Explained: Kia Sonet variants, features and colour options

The Kia Sonet is all set for its market launch on Friday, the 18th. We’ve brought you our extensive first drive reports for the petrol IMT and diesel automatic models. And since we were driving the top-end GTX+ variants we got a taste of the top-of-the-

Here's a detailed look at the features and colour options for each of the six variants of the upcoming Kia Sonet.

The Kia Sonet is all set for its market launch on Friday, the 18th of September. We’ve brought you our extensive first-drive reports of the petrol IMT and diesel automatic models. And since we were driving the top-end GTX+ variants, we got a taste of the top-of-the-line variant, which comes complete with a range of segment-first features, such as ventilated front seats and a 10.25-inch infotainment system. So, you got a chance to see just how good it looks, especially with the sporty red accents all around the exterior and interior.

But what about all of the other entry-level and mid-spec variants? What will they be like in terms of looks, safety features, and equipment? We present to you a detailed look at the feature and colour options for all variants of the Sonet so that you know just what each variant will have to offer when it hits the market at the end of this week.

Kia Sonet HTE - equipment, safety features and colour options:

Halogen headlamps
15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
Faux front and rear skid plates
Dual front airbags
ABS
Rear parking sensors
Tilt-adjustable steering
Front power windows
Electrically adjustable ORVMs
Manual central locking
Front and rear USB ports
Manual air conditioning with rear AC vents
Colour options: White, Black, Red, Silver, Steel, Grey

Kia Sonet HTK – equipment, safety features and colour options:

The HTK variant packs in everything that the Kia Sonet HTE base variant comes with and, in addition, offers the following:

16-inch alloy wheels
Keyless entry
Height adjustable driver’s seat
2-DIN stereo with Bluetooth connectivity
4 Speakers
Steering mounted audio controls
Leatherette seats with white stitching
ABS with EBD
Power windows all around
Follow me home headlamps
ESC, HAC, VSM, Brake assist (7DCT only)

Apart from all that HTK variant offer, the HTK+ variant will offer the following features.

Kia Sonet HTK+ – equipment, safety features and colour options:

Roof rails
Chrome front grille
Shark fin radio ariel
Electric folding ORVMs with integrated turn indicator lamps
Rear centre garnish between tail lamps
Climate control
8.0-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Two tweeters
Projector fog lamps
Leather-wrapped gear lever for AT and DCT models
Automatic headlamps
Rear defogger
Rear parcel shelf
Additional colour options include - Beige Gold, Black Pearl and Blue

Next up is the Kia Sonet HTX variant. Here's what it will offer in addition to the HTK+'s equipment list.

Kia Sonet HTX variant - equipment, safety features and colour options:

LED headlamps
LED DRL with integrated turn indicators
LED tail lamps
Chrome door handles
Electric sunroof
Keyless engine start/stop
Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel
One-touch power window for driver
Cruise control
Remote engine start from the key fob
Beige and black leatherette seats with silver stitching
Leather-wrapped gear lever
Adjustable rear seat headrests
Rear seat armrest
Additional colour options include – black and beige dual-tone

Kia Sonet HTX+ variant - equipment, safety features and colour options:

Dual-tone alloy wheels
10.25-inch infotainment system
LED mood lighting
Ventilated front seats
Bose sound system
4.2-inch coloured instrument cluster display
Connected car tech
Smartwatch connectivity
Voice recognition system
Auto-dimming IRVM
Leatherette inserts on door pads
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Rear wash wipe
Air purifier
Additional colour options include white and black dual-tone, beige gold and black dual-tone, and red and black dual-tone

Kia Sonet GTX+ variant – equipment, safety features, and colour options:

Front parking sensors
Six airbags
ESC, HAC, VSM, Brake assist
Red accents on grille, bumpers, doors and brake callipers

Its also worth noting that all automatic models of the Sonet will come with multiple drive modes and selectable traction modes, aside from ESC, HAC, VSM, and Brake assist.