Kia Motors entered the Indian market in the year 2019 with the Seltos SUV. Kia Seltos is an astounding mid-size SUV and it set the sales chart on fire. The Indian car buyers accepted the Seltos whole-heartedly and it became the most loved SUV in its segment. Then came the 15th Edition of the Auto Expo in February 2020. At the 2020 Auto Expo, the company launched the Kia Carnival Premium MPV. Also, Kia showcased the concept model of the Sonet compact-SUV. The Sonet is a highly-anticipated SUV in India. Now, Kia has officially announced that the Kia Sonet will make its World Premiere in India in the month of August 2020. Here are some more details about it.
The Kia Sonet will be the third offering from Kia Motors in India. If you remember, the Seltos also made its world premiere in India in June 2019 and was introduced in other countries later. Likewise, Kia Sonet will also make its global debut in India in August this year and will be introduced in other international markets at a later point of time. Kia Motors received an overwhelming response for the Seltos in India. It is nice to see that buoyed by the phenomenal response of the Seltos in India, Kia is following the philosophy of serving India first and then the world. The Kia Sonet will sit below the Kia Seltos in the company's India line-up. Globally too, it will be the entry-level model in Kia's SUV portfolio.
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The concept model of the Kia Sonet was showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo. Now, the production-spec model will make its public debut on August 7, 2020. The production model of the Sonet will be revealed to the audience via a live virtual event. The concept model of the Sonet looks really good. We expect the production-spec version to retain its overall aesthetic appeal. The gorgeous looks of the Seltos were admired by the people. The stunning looks of the Sonet will also appeal to the audience. The compact SUVs are already in high demand in the country. With the launch of the Kia Sonet, the compact SUV is expected to flourish even faster.
The Kia Sonet will be based on the Hyundai Venue's platform and will share features and even powertrains with the Venue. The Sonet will be powered by a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine, a 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a powerful 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit. All the powertrain options might come with both manual gearbox as well as an automatic transmission. It will also get an intelligent manual transmission (iMT). To know more about this iMT, click here. This compact SUV will also get Kia's UVO connected car technology, a large 10.24-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an electric sunroof, wireless charger and many more features, including some segment-first ones.
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The Kia Sonet will make its World Premiere in India on August 7, 2020. Talking about the launch timeline, it is expected to be launched in India in mid-September of this year. It is expected to be priced in the ballpark of Rs. 7 lakhs - Rs. 12 lakhs, Ex-showroom. Upon launch, it will rival against other compact SUVs in India which include the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Ford Ecosport, Mahindra XUV 300, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue. What are your thoughts on the upcoming Kia Sonet SUV? Tell us in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Automobile Enthusiast group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners.
