Kia Sonet facelift

Quick review

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Exterior design

No sheet metal changes

New L-shaped headlamps and DRLs

Vertically oriented LED tail-lamps connected by an LED light bar.

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Interior

Well built cabin

New switchgear for the AC controls

Rear is still relatively cramped

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Features and safety

4-way power adjustable driver's seat

ADAS with Level 1 Autonomous driving

360-degree camera

10.25-inch digital instrument dials 

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Engine and performance

3-cylinder turbo-petrol is still peppy

DCT gearbox can be clunky and slow to respond

6-speed diesel AT is smoother

Diesel automatic powertrain remains the ideal choice

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Ride and handling

Seats feel upmarket and sporty

Short wheelbase and tall suspension make it feel top heavy

 

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Rivals

Tata Nexon

Hyundai Venue

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Nissan Magnite

Renault Kiger

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Verdict

What we like 

Features list
Wide range of powertrains

What we don't like

Rear seat space
Lumpy ride

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