Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx | Battle of the Sexiest! | Comparison | PowerDrift

Compact SUVs have been dominating the car market for a long time now. Not only do they make sense but they fit the bill for the masses. And while you might look at practicality, the few of you who like a stylish C-SUV, here are two that we feel are the prettiest in the segment. However, which of them should be your pick? Here’s Glen telling you that and a lot more!
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[@indrajitgayen8774]

Fronx anyday. It looks better, more reliable, better after sales service, more efficient, low service and parts cost (comparatively).

[@JeetenderChauhan-ln9ru]

I also liked fronx a lot but when a went for test drive it had very less space especially the hear seat head room I am 5 '9 and my head touches the roof

[@RIDULRAZWINRIDZ]

​@@JeetenderChauhan-ln9rusame..loved the car but the backseat headroom sucks😢

[@shivavadakkoot]

​@@RIDULRAZWINRIDZcoupe design.. Am driving one and can say for people below 5.10 this car is good

[@adityaprakash9530]

@@JeetenderChauhan-ln9ru i faced the same problem….but you must try The 3XO it’s so spacious from inside. I m 6’1 and still it gives space to my legs and body!!

[@adityaprakash9530]

@@RIDULRAZWINRIDZ Try 3xo…you won’t regret it….i m 6’1 but still 3 XO is 100 on 100 in interior space

[@vaibhavkamble5743]

First thing don't call cars like FRONX a SUV these cars don't deserve the name tag of SUVs

[@aprasad666]

SUV is a very generic term. People in India have a misconception that only a car with 4x4 or AWD with off-road capabilities can be called an SUV. Under SUV comes Off-road SUV, Crossover SUV/Crossover Utility Vehicles or CUV, even Pick-up trucks can be called SUVs. What we have here most are Crossover SUVs/Crossover Utility Vehicles or CUVs. They can be categorised under SUVs. Mahindra Thar is an off-road SUV, Honda Elevate is a Crossover SUV or CUV. Maruti Jimny is an off-road SUV while Fronx and Brezza are compact Crossover SUVs or CUVs. SUV is a body style with raised suspension, ride height and high ground clearance and not just a car with ladder frame chassis with off-road capabilities. A car with monocoque chassis that has the above mentioned body style is an SUV. I don't see people having problems with Tata calling Punch an SUV. It's always Maruti or Hyundai calling their cars an SUV is where people have issues. 😏

[@rishiverma4686]

Technically no suv is suv these days except few

[@aprasad666]

@@Ayushmankumarsahoo Sonet is based on Venue which itself is a jacked up platform from Grand i10 Nios. And Fronx is a jacked up Baleno. So both should be jacked up hatchbacks. A hatchback when jacked up becomes a Crossover SUV or a CUV.

[@manuvarghese4740]

Sonet is also jacked up hatchback 😂😂😂

[@sridherrajavel8588]

True, its not a SUV and even Sonet share I20 platform

[@harshalpujari2617]

Fronx is essentially a Baleno wearing a battle armour and having slightly more muscle within . So calling it an SUV isn't right , but also isn't wrong

[@powerdriftofficial]

It was made to compete with cars like the Sonet!

[@harshalpujari2617]

@@powerdriftofficial Why , certainly it is made to compete against the likes of cars like Sonet , just that the average Indian consumer is stuck in a vortex of which car is an SUV and which is not , rather than enjoying the product itself

[@ankitbytes]

Even Seltos is based on the i20 platform, same lenght and wheelbase

[@RIYAD28]

​@@powerdriftofficial Then what about the Breza?

[@groovytirma2409]

@@RIYAD28 Ligma

[@girish7812]

Much needed comparison, Fronx has good road presence look, what I feel lack is TPMS

[@ashutosh0015]

People having trouble with fronx called SUV but absolutely cool with calling Korean hatchback as suv . The price difference in both car substantial as well Any Day Sonet is better but so is Price ! Weird comparison

[@brownrocket]

Typical toxic fanbois of wannabe cool club of Kia

[@rohitkore3797]

Sonet also gets 4 wheel disk brakes , front parking sensors , bigger section tyres you should mention those features...cuase all of them are imp safety wise 💯

[@pratikdesai8304]

Let’s see how much it scores in bncap

[@rohitkore3797]

@@pratikdesai8304 yes both the cars!

[@sivav3628]

​@@rohitkore3797😂😂😂😂😂 all can predict fronx results 😂😂😂😂

[@brownrocket]

Only after HTX which costs more than 13L on road for petrol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@harisht2774]

Always doing comparison of top variants prices. Sonet htx vs fronx Zeta. Tell me fronx is better in that comparison. That's where most of the people park their money.

[@kakarote8]

Totally agree !

[@powerdriftofficial]

We intended to do the same comparo, however, the manufacturers didn't have these exact variants in their lineup. :(

[@shaktis6877]

brezza zxi and xuv 3xo AX5 are better than both

[@harisht2774]

@@shaktis6877 sonet htx, venue s option, fronx Zeta, 3xo ax5, brezza zxi. All are good in their own right.

[@dheerajduppalli1453]

You'll get Sonet HTX+ for the same money as fronx with same features. better interiors.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Agreed

[@brownrocket]

HTX is over priced and won't cross 3 star ratings, much lower mileage and poor availability of service network and expensive spare parts too

[@uditnarayan9489]

Theres no comparison at all ! Sonet is more VFM, be it 1.2 NA or 1.0 tubrbo petrol. More features, better stance, IMT gearbox for convenience in the traffic, better interiror quality, ventilated seats, and that useless sunroof as well😊

[@powerdriftofficial]

This was a comparo the internet has asked for!

[@uditnarayan9489]

@@powerdriftofficial then, don't you think it should have been a comparison between the 1.2 NA engine models? As it is that model which sells the most in the case of Maruti? You guys could have pushed in the information of the DELTA+O model of the fronx in that video as well

[@sahilkathuria5]

Imt is the worst

[@thumbs8257]

​@@sahilkathuria5Why so??🤔

[@abisabis7011]

​@@thumbs8257Vibration during gear shift.

[@i_Sahilaryan]

Damn, this review couldn't have come at a better time!! Legit was confused between the two! Kia Sonet it is !! 💯💯

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glad we could help!

[@akshayjoshi5955]

Who's gonna mention the headroom problem in fronx. Just making aesthetically pleasing videos doesn't make sense always.

[@glentern_]

Honestly, I didn’t have any, yes it was a spot I won’t sit in for long, but I feel if you’re tall, that’s with any C-SUV, apart from like the Creta onwards

[@THUGPUTIN]

Majority of Indians are under 5.6 😂.... It's more than enough.. They have brezza for those looking for longer space....

[@akshayjoshi5955]

Least it should have been mentioned is what I'm saying. If they're getting into nitty gritties then it was worth mentioning.

[@adityawakase2423]

I own a Fronx and I'm 6ft. I did not face any headroom problem neither in the front nor in the back.

[@abisabis7011]

I am 6.1. I don't have any issue with headroom. My parents are 5.9" and 5.6". They use second row. they don't have problem either.

[@nirjharpaul]

I always bliv features does not make the car exciting .. basics should be sorted .. if you are buying sonet buy kushaq base model .. that car is exciting .. all these bling and bells are first 7 day things engine ride gear box are things which will excite you as soon as you start driving every day every ride

[@powerdriftofficial]

Agreed

[@sivav3628]

But Kia maintenance are very less compared skoda.... engine is good as well also good brakes....

[@Joe-pc1um]

Is it a wise decision to buy Kia diesal automatic in 2024. As im planning to buy one for daily long distance commute.

[@DayumSonny]

The Fronx is there just as a reminder that the Baleno is a much better and more affordable choice. MS missed the opportunity to call it the 'Bronx', which bothers me.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Its the more premium offering you see

[@vigneshwar726]

Love the transition on 4:37

[@vkp08]

Fronx looks better,fuel efficient and better handling car if fronx achieve 4 star in crash tests going to sell more..

[@changappalarny4701]

Dono gaadi under powered. Both lags power. Simple as that. Four guys inside and AC on you can't drive in hilly region forget about off roading. Fronx gives good 20 plus kms mileage

[@shahfahad2331]

Reviewer is 6.1? He looks small in both cars

[@421prateek]

editing top class

[@warrenwayne2010]

What Maruti has done is rip off a Jaguar SUV 😂 but I’m not complaining. It looks good. I wish they’d work on safety and build quality. These are 2 areas they desperately need work.

[@Om_namah_shivay_1080]

1.2 na of sonet vs fronx 1.2 ??? Is sonet engine too inferior??

[@vaibhavrathi8624]

patla uday chopra lagta hai ye bhai to...par accha review hai

[@lazynordinary]

good observation 😂

[@glentern_]

Hahahahaa thanks man!

[@shubhashish1994]

Great video but where is that wrist watch from though? :D

[@glentern_]

That's an Automatic Alba

[@ashirbaddash388]

Between these two sonet would be my pick. it's htx diesel at or petrol dct are much better options than fronx top models.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Glen agrees!

[@sarpbakery]

great review, i'm getting the sonet soon

[@powerdriftofficial]

Enjoy it

[@Jz-fj5ki]

Only good thing about FRONX is that it will OUTLIVE SONET"

[@powerdriftofficial]

hahahaha

[@prashantkulkarni205]

How about the 1.2 L petrol Sonet?

[@rohitraghavan7552]

Id rather get a used sx4 over the fronx. Sonet all the way.

[@Rohit-kb3yx]

I took test ride of Fronx yesterday....engine is refined....bt interior design is worst...also road noise comes inside cabin...also rear seat are not comfortable. Also visibility is not good from driver side....i was looking for turbo engine n which was costing 12 lac....so I think this vehicle is not value for money...

[@geovani149]

Please update x logo at the end screen cta, it's still Twitter 😅

[@powerdriftofficial]

Yes man, getting it done right away!

[@reyanshsinghania3989]

didn't like connected tail light on sonet

[@santhoshjayakaran]

Absolutely. Buzz kill. Former design was better

[@MohdOmarsalaamstudioSaadAnas]

Fronx look very nice allcar

[@powerdriftofficial]

It is!

[@Mightyjamirlima]

Sonet anyday!

[@Varun_Vidyalink]

Kis angle se fronxx ko suv bol diya😂😂😂😂😂

[@powerdriftofficial]

It is a part of that segment.

[@Varun_Vidyalink]

@@powerdriftofficial wrong segment

[@darshanullas7907]

Don’t know keep 🤫

[@Guiding100]

How can a car that is based on a hatchback become a c suv? ​@@powerdriftofficial

[@ashcreatives9118]

fronx is just a hatchback ! how can u call it a suv

[@RMYR-gz8sy]

Both of these cars are crossovers . So call them crossovers instead of calling them just Suv or hatchback.

[@pratikdesai8304]

Even sonet is not an suv

[@adityaprakash9530]

Xuv 3xo is also a very good car..

[@monishbafna396]

Why not Renault Kiger..??

[@powerdriftofficial]

Its a segment below

[@Commonyou7149]

​@@powerdriftofficial😮 Kiger and magnet are in the same sub compact suv category.

[@changappalarny4701]

No comparison kiger is 3 cylinder engine 😀

[@changappalarny4701]

Don't be fooled both are not SUVs. It's just better hatchbacks. Fronx headroom should have been little more. Both vehicles lag power. With AC on. Driving with 2 guys fine sonet can accommodate only 2 at the rear and legroom is less. Fronx legroom is more can take in 3 guys at the rear. Build quality are good. Both of them need 1500cc engine. 1200cc engine just cant handle the load.

[@utkarshhv]

Slim fit over regular? Ew

[@brownrocket]

Kia Sonet is NOT AN SUV. It’s a cheap Korean Raised Hatchback which is overpriced and is costly to maintain. Most of the features they’re showing off here only comes in top variant of Sonet which is more than 19 L on road 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@zuhaibrashid2416]

Sonet Diesel htx + manual any day ❤

[@glentern_]

Same bro!

[@sivav3628]

I booked htx 1l petrol dct...... it's better than htx plus.......full digital tft display isn't worth it....and that big infotainment display......just some premium stuff......

[@Griffinatus]

Fronx is not an SUV. It best it can be called a crossover.

[@callsigncrusader9877]

If it's the sonet you are getting, it should be a diesel auto

[@Lucky-uz3je]

Sonet any day...

[@anandb7313]

There’s no comparison. Sonet is way more comfortable. Rear headroom feels low on Fronx and seats not as good.

[@powerdriftofficial]

But this was about looks!

[@ej_whistleblower]

There is a reason why your viewership is going down! Wake up PD!

[@shameekpurkayastha2742]

Please promote safe cars.

[@naveenv023]

Not the right comparison. Should have been Sonet vs Nexon

[@powerdriftofficial]

That's happening too, however, this is a part of the same segment.

[@prathameshpimputkar]

Why selling Fronx as an SUV? Its just a beefed up hatch back. Its BALENO and nothing else. The comparo is entirely wrong

[@powerdriftofficial]

It sits as a C-SUV, in that segment.

[@prathameshpimputkar]

@@powerdriftofficial Agreed as per the Indian govt definition but doesn’t feel like an SUV.

[@STgauss3268]

Frog i meant Fronx's front looks like Harrier bs4.

[@powerdriftofficial]

🤨

[@25StevyLovesDaddyTata]

Barrier I meant Harrier's front end looks like Kona 2016

[@vipulmahajan3118]

Kia sonet❤

[@omkaramruskar1903]

Fronx ko SUV bolne wale: 🤡

[@powerdriftofficial]

C-SUV segment, it's called!

[@RIYAD28]

​@@powerdriftofficialor Sub Compact? It used to be Creta segment which is called as Compact SUV segment 2 years back. And Nexon, Breza, Sonet, Venue etc. as Sub Compact SUVs. Below these as micro SUVs BUT now illiterate people started to call even earlier micro to Compact SUVs. I think this should be changed

[@Commonyou7149]

​@@RIYAD28😢whom to tell, reviewer himself is confused and giving wrong replies to many genuine queries.

[@user-jf7qv7fw7e]

Definition of car segments are very problematic in India. Even creta, seltos, harrier, xuv700 are not SUVs. They are at best can be called crossovers. An suv must be ladder on frame or body on frame chasis, it should have 4wd or at least rwd . Fwd cars are not suv. The classification should be like this according to me:- *Micro crossover:- punch, exter * Sub compact crossover:- venue, Nexon, xuv300, sonet * Compact crossover:- creta, seltos, gv, hyryder. * Midsize crossover:- harrier, hector * Full size crossover:- safari, hector plus , XUV 700 , kodiaq. * Suv:- bolero Neo, bolero , thar, Scorpio, fortuner, og Safari, discontinued hexa, gloster, endeavour. The companies consider every jacked up car as suv for marketing. Special mention:- Hyundai is the only brand in the world who doesn't have a single bof suv.

[@RIYAD28]

@@user-jf7qv7fw7e Thanks for clarifying to all 👍

[@RenjiThomasX]

Sensible review and bold

[@glentern_]

Thanks Man!

[@alenghungyootsutsuki3310]

Fronx Looks Like Grand Vitara For Me😅

[@powerdriftofficial]

It has a hint of design similarity for sure

[@starkingx]

Fronx is basically a facelifted baleno and that's an SUV now. 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@powerdriftofficial]

Sort of, yes!

[@nadlax5920]

Kia Sonet is an i20 on stilts, just so you know

[@atozchannel6521]

Nice one

[@powerdriftofficial]

Thanks for watching

[@deepaksonar09]

Fronx is a Hatch.

[@powerdriftofficial]

On stills!

[@shashankrao6202]

❤❤❤ PowerDrift

[@powerdriftofficial]

[@Guiding100]

Power drift you've failed as an auto journalist

[@powerdriftofficial]

Apologies man, could you help us understand what you didn't like in this video?

[@govindrathee]

Sonet is best

[@powerdriftofficial]

Agreed

[@reemayadav9822]

Buy fronx and go karolbagh

[@2dnxtdimension]

Fronx was an incredible chance for MS to have an incredible car.. but sad that its basically a Baleno with beefed up looks 😕

[@powerdriftofficial]

But it still is a looker!

[@gaminggun1000]

Sales figures tell a different story for fronx..its a different looking car hence the sales..it's a chance i20 active missed in a big way..

[@cineenthusiast1234]

Zara over zudio ? 😂

[@powerdriftofficial]

🤣

[@anandthepilot]

seriously Sonet is one of the most ugly looking cars.

[@changappalarny4701]

😂😀 it looks good man. Do you envy it 😮

[@tmmetalart7291]

This bastad didn't talked about Milegae and maintbaince and resale value

[@sunnyk49]

In dono se 3x0 acchi h

[@powerdriftofficial]

The Sonet is a better car!

[@aniketvaidya628]

Fronx hahahah 😂😂😂

[@sridherrajavel8588]

xuv3x0 for Better then this 2 Cars

[@powerdriftofficial]

Better than the Sonet? too?

[@darshanullas7907]

Better ?? Reliability?

[@kiranm6749]

3x0 continues the legacy of ugly cars .

[@changappalarny4701]

No comparison with Japanese giants. Compare only with TATA😀