News & Top StoriesThe Wait Time To Purchase A Subcompact SUV This February Is As follows
twoThere are long wait times in the subcompact SUV market, especially since the facelifts of the Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon were recently introduced. Longer waiting times are being experienced for popular subcompact SUVs from Hyundai, Kia, and Tata, among the eight models on the list. The waiting times for each model in India’s top 20 cities are listed here.
Waiting Period Table
| City | Tata Nexon | Maruti Brezza | Hyundai Venue / Hyundai Venue N Line | Kia Sonet | Mahindra XUV300 | Nissan Magnite | Renault Kiger |
| New Delhi | 1 month | 2-3 months | 2.5-3 months / 2-2.5 months | 2 months | 3 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Bengaluru | 2-3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Mumbai | 3 months | 2-3 months | 2-3 months / 2.5-3.5 months | 3 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Hyderabad | 2 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1-2 months | 3.5-5 months | 2 weeks | 1 month |
| Pune | 2-3 months | 3-4 months | 3-3.5 months / 3 months | 2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | No waiting |
| Chennai | 2 months | 3-4 months | 3 months / 2.5-3.5 months | 2 months | 2.5-3.5 months | 2-3 weeks | 1 week |
| Jaipur | 1.5 months | 2-3 months | 3-3.5 months / 3-5 months | 1-2 months | 3-4 months | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Ahmedabad | 2 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 1-2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 2-3 weeks |
| Gurugram | 1-1.5 months | 3-4 months | 2-3 months / 3 months | 1 month | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1-2 weeks |
| Lucknow | 2 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1 month | 2 weeks |
| Kolkata | 3 months | 3-4 months | 2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months | 2-2.5 months | 3.5-5 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Thane | 2 months | 2-3 months | 2 months | 2 months | months | 1 month | 1-2 weeks |
| Surat | 1.5-2 months | 3 months | 2 months | two months | 2-4 months | 1 month | 1 week |
| Ghaziabad | 2-3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 1 month | 2-4 months | 1 month | 2-3 weeks |
| Chandigarh | 3 months | 2-3 months | 2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months | two months | 2-4 months | 1 week | 1 month |
| Coimbatore | 2 months | 3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 1-3 months | No waiting | 1 month |
| Patna | 1.5 months | 2.5-3 months | 3 months | 2 months | 2-4 months | 1 month | No waiting |
| Faridabad | 2-3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 1-2 months | 3.5-5 months | 1 month | 1 month |
| Indore | 3 months | 2-3 months | 3 months | 1-2 months | 3 months | 2-3 weeks | 3-4 weeks |
| Noida | 2 months | 2-3 months | 2.5-3.5 months / 2-2.5 months | 1-2 months | 2-4 months | 2-3 weeks | No waiting |
Key Takeaways
- As of February, waiting times for the Tata Nexon could take up to two months on average. However, consumers may have to wait up to three months to receive the Nexon in places like Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata subcompact SUVs.
- Three months is the typical wait period for the Maruti Brezza. The subcompact SUV from Maruti is in high demand in Pune, Chennai, Gurugram, and Kolkata, with wait times of up to four months.
- In most cities, the usual wait period for the Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line is up to three months. Within two months, customers in Ahmedabad, Thane, and Surat can accept the delivery of the venue Subcompact SUV.
- There is now an average waiting period of up to two months for the Kia Sonet, which was given a midlife upgrade in January 2024. However, supplies to consumers in Lucknow and Kolkata may be delayed by more than two months.
- As of right now, the Mahindra XUV300 has the longest waiting period—up to five months. Clients in Faridabad, Hyderabad, and Kolkata may have delays of up to five months. Within three months, the SUV might be delivered while in Coimbatore.
Here, the most accessible subcompact SUVs are the Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger, with a maximum waiting period of just one month. While inhabitants of Pune, Patna, and Noida need not wait for the delivery of the Renault Kiger, the Magnite is easily available for delivery in Coimbatore.
Car BlogLatest Car Rs 10-15 Lakhs in 2024
The Korean manufacturer’s second SUV, the Kia Sonet, was introduced as the brand’s third model after the Seltos made its debut in India in 2019. However, Sonet operates in the lucrative and competitive sub-compact SUV market, whereas Seltos competes in the mid-size SUV area.
September 2020 marked the launch of Sonet in the Indian market. At the time, there were already a ton of options available in the category. However, Kia aimed to not only join the field but also leave a lasting impression. Produced at the company’s Andhra Pradesh plant and shipped from there to both the domestic and international markets, Sonet was given a significant overhaul in January 2024
The 2024 Kia Sonet comes in seven different configurations and is still available with a choice of gasoline or diesel engines. There is the 1.2-liter naturally aspirated engine coupled to a manual 5-speed transmission. It can produce a maximum torque of 115 Nm and 82 horsepower of power. The 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine is the second choice. It can be paired with a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT transmission. The engine has a maximum torque of 172 Nm and 118 horsepower. A 1.5-liter diesel engine with 114 horsepower and 250 Nm of peak torque is the only available engine option. The 6-speed manual gearbox is back on this unit. With the diesel engine, the 6-speed iMT and 6-speed automatic transmission options are also available.
There are up to 11 color options for the 2024 Sonet SUV. Clear White, Glacier Pearl White, Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, and Intense Red are eight of the single-tone exterior colors that are part of this collection. Additionally, Kia has debuted the brand-new Pewter Olive color for Sonet. Kia’s Matte Graphite color is only available for use with the X-Line trim.
News & Top StoriesTo view the 2024 Kia Sonet facelift in person, visit your neighborhood dealership.
For the Sonet facelift, Kia is currently taking orders; prices should be revealed by the middle of January.
With the exception of the prices, which should also be revealed by mid-January, Kia has already disclosed the entire Sonet facelift. Before the official release, customers can also reserve the updated SUV in advance for a nominal fee of Rs 25,000. Since the 2024 Kia Sonet has started to arrive at dealerships, you can now view one in person.
With the exception of the updated alloy wheel design, the profile of the Kia Sonet is virtually identical to the previous model. The Sonet facelift now has a revised rear bumper and connected LED taillights on the back.
Interior
The Kia Sonet facelift has only seen minor changes to the upholstery and climate control panel. The dashboard layout is still the same. The SUV’s new features include ventilated front seats and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. The outgoing model of the Sonet comes equipped with wireless charging and a single-pane sunroof.
The 2024 Sonet boasts six airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), and level 1 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which include blind spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and forward collision warning.
The Sonet that arrived at the dealership is a diesel-automatic model, as can be seen in the picture. Three transmission options are available for this 1.5-liter diesel engine, which produces 116 PS and 250 Nm. They are a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual), and a 6-speed automatic. Additional engine choices include a 1-liter turbo-petrol unit (120 PS / 172 Nm) paired with a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT), and a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine (83 PS / 115 Nm) mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Competitors & Anticipated Price
Priced from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom), the Kia Sonet facelift is anticipated to cost more. It will still compete against vehicles like the Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, and Tata Nexon.