Kia Sonet CNG – All about Upcoming Kia Sonet CNG ✓ Specification ✓ Exterior ✓ Interior ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ Price ✓ Comparison.
Upcoming Kia Sonet CNG in India: Many new CNG cars are going to be launched in India soon. South Korean automaker Kia is also going to enter this segment. Kia is working on a CNG variant of its popular mid-size SUV Sonet. The company can launch it after 2022. However, no official statement has come out from the company like. Recently Sonnet has been spotted during testing.
Kia has started testing the CNG variant of the Sonnet sub-4 meter SUV in India. In this, the CNG option will be given to the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The Sonet CNG will be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Its engine generates 118bhp and 172Nm of torque. However, there could be a slight drop in the power and torque outputs of the Sonet CNG. It will compete with the soon-to-be-launched new Maruti Brezza.
In the spy image, the upcoming SUV can be seen with a CNG sticker placed near the rear windshield. It is clear from this that this is only a CNG car. Apart from this, the CNG intake valve can also be seen next to the petrol filling cap.
Kia Sonet Exterior Design
As for the exterior design, there will be no change in the upcoming Sonnet CNG. Exterior highlights of the Kia Sonet include a split headlamp design, projector headlamps with LED DRLs, projector fog lights, LED tail lights, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, a shark fin antenna, roof rails, and silver skid plates.
Upcoming Kia Sonet Interior
Remain Unchanged from the Inside, The SUV will get same 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with latest smartphone connectivity. This car comes with UVO Connect connected car technology in which 37 features will be available under 5 segments. Talking about the safety features, the Kia Sonet will get standard safety equipment like dual front airbags with ABS.
Kia Sonet CNG Launch Date
As per the fresh media reports, Kia will launch the CNG variant any how in the next year or may be end of this Year. The upcoming CNG variant will enter production in Next year any time. The Kia Sonet CNG variat can be launch in India expected in the first half of 2023.
Name of Car | Launch Date |
Kia Sonet CNG | First Half of 2023 |
Upcoming Kia Sonet Engine
The CNG variant of the Sonet will come with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that we have seen on the Sonnet earlier. The engine generates power of 118bhp and peak torque of 172Nm, but its performance may be slightly lower with CNG. However, we will have to wait for the official launch to confirm it.
CNG engine | Kia Sonet |
Engine type | 1.0-litre kappa turbo CNG engine |
Displacement | 998 cc |
No. of cylinders | 3 |
Power | 118 bhp @ 6,000 rpm |
Torque | 172 Nm @ 1,500 rpm |
Transmission | 6-speed Manual Clutchless, 7-speed DCT Automatic |
Emission Standard | BS-6 |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Kia Sonet CNG – 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 | 178-litres |
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 Rims |
Front Tyres | 215 / 60 R16 |
Rear Tyres | 215 / 60 R16 |
Upcoming Kia Sonet CNG – Mileage
Fuel Type | Transmission | Mileage |
CNG (998 cc) | Clutchless Manual | 30.8 kmpl |
CNG (998 cc) | Automatic (Dual Clutch) | 28.15 kmpl |
Upcoming Kia Sonet CNG – 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:
- Glacier White Pearl
- Steel Silver
- Gravity Grey
- Intense Red
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Intelligency Black
- Beige Gold
Upcoming Kia Sonet CNG – Rivals & Competitors
- Maruti Suzuki WagonR 1.0 CNG
- Tata Punch
- Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
- Mahindra XUV300
- Nissan Magnite
- Renault Kiger
Kia Sonet CNG – Expected Price.
It is expected that the CNG variant of the Sonnet will be offered with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The price of Kia Sonnet CNG is expected to increase by Rs 70-90 thousand. Along with this, the price of the top model of Sonnet CNG can be around Rs 13 lakh.
Kia Sonet CNG – Expected Price | |
Base Variant | INR. 11.70 Lakh. |
Top Variant | INR. 13.50 Lakh. |