The much-anticipated 2024 new Kia Sonet facelift has taken center stage at a dazzling event in Delhi, marking a significant evolution in the model’s design and interior. Kia enthusiasts can eagerly mark their calendars, as the bookings for this revamped model are set to commence on the 20th of December 2023, with the official price announcement slated for January 2024. The new Sonet will present an array of choices with seven variants, including HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-Line, strategically divided across three trims – HT Line, GT Line, and X Line.
In terms of standout enhancements, the 2024 Kia Sonet facelift places a strong emphasis on safety, incorporating Level 1 ADAS technology that unlocks access to 10 autonomous functions. This comprehensive suite encompasses lane keep assist, lane following assist, forward collision warning and avoidance assist, driver attention warning, lane departure warning, high beam assist, and leading vehicle departure alert.
Augmenting safety further, the subcompact SUV boasts a 360-degree camera and a blind-view monitor displaying crucial information in the cluster. The safety arsenal is enriched with a tyre pressure monitoring system, hill start assist control, six airbags, vehicle stability management, electronic stability control, and a rearview camera with guidelines. Read – New-Gen Kia Carnival Launch Timeline and Key Details
Feature-wise, the new Kia Sonet elevates the driving experience with a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system, Alexa voice support, a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster, a 7-speaker Bose premium sound system, a 4-way power-adjustable driver seat, an electric sunroof, and a Smart pure air purifier. Buyers are presented with three interior color and seat pattern options under the Tech Line, and one each for GT Line and X Line.
The Sonet’s aesthetic appeal is further heightened with the introduction of a new Pewter Olive color scheme, complementing the existing seven monotone shades – Gravity Grey, Sparkling Silver, Glacier White Pearl, Intense Red, Aurora Black Pearl, Imperial Blue, and Clear White. For an added touch of sophistication, the Aurora Black Pearl shade can be paired with combinations of Intense Red and Glacier White Pearl, while an Xclusive Matte Graphite paint scheme stands as an exclusive offering for the X-Line variant.
Maintaining its dimensions, the 2024 Kia Sonet facelift features revised front and rear bumpers, updated headlamps and DRLs, newly-designed alloy wheels, and updated taillamps with a full-width LED lighting element. The subcompact SUV continues to offer three traction modes – Sand, Mud, and Wet, alongside three drive modes – Normal, Eco, and Sports.
Under the hood, the powertrain lineup remains consistent with no alterations. The new Kia Sonet facelift offers the 1.2L naturally aspirated petrol (82bhp/115Nm), 1.0L turbo petrol (118bhp/172Nm), and 1.5L (114bhp/250Nm) engine options. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT, a 6-speed automatic, and a 7-speed DCT automatic.
