KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Safety features, including 10 Autonomous features and a total of 25 safety features
- Advanced connectivity with over 70 Connected Car features
- Innovative design updates, including a signature Tiger Nose Grille and distinctive lighting elements
- Dual Screen Connected Panel Design and Full Digital Cluster
The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift is causing quite a stir as it steps onto the grand stage of its launch. It offers seven trims: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-LINE. With upgraded safety, features, and performance, it's making waves in the sales market. If you're considering buying this model, here are the top 5 key highlights to give you a glimpse of what it brings to the table.
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2024 Kia Sonet Facelift: Highlights!
Colour
The facelift Kia Sonet offers a variety of colour choices to suit your style. You can go for a single colour like Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, or Clear White. If you prefer a mix, there are dual-tone options like Intense Red/Aurora Black Pearl and Glacier White Pearl/Aurora Black Pearl. The X-Line model even has an exclusive Matte Graphite colour.
Inside, you have 5 choices for the interior colour scheme. There's the classic All Black, a stylish Black and Beige Dual Tone, a fresh All Black with premium Brown inserts (a new addition), a sleek All Black with Sporty White inserts, and an exclusive All Black with Xclusive Sage Green inserts. It's all about giving you options to match your style!
Design
The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift has a stylish makeover, starting with the striking Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille, surrounded by the elegant Knurled Xclusive Black High Gloss design. The exterior is also treated to a New Bumper Design for that extra touch. The other key upgrades to the new Sonet include the Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), and Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps. Additionally, there are Sleek LED Fog Lamps for the GTX+/X-Line variants and ICE-Cube LED Fog Lamps for the HTK+, HTX, and HTX+ trims.
The sporty aesthetic is enhanced by the inclusion of Sporty Aerodynamic Skid Plates. To complete the look, the Sonet now rolls on new R16 40.56cm (16 ) Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels. These updates collectively contribute to a rejuvenated and stylish appearance for the 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift.
10 Intuitive ADAS Level 1
The latest Sonet comes loaded with an impressive set of 10 autonomous features, making it stand out as one of the safest and most user-friendly Compact SUVs. These features include Front Collision Warning (FCW), Front Collision-Avoidance Assist for Pedestrians (FCA-Pedestrian), Front Collision-Avoidance Assist for Cyclists (FCA-Cyclist), Front Collision-Avoidance Assist for Cars (FCA-Car), Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), High Beam Assist (HBA), and Driver Attention Warning (DAW).
Adding to its safety arsenal, the Sonet boasts a total of 15 Hi-Safety features, bringing the grand total to over 25 safety features. Notably, it secures its place as the sole Compact SUV in its category to provide a remarkable 15 standard safety features. The new Sonet is truly raising the bar for safety and convenience in the Compact SUV market.
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Features
The updated Kia Sonet introduces a sleek Dual Screen Connected Panel Design, featuring a vibrant 10.25-inch Color LCD MID and an HD 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation. Inside, enjoy the convenience of 60:40 Split Fold Seats, a fresh GT Line Logo on the steering wheel, a 360-degree Camera with Blind View Monitor, and a 4-way Power Driver's Seat. Enhancing the driving experience further, relish in LED Ambient Sound Lighting and a BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System.
Notably, the Sonet boasts 10 best-in-segment features, including the innovative Dual Screen Connected Panel Design, Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, and the Smartpure Air purifier with Virus and Bacteria protection.
With an impressive array of over 70 Connected Car features, Kia focuses on five key pillars: Safety and security, Convenience, Remote Control, Navigation, and Vehicle Management.
Engine
The Kia Sonet boasts three engine options to suit your preferences. First up is the Smartstream 1.0 T-GDi Petrol Engine, packing a punch with 998 cc displacement, delivering a robust 88 kW power at 6,000 rpm, and a torque of 172 Nm between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm. Take your pick between the 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (6iMT) or the smooth 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (7DCT). Next in line is the 1.2 Petrol Engine, featuring a 1,197 cc displacement, generating 61 kW power at 6,000 rpm, and a torque of 115 Nm at 4,200 rpm. This one comes with a 5-speed Manual Transmission (5MT) for an effortless driving experience.
Diesel enthusiasts can opt for the impressive 1.5 CRDi VGT Diesel Engine in the 2024 Kia Sonet. Boasting a 1,493 cc displacement, it delivers a robust 85 kW power at 4,000 rpm and an impressive 250 Nm torque between 1,500 and 2,750 rpm. Enjoy flexibility with transmission choices, including a 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (6iMT), a 6-speed Automatic Transmission (6AT), and a 6-speed Manual Transmission. All engines come with 2-wheel drive (2WD) for a reliable and efficient ride.
Verdict
The redesigned 2024 Kia Sonet presents a compelling package with its vibrant color options, diverse engine choices, and an extensive array of features, including advanced safety technologies. You can join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the Auto world.
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