Kia Sonet Subcompact SUV: What We Know So Far

The Kia Sonet is the third product from the carmaker in India and its first subcompact SUV. It is available in 2 fundamental trims – GT-Line and Tech-Line, provided in a number of variants relying on engine and transmission selections.

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The Kia Sonet would be the latest addition to the extremely populated subcompact SUV phase

The Kia Sonet is all set to go on sale in India on September 18, 2020, and sure, it is the primary subcompact SUV from the South Korean carmaker within the nation. The Sonet is the third product to be launched by Kia Motors India, and we’ve got already pushed it and advised you all about it intimately. The one factor that’s but to be revealed is the worth of the SUV, and earlier than that permit us offer you a rundown on all the pieces that we all know concerning the latest subcompact SUV within the city.

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1. The Kia Sonet shall be provided in two fundamental trims – GT-Line and Tech-Line, and whereas the previous will solely be provided in a single top-spec variant, the GTX+, the latter will are available in 5 key variants – HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, and HTX+.

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   The GT-Line trim of the Kia Sonet solely comes with one top-spec variant – GTX+

2. The Kia Sonet shall be a sub-Four metre SUV and measures 3995 mm in size. The SUV width and peak stand at 1790 mm and 1647 mm, whereas the entire wheelbase is 2500 mm lengthy. The Kia Sonet comes with a floor clearance of 205 mm, which is the second highest within the phase, after the Tata Nexon which comes with a floor clearance of 209 mm.
   
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3. The Kia Sonet comes with sharp design traces and daring styling, that includes the signature Tiger Nostril grille with chrome underlines, LED headlamps with LED DRLs, together with a muscular bumper and pretend silver skid plates. The SUV additionally comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED taillamps and roof rails. The GT-Line will get all these but additionally will get a bit extra aggressive styling together with pink exterior accents, GT-Line emblem on the grille, black bumper inserts and pink callipers for entrance disc brakes.
   

   The Kia Sonet comes with LED taillamps with the signature patter lights and pretend skid plates

4. The Sonet additionally comes with a premium and well-laid-out cabin, that includes dual-tone beige/black inside (Tech Line) or an all-black cabin (GT-Line). The latter additionally comes with pink accents and distinction pink stitching. Different options embody fake leather-based upholstery, fake leather-wrapped steering wheel and kit lever, and segment-first ventilated entrance seats.
   
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5. The Sonet additionally will get a protracted record of gizmos like – a 10.25-inch HD infotainment show with UVO linked automobile tech, premium Bose 7 Speaker sound system with temper lights, rear AC vents with an air air purifier which additionally will get virus safety. Plus, you additionally get a wi-fi telephone charger, an electrical sunroof, computerized local weather management and extra.
   

   The Kia Sonet will get a clear dashboard and an inside which is loaded with options

6. By way of security, the SUV comes with twin airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, entrance disc brakes, central locking, and emergency cease sign as commonplace. Non-compulsory options embody – ISOFIX youngster seat mounts, tyre strain monitoring system digital stability management (ESC), hill assists management (HAC), brake help, and multi-drive modes. The highest-spec GTX+ additionally will get 6 airbags.

7. Underneath the hood, the Kia Sonet comes with three engine choices – a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 1.Zero-litre turbo-petrol unit, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine that’s provided in two completely different states of tune.
   

   The Kia Sonet comes with three engine choices – 1.2 petrol 1.Zero turbo-petrol and 1.5 diesel with 5 transmission choices

8. The 1.2-litre petrol unit is alleged to make 82 bhp at 6,300 rpm and a peak torque of 115 Nm at 4200 rpm, and it comes mated to a 5-speed guide gearbox as commonplace. The extra highly effective turbocharged 1.Zero-litre GDI engine shall be tuned to make the identical 118 bhp at 6000 rpm and 172 Nm at 1500-4000 rpm. Kia will supply two transmission selections with this engine – 6-speed iMT (Clever Guide Transmission) and 7-speed DCT computerized.
   
   

9. The diesel-powered Kia Sonet will get two model – 1.5-litre CRDI WGT (Waste-Gate Turbocharger) and 1.5-litre CRDI VGT (Variable-Geometry Turbocharger). The previous is tuned to make 99 bhp at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 240 Nm at 1500 to 2750 rpm, and it comes mated to a 6-speed guide gearbox as commonplace. The 1.5-litre CRDI VGT engine makes 113 bhp at 4000 rpm and 250 Nm of peak torque at 1500-2750 rpm, and it comes paired with a 6-speed computerized torque converter.
   

   Kia Sonet Evaluate will compete with Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300 and Ford EcoSport

10. The Kia Sonet is anticipated to be priced in India between ₹ 7 lakh to ₹ 12 lakh, and it’ll compete with the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300 and Ford EcoSport.

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