Buyers are more attracted to long list of features, interior and exterior looks. A small proportion of buyers buy a car purely based on its driving dynamics.
Plz share the service experience too... Well first few services don't count because its basically free but after that so other can come to a conclusion
Let's bring in Honda City CVT for a minute. Though it belongs to different segment but still... We have Venue and KIA sonet DCT. On road price of Venue:14,62,000(SX+ DCT)Petrol On road price of Sonet:16,05,000(GTX+ DCT)Petrol On road price of Honda City:17,74,000(ZX CVT)Petrol Insted of taking Sonet one can opt for City as it is only 1 LAKH costlier... In one lakh you are getting such a big car with features and comfort more than that of SONET... If on tight buget of 16lakh, opt for lower model(VX).. Kia sonet is too costly I have opted for Hyundai Venue as it is within 15 lakh. Though it has some flaws I will able to manage What do you think?
it was a bad choice u cant compare city to sonet even then u get better ground clearance and many other features like brake assist, traction control, different modes, better mileage and many more the only thing that bad is back seat spaciousness and both have same power so taking sonet is a best choice over city and if u have 18 lakhs approx then going for kia seltos is much better than buying a city as in every aspect its way better and looks better
@@bhargavmallampati yes sir, I mean to tell that Sonet is little overpriced.. In that much money you can buy come other good car.. Indeed Sonet is my dream car but its price made me a little disappointed.
@@priyankgurhani9291 Yes sir I know that but if compact SUV's are within 15lakh(top model) then it would be much better. I am just telling that there are better cars out there.. Sonet is my dream car, but only its price is a problem.
@Autocar team - while these reviews are great, your team should also add a comparison for Hyundai Venue 1.0 Turbo DCT vs Kia Sonet HTK+ DCT, it's important for customers for that range to know which is more value for money.
Keeping aside the Hardware and Tech. We all need to check, how reliable is this Power train in the Long run. This being a turbo petrol engine, more mechanical parts are required, So more wear and tear compared to Naturally Aspirated Engines.
I personally hate the rear design of the Hyundai Venue. Looks like they mainly focused on the front design. Kia Sonet looks aggressive and handsome from the front and on the rear too.
I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. I went with the Tucson because I wanted AWD. It has been one of the biggest mistakes. The first was getting a Hyundai. They don’t care about their consumers. My car has been blowing headlights- having electrical issues (my auto windows go back down when you roll them up, my rear windshield wipers go off whenever they want, my break light seems to go on and off at random. I have reached out because as a company they should only want the best products out there. I was told that “because my car is over 3 years old. There is nothing they can do for me. To bring it to a dealer and “see what I can get” for it. I owe more than it’s worth because one thing they don’t tell you when you buy a Hyundai is they depreciate way faster than you can make payments to survive. DO NOT BUY A HYUNDAI.
In terms of Sales numbers,logically venue can stay ahead..because there r far more dealers of Hyundai than Kia.. 😁 same way Creta has overtaken Seltos sale numbers.
I dont understand Kia... why you build such a big boot space in a compact SUV by compromising second row legroom.. how many times in a year we need a big space in the boot than 4 people travelling comfortably. such a deal breaker
The venue sits lower and is slower but is perfect for new or young drivers because of the variety of modern and straight forward dash, tech as well as safety features it boasts in lower trims. The seltos feels like an suv but the interior dash is too busy for me and the safety and tech equipment are less exciting and confidence inspiring in lower trims compared to the venue. It’s a real head scratcher to choose 😞
Hello sir..Am thinking whether to buy Kia Sonet HTX DCT Petrol or Hyundai Venue SX+ DCT.. please advice on this which is best in service, engine performance n all....thanks in advance
Sir, m ur huge fan! Please help, it's my 1st ever question to u, pls answer.. My father wanted to buy a car which should be stylish and classy. He will drive in a town only, 100kms of circumference. He can't manage manual car as he is an old age man; so our preference is automatic car only. I was confused between Venue DCT, Magnite CVT & Aura automatic. We live in Amravati and no Nissan showroom is here until now. Nagpur dealers arrange servicing camp monthly once in Amravati. Which car should I buy for him, should I hurry and buy Venue/Aura in December/Diwali or should I take a risk of Magnite? He is a government servant and I dnt want his hard earned money to go vain.. It's his 1st car, we are not going to sell it off ever.. or should I wait for new i20? Pls guide. His height is 5.7... He might feel previlege in driving compact SUV😁
10:08 Instills more confidence on potholes..cz you're driving in India good sir and out here..they are plenty lol. Stop driving on perfect roads and find more realistic use case conditions for once. The suspension setup will make or break your experience..even more so than having 10-20bhps of lesser power or +3s on your 0-100kmph dash if that is even relevant out here lol. Also ESP TC & CSC (NOT)
We have terrible mind set growing up year after year. Why we are buying cars. I baught tiago before 4 years ago xm model in petrol for 4.64 lakh rs onroad, yet I still have no music system in my car but never missing it. Even ac use is very limited, only in city area and extremely warm conditions. The most important thing is comfort you feel in a car, safety, suspension set up and stability are some more important things than nvh levels and other rubbish like looks or interior plastic and many more. We are getting absorbed by foreign companies in many ways.
The rear seat is not where you'd want to be if you're anywhere around 6 feet or have a wide body frame, which is a shame as the sonet is otherwise top notch. They could have booted a some boot space and improved on the rear seat comfort.
Venue looks plain and very elegant in design compared to the overly designed sonet...I personally feel venue looks more suvish from the front than sonet...
Hello! Very informative video. Please suggest me... Venue dct or sonet dct? I want automatic, sunroof, comfortable, especially cosy for 3. And please tell me abt the model and which one is cheaper? Thanks a lot! Waiting for suggestions:)
In 12.60 lakh we get top sx(o) petrol varient of VENUE which has six airbag ABS, EBD, Electronic stability control. Safety wise I would prefer venue than sonet. Because in this amount money we get kia sonet htx which is not providing this much safety features. One should always prefer Safety than Looks.
When compared side to one cannot say, Sonet is beefier. Venue has strong creese lines on the side, looks better proportioned from all angles, compared to Sonet's ever so slightly dipping nose and shapeless back. In the interior too, there's a lot going on in the Sonet compared to Venue's clean and simple layout.
The Venue SX 1.0 Manual Petrol seems to be the best value of money, if one buys the car for being driver centric and with balanced features. There's no manual available in 1.0 Petrol and Sonet is costlier because it only has iMT and other bling blings.
Sonet GT Line is a Lot of Money when compared to Venue SX Plus. Instead,spend that money on the Next segment to get HYUNDAI CRETA or else stick with the Venue !
Who wants to take the rear seat , these days there are maximum 2 people in a car, usually it's single on daily basis just the driver , so rear seats does not matter too much .
Respect for the Nexon and EcoSport! Superb in their own right! Pure driving pleasure indeed. Kudos Kia! 🙏👍 Hyundai has been trumped, again. The Venue is a great choice as well but it's not as appealing as the Sonet! Hopefully the next Sonet update should provide fully loaded manuals and paddle shifters for the DCT?!? Better gearing ratios as well. Hoping to see the Bolero BS6 review as well. Cheers Autocar India and Hormazd sir. ❤️
Buyers are more attracted to long list of features, interior and exterior looks. A small proportion of buyers buy a car purely based on its driving dynamics.
A small proportion only
Yes those guys go for ecosport
I think that people are compelled to buy vehicles having good mileage rather than driving dynamics due to the fuel rates in our country
very true
In that regard, the duster still is more proficient...these r more cars than SUVs to be precise...unfortunately it's a buyer syndrome the world over.
I have booked Kia sonet HTK Plus IMT on November 26 ❤️🔥
Let me guess, you didn't get the car yet 😉
1. Products of sister brand looks totally different
2. Products of 2 different brands look totally the same except the grill😂😂😂
cough Toyota cough
When I saw Vanue for the first time
I fell in love with Sonet 😂😍
Glad to hear that Ecosport is still much relevant in terms of ride and handling.
yes it is. it's still the best handling car in the segment.
Every ford feels like that
not as good as the first gen eco sport, the current version is really mellow
Yes but worst in terms of seating
This guy went through this review to find nice about Ecosport.
I got kia and I just love driving it . Well just 500 km's done yet but now let's see how the service part goes 🤞🏻
Plz share the service experience too...
Well first few services don't count because its basically free but after that so other can come to a conclusion
Let us know ur service experience and vehicle after long run too 😛
Glad to hear nexon and ecosport are benchmarks in handling and ride department.
But very few purchase them.
No. EcoSport yes but not nexon. it's XUV 300 with solid mechanics and driving dynamics makes it the best of all......
Sonet needs to come to the US and call it the Rio Cross or something. It would be an immediate hit.
I like Venue for its simple design
Why do manuals have limited specs? We want fully loaded manuals
True
Thass right brother manuals are way easy to maintain and needs attention of the car makers rather than just a tuned up 1000 cc engine
Anshuman Bhattacharyya yeah right! Manual transmission just makes you feel connected to the car.
Kia's medium and top models doesn't come with manual while venue's medium and top does come in manual.
Hyundai Venue has the Fully loaded manual variant also.
One major miss on the Hyundai is the missing rear wash and wipe... glaring omission... a necessity for a hatchback car...
This is a mid size SUV not a hatchback
@@abhijiths7637
It is a hatchback
A crossover would be much more apt word
While registering it is registered as a hatch
I should have waited and got sonet. My venue is superb but I really miss the higher ground clearance and features of sonet .
I liked the old creta, now it has lost the suv character with softer and rounded look.. My personal opinion..
Agreed with u
True
I also feel that the older design was better than the current one
I want exterior looks of Venue but interior design of Sonet 😭😭😭😭
Just get a sonet then
Let's bring in Honda City CVT for a minute. Though it belongs to different segment but still... We have Venue and KIA sonet DCT.
On road price of Venue:14,62,000(SX+ DCT)Petrol
On road price of Sonet:16,05,000(GTX+ DCT)Petrol
On road price of Honda City:17,74,000(ZX CVT)Petrol
Insted of taking Sonet one can opt for City as it is only 1 LAKH costlier... In one lakh you are getting such a big car with features and comfort more than that of SONET... If on tight buget of 16lakh, opt for lower model(VX)..
Kia sonet is too costly
I have opted for Hyundai Venue as it is within 15 lakh.
Though it has some flaws I will able to manage
What do you think?
it was a bad choice u cant compare city to sonet even then u get better ground clearance and many other features like brake assist, traction control, different modes, better mileage and many more the only thing that bad is back seat spaciousness and both have same power so taking sonet is a best choice over city and if u have 18 lakhs approx then going for kia seltos is much better than buying a city as in every aspect its way better and looks better
Argument is flawed. Demand is different for both.Comparing Sedans with Compact SUVs is like comparing apples with oranges.
@@bhargavmallampati yes sir, I mean to tell that Sonet is little overpriced.. In that much money you can buy come other good car.. Indeed Sonet is my dream car but its price made me a little disappointed.
@@priyankgurhani9291 Yes sir I know that but if compact SUV's are within 15lakh(top model) then it would be much better. I am just telling that there are better cars out there.. Sonet is my dream car, but only its price is a problem.
Mate you can't compare a sedan with compact SUV as they are both from different backgrounds
@Autocar team - while these reviews are great, your team should also add a comparison for
Hyundai Venue 1.0 Turbo DCT vs Kia Sonet HTK+ DCT, it's important for customers for that range to know which is more value for money.
A 2 wheel drive beefed up hatch getting traction modes!!!
What next? Locking differentials?
Customers are fooled with all the on-paper useless specs (snow/mud .. c'mon!!)
Keeping aside the Hardware and Tech. We all need to check, how reliable is this Power train in the Long run. This being a turbo petrol engine, more mechanical parts are required, So more wear and tear compared to Naturally Aspirated Engines.
I personally hate the rear design of the Hyundai Venue. Looks like they mainly focused on the front design.
Kia Sonet looks aggressive and handsome from the front and on the rear too.
Ok sonet looks menacing.
Way more better than his elder brother
I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. I went with the Tucson because I wanted AWD. It has been one of the biggest mistakes. The first was getting a Hyundai. They don’t care about their consumers. My car has been blowing headlights- having electrical issues (my auto windows go back down when you roll them up, my rear windshield wipers go off whenever they want, my break light seems to go on and off at random. I have reached out because as a company they should only want the best products out there. I was told that “because my car is over 3 years old. There is nothing they can do for me. To bring it to a dealer and “see what I can get” for it. I owe more than it’s worth because one thing they don’t tell you when you buy a Hyundai is they depreciate way faster than you can make payments to survive. DO NOT BUY A HYUNDAI.
@@familybusiness8138 nice joke man i know you not owned a Hyundai
No way Venue can overdo Sonet. It is a real game changer. KIA do what they have to do. Kudos KIA
In terms of Sales numbers,logically venue can stay ahead..because there r far more dealers of Hyundai than Kia.. 😁 same way Creta has overtaken Seltos sale numbers.
Both are same company 😂
Very true
when they enter a new segment, they do it to annihilate all the rivals and dominate that segment!
Non-identical twins !!! ❤️😎
What is this sonet, it looks like something I would buy over the venue but it is not sold in north america
I dont understand Kia... why you build such a big boot space in a compact SUV by compromising second row legroom.. how many times in a year we need a big space in the boot than 4 people travelling comfortably. such a deal breaker
The venue sits lower and is slower but is perfect for new or young drivers because of the variety of modern and straight forward dash, tech as well as safety features it boasts in lower trims.
The seltos feels like an suv but the interior dash is too busy for me and the safety and tech equipment are less exciting and confidence inspiring in lower trims compared to the venue.
It’s a real head scratcher to choose 😞
Big credit goes to camera man and editor seriously u guys are rocked it tan q so much
I would have liked venue with sonnet interior
Why no one is talking about XUV300 PETROL what a car what a engine... What a drive...
Hats off to mahindra..
But no one is giving an eye....
Venue IMT is amazing drive mind-blowing. Handling and pickup is precise
Sonet gives you 6airbags for that 1lacks extra.venue dct tip varient has just 2airbags
Got d sonet diesel automatic yesterday,its a very good car & the only diesel auto in the segment
Only rear seat space less in both campare to there rivals , other than that they are allrounders
Kia is changing the game of indian car market with its loaded features.. and the built quality.
VENUE.
My personal chice
They only sell in numbers by alluring on style and features. But these carmakers dont even say anything on their GNCAP ratings.
Hello sir..Am thinking whether to buy Kia Sonet HTX DCT Petrol or Hyundai Venue SX+ DCT.. please advice on this which is best in service, engine performance n all....thanks in advance
Sir, m ur huge fan!
Please help, it's my 1st ever question to u, pls answer..
My father wanted to buy a car which should be stylish and classy. He will drive in a town only, 100kms of circumference. He can't manage manual car as he is an old age man; so our preference is automatic car only. I was confused between Venue DCT, Magnite CVT & Aura automatic. We live in Amravati and no Nissan showroom is here until now. Nagpur dealers arrange servicing camp monthly once in Amravati. Which car should I buy for him, should I hurry and buy Venue/Aura in December/Diwali or should I take a risk of Magnite? He is a government servant and I dnt want his hard earned money to go vain.. It's his 1st car, we are not going to sell it off ever.. or should I wait for new i20? Pls guide. His height is 5.7... He might feel previlege in driving compact SUV😁
Just imagine having 1.4 dct/manual in this both car with same power train
That could be blast to drive
10:08
Instills more confidence on potholes..cz you're driving in India good sir and out here..they are plenty lol.
Stop driving on perfect roads and find more realistic use case conditions for once.
The suspension setup will make or break your experience..even more so than having 10-20bhps of lesser power or +3s on your 0-100kmph dash if that is even relevant out here lol.
Also
ESP TC & CSC
(NOT)
The road looks amazing. Superb views. Where is this?
Real comparison: Sonet vs Nexon.
but this is the real compact suvs
There is no comparison needed..Sonet is far superior product compared to Nexon.
Except 6 airbags, in every other specs and looks Nexon beats Venie easily. So Nexon vs Sonet should be in the final match after leagues and semis.
@@Ashish-gt1ry what do you think about xuv300 bs6 more powerful engine can beatthe only let down is that it is having less boot space
@@Ashish-gt1ry but who wants to buy a tata?
Right comparison...we should compare nexon with brezza
..sonet with venue...xuv300 vd creta
When i see the graphically advanced meter console,i surely feel sad for nexon...grow up tata.....
It's a car which is about driving pleasure, safety ,ride quality, handling, braking etc you need to grow up
Its surely feel sad when people want gimmicky features instead of great ride quality, safety and comfort..grow up indian drivers🤦♂️
We have terrible mind set growing up year after year. Why we are buying cars. I baught tiago before 4 years ago xm model in petrol for 4.64 lakh rs onroad, yet I still have no music system in my car but never missing it. Even ac use is very limited, only in city area and extremely warm conditions. The most important thing is comfort you feel in a car, safety, suspension set up and stability are some more important things than nvh levels and other rubbish like looks or interior plastic and many more. We are getting absorbed by foreign companies in many ways.
The rear seat is not where you'd want to be if you're anywhere around 6 feet or have a wide body frame, which is a shame as the sonet is otherwise top notch. They could have booted a some boot space and improved on the rear seat comfort.
Sonet and venue iMT drivers plz post your experience and help new buyers
Both KIA and Hyundai Is Boosting IMT, DCT Gearboxes in their Top Varients, Are Manual Drivers a joke To You 🙄
these cars are made for cities, at least that's what their targeting audiences are, so I guess it makes sense
They are more focused towards metro cities where the manual is actually a disadvantage
@@ChandanKumar-tm2jh All creta and seltos owners search for parking in city.
Is wireless charging an important feature in a car of this segment ,A person buying a car of this segment might not have a phone that supports it😂
But we still need a camparo with other cars too like nexon and ecosport who r so called benchmarks of the segment
I THINK SONET IS BEETER IN BOOTSPACE AND VENUE IS BEST IN AFTERSALES SERVICE.
Surprised to hear you compare the handling to Ecosport. The handling of Ecosport is in different class which is difficult to emulate
Review on Nexon and sonet waiting
I was a fan of sonet until I saw it in the reality....the front looks good but when u go in the rear....its 🙄🙄🙄...
Anyways vdo was good👍
Brilliantly done video , very informative!
Thanks
Good that they mentioned tata and ford. No gizmo and crap just pure riding fun in a safe cage....
Venue looks plain and very elegant in design compared to the overly designed sonet...I personally feel venue looks more suvish from the front than sonet...
Hello! Very informative video. Please suggest me... Venue dct or sonet dct? I want automatic, sunroof, comfortable, especially cosy for 3. And please tell me abt the model and which one is cheaper? Thanks a lot! Waiting for suggestions:)
Sir needed venue vs vitara brezza petrol review.Plss add it fast sir
Could you guys do a comparison between the Mg Glister and another big suv like the fortuner or the Ford endeavour
Hormazd himself doing a review shows how important it is.....
Most awaited comparision
Nice Review 👍
Suggest me between venue sx + dct and sonet htk + At (diesel)??
The best quality review 🙏
Both the cars is looking very nice in terms of design for that price point I think compare with Tata nexon 2020 thanks you
Confused between Aura Sx and Venue S....which is better...and mileage and maintenance cost is same or different??
Sonet vs Ecosport please make a video on that too
Everyone is first until they refresh 😂🇮🇳
😂
In 12.60 lakh we get top sx(o) petrol varient of VENUE which has six airbag ABS, EBD, Electronic stability control. Safety wise I would prefer venue than sonet. Because in this amount money we get kia sonet htx which is not providing this much safety features. One should always prefer Safety than Looks.
We get sonet htx in 11. 20 lakhs get yourself correct 🤣🤣🤣
Wow😍background
Next video you should do is the newly released Toyota urban Cruiser vs maruti Suzuki Vitara brezza comparison
There is literally no difference! Both are same 6 year old cars with different grills
Kia sonet looks agresive hope to see that model in southeast Asian market
Please do a Sonet 1.2 petrol drive review.
Venue is better for it's price
For the people who like boxy design.
But boring in appearance
Which model is this of sonet
Can anyone please tell the name
They are the top selling cars of compact SUV... really shows why a lot of people buy these cars
Which one give a better gas mileage?
Brazza or sonet? Which one’s better?
Bruh I think the venue looks more SUV in side profile
Naah venue looks like wagon R
U r correct Venue looks like suv and kia not ( side profile as well as front also
Hello sir, can i consider a Hyundai dct. As i heard heating issue in b2b traffic.
Suggests me a best car under 7 lakh
When compared side to one cannot say, Sonet is beefier. Venue has strong creese lines on the side, looks better proportioned from all angles, compared to Sonet's ever so slightly dipping nose and shapeless back.
In the interior too, there's a lot going on in the Sonet compared to Venue's clean and simple layout.
Agreed with the exterior... But in terms of interior and features, Sonet is better btw..!!
do the KIA Seltos & KIA Sonet come with a proper 4WD in any of their variants???
Seltos...Yes... In USA market...
All good in kia sonet htx liked it very much but only issue I observed ,suspension is very hard, rear seat not at all comfortable...
Venue: simple and elegant for a subcompact
Sonet: overstylized out of proportion for a subcompact
Hyundai is confusing a lot of customers by bringing in the Kia brand..!
I 'll go for KIA sonet..
The Venue SX 1.0 Manual Petrol seems to be the best value of money, if one buys the car for being driver centric and with balanced features.
There's no manual available in 1.0 Petrol and Sonet is costlier because it only has iMT and other bling blings.
Sonet GT Line is a Lot of Money when compared to Venue SX Plus.
Instead,spend that money on the Next segment to get HYUNDAI CRETA or else stick with the Venue !
Can you pls compare venue 1.2 petrol top end with urben cruiser
Does venue imt have heating issues like venue DCT heating issue in bumper to bumper traffic conditions?
Sir. Any update and reco for new MB GLA 2020 model performance and specs?
Kia Sonet ........ Very much inspired by your content❤❤❤
Who wants to take the rear seat , these days there are maximum 2 people in a car, usually it's single on daily basis just the driver , so rear seats does not matter too much .
Respect for the Nexon and EcoSport! Superb in their own right! Pure driving pleasure indeed.
Kudos Kia! 🙏👍
Hyundai has been trumped, again. The Venue is a great choice as well but it's not as appealing as the Sonet! Hopefully the next Sonet update should provide fully loaded manuals and paddle shifters for the DCT?!? Better gearing ratios as well.
Hoping to see the Bolero BS6 review as well. Cheers Autocar India and Hormazd sir. ❤️
Thanks that was a good review. Would have liked some safety rating and other driver experience feedback
Also wonderful, English :-)
12.25s !!!!
That’s slow for a down sized turbo engine with DCT
@rohit ray ev costs way too much...and isn't realiable in the longer run
@rohit ray and verna previous generation broke that record lol😂
Driver display for sonnet looks terrible..also proportions seem a bit odd work on seltos not so well here
Wow I think I'm going with the sonnet is affordable and magnificent 🥂😉
How is the sonet engine noice and main experience
Features I guess ok.. but what about safety features across all variant?
Who is the winner