Suv Petrol CVT FWD 5-seat

KIA Sonet 1.5 LS CVT

Price in Kimberley, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First generation (BC3); launched globally 2020, SA 2021 Current version 2023 Body style SUV
Sonet 1.5 LS CVT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 349,995
On-road in
ZAR 360,819
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 349,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 2,975
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 349,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 6,158/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1497cc (1.5L) Torque:143Nm (105 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:211mm (8.3″) Power:85kW (114 bhp) Boot392L (13.8 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 16.9 km/l (40 mpg)
City 13.7 km/l (32 mpg)
Highway 20.0 km/l (47 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the KIA Sonet 1.5 LS CVT in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 6,158
Total Interest
ZAR 89,476
Total Payable
ZAR 369,476
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

KIA Sonet 1.5 LS CVT

Sonet 1.5 LS CVT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The CVT — Kia's continuously variable transmission, a belt-and-pulley unit — is matched to the same 1.5-litre naturally aspirated MPI petrol engine as the manual variant, producing 85 kilowatts at 6 300 rpm and 143 Newton-metres at 4 000 rpm. Continuous ratio variation means the engine always runs near its most efficient point for the driving demand, which produces fuel consumption that Kia quotes at approximately 6.2 litres per hundred kilometres on the combined cycle — a fraction more than the manual's 5.9, reflecting the mechanical losses inherent in the CVT's belt-pulley system. On open national-road stretches, the CVT's ability to hold the engine at precisely the right rpm for 120 km/h cruising means actual consumption can match or approach the official combined figure. Under full throttle from low speed — merging onto the N1 from Newlands, or pulling out of a Joburg shopping centre onto a busy main road — the engine note rises, holds, and then settles as speed builds, which is characteristic of any CVT, but the sensation is managed adequately for the Sonet's positioning. In stop-start urban traffic, the CVT's torque converter allows the Sonet to inch forward without any input from the driver beyond releasing the brake pedal. The LS CVT's specification mirrors the LS Manual almost exactly: dark cloth seating, basic instrument cluster, Bluetooth audio, air conditioning, electric windows, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, dual airbags, and the seven-year Kia warranty. The entry CVT is, in essence, the entry manual with a different transmission — and the price difference between them reflects precisely that. The Sonet 1.5 LS CVT is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an active listing, a South African price reference of R349,995 and engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a CVT transmission, Petrol power and the base trim for Sonet 1.5 LS CVT. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Sonet 1.5 LS CVT

KIA Sonet — Quick Facts

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 LS Manual Base Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 329,995
1.5 LS CVT Base Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l CVT ZAR 349,995
1.5 LX Manual Mid Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 379,995
1.5 LX Auto Mid Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l CVT ZAR 399,995
1.5 EX CVT Top Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l CVT ZAR 429,995
1.0T EX DCT Top Petrol Efficiency16.7 km/l Automatic ZAR 449,995
1.5 EX+ CVT Flagship Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l CVT ZAR 469,995
1.5 SX CVT Flagship Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l CVT ZAR 489,995
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 LS Manual Base Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 329,995
1.5 LS CVT Base Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l CVT ZAR 349,995
1.5 LX Manual Mid Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 379,995
1.5 LX Auto Mid Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l CVT ZAR 399,995
1.5 EX CVT Top Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l CVT ZAR 429,995
1.0T EX DCT Top Petrol Efficiency16.7 km/l Automatic ZAR 449,995
1.5 EX+ CVT Flagship Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l CVT ZAR 469,995
1.5 SX CVT Flagship Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l CVT ZAR 489,995
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KIA Sonet Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the KIA Sonet Fits Best

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Who buys this

The result is a vehicle that handles Gauteng's gridlocked N1 south, Cape Town's Foreshore interchange, and Durban's beachfront commuter routes without requiring the driver to operate three pedals simultaneously. A shopper researching Sonet 1.5 LS CVT should separate need from showroom appeal

City
Around town, Sonet 1.5 LS CVT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The urban test for Sonet 1.5 LS CVT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s an active listing is only useful if access and visibility work in practice for Sonet 1.5 LS CVT. Check the mirrors and camera yourself, and remember that short journeys, idling and heavy air-conditioning use can move fuel consumption away from the laboratory figure for Sonet 1.5 LS CVT
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Sonet 1.5 LS CVT out with the load it normally carries. A South African price reference of R349,995 gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol feels on a gradient
Off-Road
The Sonet LS CVT makes a specific argument: that the entry-level sub-compact crossover in South Africa should not require its driver to manage a clutch pedal through the Johannesburg morning rush. If the Sonet 1.5 LS CVT will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it

KIA Sonet 1.5 LS CVT — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

Sonet 1.5 LS CVT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

For buyers who spend an hour or more in dense urban traffic each way, this is not a trivial benefit. Sonet 1.5 LS CVT is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in an active listing and accept the limitation represented by a power output of 85 kW @ 6300 rpm

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: CVT
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R349,995
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 85 kW @ 6300 rpm
  • ✓Gearbox: Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Sonet 1.5 LS CVT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Sonet 1.5 LS CVT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Sonet 1.5 LS CVT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Sonet 1.5 LS CVT budget.
  • ✕A short Sonet 1.5 LS CVT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Sonet 1.5 LS CVT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Sonet 1.5 LS CVT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Sonet 1.5 LS CVT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Sonet 1.5 LS CVT stock and support terms.

KIA Sonet FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Sonet 1.5 LS CVT is R349,995. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 1.5 LS Manual, 1.5 LS CVT, 1.5 LX Manual, 1.5 LX Auto, 1.5 EX CVT, 1.0T EX DCT, 1.5 EX+ CVT, 1.5 SX CVT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the KIA Sonet 1.5 LS CVT is 211 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the KIA Sonet 1.5 LS CVT is 1497 cc, with output shown as 85 kW (114 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the KIA Sonet 1.5 LS CVT is around 16.9 km/l.

The result is a vehicle that handles Gauteng's gridlocked N1 south, Cape Town's Foreshore interchange, and Durban's beachfront commuter routes without requiring the driver to operate three pedals simultaneously. A shopper researching Sonet 1.5 LS CVT should separate need from showroom appeal

Around town, Sonet 1.5 LS CVT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The urban test for Sonet 1.5 LS CVT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded.

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Sonet 1.5 LS CVT out with the load it normally carries. A South African price reference of R349,995 gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol feels on a gradient

Buyers researching the KIA Sonet often compare it with rivals such as Jaecoo J5 , Omoda C5 , Toyota Urban Cruiser , Suzuki Across , Tata Curvv . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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