Kia Sonet

The 1.0L turbo petrol with 7-speed DCT is quick and fun. The diesel variant offers best-in-class mileage for high-mileage users.

• This 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine produces 118bhp and 172Nm torque. It comes mated to either a six-speed iMT or a seven-speed DCT.

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• It gets three driving modes: Normal, Eco, and Sport mode.

• Regardless of the mode, the engine remains silent and smooth, delivering predictable power and sufficient torque for everyday driving. 

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• Once past 2,500rpm, there's ample mid-range response, making overtaking effortless and ensuring quick progress at highway speeds.

• The DCT offers smooth gearshifts, allowing quick responses from the engine, while paddle shifters make manual gear shifts more engaging.

• Kia claims an ARAI mileage of 19.2kmpl for the DCT variant of Sonet, which is impressive for a compact SUV.

• At highway speeds, the Sonet drives relatively flat over small bumps or undulations and does not lean much around bends.

• The well-weighted steering provides precise feedback, inspiring confidence while driving.

• The braking feels reassuring as the Sonet is equipped with disc brakes on all wheels.

• The Kia Sonet's dashboard gets large vertical air-con vents, 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen and digital cluster.

• The USPs include an electric driver’s seat, front ventilated seats, and a sunroof.

• The Sonet offers a nice driving position, good all-round visibility, and sufficient room overall.

• There’s decent legroom and adequate thigh support for individuals with average height.

• There’s a seven-speaker Bose sound system, LED ambient lighting and an air purifier with virus and bacteria protection.

• It also offers a 360-degree camera, Alexa commands from home including tyre pressure and remote climate control. Its connected car suite includes Find My Car via surround view monitoring.

• It gets a 385-litre boot space, and the second-row backrest’s split-folding capability can improves the capacity.

• The Sonet's safety suite includes six airbags, hill-start assist, electronic stability control, and vehicle stability management as standard.

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• Moreover, it also gets a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, three-point seatbelts for all seats, disc brakes on all wheels, and a blind-view monitor.

• The latest iteration is offered with ADAS functionalities including forward collision warning and avoidance (car, pedestrian, cyclist), and lane keep assist.

• Kia's new design language can be seen on the Sonet with a signature tiger-nose grille with LED DRLs, star-map LED headlamps, and sleek LED fog lamps.

• The Sonet features 16-inch crystal-cut alloys, LED-connected taillamps, rear skid plates with dark metallic accents, and a rear spoiler.

• There are eight monotone colours on offer including Pewter Olive, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Clear White, and Glacier White Pearl.

• There are even two dual-tone colours with either Intense Red or Glacier White Pearl with an Aurora Black Pearl roof.

• Besides, there are unique colours offered in the X-Line variant, namely, Aurora Black Pearl and the spectacular-looking Xclusive Matte Graphite.

• In terms of the quality of cabin materials, there's no compromise with the new leatherette upholstery that looks fresh and upmarket.

• The X-Line has contrasting Sage Green leatherette seats with an all-black interior and Sage Green inserts.

• On the other hand, the GT-Line gets black leatherette seats with all-black interiors and white inserts.

• Meanwhile, the Tech-Line gets either black and beige semi-leatherette seats with a black and beige dual-tone interior or semi-leatherette seats with an all-black interior.