KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kia Sonet price starts at Rs. 7,99,900
- Comes in NA petrol and turbo petrol mills
- Offers modern features like ADAS, Ventilated seats and more
The current Indian car scene has been a playground of compact SUVs with every player trying to have that nifty edge over one another. In lien comes the Kia Sonet, which has managed to float out as one of the top choices in the segment with some very neat additions in terms of features. Let's look at the key features of Kia Sonet that make it a lucrative option. But before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads with extensive coverage of the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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1. Electric Single Pane Sunroof
One of the most desired features, the Kia Sonet comes with an electric single-pane sunroof that helps you experience the outside view, and the rain droplets sure add that cinematic touch to your monsoon drives. You can have this feature from the HTE(O) variant which is the second to base variant and is now available with affordable variants.
Competition Check- The Mahindra XUV 3XO goes a step beyond and offers a first-in-segment Panoramic sunroof and while Tata Nexon offers this feature, it has been spotted with a Panoramic sunroof that is expected to be introduced soon via a mid-cycle update.
2. Ventilated Seats
Right from the HTX trim, the front seat ventilation is being offered with her Sonet, and while a few omissions could be lived with, considering the hot weather of the Indian regions, this is a thoughtful addition and should be available with more vehicles.
Competition Check- The Tata Nexon offers this feature in its top-spec Fearless+ S trim while the XUV 3XO misses out on this one.
3. ADAS
The top-spec GTX+ trim offers autonomous driving assist features with advanced features like high beam assist, lane departure alert, and much more. These assistive features are now increasingly being incorporated in newer vehicles.
Competition Check- The Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with these driver's assistance features with the AX5L trim onwards whereas the Nexon misses out on this completely.
4. Smart Air Purifier
The Kia Sonet comes with a smart purifier with virus and bacteria detection that allows the occupants to navigate through patches of dense pollution with ease. However, some other rivals also offer this addition.
Competition Check- Tata Nexon offers an air purifier in its Fearless trim but the Mahindra XUV 3XO misses out on this filtration.
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5. Front Parking Sensors
The Sonet makes navigating through tight spaces easy through the front parking sensors, which makes cutting through tight spaces and bumper-to-bumper traffic an easy task. You can find this feature from the HTK trim onwards. However, there are some rivals that offer this nifty safety feature as well.
Competition Check- The Mahindra XUV 3XO gets front parking sensors from the AX7 trim whereas the Tata Nexon also gets this essential assistive feature in its Creative+ trim also.
Some other notable features of the Kia Sonet are:
- Wireless Charger
- Fully automatic climate control
- Rear AC Vents
- Paddle Shifters
- Powered driver's seat
Verdict
Kia has understood the Indian market well and as a result, the models from Kia generally perform well within the mass market segment while carving out its space within a short span. The same is true for the Sonet, where this compact SUV continues to attract big chunk of buyers and is also one of the most feature loaded option.
