The new Kia Sonet will continue to compete in its class with the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and others.
The Kia Sonet will be relaunched in India in December 2023, with the facelifted version scheduled for release in December 2023. We anticipate that the vehicle will be released in early 2024. The 2017 Kia Sonet facelift is more than just a visual upgrade; it is a thorough makeover that includes a slew of new features and technical improvements.
The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift will continue to offer three engines: an 83hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine; a more powerful 120hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine; and a strong 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine. These engines are expected to keep their current gearbox pairings, which comprise a 5-speed manual for the petrol engine, a 6-speed iMT and 6-speed DCT for the turbo-petrol engine, and a 6-speed iMT and 6-speed AT for the diesel engine.
The Sonet facelift will reportedly have a reprofiled front bumper, a new Kia front grille flanked by LED headlights with fresh sculpting, and reworked 16-inch alloy wheels. The back end will also receive improvements, including a new tailgate design and LED taillights that reach lower, increasing the vehicle’s modern look.
The Sonet facelift is slated to include a new digital instrument cluster on the inside. In addition, the inside will be updated with a new upholstery color option. The dashboard layout and switchgear will also be updated, possibly incorporating components from the Kia Seltos facelift.
We anticipate that the Kia Sonet facelift will include ADAS as well. This technology was just added to its cousin, the Hyundai Venue.
Despite these enhancements, the Sonet will retain its competitive advantage with a starting price of roughly Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). It will continue to compete in its class with the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and others.
As the 2018 Kia Sonet facelift’s sale date approaches, Indian consumers are keen to discover how this redesigned small SUV will reinvent driving dynamics and style within its segment.
Kia Sonet facelift is expected to get a number of new features, including:
Refreshed exterior design: The most obvious change to the Sonet facelift will be its exterior design. The car is expected to get a new front fascia with a revised grille, new headlamps, and new fog lamps. The rear of the car is also expected to get some minor updates.
Updated interior: The Sonet facelift is also expected to get an updated interior with new materials and finishes. The car is also expected to get a new touchscreen infotainment system with a larger screen.
New ADAS features: The Sonet facelift is expected to get a number of new Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features, such as blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
More powerful engines: The Sonet facelift is expected to get more powerful engines than the current model. The car is expected to be available with a 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, and a 1.5-liter turbocharged diesel engine.
New transmission options: The Sonet facelift is expected to get new transmission options than the current model. The car is expected to be available with a 6-speed manual transmission, a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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