🤸‍♂️ 🇵🇭 👏

[@kmills1853]

Getting mines next week!!! A white one

[@08viperstrike]

My first ever car. Glad I got this instead of MG ZS Alpha (maraming issues daw). Only thing I don't like is medyo malakas sa gas pag matraffic due to city driving

[@soaringhigh1785]

anung km/l mo bro

[@08viperstrike]

@@soaringhigh1785 14.2 L/100KM

[@08viperstrike]

@@soaringhigh1785 14.2 L/100KM

[@08viperstrike]

@@soaringhigh1785 14.2 L/100 KM

[@markalvarez4953]

Anong fc mo bro? Baka kasi breakin period pa? Naka pag change oil kana po ba

[@maruko3179]

I have mg kia sonet LX AT for 2 mos now. Satisfied customer here. ❤

[@angelblues23]

how's the lx quality, so far? still a great car for its value even without the added features the top of the line has?

[@reckon7457]

​@@angelblues23We have LX po. So far so good.

[@rollandalbertvictoria8093]

I have a kia sonet EX, by the way conduction sticker is AN 475A 😅 (test vehicle is AN 474A) if there’s a 3rd passenger in the rear, his/her knees will block the aircon vents.😢

[@Mariner1995]

3:34 yung pusa.. 😊😂

[@jeffreyperez4319]

parang may nakita naka hunting mode

[@martinthepyro]

6:48 Nice

[@asdf232003]

Hahaha

[@BenjieTS]

Kia Sonet SX or Toyota Yaris Cross-V ? Which would you pick and why?

[@vonjorel]

Sonet

[@romelinarda1642]

Yaris

[@vomaryanez3352]

This torn between this two😢, I just heard bad reviews about KIA is the parts availability 😢😢

[@alucass]

Yaris

[@MatteBlack101]

6:46 Caught me off guard

[@paolowatchesyoutube1152]

Jack better get endorsements from that company whose name is an adjective that was used to describe the leather seats in the 2nd row 😂

[@rynjms]

Would be nice to have a side by side review with the EX model

[@angelblues23]

This has so far been a really great insight into the Kia Sonet! And I absolutely love this model. But this is the top of the line variant, and I'd like to know more about the mid-range variant. Curious about your and/or anyone’s thoughts on Vios vs Raize vs Sonet. Specificially: Toyota Vios XLE CVT priced at P902k, Toyota Raize 1.2 E CVT at P936k Kia Sonet LX at P888k (the EX variant at P998 may be too pricey but if worth it, we may consider). Looking to buy an automatic car for less than Php1M (ideally only around the 900k price point). (I know Vios is of a different category but we did compare Vios and Wigo and figured we'd get better value with the former.) I've driven a Kia (Rio hatchback) before and I've been in love with Kia ever since, but have always been iffy about its quality and service/support in the long run. Something a Toyota definitely has and edge on. We’ve done our research and really leaning to one of these but would appreciate any inputs!

[@BIBIBOY9090]

Ex variant owner here 🥰 the best talaga 🥰

[@vonjorel]

Nice

[@markalvarez4953]

@BIBIBOY9090 kamusta po fc? Waiting for my unit 2 week of sept hehe

[@BIBIBOY9090]

@@markalvarez4953 fuel consumption is around 7-9kms/L on city and so far highway ko for short drive lang ah. is at 14-17kms/L

[@burnmedina]

Specs for sonet is really good for the price of the unit...

[@raymundamansec]

Can you review Manual Transmissions?

[@trafsmindgaming3835]

Pls review the manual trans.

[@soaringhigh1785]

Year of the Kia Sonet tlga to hehe for the subcompact that is

[@lordpis6479]

Can you do a comparison between sonet Creta and emzoom

[@TagaLASPAG69]

Someday I will buy you my kia sonet color red!❤ Mark my words ! 😊

[@moon3stars]

nice review

[@VinCent-vk6wc]

PLEASE make a review of the Tesla CYBERTRUCK, I have already seen 2 reviews about it here in the Philippines, We hope to see your version of review about it while the Cyber truck is still around.

[@JonnaM-c4z]

Would like to see that

[@reckon7457]

Hard to find people who can afford it here in ph tho.

[@VinCent-vk6wc]

@reckon7457 *rico swabe* has already made a review about the Tesla Cyber truck.

[@reckon7457]

@@VinCent-vk6wc That doesn't mean it will sell well in the Philippines.

[@VinCent-vk6wc]

@reckon7457 well, clearly you are missing the obvious point, I would love to see more reviews about it, and if Autodeal can do a reveiw about it then that would be great, Im not saying or not even making a point about how this vehicle will do in the market. Because most of us are watching car reviews like this because we would like to see how the car works and see whats in it, but not neccesarily mean that we are going to buy it. Gets mo ba

[@natasharomanofflovebot9656]

Caco, where do you get your Onitsukas... 😢

[@charddiz]

Is this recommended for a 6 footer person like me? Is legroom on the driver side spacious? Thanks

[@raulgarduno301]

...Lord eto ang ideal car na gusto ko!🥲😭

[@alexisexdees]

If it gets a 2nd gen i might buy it…

[@vonjorel]

Facelifted na po ito

[@MrSuperralph23]

I would love apply for the base AT variant of this baby. Maganda na for its price.

[@rodegandia3542]

Does it have the same engine with Kia Seltos EX 2024?

[@turonness13]

What sonet variant can you compare to raize g variant?

[@denberjayaquino6244]

EX Variant

[@EricLawrence-o5s]

Is it a deal breaker without hill start assist?

[@LexA-y1b]

How much is SX & LX model?

[@malcherstudio1130]

Hey Autodeal, I installed your app and it's great. But I hope you can Car comparison to the app just like what you guys have in the web. Please make it happen🙏 Anyway, great review!🎉

[@elmight]

We need a comparo between this and the Raize. Perhaps a comparo between their mid variants?

[@vonjorel]

Not worthy

[@ji1ro0]

Sonet is waaay above the raize, no need for comparison between the two as Sonet will win against the raize in any category. Sonet might be more comparable with other Chinese cars on its class, or even one segment higher than its own, like the Creta or Yaris Cross. It's just a matter of space and price.

[@angelblues23]

i'm interested in this as well. ff.

[@qwertyzxcv123]

Good-looking crossover!

[@malikkelly]

No mention of carplay or andoird auto, showed no use of the infitainment while mentioning if it's quick and responsive or laggy also showed no use of the features accesible from the screen

[@SirEdgy]

"It likes to stay straight, actually" Based Kia Sonet.

[@cccc7006]

anak ng pating, sunod sunod ads!!!!!

[@tigsik3128]

Lakas pa ng stonic ko 4 years old no issue hehe. 750k manual solid na hehe

[@aiztoh]

Off topic: Not alot of people talk about the raize in Philippines, but alot of people spread their hate on that car online! 😂 I have spotted some people key-ing raize cars, or should I say, using the key to scratch the raize paint and leave. Not all raize have scratches that are visible. But I have seen them close up. No wonder why I see more raize are parked in safe spaces with guards compared to publicly parked in open parking area. Also, I don't know wht raize is popular. Seeing this Kia, this is far better than raize. I guess it's marketing.

[@Sugalover88]

Never heard of it, baka naman ikaw lang gumagawa nyanja

[@SaniAdventuresVlogs]

What about services and spare parts available po din ba nationwide?

[@patrickestrellado706]

You're right kako Chinese cars should be off the table

[@JeremiahGomez-c4k]

❤️💕2 months old kia sonet

[@markalvarez4953]

Kamusta po fc sa traffic? 😊

[@JeremiahGomez-c4k]

@@markalvarez4953 10-12 city 15-18 nlex po

[@alkendimacale8047]

that cat was in the zone

[@shAdOwstAlkEr945]

Bro was locked in

[@bezpogi]

waiting for comparo between kia sonet vs toyota yaris cross. wooo exciting. 😊

[@rodencalupig299]

Comparo Time! Sonet EX IVT vs. Raize G CVT

[@mandomanr2008]

"..Robust... because that's a product he uses a lot." 😂

[@Kasun3s]

Is this auto or manual?

[@conzcoronacion2]

Hard to find one. LX AT is always out of stock. My friend ended up with an MG ZS MCE. Sad 😢

[@vonjorel]

Aww

[@jeffersonlegaspi9652]

please do a versus.. raize, sonet, cs15, and gx3 pro

[@vonjorel]

Drop the raize. Cs15 at gx3pro lang ang worthy

[@daryltulay]

is it demure?

[@aleckzzz5976]

KAKO WITH THE BICEPS THOUGH

[@bler43]

the cat at 3:33 is on hunting mode :p

[@victortalens2993]

This is a very nice crossover for me....

[@unique6161]

noooo, Caco forgot the consumption. Been waiting for this kahit di ko afford hahaha, saw one in black and damn ang ganda.

[@vonjorel]

4:21 Also, its not black but imperial blue

[@marvinaustria1550]

Awesome ride so far with sonet SX!

[@johndrette]

Kia Sonet or GAC Emzoom?

[@bobafett2044]

The only thing that prevents me from buying this is the support on spare parts.

[@elyroseclemenoofficial8697]

still waiting for my purchase of Sonet EX😢

[@vonjorel]

Ubusan talaga stocks

[@angelblues23]

@@vonjorel was told by dealers just earlier that LX's wait is 2-3 months and EX is 1 month.

[@mvil]

Started looking at the Chevy Tracker, then the Raize came in. Now, this?? Man I am torn af!!!

[@vonjorel]

Sonet

[@iankentflores3938]

The cat stole the show, sneaking up behind Caco @ 3:28 🤣😆

[@kimpatrickbarcenas2290]

the cat sneaking up to caco

[@ArkiDanVids]

✅ Kia Sonet better than a Toyota Raize "Summer's Day" 😁 Well.. yeah absolutely!!! Safe travels! 🚙 -Arki Dan Vids

[@lordpis6479]

It's cheaper than the Creta?

[@Ben-si4kw]

would u make a review abt chevrolet spark?

[@arcobaleno6474]

This or Honda City RS Hatchback?

[@malcherstudio1130]

Sonet is a lot more better compared to underspec and underpowered Raize. Even if just the base and mid variant is a better option compared to TOTL Raize. MG ZS is another bang for a buck crossover under 1M Pesos and Changan CS15, Chery Tiggo 2 Pro

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Looks good.

[@arlynvlat9694]

Rear wheel drive ❓❔

[@deslt3570]

Looks like people are really liking the Sonet over the Raize (im deciding which one to get). But sabi nila Kia is only good for 5yrs. How true is this?

[@vonjorel]

Not true. Go Sonet

[@Sugalover88]

Kia have manners to pull out fast their car productions…stoned was just introduced 2yrs ago, and they already stopped reproducing.

[@vincemiclat-k7d]

Not true. Ask a real Kia user. Never had problems with mine. 👍🏻

[@rjcullarin9805]

Your funny, + 1 subscriber

[@Gabriel-p9b3d]

1:32 flip you caco!!! red bull is supreme!!!😂