Kia Launches New Sonet; Price Starts From Rs. 7.99 Lakhs

South Korean carmaker, Kia has launched the refreshed version of its compact SUV, Sonet, at a special introductory price starting from Rs. 7.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom) in India. 

The New Sonet is available in 19 different variants, including the 5 diesel manual variants starting from Rs. 9.79 lakhs. The GT Line and X-line variants in petrol costs Rs. 14.50 and 14.69 lakh and the diesel costs Rs. 15.50 and 15.69 lakh, respectively.

Unveiled in December last year, the new Kia Sonet now includes an uplifted front facade with a new grille and new bumper design, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, R16 Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, and Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps.

Kia Sonet is the company second best-selling car and in the refreshed version, the company has included 25 safety features, including ADAS with 10 autonomous features and 15 Hi-safety features. The vehicle also hosts over 70 connected car features including ‘Find My Car with SVM’, which gives a surround view of car’s vicinity and Hinglish commands.

Packed with 10 autonomous features, like Front Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), and Lane Following Assist (LFA), among others. Enabling a safer driving experience, it also boasts 15 Hi-safety features standard across the variants, consisting of 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), to name a few. With this introduction in Sonet, Kia has made 6 airbags standard across its product portfolio.

Furthermore, the Sonet hosts 10 best-in-segment features, including Dual Screen Connected Panel Design, Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, and All Door Power Window one-touch Auto up/down with Safety, to name a few.Announcing the launch/price of the new Sonet, Myung-sik Sohn, Chief Sales and Business Strategy Officer at Kia India, said, "The old Sonet disrupted the segment with its exceptional design and technological prowess, and with the new Sonet, we are taking that winning proposition much higher. We are adding a substantial value-for-money proposition at the back of low maintenance and a top-tier safety proposition with the most advanced ADAS technology." 

The latest avatar of Sonet also boosts luxe interiors comprising the tech-oriented dashboard, the LED ambient sound lighting, Dual Screen Connected Panel Design Full Digital Cluster with 26.04cm (10.25") Colour LCD MID and 26.03cm (10.25") HD Touchscreen Navigation, New GT Line Logo on Steering wheel and 5 interior colour options with 1 new colour. The car is also available in New Pewter Olive Body colour along with 8 Monotone, 2 Dual Tone and 1 Matte Finish colour.

Sohn further added, "We have observed that the Sonet is often the first choice for many buyers, and therefore, we made a conscious decision to keep the price competitive to make the Sonet more accessible to them. With a compelling product proposition, we are confident in winning consumers over once again. " 

Introductory Price List:

Customers can book the new Sonet with an initial booking amount of Rs. 25,000.