Kia on Friday launched the highly anticipated Sonet subcompact SUV on the Indian market starting at an introductory price of ₹6.71 lakh for the base HTE variant, extending up to ₹11.99 lakh for the top variant of the GTX + line.
Reservations for Kia Sonet have already started on the company’s official website along with official dealerships across the country. Kia announced that more than 25,000 Sonet reservations have already been recorded with 1,000 reservations each day.
Kia Sonet Price List in India:
Sonet is the third product to join the Kia Motors India portfolio after the popular Seltos and Carnival luxury minivan. It has been placed in the hotly contested SUV space of less than 4 meters alongside the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV300.
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The Sonet will be available in two trim concepts: the Tech Line trim and the GT Line trim, as previously seen with the Seltos. While the Tech Line has been reserved for the lower and mid spec variants, the GT Line will be added to the higher spec variant. Additionally, there will be up to seven color options along with three two-tone color themes. (Read the full report here)
The list of HT Line (Tech Line) variants on the Sonet includes HTE, HTK, HTK +, HTX, HTX +. The number of available colors increases when the order is raised While the HTE, HTK variants come in colors like Clear White, Steel Silver, Gravity Gray, and Intense Red, the HTK + and HTX variants also have Aurora Black, Beige Gold, and Intelligence Blue options. Also, there is the option of choosing Glacier White, which has a slightly different shade than Clear White. For customers opting for the two-tone color theme, HTX + and GTX + will be the only options available. These top-of-the-line variants will be available in Glacier White Pearl / Aurora Black Pearl, Beige Gold / Aurora Black Pearl, and Intense Red / Aurora Black Pearl color options.
As seen in the case of Seltos, the Sonet’s high-spec GTX + (GT Line) trim will feature a number of unique cosmetic additions that make it the more aggressive-looking model of the two. You’ll get various red accents all over the place such as on the grille, doors, bumpers, and brake calipers. In addition, inside, there will be specific GT Line seats with contrast stitching on the darkened seats to give it a sporty appeal.
Sonet promises to offer one of the most feature-rich cabs in the segment. For starters, it boasts a 10.25-inch HD infotainment screen, UVO connectivity options, Bose seven-speaker system with subwoofer, LED Sound Mood lamps, wireless smartphone charger with cooling function, ventilated front seats, air purifier. and much more. plus. Some of its main safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, vehicle stability management, electronic stability control, hill start assist control, and brake assist.
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Under the hood, the Sonet will feature two gasoline engine options: the 1.2-liter Smartstream and the performance-oriented 1.0-liter Turbo GDi. In addition to these, there will also be a 1.5-liter diesel engine unit. Streaming options will be plentiful. There will be a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic, and a 7-speed DCT. A clucthless transmission option will also be available in the form of the 6iMT. For the record, the 6iMT is also found in the Hyundai Venue.
(All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi)
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