Kia Sonet compact SUV launched: Cheaper than Hyundai Venue & Maruti Brezza
Kia Sonet compact SUV launched: Cheaper than Hyundai Venue & Maruti Brezza
Kia Motors India has launched its third and most affordable product in the Indian market – the Sonet. Prices start from Rs, 6.71 lakh, making it cheaper than Hyundai Venue (Priced from Rs. 6.75 lakh and the Maruti Brezza – priced from Rs. 7.34 lakh. Here is a detailed price list of the all-new Sonet.
Just like the Seltos, the Sonet is divided into two major groups – Tech Line and GT Line. The GT Line variants are loaded with features and also look very aggressive compared to the Tech Line variants. There are five different trim levels in the Tech Line variant while only one variant with the GT Line. Here is a detailed list of features available with all the trim levels of the Kia Sonet.
Available with the 1.2-litre petrol engine, 1.5-litre diesel – Only manual transmission
ABS with EBD, Dual airbags
Rear parking sensors
15-inch steel rims
electrically adjustable ORVMs
Tilt-adjustable steering
Front power windows
Manual AC
Rear AC vents
USB charging ports at front and rear
Fabric upholstery
Single-tone black cabin theme
Kia Sonet HTK features:
Available with a 1.2-litre petrol MT, 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol IMT and AT, 1.5-litre diesel with MT and AT
Larger 16-inch wheels with covers
Driver seat height adjust
Remote locking
Rear power windows
Steering-mounted infotainment system controls
2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth connectivity
Four-speakers
Semi-leatherette upholstery
Single-tone black cabin theme
UVO Lite connected features
Kia Sonet HTK+ features:
Available with a 1.2-litre petrol MT, 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol IMT and CVT AT, 1.5-litre diesel with MT and AT
Power-folding mirrors
Rear defogger
Automatic climate control
8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android Auto
Four speakers with 2 tweeters
Rearview camera with parking guidelines
1.0-litre turbocharged AT exclusive features
ESC
Hill-start assist
Traction control
Projector fog lamps
Automatic headlamps
ORVM with integrated turn indicator
Drive modes
Kia Sonet HTX features:
Available with 1.0-litre turbo-petrol iMT and 1.5-litre diesel MT
Automatic LED headlamps
Projector fog lamps
LED front and rear DRL
OVRM with integrated turn indicators
Sunroof
Keyless start-stop and go
Cruise control
Remote engine start
Dual-tone beige-black cabin theme
The leatherette steering wheel and gear knob
Rear armrest
Adjustable rear headrest
ISOFIX mounts
Kia Sonet HTX+ features:
Available with 1.0-litre turbo-petrol iMT and 1.5-litre diesel MT
Rear washer and wiper
Dual-tone roof
16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Leatherette upholstery and door trim
Ventilated front seats
Air purifier
10.25-inch infotainment screen
Voice commands
UVO system
Voice commands
7-speaker Bose Audio System
LED sound mood lighting
Kia Sonet GTX+ features:
Available with 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol with IMT and DCT AT, 1.5-litre diesel with MT and AT
6 airbags
ESC
Hill-start assist
Front parking sensors
Wireless phone charging
Kia Sonet engine and transmission
The Sonet gets three engine options. There is a 1.2-litre petrol engine that generates a maximum power of 82 Bhp and a peak torque of 115 Nm. There is also a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces a maximum power of 118 Bhp and peak torque of 172 Nm. The 1.5-litre diesel engine is available in two states of tunes. The Tech Line variants will draw a maximum of 99 Bhp while the top-end GTX+ will get 113 Bhp from this same engine.
Kia will export the all-new Sonet from India to 70 countries. The Sonet was first showcased as a concept and was unveiled last month. It became one of the most anticipated cars in the Indian market. Kia started accepting the bookings for the car sometime back and on the first day, the bookings crossed 6,500. Kia has now revealed that the total number of bookings stand at a massive number. The all-new Sonet will take on the likes of Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport, Mahindra XUV300, Honda WR-V but its biggest rival will be the Hyundai Venue, which offers almost similar features, engine options and transmission options.