Kia Sonet facelift variants and features explained

The updated SUV is available in seven trims and six engine-gearbox combinations.

Published On Jan 14, 2024 10:00:00 AM

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The Kia Sonet facelift was recently launched at an introductory price of Rs 7.99 lakh-14.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The updated Sonet received a few cosmetic changes like a new headlamp and tail-lamp design, a new front and rear bumper, complemented by a few feature updates.

The Sonet facelift is available in three distinct variants – Tech Line, GT Line and X-Line. While the GT line and X-Line feature a single trim each, the Tech Line is sub-divided into HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX and HTX+ trims. Let’s delve into the offerings of each specific trim.

Kia Sonet facelift powertrains

The Sonet has brought back the manual gearbox with the diesel engine, expanding its existing line-up of powertrain combinations. The petrol options come in an 83hp, 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and a 120hp, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol unit mated to a 6-speed iMT gearbox or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The diesel engine, meanwhile, is a 116hp, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder variant with three gearbox options – a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.

The HTE, HTK and HTK+ trims exclusively feature the 1.2-litre petrol with a manual transmission, while the 1.0-litre petrol iMT, engine-gearbox combination, is found in HTK+, HTX and HTX+ trims only. In the Tech line, the 1.5-litre diesel, mated to a manual gearbox, is available across all the trims, while the same with an iMT is available specifically in HTX and HTX+ trims.

Additionally, the 1.5-litre diesel automatic combination can be opted for in the HTX, GTX+ and X-Line trims. Similar to the previous line-up, the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, mated to a DCT gearbox is on offer for the HTX trim, along with the GTX+ and X-Line trims.

Kia Sonet facelift variant-wise features explained

Following is the variant-wise list of features you get on the Kia Sonet facelift:

Kia Sonet HTE (Rs 7.99 lakh-9.79 lakh)

Engine – 1.2-litre petrol MT, 1.5-litre diesel MT

15-inch Steel Wheels
Halogen headlamps and tail lamps
Electric power steering
Tilt steering
Front power windows
Front armrest with storage box
Dual tone Interior
C-Type USB Charger- 1 front, 2 rear
Central Locking
Electrically adjustable ORVMs
Rear AC Vents
Rear Parking sensors
4.2-inch coloured MID
6 Airbags
ABS with EBD
ESC
Hill ascent control

Kia Sonet HTK (Rs 8.79 lakh-10.39 lakh)

Engine – 1.2-litre petrol MT, 1.5-litre diesel MT

In addition to HTE trim

16-inch dual tone alloys
Roof Rack
Rear power windows
Follow me home headlamps
Driver seat height adjustment - manual
Sun blinds for rear-passenger
Keyless entry
8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
6 speaker setup – 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
Connected car tech
Rear view camera with guidelines

Kia Sonet HTK+ (Rs 9.89 lakh-11.39 lakh)

Engine – 1.2-litre petrol MT, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol iMT and 1.5-litre diesel MT

In addition to HTK trim

LED daytime running lamps
LED fog lamps
Electric sunroof
Driver window one-touch auto up/down
Rear defogger
Remote engine start function
Push button start
Electrically folding ORVMs
Automatic AC

Kia Sonet HTX (Rs 11.49 lakh-12.99 lakh)

Engine – 1.0-litre turbo-petrol iMT and DCT, 1.5-litre diesel MT, iMT and DCT

In addition to HTK+ trim

LED headlamps
LED tail-lamp
Rear 60:40 split seats
Cruise control
Front ventilated seats
Driving modes
Paddle shifters

Kia Sonet HTX+ (Rs 13.39 lakh-14.39 lakh)

Engine – 1.0-litre turbo-petrol iMT, 1.5-litre diesel MT and iMT

In addition to HTX trim

Ambient lights
All black interiors
Rear wiper and washer
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
4-Way powered driver's seat
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment
Connected car tech
Built-in Alexa compatibility
Voice commands
7-speaker Bose audio system
10.25-inch Digital LCD instrument cluster
Wireless Charger
Air Purifier

Kia Sonet GTX+ (Rs 14.49 lakh-15.49 lakh)

Engine – 1.0-litre turbo-petrol DCT, 1.5-litre diesel AT

In addition to HTX+ trim

16-inch alloys with sportier design
GT styling for exterior and interior
360-degree camera with blind view monitor
ADAS suite

Kia Sonet X-Line (Rs 14.69 lakh- 15.69 lakh)

Engine – 1.0-litre turbo-petrol DCT, 1.5-litre diesel AT

In addition to GTX+ trim

X-line Interior and Styling
All Windows one-touch auto up/down with anti-pinch

Kia Sonet facelift safety features

One of the major safety feature upgrades on the Sonet is the addition of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology, an inclusion shared with its counterpart, the Hyundai Venue. All variants include six airbags as standard, hill-start assist, a tyre pressure monitoring system, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and all-wheel disc brakes. The higher trims, GT line and X-Line, get additional features like cornering lamps and a 360-degree camera as well.