Kia Sonet price, features, driving performance, space compared to MG Astor – Ask Autocar Anything

In an urban automatic SUV, space and a feature-rich interior is what you should be looking for.

I am looking for an automatic car with an on-road budget of Rs 15 lakh. I have the Kia Sonet GTX+ turbo DCT and MG Astor Super CVT in mind. Please advise which one I should pick.

Shyam, Bhubaneswar

Autocar India says: It all boils down to how much space you need. The Sonet turbo DCT is much nicer to drive than the Astor and offers strong performance and good dynamics. However, it is much smaller and the rear seat is noticeably cramped in comparison to the Astor. The Astor doesn’t offer the same level of driving pleasure as the Sonet, but it’s got a well-appointed, feature-rich cabin, which makes it a better family car.

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