2022 Kia Sonet
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2022 Kia Sonet presents as a tidy, well-specified compact with 75,381 km on the clock and the 1.0-litre T‑GDi petrol mated to a seven‑speed dual-clutch gearbox; service history is not provided. Its compact footprint and five doors with five seats suit buyers who need everyday usability and city-friendly dimensions, while retaining SUV practicality.
The Sonet’s 998 cc turbo engine and DCT combine for responsive driveability and straightforward operation, making it easy to live with for commuting, family runs or light touring. Expect the kind of packaging that favours low up-front running complexity and easy parking for city parents or first-time owners seeking a used Sonet for sale.
Located in Hatfield, Pretoria (Gauteng). If you’d like details on this Sonet 1.0T EX 7DCT or to book a viewing and test drive, enquire with the dealer about this suv in Gauteng.
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Kia Sonet safety rating
Rated 1 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection (3/5 for child occupants) — Global NCAP #SaferCarsForAfrica, 2026.
SA-market test (Test valid for: South Africa). Applies to derivatives matching the tested airbag/ESC spec only.
Kia Sonet
Kia’s Sonet lands in a street fight where every rand counts, shoulder to shoulder with the Suzuki Fronx, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite. It’s a subcompact SUV for buyers chasing that raised stance and chunky look, but who simply won’t pay big-SUV money. Here’s the reality: every Sonet listed now is petrol-powered, and forget about new-car shopping—there’s no fresh stock, only six used examples ranging from R208,500 to R324,900. That’s a shallow pool, so you’ll need patience or be ready to compromise on spec, especially since the average odometer reads about 58,150 km from 2021 to 2024 models. The median sits at R259,945, which is right in the SA sweet spot for this segment, if you pack smart. Now, for specs that matter: the 1.5 EX CVT and 1.5 LX CVT each show up twice, clustered between R239,500 and R269,900. The lone 1.0T DCT EX, topping the pile at R324,900, is your choice if you’re after that turbo kick and dual-clutch smoothness—on paper at least, it’s what the Sonet should have been from the start. Prefer a stick? The entry 1.5 LX manual sits at R208,500. The big draw over something like the Kiger or Magnite isn’t just the badge—Kia’s build quality and that seven-year warranty, which transfers to the next owner, carry real weight for South African buyers, especially when cars clock this kind of mileage. That’s the point.
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2022 Kia Sonet
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Kia Sonet FAQs
Common questions about the Kia Sonet in South Africa.
