Sonet is a compact SUV established by Kia Motors. The company wanted to attract emerging professionals in metropolitan cities mainly. It is better for both office commute and weekend trips. Comes with a good budget of 8-12 lakhs, affordable for middle-class families.
The age group they mainly targeted for this SUV version was the 25-40-year age group. With its design, it comes equipped with a strong gearbox, providing good performance.
The DESIGN SUV consists of a tiger-nosed grill, which gives it a sporty and aggressive look. It also has chrome glass options, which depend upon the variant of the SUV (especially in the HT Line variant).
Kia Sonet: a comet with some fantastic features
The Kia Sonet has fantastic features. Here we have listed all the features of the car:
- The Kia Sonet offers a range of engine options:
- 1.2 litre petrol – it will produce 82 bhp, 115 nm torque, 5-speed manual.
- 1.0 litre turbo petrol – it will produce around 120bhp, 172nm torque.
- 1.5 litre diesel – it will deliver around 114 bhp, 250Nm torque, available with a 6-speed manual.
- Kia Sonet has a 45-litre fuel tank capacity, with the figures ranging from 18.2km/l.
- Modern and tech features with a premium interior.
- The dashboard is completely designed in a modern way. It comes with dual 10.25-inch infotainment and instrument clusters..
- An 8-inch touchscreen with navigation, which will connect with music, navigation and apps.
- Both displays look modern and give a clean and minimal look.
- When we look at the tech features, we have a UVO Connected car with OTA updates wireless charger with remote engine smart key.
- Keeping the safety measurements in mind, the higher version offers a 360-degree camera that will ensure you are aware of your surroundings while driving.
- It will come with six airbags along with an antilock braking system with electronic brake force distribution.
- The Kia Sonet also includes a Traction control system, hill assist control with TPMS system.
- It is also equipped with a safety-reducing feature.
- A 3-star rating from Global NCAP.
Kia Sonet: Price and its variants
The Kia Sonet was launched in India on 18 September 2020, and it became popular among buyers because of its best price amongst compact SUVs in this segment.
The prices range of the Kia Sonet ranges from Rs 8 lakhs and goes up to Rs 15 lakhs. It comes with different variants, with a good standard price, which gives a push to strong competitors, among other cars in the segment with its advanced features and performance.
The Kia Sonet has great promise in the SUV segment. It is designed for urban buyers who are looking for a good design, full-featured, and an extraordinary vehicle. The car offers a range of engine and imparting alternatives, as well as a powerful turbo-petrol and a diesel engine, along with a choice of driving modes and features.
The car offers an electric sunroof along with wireless charging features.
Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, and Nissan Magnite are its competitors.
The car is well known for its marvellous performance. The car is known for its features, safety ratings, and its bold looks, making it one of the best compact SUVs from Kia.