The compact SUV segment is up for a crisp competition as rivals are bringing in product to the user's taste. We already have the popular Brezza, Venue, Ecosport, XUV300 and Nexon in the list but still, these aren't enough. The new rival is the Kia Sonet which was showcased in August 2020 and brings its own charm in the market. Here, in this article, we will be telling you some of its pros and cons which will help you decide whether to buy the Kia Sonet or to wait for its rivals!
The Sonet is the soon to be launched compact SUV from Kia Motors. The South Korean carmakers made its debut in the Indian market with the Seltos and needless to say, they have completed 1 lakh sales in just a year. The same level of interest is kept from the Kia Sonet as well and find out whether you should buy the car or wait for the other options!
Pros of buying the Kia Sonet now
Early bookings and good looking design
The bookings for the Sonet has already been started so if you book one now then you will get the early delivery of the vehicle. Another reason is that the SUV looks best in the segment so it stands out from the crowd. It also comes in tech line and GT Line. The latter is the sportier variant with more features.
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More features than others
The Kia Sonet gets ventilated seats at the front, largest 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit which hosts Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and UVO Connect. It also gets a BOSE sound system with 7-speakers and is the first SUV to get an air purifier with virus protection. The safety features on the Sonet includes front and rear parking sensors, Vehicle stability management, tyre pressure monitoring system and among others.
6-speed auto transmission on the diesel
The Sonet will come in four engine option with four different transmissions. If you are someone who loves driving the diesel then Sonet provides you with 1.5L engine from the Seltos that makes 113 bhp with 250 Nm of peak torque. It comes with a 6-speed AT unit. The other engine options include a 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol with a 5-speed manual, a 1.0L turbo petrol with a 6-speed manual and an optional 7-speed DCT and a 1.5L diesel making 99 bhp with 240 Nm of peak torque paired with a 6-speed manual only.
However, if you are someone who is still not impressed with the Sonet and want to wait then here are some of your options!
More compact SUVs coming in
Nissan is soon entering the compact SUV segment by early 2021 with the Magnite. The Japanese carmaker will come with the Kia Sonet rival and packs in a 1.0L turbocharged petrol unit under the hood. It gets new styling and will host several features once launched. Another option is the Renault Kiger which will use the same engine as the Magnite but will be packing in new exterior and design.
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Festival Discounts
If you are looking to wait till the festivals then Diwali bonanza works better for car sales. You get huge discounts and we expect Kia will also provide a deal on the Sonet. If not then you can always choose its rivals which offer a unique styling and better fuel economy along with huge Diwali discounts. For example, Tata Nexon comes with better space while the Maruti Brezza offers a mild-hybrid engine on petrol.
