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.
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 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.
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!
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.😢
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.
On the brighter side... the entire design, engineering, and quality control process of this car is managed by Kia even if it is manufactured there, unlike those of rebadged Chinese cars where build quality may reflect the standards of the original Chinese company.
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!🎉
At first, Geely Coolray sana kalaban nito since the Coolray is technically a subcompact. But I realized wala na palang brand new nun na below 1M price, used to start at 900k+ but now starts at almost 1.1M. GX3 na ang kalaban nito sa Geely.
Hi! My dad and I went to a KIA dealership and checked on their sonet sx model. However, my dad noticed that the wires around/near the tires are exposed and for him this is a safety issue (and perhaps, a deal breaker for him) ‘coz lots of animals can chew on those; bad elements can slice them up or in case of long drive where stones or other sharp objects can tear those wires. Any comment on this? Thank you!
@@vonjorel i'm not really sure what those are called but they are like insulated wires connected to the tires (this is readily apparent if you look at the tires). i'm just told by my dad that those are for the breaks. apparently, when compared to other cars, the same 'wires' are not exposed.
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
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.
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.
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.
What is your fuel consumption po?
@@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.
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!
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.
Test drove both sonet and raize,, now im just waiting my unit from kia
Matipid po ba sa gas?
9-10km/l typical sa 1.5 ganto din consumption ko combined
@@Ricky947-t6v city without traffic can do 11km/L pero pag rush hour bumper to bumper it can go as low as 7Km/L
@@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.
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.
I 2nd to this. Cough cough toyota
3:35 Autodeal Cat spotted!
Also I dig this, but I'll definitely miss the smaller Stonic lol.
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.
Would like to see that
6:44 That Robust hit at Jack tho 🤣
Did someone notice the cat behind ?🤣
😹😹😹
That cat is always there.❤
Part of auto deal crew
Cattodeal
EX variant owner here. Swebeng swabe! Sulit na sulit! 😊
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!!
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.
@@mr.mapagmahalI'd go for both, they are both great at what they do.
This is like 2 steps above the dinky Raize. It's got better material, build quality, and NVH. Truly feel like european car
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.
@@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.
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.
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
Anong issues po? Torn between the two rin hehe
@@TSAX sabi ng kaibigan kong naka zst, alpha daw sirain
@@08viperstrikebaka depende pa din sa driver? Have a ZS Alpha, going 4 years with 40k odo. No issues naman
5 years na po MG zs alpha ng kapatid ko wala nman po naging problema
Sigurado yun kaibigan mo di niya alam ang PMS.
So far, I'm in love with my EX sonet. New driver here 😊
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 🤣
3:34 yung pusa.. 😊😂
parang may nakita naka hunting mode
Been waiting for this. Much love!
Kia's cars are amazing, I had a carnival, what drove me away from them is the parts availability
Parts from casa or third-party?
@@streamingvideo6654 both...
Kia needs to listen. They need model continuity.
The brand has gone through transition and rebranding.
bet ppl wont be complaining if they named it stonic lmao
lets pray Kia gets a home run with this model as they're no longer selling enough cars globally. we don't want Kia to be the next Nokia...
@@Litt02 really? Even if they are 7th globally in terms of sales?
@@vonjorel DYOR, dont rely on statistics, they're all marketing.
Finally! Been waiting for you guys to review this car
Proud owner of an EX variant here, I've been waiting for this review as well.
Boss kamusta yung Fuel Consumption nya? Na aabot ba yung nabanggit na rate sa vid?
@@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).
@@xidthehermit_kuf2159 thank you boss planning to get EX din e
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.
That Carlos Yulo impersonation is on point! 😂
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!
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.
still in love with my SX at 2 months old today 🤍🖤
6:46 Caught me off guard
Jack better get endorsements from that company whose name is an adjective that was used to describe the leather seats in the 2nd row 😂
waaah been waiting for this!
6:48 Nice
Hahaha
thanks guys for the review
🙂! I'm planning to buy this car here in Dubai
the color grading is *chef's kiss*
Ex variant owner here 🥰 the best talaga 🥰
Nice
@BIBIBOY9090 kamusta po fc? Waiting for my unit 2 week of sept hehe
@@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
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 :)
Lakas pa ng stonic ko 4 years old no issue hehe. 750k manual solid na hehe
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.😢
I have mg kia sonet LX AT for 2 mos now. Satisfied customer here. ❤
KAKO WITH THE BICEPS THOUGH
I wish they didn't retire models like Stonic early. Owners worry about parts availability.
Parts of the Stonic shares with the Rio hatchback
@@KuchingKingVideoGamer for real?
Specs for sonet is really good for the price of the unit...
@8:18 Olympic fever 😅
Caco Yulo 🥇🤸♂️ 🇵🇭 👏
Would be nice to have a side by side review with the EX model
Getting mines next week!!! A white one
Kia Sonet SX or Toyota Yaris Cross-V ? Which would you pick and why?
Sonet
Yaris
that cat was in the zone
Bro was locked in
Hahahahahahah gagu yung pusa 3:29 naka hunt mode
...Lord eto ang ideal car na gusto ko!🥲😭
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.
Coming out of Kia's plant in Yancheng, China, the Sonet actually looks like it can compete!
@@SIR_RR the one for the PH market comes exclusively from Kia’s Yancheng plant like the Soluto, Stonic, and Seltos.
On the brighter side... the entire design, engineering, and quality control process of this car is managed by Kia even if it is manufactured there, unlike those of rebadged Chinese cars where build quality may reflect the standards of the original Chinese company.
"Made in" is not an issue. "Made by" is.
Mas napansin pa talaga ung pusa 3:35..hahaha😂😂😂
the cat sneaking up to caco
Now that's one sneaky cat back there..
Going in for a kill.
"..Robust... because that's a product he uses a lot." 😂
Car Hunting spotted at 3:28 🤣🤣
the cat at 3:33 is on hunting mode :p
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!🎉
Can you review Manual Transmissions?
Pls review the manual trans.
At first, Geely Coolray sana kalaban nito since the Coolray is technically a subcompact. But I realized wala na palang brand new nun na below 1M price, used to start at 900k+ but now starts at almost 1.1M. GX3 na ang kalaban nito sa Geely.
noooo, Caco forgot the consumption.
Been waiting for this kahit di ko afford hahaha, saw one in black and damn ang ganda.
4:21
Also, its not black but imperial blue
If it gets a 2nd gen i might buy it…
Facelifted na po ito
Got me on the robust, there! 😂
This car vs ERTIGA what do you think?
❤️💕2 months old kia sonet
Kamusta po fc sa traffic? 😊
@@markalvarez4953 10-12 city 15-18 nlex po
This is a very nice crossover for me....
Awesome ride so far with sonet SX!
You're right kako Chinese cars should be off the table
I'm here again for Caco and not for the car. 😊😊😊
Is it a deal breaker without hill start assist?
Year of the Kia Sonet tlga to hehe for the subcompact that is
Started looking at the Chevy Tracker, then the Raize came in. Now, this?? Man I am torn af!!!
Sonet
6:46 Robust, baka naman.. 😋✌️
Waiting for comparo
Sonet vs raize vs xforce comparison pls
Felix the cat! Hahaha
✅ kia sonet better than a toyota raize "summer's day" 😁 well.. yeah absolutely!!! Safe travels! -Arki Dan Vids
Jack as new endorser of Robust. Lol
The cat stole the show, sneaking up behind Caco @ 3:28 🤣😆
Hi! My dad and I went to a KIA dealership and checked on their sonet sx model. However, my dad noticed that the wires around/near the tires are exposed and for him this is a safety issue (and perhaps, a deal breaker for him) ‘coz lots of animals can chew on those; bad elements can slice them up or in case of long drive where stones or other sharp objects can tear those wires. Any comment on this? Thank you!
What wires?
Wires for which?
@@vonjorel i'm not really sure what those are called but they are like insulated wires connected to the tires (this is readily apparent if you look at the tires). i'm just told by my dad that those are for the breaks. apparently, when compared to other cars, the same 'wires' are not exposed.
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
anak ng pating, sunod sunod ads!!!!!
For that price, which is probably introductory. I'll just go with the based model Yaris Cross.
Caco is carrying Autodeal on his back for being quirky
nice review
is it demure?
Ang cute ng car nato 😊
Caco being a Tifosi is good news but sad to say, 2024 started good and now we hit a slump.
waiting for comparo between kia sonet vs toyota yaris cross. wooo exciting. 😊
Hard to find one. LX AT is always out of stock. My friend ended up with an MG ZS MCE. Sad 😢
Aww
still waiting for my purchase of Sonet EX😢
Ubusan talaga stocks
Kia Sonet or GAC Emzoom?
would u make a review abt chevrolet spark?
We need a comparo between this and the Raize. Perhaps a comparo between their mid variants?
Not worthy
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.
How much is SX & LX model?
Punchlines are great this time...
na drive ko n yn panalo Ms masarap sakyan khit sa sedan
please do a versus.. raize, sonet, cs15, and gx3 pro
Drop the raize. Cs15 at gx3pro lang ang worthy
Caco forgot to mention that SX variant has a remote start system.
Madami sya naforgot
better than the toyotas
Kaya po kaya neto ang akyatan?
Thanks po sa sasagot! 😊
yes na yes po
Sheesh jack! Mahmen! 🤜🤛
Looks good.
ROBUST LOL Jack!