Kia Sonet facelift has been spotted in its native market. It was under heavy camouflage, something common while testing new cars. Sonet is among the most popular compact SUVs in the country. It is a major contributor to the mad success that Kia has enjoyed in our market. Sonet is popular on the back of offering some premium, latest, tech, connectivity and convenience features. It is necessary to carve your niche in our highly competitive compact SUV segment. So far, the Sonet has been doing well, as indicated by its sales figures. Here are the details of the facelift.
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Kia Sonet Facelift
These images come from caradvisor on Instagram. The compact SUV is completely wrapped in a thick black covering. Still, a few elements are visible. These include things like new elegant alloy wheels, perhaps connected taillamps, an almost identical silhouette to the existing model, LED DRLs on the bonnet and the main headlamp cluster on the bumper, sporty bumper, and more. All these elements might be available in the current model too. But there will be minor updates to them. That is generally the case with every facelift model.
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Specs
When it comes to the new version of the Kia Sonet, there aren’t expected to be any surprises in terms of the engine options. So, it’s likely to come with the same three engines: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre diesel, and a spirited 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. These engines produce peak power and torque of 82 hp / 115 Nm, 115 hp / 240 Nm, and 120 hp / 172 Nm, respectively. As for the transmission, there will be a choice of a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic, a 6-speed iMT (intelligent manual transmission), and a DCT (dual-clutch automatic) gearbox, depending on the model you choose. Presently, the prices for the Kia Sonet range from Rs 7.79 lakh to Rs 14.89 lakh, excluding showroom costs.
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What We Think
The compact SUV segment is among the most competitive in our market. Almost all major carmakers operate in this category. Maintaining an individual identity is challenging. But the Sonet has been able to do that for a long time. With the facelift model, we expect it to carry this legacy forward. It is necessary in the face of ever-increasing demand and rivalry. We have to wait a bit long to witness the new Sonet on our roads. The launch might occur somewhere in 2024.
