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Kia Sonet SUV Launch: Check India Price, Specifications, Features, etc.

Kia Sonet SUV Launch: Check India Price, Specifications, Features, etc.

Key points

  • Kia Sonet has been launched at ₹ 6.71 lakh (ex-showroom)
  • Sonet diesel starts from ₹ 8.05 lakh, while Sonet Turbo starts from ₹ 9.49 lakh
  • Kia Sonet deliveries in India to start from today

The Kia Sonet SUV was launched in India at ₹ 6.71 lakh for the entry-level HTE variant with the 1.2-liter gasoline engine. Kia Sonet Turbo, on the other hand, starts from ₹ 9.49 lakh, while the Sonet diesel model price in India starts from ₹ 8.05 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, India. It should be noted that these are introductory prices and are likely to change after a few months. Kia Sonet, the company’s third product for India, is a subcompact SUV that rivals those of Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, etc. Although it uses the Hyundai Venue platform, the Sonet offers more space than its Korean cousin, especially in terms of luggage space. The SUV is also packed with several first-segment features, making the Sonet the most feature-packed subcompact SUV in the country.

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Kia Sonet: Design

Kia Sonet features the automaker’s signature tiger nose grille, 3D stepped geometric grille grille, rear-sloping LED headlights with beat-shaped LED daytime running lights, clam hood and widened wheel arches. The SUV also has split taillights with a heartbeat-inspired LED signature and a light bar that joins the taillights. Other notable design elements on the new SUV include roof rails, 16-inch alloy wheels, and skid plates on the front and rear bumpers.

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Like Seltos, even Sonet will be available in the Tech and GT lines. The Sonet GT has a glossy black front grille with red accents and the GT Line logo, red accents on the front and rear bumpers, turbo-shaped front skid plate, chrome on the beltline and rear skid plate. with diffuser fin. The GT variant also has a red wheel cap and red front brake calipers.

Kia Sonet: features

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Kia Sonet comes with an extensive list of features including a 10.25-inch infotainment system (on the top-end model) while the bottom moldings have an eight-inch unit, UVO connectivity suite with 57 connected car features, a fully digital instrument panel, ventilated front seats, tire pressure management system, ambient lighting system, BOSE sound system, air purification system with Virus Protect function, wireless charging pad, electric sunroof, air automatic conditioning, rear air vents, front and rear parking sensors, etc. Kia Sonet is also the only SUV in the segment that has different driving modes (Normal, Eco and Sport) and traction modes (Snow, Mud and Sand).

Kia Sonet: safety features

The base Kia Sonet model has provisions like dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, reverse parking sensors, speed alert system, driver’s seat belt with pretensioners, etc. But the top finish will come equipped with six airbags, electronic stability control, slope assist, vehicle stability management, rear parking camera, speed alert system, etc.

Kia Sonet: Specifications

Kia Sonet is available with a choice between gasoline engines (a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated unit and a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine) and a 1.5-liter diesel engine. The 1.2-liter unit generates 82 hp with 115 Nm of torque and is offered in conjunction with a five-speed manual gearbox. Kia Sonet Turbo, on the other hand, has 118 hp with 172 Nm of tap and is offered with a choice between iMT gearbox and seven-speed DCT transmission.

Kia Sonet diesel is available in two variants: WGT and VGT. The Kia Sonet diesel WGT produces 99 hp with 240 Nm and is paired only with a six-speed manual gearbox. The Sonet diesel VGT, on the other hand, produces 113 hp, 250 Nm and is offered in combination with a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

Gearbox Power Torque
Smartstream G1.2-L Gasoline 5-MT 82 hp 115 Nm
Turbo GDi 1.0-L gasoline 6-iMT 118 hp 172 Nm
7-DCT 118 hp 172 Nm
1.5L CRDi WGT 6-MT 99 hp 240 Nm
1.5L CRDi VGT 6-AT 113 hp 250 Nm

Kia Sonet: fuel efficiency

  • Kia Sonet 1.2-L gasoline: 18.4 km / l
  • Kia Sonet Turbo petrol (iMT): 18.3 km / l
  • Kia Sonet Turbo gasoline (DCT): 18.4 km / l
  • Kia Sonet WGT (MT): 24.1 km / l
  • Kia Sonet VGT (AT): 19 km / l

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Kia Sonet: Price in India (ex-showroom)

HTE HTK HTK + HTX HTX + GTX +
Sonet 1.2 gasoline ₹ 6.71 lakh $ 7.59 lakh $ 8.45 lakh N / A N / A N / A
Sonet Turbo iMT N / A N / A $ 9.49 lakh $ 9.99 lakh $ 11.65 lakh $ 11.99 lakh
Sonet Turbo DCT N / A N / A 10.49 lakh N / A N / A N / A
Sonet diesel MT ₹ 8.05 lakh $ 8.99 lakh $ 9.49 lakh $ 9.99 lakh $ 11.65 lakh $ 11.99 lakh
Sonet diesel AT N / A N / A 10.39 lakh N / A N / A N / A