Kia Motors is all set to launch its third vehicle in the Indian Market, which will be a compact SUV named Sonet. Kia Motors is gearing up for the global premiere of the Sonet on August 7, 2020. The company is regularly releasing new updates of the upcoming compact-SUV in the Indian market. Recently, Kia unveiled the interior and sketches of the sub-4m SUV. The Kia Sonet will be the brand’s third model in the Indian market, after the Seltos debut and the Carnival MPV. Kia Sonet was first showcased during the Auto Expo 2020.
The sub-4m SUV is expected to get the GT Line and Tech Line trims like the Seltos. Moreover, some of the Kia dealers have also started accepting bookings unofficially for an amount of Rs 25,000.
The Sonet will feature a muscular stance with chunky body cladding all-around. The compact SUV’s looks are further complemented with the inclusion of large dual-tone alloy wheels, roof rails, and scuff plates at both ends. The car will also get the brand’s signature tiger-nose grille, LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs, split-tail lamps with an LED light bar running across the boot-lid along with an integrated roof spoiler and an LED stop lamp.
On the inside, Kia is expected to pack the SUV with many best-in-class features including a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that will support Android Auto, Apple CarPlay. The Sonet will also feature the brand’s latest iteration of UVO connected features.
The Sonet will be available with a host of engine and powertrain options. This includes a 1.2-litre petrol engine, a 1.5 diesel unit, and a 1.0 turbo-petrol motor. The 1.2-litre petrol will come mated to a five-speed manual or an iVT automatic. The 1.5-litre diesel will come mated to a six-speed manual with an optional torque converter. While the top-spec 1.0-litre turbo engine will be offered with either an iMT or a seven-speed DCT
The Kia Sonet is one of the most-awaited compact sub-4-metre SUVs in the Indian market. Once launched in India, the Kia Sonet will go up against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon.
