Kia Sonet Facelift: Top 5 Things to Know

Kia Motors India had introduced the Sonet facelift in January 2024. The subcompact SUV comes with improved design, a more refined & feature-loaded interior and fuel efficient powertrains.

The new Kia Sonet is positioned against the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza and others in the sub-4 meter SUV space. For prospective buyers considering the new Kia Sonet, here are key insights you should know:

ADAS Level 1 & Safety Features

The new Kia Sonet comes equipped with Level 1 ADAS (advanced driver assistance system), which makes it more safe and secure compared to the previous model.

It comes fitted with front collision warning, front collision-avoidance assist - car, cycle and pedestrian, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane following assist, leading vehicle departure alert, high beam assist and driver attention warning. 

The Sonet facelift is packed with several advanced safety features such as 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill assist control (HAC), vehicle stability management (VSM), blind view monitor, front & rear parking sensors, ESS (Emergency Stop Signal), All Seat 3 Point Seatbelt with reminder, all wheel disc brake, 360 degree surround view camera and many more. 

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Interior & Exterior Highlights

The new Kia Sonet retains the overall styling & interior, except for the few design and interior upgrades. Some of the top features available in the interior includes front ventilated seats, smart pure air purifier, 4-way electrically adjustable driver's seat, a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Bose premium 7-speakers system, a 10.25-inch digital driver's display, LED Ambient Sound Mood lights and all door power window one touch auto up/down function.

The SUV comes with Crown Jewel LED headlamps with start map LED daytime running lamps, a signature Tiger nose grille, an electric sunroof, roof-integrated spoiler, LED connected tail-lamps, LED fog lamps and rear skid plates with dark metallic accents.

Engine Specifications

The new Kia Sonet is offered with 3 engine options - a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol, a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel. The naturally-aspirated unit makes 83PS and 115Nm of torque, and is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. 

The turbo petrol engine is good for 120PS and 172Nm of torque. It is paired to either a 6-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) or a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

On the other hand, the turbo diesel engine churns out 116PS and 250Nm of torque. Transmission choices include 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic

Mileage

The Kia Sonet 1.2L NA version is claimed to offer an ARAI certified fuel economy of 18.83kmpl. The 1.0L Turbo petrol with iMT and 7-speed DCT return a certified mileage of 18.7kmpl and 19.2kmpl, respectively. 

The diesel manual offers a fuel economy of up to 24kmpl. The diesel iMT and automatic versions claimed to return an ARAI certified mileage of 22.3kmpl and 18.6kmpl, respectively.

Prices, Colours

The new Sonet is available with 8 monotone and 2 dual-tone colors along with an Xclusive Matte Graphite shade for the X-Line trim. The monotone colour options include Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Intense Red, Imperial Blue and Cleaner White. Dual-tone paint scheme includes Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl and Glacier White Pearl with Aurora Black Pearl. 

The Kia Sonet petrol range starts at Rs 7.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 14.75 lakh for the X-Line Turbo DCT variant. On the other hand, the diesel Sonet is available at a starting price of Rs 9.80 lakh which went up to Rs 15.75 lakh (ex-showroom). 

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