Kia is all set to unveil the Sonet Facelift on December 14th while Mahindra is still testing the XUV300 Facelift. So, we thought why don’t we help you make this decision by putting both the facelift SUV against each other and help you make a decision.

Kia Sonet Facelift vs Mahindra XUV300 Facelift: Design

The Kia Sonet Facelift from the outside new tri-cube LED headlamps which are similar to the current Seltos, and a big L-shaped LED DRLs that frames the headlamp units. The front grille seems to be slightly thinner and wider. The front bumper has been replaced with a new bumper that houses LED Fog lamps mounted horizontally. The side profile remains the same except it’ll get new alloy wheel design, and on top a non-functional roof rails. The rear will feature connected L-shape LED taillamps which are similar to the Seltos.

As seen in the spy shots, the upcoming XUV300 Facelift will undergo big exterior changes over the outgoing version. It’ll feature huge new C-Shape LED DRLs that were seen on the concept BE.05 electric SUV, and the DRLs over on the headlamp as frame, closed front grille, new bumpers, bonnet, and new set of alloy wheels. The side profile will remain the same, and will have non-functional roof rails, and body-coloured door handles. The rear will feature new LED taillamps and a LED light bar for a connected light sequence. 

Jumping to the inside, we the Sonet Facelift will feature an updated 10.25-inch infotainment system, and a new digital instrument cluster which is the same as the Seltos. Below the infotainment system is a digital screen which give details of the climate control along with the controls for the HVAC. The front seats comes with ventilated seats, and the driver side will get electrically adjustable seats, and among the dashboard is the ambient lights. Moving to the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio, the air purifier fitted in the center armrest, and it continues to have the 7 Speaker Bose Premium Sound System.

The XUV300 Facelift on the other hand, is going to get a new free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment system above the sleeker AC vents and redesigned dashboard, and below the AC vents is the round dial to control the infotainment system or HVAC. It gets new digital instrument cluster which could be the same as the Scorpio-N, and in front of it is the new 4-spoke steering wheel borrowed from the XUV700. It’ll have a first-in segment panoramic Sunroof, and likely powered driver seat. The centre console will undergo some revisions. Moving to the rears, 60:40 split are the seats, and it’ll continue to get the standard 6 Speaker Sound System.

Kia Sonet Facelift vs Mahindra XUV300 Facelift: Dimensions

Dimensions	Kia Sonet Facelift	Mahindra XUV300 Facelift
Length	3995 MM	3995 MM
Width	1790 MM	1821 MM
Height	1642 MM	1627 MM
Wheelbase	2500 MM	2600 MM
Ground Clearance	205 MM	180 MM
Boot Space	392 L	257 L
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 L	42 L

In Dimensions, the Kia Sonet Facelift measures 3995 MM in length which is the same as the XUV300 Facelift. The Sonet Facelift has a width of 1790 MM, height of 1642 MM, and wheelbase of 2500 MM where as the XUV300 on the other hand has a width of 1821 MM which is wider by 31 MM, height is shorter by 15 MM, and wheelbase of 2600 MM which is longer by 100 MM. The Sonet features ground clearance of 205 MM, boot space of 392 L, and fuel tank capacity of 45 L where as the XUV300 features 180 MM ground clearance which is lower by 25 MM, boot space of 257 L which is smaller by 135 L, and fuel tank is 42 L that is 3 L smaller.

Kia Sonet Facelift vs Mahindra XUV300 Facelift: Engine Options

Turbo Petrol	Kia Sonet Facelift	Mahindra XUV300 Facelift
Engines	1.0 L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol	1.2 L 3 Cylinder
Displacement	998cc	1197cc
Power	118.36 BHP	108.62 BHP / 128.73 BHP
Torque	172 NM	200 NM / 230 NM
Transmission Type	6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT	6 Speed MT & AMT

Both the SUVs comes with a turbo petrol powertrain. The Kia Sonet facelift comes with 1.0 L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol Engine producing 118.36 BHP and 172 NM of torque paired to 6-speed iMT, and 7-speed DCT Gearbox. The Mahindra XUV300 on the other hand comes with a 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol producing 108.62 BHP and 200 NM of torque for non-turbo trims, and 128.73 BHP and 230 NM of torque for turbo trims mated to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox.

Petrol	Kia Sonet Facelift	Mahindra XUV300 Facelift
Engine	1.2 L 4-Cylinder NA petrol	–
Displacement	1197cc	–
Power	81.8 BHP	–
Torque	115 NM	–
Transmission Options	5-speed MT	–
Fuel Efficiency	18.4 kmpl	–

The Kia Sonet Facelift comes with a non-turbo petrol powertrain as well which the XUV300 misses. The 1.2 L 4 Cylinder petrol engine that puts out 81.86 BHP and 115 NM of torque. It drives the front wheels via a 5-speed Manual Gearbox only with a fuel efficiency of 18.4 kmpl.

Diesel	Kia Sonet Facelift	Mahindra XUV300 Facelift
Engine	1.5 L 4 Cylinder	1.5 L 4 Cylinder
Displacement	1493cc	1497cc
Power	114.41 BHP	115.05 bhp
Torque	250 NM	300 Nm
Transmission Type	6 Speed MT / AT	6 Speed MT / AMT
Fuel Efficiency	24.10 KMPL – MT 19 KMPL – AT	20.1 kmpl – MT 19.5 kmpl – AMT

Both the SUVs get a diesel powertrain as well. The Kia Sonet is powered by the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder Diesel which generates 114.41 BHP and 250 NM of torque mated to 6 Speed Manual with 24.10 KMPL mileage, and 6 Speed Automatic with 19 KMPL mileage. The Mahindra XUV300 gets the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder diesel engine puts out 115.05 bhp and 300 Nm of torque mated to a 6-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic Gearbox. The Manual has a fuel efficiency of 20.1 KMPL and the automatic has a fuel efficiency of 19.5 KMPL.

Kia Sonet Facelift vs Mahindra XUV300 Facelift: Features

Features	Kia Sonet Facelift	Mahindra XUV300 Facelift
Headlamps	LED	LED Projector
Taillamps	LED	LED
Wheel Size & Type	16-inch alloy wheels	16-inch alloy wheels
Sunroof	Single-Pane	Panoramic
Auto Power Window	Yes	Yes
Seat upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	Yes	Yes
Ambient Light	Yes	–
AC	Auto	2-zone
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Infotainment System	10.25-inch	10.25-inch
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Wired – Top Trims Wireless – Low to Mid Trims	Wireless
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	Yes	–
Sound System	7-speaker Bose Premium Sound System	6-speaker standard sound system
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Auto-dimming IRVM	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	Yes	–

The XUV300 Facelift misses out on Drive Modes, Air Purifier, and ambient light, while the Sonet Facelift misses out on 2-zone climate control, and panoramic sunroof.

Safety Features	Kia Sonet Facelift	Mahindra XUV300 Facelift
Airbags	Six airbags	Six airbags
ABS with EBD	Yes	Yes
Camera	360 Surround View Camera	360 Surround View Camera
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
TPMS	Yes	Yes
Auto Headlamps	Yes	Yes
ESP	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
ADAS	Level 1	Level 1
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	–	Yes
All 4 Disc Brakes	Front Disc	Yes
ISOFIX anchorages	Yes	Yes

The Sonet Facelift misses out on Hill Descent Control.

Kia Sonet Facelift vs Mahindra XUV300 Facelift: Price and Warranty

Model	Price (ex-showroom)
Kia Sonet Facelift	Expected Rs. 8 Lakh
Mahindra XUV300 Facelift	Expected Rs. 8.50 Lakh

The Kia Sonet Facelift is expected to start from Rs. 8 Lakhs and the Mahindra XUV300 Facelift on the other hand is expected to start from Rs. 8.50 Lakh.

As for the warranty, Kia is offering 3 years/1,00,000 KM warranty period for the Sonet and can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 KM and the XUV300 warranty period is 3 years/1,00,000 KM and can be extended up to 5 years/1,50,000 KM.

Kia Sonet Facelift vs Mahindra XUV300 Facelift: Verdict

In the end, the decision to buy which facelift SUV depends totally on you. If you look at these comparison stats, both the SUV has some ups and down, one is better than the other in either safety, or performance, or features-wise. While these are not officially confirmed specs, we suggest it’s better to wait for an official confirmation and then make your decision. Till then, we shall wait for an official launch of both these SUVs.

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Kia Sonet Facelift vs Mahindra XUV300 Facelift: Which Facelift SUV should you wait for?