Jetour X70 Journey 1.5 Turbo AT (2023) vs Kia Sonet 1.5 SX AT (2024)

Jetour X70 Journey 1.5 Turbo AT (2023) vs Kia Sonet 1.5 SX AT (2024): which should you buy?

For a Filipino buyer who values space, performance{ } and a longer warranty, the 2023 202 3 2023 Jetour X70 Journey 1.5 1.5 Turbo AT is the clearer choice. Priced at ₱1,099,000 it is about ₱79,000 cheaper than the 2024 Kia Sonet 1.5 SX AT, yet it offers a turbo‑charged 147 PS engine with 210 Nm of torque, far out‑stripping the Sonet’s 115 PS and 144 Nm. The X70 also comes with an 8‑speed automatic, while the Sonet uses an IVT, giving the Jetour a sportier drive. Practicality leans toward the X70 as well: its 2+3+2 seating layout provides up to seven passengers, compared with the Sonet’s 2+3 five‑seat cabin. Both are front‑wheel‑drive unibody crossovers, but the Jetour backs its buyers with a 6‑year unlimited‑mileage warranty, whereas Kia offers 5 years or 160,000 km. The only edge the Sonet has is a newer model year (2024) and a slightly more refined IVT, but these do not outweigh the X70’s lower price, higher power, extra seats and longer warranty. Choose the{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ Jetour X70 Journey for families or power‑hungry commuters, while the Sonet suits those who prefer a newer‑look compact SUV and are okay with fewer seats and a slightly higher price.}}