Why is the Kia Sonet a game changer?

After Seltos and Carnival, Kia has come up with its all-new B-segment SUV which is the Kia Sonet. This car is expected to be launched in the Indian market by September 2020. The Sonet is available with two petrol and one diesel engine options. The 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, as well as the 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, are available only with the manual transmission and the 1.5-liter diesel engine comes up with both manuals as well as automatic transmission. 

Expected Prices

Engine Specifications

Sonet's 1.2-litre petrol engine will produce  83 PS of power and 115 NM of torque. On the other hand, its 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine would produce 120 PS of power and 172 NM of torque. Comparing it with its rivals, the 1.5-L petrol engine Ford EcoSport produces the highest power in the entire segment while the 1.2-L Mahindra XUV300 produces the best torque in this segment.

Coming to the Diesel engine, it comes with a 1.5-L manual/automatic engine. In the manual transmission, this engine will produce 100 PS of power and 240 NM of peak torque which is absolutely similar to the Hyundai Venue. And in the automatic transmission, this engine would produce 115 PS of power and 250 NM of peak torque. The Mahindra XUV 300 is the segment leader when it comes to the maximum power and maximum torque in the Diesel variant. However, Kia Sonet is the only car in this segment in which the diesel engine would come with Torque Converter type automatic transmission.

Dimensions:

Being a sub-4 metre compact SUV, it has a dimension of 3995mm x1790mm x1647mm. In terms of boot space, it is a segment leader with 392 litres of boot storage capacity. It also offers the highest ground clearance of 211mm in the segment and it comes with a 45-L fuel tank capacity. It gets 195/65 R15 tyres in the entry-level variants and 215/60 R16 tyres in the top variants.

Variants:

HTE:

Comes with:

• Black interiors with fabric seats
• Dual front airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Reverse parking sensors
• Seatbelt reminder
• High-speed alert
• Central locking
• Tilt-steering
• Rear AC vents
• Front power windows
• Electrically adjustable ORVMs

Misses out on:

• Rear power windows
• Remote central locking
• Audio System

HTK:

Comes with:

• Audio system with steering mounted controls
• Rear power windows
• Remote central locking
• 16-inch style wheels
• Semi Leatherette seats

HTK+ :

Comes with:

• 8-inch touch screen infotainment system
• Wireless phone projection
• Projector fog lamps
• Rear defogger
• Rear parking camera
• Auto headlamps
• Auto AC
• Auto-foldable ORVMs with turn indicators
• Shark fin antenna
• Roof rails
• Hill-start assist

HTX:

Comes with:

• LED headlamps
• Sunroof
• Dual function LED DRLs
• LED tail-lamps
• Leather-wrapped steering and gear lever.
• Dual-toned interior
• Remote engine start
• Push start/stop button
• Cruise control
• Adjustable rear headrest and rear arm-rest

HTX+ :

Comes with:

• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• 10.25-inch touch screen infotainment system
• Ventilated front seats
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• Connected car tech
• Mood light
• Digital instrument cluster
• Alloy wheels
• Air purifier

GTX+ :

Comes with:

• GT-line badging
• Red inserts on front bumper and grille
• All-black interiors
• 6 airbags
• Traction control
• Front parking sensors
• Wireless phone charging

Which variant should you buy?

If you are looking for a value-for-money variant, then HTK+ would be the best pick for you. It has all the basic features which are required for a satisfactory ownership experience. If you are more concerned about safety, then the GTX+ variant is the best option out there as it is the only variant which comes with 6 airbags.

It is worth noting that you can book Kia Sonet either online or through the dealerships. The minimum booking amount is Rs. 25000/-. 

We hope this article would help you in making an informed decision while booking the all-new Kia Sonet for yourself!