Positioned below the Seltos and closely related to the similarly sized sibling Hyundai Venue,[8][9][10] it is sold in emerging markets, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

For export markets, the Sonet is equipped with longer front and rear bumpers, increasing its length to 4,120 mm (162.2 in).

[21] In January 2024, the facelifted Sonet went on sale in India with variants and engine choices remained unchanged from the pre-facelift model.

[23] The Sonet was launched in Indonesia on 11 November 2020, in five trim levels: Standard, Active, Smart, Dynamic and Premiere; it is powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine paired to either a manual or an IVT.

[citation needed] In September 2024, the facelifted Sonet debuted in Indonesia with two trim levels: Premiere and Ultimate; it is powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine.

[27] The Sonet was launched in South Africa on 11 May 2021 in two trim levels: LX and EX; it is powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine paired to either a manual or an IVT.

Imported from China, it replaces the Stonic and is powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine paired to either a manual (for the LX trim) or an IVT.