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.
Kia Sonet facelift rivals
The Sonet facelift is placed in a highly competitive segment of the market and has still managed to stand tall. Its rivals include the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, and Maruti Brezza.
