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Kia launches Sonet Prime in Uzbekistan from UZS 269,900,000 (Rs 22.17 lakh), above the older Sonet
Our read
Kia keeps both Sonets on sale in Uzbekistan and uses the Prime, from UZS 269,900,000, to lift average pricing until the 2027 next-generation model.
For strategy teams
Kia's decision to keep the older Sonet on sale at UZS 199,900,000 while adding the Prime at UZS 269,900,000 shows a two-tier export lineup in Uzbekistan, which is worth tracking for distribution or sourcing partners ahead of the 2027 next-generation Sonet.
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Monthly Uzbekistan registration or sales data showing the Prime's share against the older Sonet
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What else has Kia launched this year?The report,
Kia continues to sell the older Sonet in Uzbekistan from UZS 199,900,000 (Rs 16.42 lakh) alongside the facelift. Uzbekistan is a Kia India export market. The next-generation Sonet is expected in 2027.
- Sonet Prime starting price in UzbekistanRs 22.17 lakh
- Older Sonet starting price in UzbekistanRs 16.42 lakh
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Reported figures
From the report. Source details below
| Sonet Prime petrol engine power: | 115 PS |
|---|---|
| Sonet Prime engine torque: | 144 Nm |
| Touchscreen size: | 10.25-inch |
| Sonet Prime length: | 4,120 mm |
What to track next
- Any price change, incentive or trim reshuffle on either Sonet in Uzbekistan
- Removal of the older Sonet from Kia's Uzbek lineup or dealer listings
- Announcement of the facelifted Sonet in other Kia India export markets
- Test-mule sightings or official teasers for the 2027 next-generation Sonet
Likely next moves
Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.
- Kia is likely to keep the older Sonet on sale in Uzbekistan as the entry price point while it builds Prime volume.
- Kia India is likely to extend the facelifted Sonet to more export markets if the Uzbekistan launch gets a steady response.
- Local rivals in Uzbekistan may answer with trim, financing or promotional offers aimed at the sub-Prime price band, rather than matching the Prime's feature list.
- Uzbek dealers are likely to lead with the Prime's 10.25-inch touchscreen and revised styling, and to keep the older Sonet as the price-led option.
- Kia is likely to begin signalling the next-generation Sonet, expected in 2027, as the current model's cycle matures.
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