Kia Sonet Compact SUV Petrol and Diesel Automatics Launched and Priced at 12.89 lakh

The Kia Sonet compact SUV was launched in India on 18th of September with prices revealed for all variants except for the 7DCT turbo petrol and 6AT turbo diesel top-end GTX+ variants. This here is a quick walkthrough on the highlights of this new Compact SUV in town.

Exterior: 

The new Kia Sonet, though being based on the Hyundai Venue, doesn't look anything like it. The Sonet has its own unique design with the Tiger Nose grille at the front with a knurled Chrome finish and aggressive bumper design. The new Sonet features full LED Headlamps with Heartbeat LED DRLs. The Tail lamps too receive these Heartbeat LED elements. The top trim levels will receive funky looking 16” Crystal cut alloy wheels whereas the entry-level variants receive 15 inch Steel rims. The Sonet is claimed to provide ground clearance of 205mm.

Interior:

The new Kia Sonet interior features a funky design layout with improved quality. The GT line features an all-black cabin while the Tech line variants get a dual-tone theme. Space is exactly similar to the Hyundai Venue while also providing an ample number of features.

The HTX Variant onwards receives an Electric sunroof, Auto headlamps, Auto wipers, Cruise control, Auto climate control and a digital instrument cluster. Leather upholstery is available only on the HTX+ & the GTX+. There's also a 10.4” touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple Car-play & Navigation on the top-spec variants. This touchscreen is available with 7 Bose speakers including subwoofer and Sound mood lighting. Connected car features & telematics control unit is available through Kia’s UVO to connect app featuring Remote Engine Start/Stop. The HTK, HTK+, HTX variants receive an 8” touchscreen system.

Practicality:

The Kia Sonet offers segment-best 392L boot space complementing all the storage options in the cabin. All variants get flat-folding rear seats despite not offering split-folding options.

Safety:

The new Kia Sonet provides Dual airbags with ABS and EBD as standard across all variants. Only the top-spec GTX+ receive Side & curtain airbags, Vehicle stability management, Electronic Stability Control, Hill hold control and Tyre pressure monitoring system.

Powertrains:

The new Kia Sonet carries forward the same BS6 compliant engines from the Hyundai Venue. The entry-level HTE, HTK and HTK+ variants will receive the 1.2l 4 cyl petrol engine producing 83PS power through a 5 speed Manual gearbox while the higher HTK+, HTX, HTX+ and GTX+ variants get the 1L 3 cyl turbo petrol engine producing 120PS power through a 6-speed iMT gearbox. A 7-speed DCT is available only on the HTK+ & GTX+ variants. The 1.5L 4 cyl turbo diesel engine will be available in two states of tunes. The 6-speed manual gearbox equipped variants will get 100PS Max Power whereas the 6-speed torque converter Automatic equipped HTK+ & GTX+ variants will get higher 115PS Max Power.

Price:

Prices for the different variants are as follows (All prices ex-showroom):

1.2 Petrol 5 Speed MT:

• Kia Sonet HTE : Rs.6.71L
• Kia Sonet HTK : Rs.7.59L
• Kia Sonet HTK+ : Rs.8.45L

1.0 TGDI 6 Speed iMT:

• Kia Sonet HTK+ : Rs.9.49L
• Kia Sonet HTX : Rs.9.99L
• Kia Sonet HTX+ : Rs.11.65L
• Kia Sonet GTX+ : Rs.11.99L

1.0 TGDI 7 Speed DCT:

• Kia Sonet HTK+ : Rs.10.49L
• Kia Sonet GTX+ : Rs.12.89L

1.5 CRDi 6 Speed MT:

• Kia Sonet HTE : Rs.8.05L
• Kia Sonet HTK : Rs.8.99L
• Kia Sonet HTK+ : Rs.9.49L
• Kia Sonet HTX : Rs.9.99L
• Kia Sonet HTX+ : Rs.11.65L
• Kia Sonet GTX+ : Rs.11.99L

1.5 CRDi 6 Speed AT:

• Kia Sonet HTK+ : Rs.10.39L
• Kia Sonet GTX+ : Rs.12.89L

This Kia Sonet competes against the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Ford Ecosport and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.