The long-awaited new 2024 Kia Sonet facelift has finally been unveiled in India. The SUV has received significant design changes and an all-new cabin with several segment-first features. However, the new Sonet continues to be offered with the same set of engines. With more features and refreshing looks, the new Kia Sonet will take on the likes of the new Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza and the Hyundai Venue. Mahindra will also launch the significantly revised XUV300 compact SUV in the first quarter of 2024.
1. Variant-Wise Features
The new Kia Sonet is available in 3 trim levels – HT-Line, GT-Line and the X-Line – and in total of 7 variants – HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+ and X-Line.
2. ADAS Level 1
– Front Collision Warning
– Front Collision-Avoidance Assist – Car, Cycle, Pedestrian
– Lane Keep Assist
– Lane Departure Warning
– Lane Following Assist
– Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
– High Beam Assist
– Driver Attention Warning
3. Safety Features
– 6 Airbags
– Electronic Stability Control
– Hill Assist Control
– Vehicle Stability Management
– Blind View Monitor
– Front & Rear Parking Sensors
– ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)
– All Seat 3 Point Seatbelt with Reminder
– All Wheel Disc Brake
– 360 Degree Camera
4 Engine Options
| Engine | 1.2L NA Petrol | 1.0L Turbo Petrol | 1.5L Turbo Diesel |
| Power | 83PS | 120PS | 116PS |
| Torque | 115Nm | 172Nm | 250Nm |
| Gearbox | 5MT | 6iMT & 7DCT | 6MT, 6iMT & 6AT |
5. Key Interior Features
– Front ventilated seats
– Smart pure air purifier
– Bose premium 7-speakers system
– 4-way power driver’s seat
– 10.25-inch HD touchscreen navigation
– LED Ambient Sound Mood Lights
– 10.25-inch digital instrument console
– All door power window one touch auto up/down with safety
6. Exterior Highlights
– Electric Sunroof
– Rear Spoiler
– Crown Jewel LED headlamps with start map LED DRLs
– 16-inch crystal cut alloy wheels
– LED connected tail-lamps
– Signature Tiger nose grille
– LED fog lamps
– Rear skid plates with dark metallic accents
7. Kia Connect with over 70 smart connected car features
– OTA Map & system update
– Voice controlled window function
– Remote AC control
– Amazon Alexa support
8. Colour Options
It is offered with 8 monotone & 2 dual-tone colors along with an Xclusive Matte Graphite paint scheme for the X-Line trim.
– Pewter Olive
– Glacier White Pearl
– Sparkling Silver
– Gravity Grey
– Aurora Black Pearl
– Intense Red
– Imperial Blue
– Clear White
– Intense Red with Aurora Black Pearl
– Glacier White Pearl with Aurora Black Pearl
– Matte Graphite (X-Line Only)
9. Variant-Wise Engine Options
10. Launch Details & Bookings
Kia has confirmed that the bookings for the new Sonet will commence from 20th of December 2023. However, select dealers have already started accepting pre-orders for the SUV. Prices of the new Sonet will be released in January 2024.
