Kia Sonet Facelift: Variants Explained

The Kia Sonet facelift is offered in three main trims and seven variants in total

By Carandbike Team

5 mins read

Published on December 15, 2023

Highlights

Price announcement likely in January 2024.
Pre-bookings to commence from December 20, 2023.
Retains the same set of powertrain options as the outgoing model.

Kia has introduced the Sonet facelift in the Indian market. The vehicle gets a range of cosmetic tweaks and is now equipped with various new features. This is also the first time the Sonet has received a facelift since its debut in September 2020. With Kia only likely to announce the prices for the Sonet facelift in January 2024, pre-bookings for the new Sonet will commence on December 20, 2023.

Also Read: 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift: All You Need To Know

Kia offers the Sonet facelift with the same set of powertrain options and trims as the outgoing model. It is offered in three main trims- X-line, GT-line and Tech line and 7 variants- HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-line. We take a look at what each variant has to offer.

Standard Safety Features

Front Dual Airbags
Front Seat Side Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) with EBD
BAS (Brake Force Assist System)
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)
HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
Rear Parking Sensors
ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Highline Tyre Pressure Monitor
Front & Rear 3-point Seat Belts
Seatbelt Reminder - Front & Rear All Seat

HTE

Halogen Headlamps
Steel Wheels with cover
Semi Leatherette Seats
All Black Interiors
Halogen Tail Lamps
Rear Center Garnish - Reflector Connected Type
Body Color Outside Door Handles
High Mount Stop Lamp
Pole Type Antenna
Beige Roof Lining
4.2-inch LCD Instrument Cluster
C-type USB Charger (front x1 and rear x2)
Electric Power Steering adjustable for tilt
Front Door Power Windows
Fixed Type Front Armrest with Storage Box
Retractable Roof Assist Handle
Room Lamp (bulb type)
Bench Type Seatback Folding
Central Locking
Day and Night Rear View Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Outside Mirror
Manual Air Conditioner
Rear AC Vents

HTK (In addition to HTE)

R16 40.56 cm Dual Tone Wheels
Silver Roof Rack
Shark Fin Antenna
8.0-inch Touchscreen infotainment system
4 Speakers
Bluetooth Multi Connection
Steering Mounted Audio Controls
Rear View Camera with Guidelines Driving Rear View Monitor
Burglar Alarm
Auto Light Control,
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Door Power Windows
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Sunglass Holder, Console Lamp (bulb type)
Driver Seat Height Adjust (manual)
Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger)
Passenger Seatback Pocket - Upper & Lower (full size)
Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Keyless Entry All Door Power Windows with Illumination

HTK+ (In addition to HTK)

Electric Sunroof (Only with 1.0 Turbo-petrol, 6-speed iMT)
LED DRLS
LED Connected Tail Lamps
LED Fog Lamps
Remote Engine Start on Smart Key
Fully Automatic Air Conditioner
Driver One Touch Auto Up/Down
Window with Safety
Rear Defogger
Smart Key with Push Button Start
Electric Folding Outside Mirror with Turn Signal

HTX (In addition to HTK+)

Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Knurled Matte Chrome Surround
LED Headlamps
Leatherette Wrapped D-cut Steering Wheel
Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob
Leatherette Wrapped Door Armrest
Silver Finish with Silver Deco AC Vents Garnish
Black and Beige Dual Tone Interior ( Available with select powertrain and gearbox options)
Black and Beige Semi Leatherette Seats ( Available with select powertrain and gearbox options)
All Black Interiors with Premium Brown Inserts ( Available with select powertrain and gearbox options)
Black and Brown Leatherette Seats ( Available with select powertrain and gearbox options)
Side Door Silver Garnish
Remote Engine Start on Smart Key
60:40 Seat Back Split Fold Seats
Rear Passengers Adjustable Headrest
Rear Centre Armrest with Cup Holders, Luggage Lamp (bulb type)
Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist
Front Ventilated Seats (Available with select powertrain and transmission options)
ISOFIX Child Anchor
Rear Disc Brakes
Rear Parcel Shelf
Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (Driver) (Available with select powertrain and transmission options)
Traction Modes - Sand/ Mud/ Wet (automatic only)
Multi-Drive Modes - Normal/ Eco/ Sports (automatic only)
Paddle Shifters (automatic only)

HTX+ (In addition to HTX)

Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Knurled Matte Chrome Surround
LED Ambient Sound Lighting
Black and Brown Leatherette Seats
All Black Interiors with Premium Brown Inserts
10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation
10.25-inch fully digital Instrument cluster
Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Smartphone Wireless Charger
Smart Pure Air Punfier with Virus & Bacteria Protection
Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update Kia Connect Skill on Amazon Alexa, Al Voice Recognition System
Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls
Front Ventilated Seats 4-Way Power Driver's Seat (Available only with diesel engine and 6-speed iMT gearbox)
Rear Wiper & Washer
BOSE 7-speaker System

GTX+ (In addition to HTX+)

Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Knurled Premium Dark Metallic Surround
Belt Line Chrome (GTX+ only), Sleek LED Fog Lamps
Glossy Black Roof Rack, Dark Metallic Door Garnish
Spoiler Body Color
Leatherette Wrapped D-cut Steering Wheel with GT Line Logo
High Gloss Black Finish AC Vents Garnish
Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
All Black Interiors with Sporty White Inserts
Black Leatherette Seats (white inserts & tubular pattern)
360 Degree Camera with Blind View Monitor in Cluster
4-Way Power Driver's Seat

• ADAS Level 1 –

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (Car/ Pedestrian/ Cyclist) (FCA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)

X-Line (In addition to GTX+)

Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Knurled Black High Gloss Surround
Front and rear Skid Plates with Black Accents
Piano Black Outside Mirror LED Turn Signal
Leatherette Wrapped D-cut Steering Wheel with Sonet Logo
All Black Interiors with Sage Green Inserts
Sage Green Leatherette Seats, Black High Glossy Door Garnish
All Door Power Window One Touch Auto Up/Down with Safety

Also Read: Kia Sonet Facelift vs Rivals: Specifications Comparison

The Sonet facelift will continue to feature the same 1.2-litre petrol, a 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine options. So, while the 1.2-litre petrol will come with a 5-speed manual as standard, the 1.0-litre GDI will get a 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT automatic. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre diesel unit will come with a 6-speed iMT and 6-speed automatic. Kia will also bring back the 6-speed manual option for the diesel model, which was discontinued earlier.