Kia Sonet Final Model Spotted; Launch In August 2020
Kia Sonet subcompact SUV recently made its global debut in its concept form at the 2020 Delhi Auto Expo. Now, the production-ready version of the vehicle caught on camera during its test rounds in the country.
The partially camouflaged test mule seems to be the mid-level variant featuring dual-tone ORVMs, fender mounted turn indicators, rear bumper with faux skid plate, LED taillamps and high mounted stop lamp.
Unlike the concept that was equipped with diamond cut alloys, the spotted model features regular alloy wheels. The production-ready Sonet is likely to share most of its design bits with the concept. Read – Kia Might Launch Carnival Hi-Limousine Variant in India
Upfront, the subcompact SUV will carry Kia’s signature tiger-nose grille, tiger-eyeline DRLs, stepwell geometry within the grille mesh. Styling elements such as muscular side creases, pronounced bonnet, body cladding, flush-fitting door handles and LED taillamps connected via a light bar are likely to be retained.
The Kia Soent will be boasted with several segment-first features including a largest-in-class 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a Bose sound system and ventilated front seats. Read – New Kia Compact MPV To Challenge Ertiga, Marazzo
Engine setup of the Kia Sonet will be borrowed from the Hyundai Venue. There will be a 1.2L, 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol, a 1.5-litre diesel and a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor. The SUV will get a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard.
The Sonet petrol will come with the segment -first iMT (intelligent manual transmission) with auto-rev matching. The diesel engine will be offered with a 6-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox.
Scheduled to launch in August, the sub-4 meter SUV from the Korean carmaker will be gun up straight against the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon and Ford EcoSport. The company aims to sell over 70,000 units of the Sonet in its first year. The production of the subcompact SUV will take place at the carmaker’ Anantapur based facility in Andhra Pradesh.
Kia Sonet First Look Video
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