Kia Sonet Facelift Unveiled in India, Gets a Bolder Design, ADAS, and More

After the successful debut of the Seltos facelift earlier this year, Kia India has finally unveiled the highly anticipated Kia Sonet facelift today, signifying a key stride. The new SUV has drawn a lot of attention ever since the automaker released the first teaser, which revealed the front design. But as soon as it was confirmed that the SUV would come with ADAS, the enthusiasm surged even further. Following that, several details regarding the model's specs, design changes, and features have popped up on the internet. The bookings for the redesigned Sonet are going to begin on December 20 for a token amount of Rs 25,000. Prospective buyers can place their bookings either by visiting the nearest Kia dealership or through the firm's official website. Notably, the launch is scheduled to take place in January. The new Sonet, like Seltos, can be purchased via K-Code. The K-Code can be generated by any Kia owner to ensure priority delivery of the car. Let's now take a look at what this facelifted model has to offer in terms of updates. 

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Kia Sonet Facelift: Design and Variants

There will be seven different trim levels available for the Sonet facelift: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-Line. The exterior of the Sonet has been completely redesigned, drawing inspiration from the recent facelifted version of the Seltos. The vehicle has been given a boost of modernity with the reshaped fog lights and bumper, and a new grille on the front fascia that is complemented by LED headlights and contemporary DRLs. With new LED taillights connected by an LED strip and a modified bumper that highlights its strong character, the rear end reflects the design philosophy of the Seltos facelift. There's also a fresh design for alloy wheels. 

Kia Sonet Facelift: Interior Details

The Sonet facelift improves the pleasure of driving by introducing drivers to a digital instrument panel that is evocative of the Seltos facelift. A fresh 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system is the main feature of the dashboard. Other conveniences include five interior colour options, ambient lighting, power-adjustable front seats, an electric sunroof, a digital instrument cluster, a wireless charger, a Bose audio system, ventilated front seats, over connected car features, and a 360-degree camera.

Kia Sonet Facelift: Safety Suite

The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) was added to the Sonet as a standout element of the revamp, putting it at the leading edge of safety for its segment. Lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, driver attention warning, lane following assist, high beam assist, and leading vehicle departure alert are all part of the ADAS suite. It also contains forward collision warning and forward collision-avoidance assist for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles. Additionally, it also comes equipped with six airbags as standard.

Kia Sonet Facelift: Powertrain Options

Beyond its updated appearance, the 2024 version of the Sonet keeps its well-known engine range. The Smartstream G1.0-litre T-Gdi petrol engine belts out a more potent 118bhp and 172Nm, while the Smartstream G1.2-litre petrol mill develops 82bhp of maximum power and 115Nm of torque. With 114bhp and 250Nm, the 1.5-litre CRDi VGT unit is ideal for those who want to opt for a diesel option. A 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT, and a 7-speed DCT are available for the 1.2-litre petrol, a 5-speed manual for the 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and a 6-speed manual alongside the current 6-speed iMT and 6-speed AT for the 1.5-litre diesel, to accommodate a range of driving tastes.

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Kia Sonet Facelift: Expected Price and Rival Models

Upon its launch, the ex-showroom price range of the 2024 Sonet is expected to vary between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 15 lakh, providing a variety of alternatives to fit various wallets.

In the cutthroat compact SUV market, where it competes with the Nissan Magnite, the Tata Nexon, the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, the Renault Kiger, the Hyundai Venue, and the Mahindra XUV300, the Sonet has surely made a name for itself as indicated by its sales figures so far.