The Kia Sonet is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia since 2020. Developed mainly for the Indian market, the Sonet is positioned below the Seltos and is closely related to the similarly-sized sibling Hyundai Venue.[2][3][4] It is marketed in emerging markets including India, Nepal, Indonesia, South Africa, Vietnam, Middle East, and several Latin American countries.[5]
The Sonet was previewed as the Sonet Concept in February 2020.[6] The production version made its global debut on 7 August 2020 and was sold starting from 18 September 2020 in India.[7][8][9] It is the third model from Kia in India after the Seltos and the Carnival.[10]
In the Indian market, the Sonet occupies the sub-4-metre SUV category with its 3,995 mm (157.3 in) length dimension, benefitting from the Indian tax benefits for cars shorter than 4 meters. For export markets, the Sonet is equipped with longer front and rear bumpers, increasing its length to 4,120 mm (162.2 in).[11][12]
Kia claimed that the Sonet uses high strength steel structure that helps in reducing the impact of severe accidents. Some of its safety features for its top trims include six airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system, hill start assistance control, vehicle stability management system, speed alert system, electronic traction control, parking sensors, braking assistance and driver’s seat belts given with pre-tensioners.[13]
A version of the Sonet with three-row seating was introduced in Indonesia in April 2021.[14] Marketed as the "Sonet 7", the third row bench seat is installed without any exterior bodywork changes, meaning with the third row seat up, the boot space is effectively eliminated. The Sonet 7 is also equipped with a roof-mounted air circulator system, and a revised second row bench seat with split folding and a one-touch folding mechanism which allows access to the third row.[15] It was discontinued in 2022.
In September 2022, a new sub-model named X-Line was introduced in India. The new X-Line consist only of cosmetic changes rather than mechanical changes. The trim is available in two engine options, 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine and the 1.5-litre CRDi diesel.
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The Kia Sonet is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia since 2020 Developed mainly for the Indian market the Sonet is positioned below the Seltos and is closely related to the similarly sized sibling Hyundai Venue 2 3 4 It is marketed in emerging markets including India Nepal Indonesia South Africa Vietnam Middle East and several Latin American countries 5 Kia Sonet QY 2021 Kia Sonet Premiere Indonesia OverviewManufacturerKiaProduction2020 presentAssemblyIndia Anantapur Andhra Pradesh Kia India Ecuador Quito Aymesa 1 Vietnam Chu Lai Quảng Nam THACO DesignerKarim HabibBody and chassisClassSubcompact crossover SUVBody style5 door SUVLayoutFront engine front wheel drivePlatformHyundai Kia K2RelatedHyundai Venue QXi PowertrainEnginePetrol 1 0 L Kappa II T GDi I31 2 L Smartstream G1 2 MPi I41 5 L Smartstream G1 5 MPi I4Diesel 1 5 L Smartstream D1 5 CRDi I4Transmission5 speed manual6 speed manual6 speed clutchless manual6 speed automatic7 speed DCTCVTDimensionsWheelbase2 500 mm 98 4 in Length3 995 4 120 mm 157 3 162 2 in Width1 790 mm 70 5 in Height1 610 1 647 mm 63 4 64 8 in Contents 1 Overview 2 Engines 3 Gallery 4 Sales 5 References 6 External linksOverview EditThe Sonet was previewed as the Sonet Concept in February 2020 6 The production version made its global debut on 7 August 2020 and was sold starting from 18 September 2020 in India 7 8 9 It is the third model from Kia in India after the Seltos and the Carnival 10 In the Indian market the Sonet occupies the sub 4 metre SUV category with its 3 995 mm 157 3 in length dimension benefitting from the Indian tax benefits for cars shorter than 4 meters For export markets the Sonet is equipped with longer front and rear bumpers increasing its length to 4 120 mm 162 2 in 11 12 Kia claimed that the Sonet uses high strength steel structure that helps in reducing the impact of severe accidents Some of its safety features for its top trims include six airbags electronic stability control anti lock braking system hill start assistance control vehicle stability management system speed alert system electronic traction control parking sensors braking assistance and driver s seat belts given with pre tensioners 13 A version of the Sonet with three row seating was introduced in Indonesia in April 2021 14 Marketed as the Sonet 7 the third row bench seat is installed without any exterior bodywork changes meaning with the third row seat up the boot space is effectively eliminated The Sonet 7 is also equipped with a roof mounted air circulator system and a revised second row bench seat with split folding and a one touch folding mechanism which allows access to the third row 15 It was discontinued in 2022 In September 2022 a new sub model named X Line was introduced in India The new X Line consist only of cosmetic changes rather than mechanical changes The trim is available in two engine options 1 0 litre turbo petrol engine and the 1 5 litre CRDi diesel Engines EditPetrol enginesModel Engine Power Torque Transmissions1 0 L Kappa II T GDi 998 cc 60 9 cu in turbocharged I3 120 PS 88 kW 118 hp 6 000 rpm 172 N m 17 5 kg m 127 lb ft 1 500 4 000 rpm 6 speed clutchless manual7 speed DCTSmartstream G1 2 MPi 1 197 cc 73 0 cu in I4 83 PS 61 kW 82 hp 6 300 rpm 115 N m 11 7 kg m 84 8 lb ft 4 200 rpm 5 speed manualSmartstream G1 5 MPi 1 497 cc 91 4 cu in I4 115 PS 85 kW 113 hp 6 300 rpm 144 N m 14 7 kg m 106 lb ft 4 500 rpm 6 speed manualCVTDiesel enginesModel Engine Power Torque Transmissions1 5 L Smartstream D1 5 CRDi WGT 1 493 cc 91 1 cu in turbocharged I4 100 PS 74 kW 99 hp 4 000 rpm 240 N m 24 5 kg m 177 lb ft 1 500 2 750 rpm 6 speed manual1 5 L Smartstream D1 5 CRDi VGT 1 493 cc 91 1 cu in turbocharged I4 115 PS 85 kW 113 hp 4 000 rpm 250 N m 25 5 kg m 184 lb ft 1 500 2 750 rpm 6 speed automaticGallery Edit 2022 Sonet GLS Brunei 2021 Sonet GTX CRDi India 2021 Sonet GTX CRDi India Interior Smartstream G1 5 petrol engineSales EditYear India South Africa2020 38 363 16 2021 79 289 17 2 471 18 2022References Edit KIA vehicles ASSEMBLED BY ECUADORIAN HANDS 14 July 2021 Kia Sonet launch Kia Sonet SUV premiered to offer 3 engine options The Times of India 2020 08 07 Retrieved 2020 08 07 Mihalascu Dan 2020 08 07 2021 Kia Sonet Encapsulates The Brand s SUV Know How In A Tiny Package Carscoops Retrieved 2020 08 07 New Kia Sonet revealed Baby SUV locked in for SA launch CARMag Retrieved 2020 08 07 Kia Sonet launch 5 things known about Kia Sonet SUV ahead of debut Times of India The Times of India 2020 07 31 Retrieved 2021 03 01 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Kia Sonet concept What you need to know Autocar India Retrieved 2020 08 07 2021 Kia Sonet Encapsulates The Brand s SUV Know How In A Tiny Package Carscoops 2020 08 07 Retrieved 2020 10 06 Kia Sonet compact SUV revealed Autocar India Retrieved 2020 08 07 All New Kia Sonet Make Its World Debut Live On Youtube Indianautosblog Retrieved 2020 08 07 Kia Sonet compact SUV Launched In India Prices Start At 6 71 Lakh CarandBike 2020 09 18 Retrieved 2020 09 18 Kia Sonet For Indonesia Is 125mm Longer Than Sonet In India Launch 11th Nov RushLane 2020 11 08 Retrieved 2021 03 01 FormaCar Kia Sonet receives a makeover for Indonesia www formacar com Retrieved 2021 03 01 Moin Rafique 28 October 2020 1st Generation KIA sonet fairwheels Retrieved 28 October 2020 Kia Sonet 7 Seater Makes Global Debut Gets Added Features RushLane 2021 04 08 Retrieved 2021 06 11 World Premiere KIA Sonet 7 Seater Resmi Diluncurkan dengan Banderol Mulai Rp 199 5 Juta Semua Halaman GridOto com GridOto com in Indonesian Retrieved 2021 06 11 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link OEMwise amp Modelwise Car Sales Figures for Calendar Year 2020 Autopunditz 2021 02 23 Retrieved 2021 02 27 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Best Selling Cars in India for 2021 Autopunditz 2022 01 12 Retrieved 2022 01 13 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link These were SA s best selling cars of 2021 BusinessLIVE Retrieved 2022 08 15 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kia Sonet Official website India Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kia Sonet amp oldid 1135031794, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
