All about Kia Sonet ✓ Specification ✓ Exterior ✓ Interior ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ Price ✓ Comparison.
Kia Sonet Launched, Priced From Rs. 6.71 Lakhs.
Kia India has launched the Sonet compact SUV with a starting price tag of Rs. 6.71 lakhs for the base petrol variant, with the figure topping at Rs. 11.99 lakhs for top petrol and diesel versions (both prices are ex-showroom). GTX+ petrol DCT and diesel AT price to be announced later. Only the third model for the Korean manufacturer to be launched in the Indian market, the compact SUV shares many of its components with the Hyundai Venue. In the Indian market ever since it made its global debut last month. You can get an idea of its popularity by the fact that Kia Motors recorded over 6000 bookings of the new Sonet in a single day.
Kia Sonet SUV – Engine Specifications:
| Petrol engine | Kia Sonet SUV | Kia Sonet SUV |
| Engine type | 1.2-litre SmartstreamG petrol engine | 1.0-litre Turbo GDi petrol engine |
| Displacement | 1,197 cc | 998 cc |
| No. of cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 172 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual | 6-speed iMT (Semi-Automatic) and 7-speed DCT Automatic |
| Emission Standard | BS-6 | BS-6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Driving Range | 828 kmrs | 819 – 823.5 kmrs |
| Diesel engine | Kia Sonet SUV | Kia Sonet SUV |
| Engine type | 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine | 1.5-litre CRDi VGT diesel engine |
| Displacement | 1,493 cc | 1,493 cc |
| No. of cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 99 bhp @ 4,000 rpm | 113 bhp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 240 Nm @ 1,500 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual | 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic |
| Emission Standard | BS-6 | BS-6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Driving Range | 1084.5 kmrs | 855 kmrs |
| Kia Sonet SUV – Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,647 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm |
| Capacity | |
| No. of Doors | 5 Doors |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Person |
| No. of Seating Rows | 2 Rows |
| Bootspace | 392-litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45-litres |
| Kerb Weight | 1,081 to 1,233 kg |
| Suspensions, Brakes & Steering | |
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring |
| Front Brake Type | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum |
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) |
| Wheel Type | Steel |
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15, 215 / 60 R16 |
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15, 215 / 60 R16 |
| Performance | |
| Top Speed | 175 – 182 kmph |
| Acceleration 0-100kmph | 11.3 – 13.8 seconds |
Kia Sonet SUV – Exterior:
Fromt the outside, Kia Motors India has started the pre-bookings for the Sonet on since August 20. The Sonet can be pre-booked at any Kia dealership or through the automaker’s official website on payment of a token amount of Rs 25,000. While the compact SUV made its global premiere on August 7, and now Kia has launched this much-awaited SUV in the Market. Like the Kia Seltos, the Kia Sonet follows the dual trim concept of Tech Line and GT Line. It boasts of features like tiger-nose grille, LED headlamps with LED DRLs, projector fog lamps, LED tail lamps and 16-inch crystal-cut alloy wheels.
Kia Sonet SUV – Interior:
From the Inside, The Kia Sonet cabin is also feature-rich and gets 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, multi-function steering wheel, automatic climate control and sunroof. Among the segment-first features are 10.25-inch HD touchscreen with navigation and live traffic, ventilated driver and front-passenger seats, smart pure air purifier with virus protection, Bose seven-speaker audio with sub-woofer, LED sound mood lighting, wireless smartphone charger with cooling function, remote engine start, OTA map updates and multi-drive and traction modes.
Kia Sonet SUV – Mileage:
| Fuel Type | Transmission | Mileage |
| Petrol (998 cc) | Semi-Automatic | 18.2 kmpl |
| Diesel (1493 cc) | Automatic (Torque Converter) | 19.0 kmpl |
| Petrol (998 cc) | Automatic | 18.3 kmpl |
| Petrol (1197 cc) | Manual | 18.4 kmpl |
| Diesel (1493 cc) | Manual | 24.1 kmpl |
Kia Sonet SUV – Features:
Standard Features:-
- 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system
- Over-the-air (OTA) map updates
- 4.2-inch MID (multi-information display)
- 57 UVO connected car features
- Remote engine start via UVO Connect & Smart key
- BOSE Sound System – 7 speakers with sub-woofer
- LED Mood lighting
- Wireless charger
- Ventilated front seats
- Air purifier with virus protection
- Steering wheel with controls
- Multi-drive & traction modes, grip control for AT models
- Rear AC vents
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Keyless entry and go
- Push button start
Safety Features:-
- Six Air-bags
- ABS with EBD
- Brake Assist
- Vehicle Stability Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Rear Parking Camera with Guidance
- Front Seat-belt Reminders
- Speed Sensing Door Lock
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Kia Sonet SUV – Colours:
Dual-tone
- Red with Black
- White Pearl with Black
- Beige Gold with Black
Single Tone
- Glacier White Pearl
- Steel Silver
- Gravity Grey
- Intense Red
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Intelligency Black
- Beige Gold
Kia Sonet SUV – Rivals & Competitors:
- Maruti Vitara Brezza
- Hyundai Venue
- Mahindra XUV300
- Ford EcoSport
- Tata Nexon
- Upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser
- Upcoming Nissan Magnite
Kia Sonet SUV – Ex-Showroom Price:
| Kia Sonet | HTE | HTK | HTK+ | HTX | HTX+ | GTX+ |
| Smartstream G 1.2 petrol | INR 6.71 lakh* (5MT) | INR 7.59 lakh* (5MT) | INR 8.45 lakh* (5MT) | |||
| G 1.0 Turbo GDi | INR 9.49 lakh* (6iMT) / INR 10.49 lakh* (7DCT) | INR 9.99 lakh* (6iMT) | INR 11.65 lakh* (6iMT) | INR 11.99 lakh* (6iMT) | ||
| Diesel 1.5 WGT | INR 8.05 lakh* (6MT) | INR 8.99 lakh* (6MT) | INR 9.49 lakh* (6MT) | INR 9.99 lakh* (6MT) | INR 11.65 lakh* (6MT) | INR 11.99 lakh* (6MT) |
| Diesel VGT | INR 10.39 lakh* (6AT) |
Kia Sonet Price:-
Petrol – Smartstream G 1.2-litre with 5-speed MT
- HTE – Rs. 6.71 lakhs
- HTK – Rs. 7.59 lakhs
- HTK+ – Rs. 8.45 lakhs
Petrol – G 1.0-litre T-GDI
- HTK+ (6-speed iMT) – Rs. 9.49 lakhs
- HTK+ (7-speed DCT) – Rs. 10.49 lakhs
- HTX (6-speed iMT) – Rs. 9.99 lakhs
- HTX+ (6-speed iMT) – Rs. 11.65 lakhs
- GTX+ (6-speed iMT) – Rs. 11.99 lakhs
Diesel – 1.5-litre CRDi WGT with 6-speed MT
- HTE – Rs. 8.05 lakhs
- HTK – Rs. 8.99 lakhs
- HTK+ – Rs. 9.49 lakhs
- HTX – Rs. 9.99 lakhs
- HTX+ – Rs. 11.65 lakhs
- GTX+ – Rs. 11.99 lakhs
Diesel – 1.5-litre CRDi VGT with 6-speed AT
- HTK+ – Rs. 10.39 lakhs
*All prices ex-showroom