Kia Sonet

Introduction

• The Kia Sonet is the carmaker’s compact SUV for the sub-four metre segment in India.
• It is positioned as a feature-loaded urban SUV with multiple powertrain choices.
• This compact SUV is offered with three engines and multiple trims across Tech Line, GT Line, and X-Line ranges.
• A highlight of the Sonet is that it has passed the five-lakh unit sales milestone in the Indian market.
• It rivals models like the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, and Mahindra XUV300 in the same segment.

Kia Sonet – Exterior

• Up front, the Sonet features Kia’s signature ‘tiger-nose’ grille with new detailing.
• This grille is flanked by LED headlamps and DRLs in top-spec models while entry models get halogen units.
• The bumper has been redesigned and with the faux skid-plates, the Sonet flaunts an upright stance.
• Its side profile shows clean proportions with a slightly rising window line, silver roof rails, shark-fin antenna, and a cladding.
• Then, the wheel options range from 15-inch steel wheels to 16-inch dual-tone styled steel and 16-inch crystal-cut alloys.
• At the rear, it gets connected LED tail lamps with a light bar in top-spec models.
• Other features include a reprofiled tailgate, rear skid plate, and a roof spoiler.

Kia Sonet – Interior

• Inside, the Sonet offers a modern dashboard with a horizontally oriented layout, with themes varying by variant.
• Its themes include all-black, black-and-beige, or black with brown inserts.
• High-spec models feature leatherette upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, and soft-touch pads.
• On the other hand, entry models get semi-leatherette seats with black interiors.
• The driver’s seat is height-adjustable in mid-spec variants while top-spec variants get a four-way powered driver’s seat.
• On the tech side, entry models come with an eight-inch touchscreen with smartphone connectivity.
• While, the top-spec models boast a 10.25-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster.
• The Sonet gets a premium Bose music system which will elevate the audio experience, while also appealing to audiophiles or fanatics alike.
• Safety equipment on the Sonet includes six airbags as standard, front parking sensors, a Level 1 ADAS suite, and more.
• Other features include a wireless charger, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, ambient lighting, cruise control, and more.

Kia Sonet – Powertrain

• The Sonet is powered by three engine options.
• First option is the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and the mill churns a power output of 82bhp and 115Nm of torque.
• This engine comes mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
• Second option is the a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol (GDI) and the mill delivers an output of 118bhp and 172Nm of torque.
• Transmission options for this engine are a six-speed iMT and seven-speed DCT.
• Third option is the 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel and the mill has a power output of 114bhp and 250Nm of torque.
• Transmission options for this engine include a six-speed MT, six-speed iMT, and six-speed AT.