Kia Sonet facelift
Quick review
11 Jan '24
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Autocar India Team
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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Autocar India Team
Interior
Well built cabin
New switchgear for the AC controls
Rear is still relatively cramped
11 Jan '24
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Autocar India Team
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
11 Jan '24
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Autocar India Team
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
11 Jan '24
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Autocar India Team
Ride and handling
Seats feel upmarket and sporty
Short wheelbase and tall suspension make it feel top heavy
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Autocar India Team
Rivals
Tata Nexon
Hyundai Venue
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Nissan Magnite
Renault Kiger
11 Jan '24
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Autocar India Team
Verdict
What we like
Features list
Wide range of powertrains
What we don't like
Rear seat space
Lumpy ride
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Autocar India Team
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