Kia Sonet price, variants explained

The Sonet is offered in six trim levels and five engine-gearbox combinations.

Published On Sep 19, 2020 10:00:00 AM

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The Kia Sonet has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 6.71-11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Similar to its elder brother, the Seltos, the Sonet is available in two trim lines – a Tech Line, with five variants, and a GT Line, with a single, range-topping variant. In the powertrain department, the sub-four-metre SUV comes with three engines and five gearbox options. In all, Kia’s third model for the Indian market offers a lot of choice for compact SUV buyers.

Sonet gets three engine and five gearbox options
Tech Line trims include HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX and HTX+
GT Line is only offered in fully-loaded GTX+ guise

The Kia Sonet is packed to the hilt with equipment and also comes with some segment-first features. So let’s take a closer look at what each variant has to offer.

What engines are available with the Kia Sonet?

Kia has provided the Sonet with the option of both petrol and diesel powertrains. These include an 83hp, 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated petrol paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox, and a 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol available with either a 6-speed iMT (clutch-less manual) or 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.

There is also a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel that produces 100hp when paired to the 6-speed manual gearbox, and 115hp when paired to the 6-speed torque-converter automatic.

What features are offered with each variant of the Kia Sonet?

The Sonet is available in five trim levels - HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX and HTX+ - in the standard Tech Line form. The sportier GT Line version, which is offered in only the fully loaded GTX+ trim, not only sports red accents inside-out, but also packs in additional equipment to set it apart.

Here is a run-through of the variant-wise features.

Kia Sonet Tech Line

Kia Sonet HTE (1.2P MT: Rs 6.71 lakh; 1.5D MT: Rs 8.05 lakh)

ABS with EBD
Dual airbags
Rear parking sensors
15-inch steel wheels with covers
Electrically adjustable ORVMs
Tilt-adjustable steering
Front power windows
Manual AC
Rear AC vents
Front and rear USB charging ports
Fabric upholstery
All-black interiors

Kia Sonet HTK (1.2P MT: Rs 7.59 lakh; 1.5D MT: Rs 8.99 lakh)

In addition to HTE trim

16-inch wheels with covers
Driver seat height adjust
Remote locking
Rear power windows
Steering mounted media controls
2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth connectivity
‘UVO Lite’ connected features
4 speakers
All-black interior
Semi-leatherette seats

Kia Sonet HTK+ (1.2P MT: Rs 8.45 lakh; 1.0P iMT: Rs 9.49 lakh; 1.0P AT: Rs 10.49 lakh; 1.5D MT: Rs 9.49 lakh; 1.5D AT: Rs 10.39 lakh)

In addition to HTK trim

ESC (1.0P AT only)
Hill start assist (1.0P AT only)
Traction control (1.0P AT only)
Projector fog lamps
Auto headlamps
ORVMs with integrated turn indicators
Drive modes (1.0P AT only)
Power-folding ORVMs
Rear defogger
Auto climate control
8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
4 speakers and 2 tweeters
Rear view camera with parking guidelines

Kia Sonet HTX (1.0P iMT: Rs 9.99 lakh; 1.5D MT: Rs 9.99 lakh)

In addition to HTK+ trim

Auto LED headlamps
Projector fog lamps
LED front and rear DRLs
ORVMs with integrated turn indicators
Sunroof
Keyless entry and go
Cruise control
Remote engine start
Beige and black interiors
Leatherette steering wheel and gear knob
Rear centre armrest
Rear seat adjustable headrest
ISOFIX child seat mounts

Kia Sonet HTX+ (1.0P iMT: Rs 11.65 lakh; 1.5D MT: Rs 11.65 lakh)

In addition to HTX trim

Rear washer and wiper
Dual-tone roof (optional)
16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Tyre-pressure monitor
Leatherette upholstery
Leatherette door trim
Ventilated front seats
Air purifier
10.25-inch touchscreen
‘UVO’ connected car tech
Voice commands
7-speaker Bose Audio system
LED ‘sound mood lighting’

Kia Sonet GT Line

Kia Sonet GTX+ (1.0P iMT: Rs 11.99 lakh; 1.5D MT: Rs 11.99 lakh)

In addition to HTX+ trim

4 more airbags (6 airbags in total)
ESC
Hill-start assist
Traction control (AT only)
Drive modes (AT only)
Front parking sensors
Wireless phone charger

Range-topping GTX+ iterations of the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol DCT auto and 1.5-litre turbo-diesel torque converter auto powertrains are also in the offing, and Kia has confirmed that their pricing will be announced in the coming days.

What does the Kia Sonet compete with?

The Kia Sonet has entered the highly competitive segment of compact SUVs and takes on its sibling – the Hyundai Venue, and other offerings like the Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Soon enough, it will also have to contend with the Toyota Urban Cruiser that is set for a launch on September 23.

All prices, ex-showroom, India

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