Kia is about to launch the Sonet Facelift by 2024 in the Indian market. It will bring tough competition against competitors like the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and some other rivals in the Indian market. Now, the question is what one can expect from the upcoming crossover in the Indian market. Let’s delve more into details and explore the expectations one can have from Sonet in the market.
Kia Sonet Facelift 2024: The Expectations from the Design
The first expectation one can have from the Kia Sonet is the change in terms of the design language of the car. One will witness a redesigned front fascia with updated headlights and a redesigned bumper. Furthermore, the Sonet will feature Kia’s signature Tiger Nose grille which will be able to captivate massive buyers for its stellar design. Additionally, one will get to see connected tail lamps that take inspiration from the Seltos and the Carens.
These changes are something that Kia has teased in its latest commercial on its official YouTube channel.
The suspense on the inside
There will be a massive amount of features that one will get to witness on the inside. These have inclusions of the 10-inches touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Additionally, one will even get to see the Premium sound system from Bose for an overwhelming experience of music. Kia never makes compromises on the features so one can even expect the ADAS like its competitor Hyundai Venue. If Kia gets ADAS then definitely it can outsell the Venue in the Indian market. Furthermore, voice commands from the sunroof are also something that one can expect on the Sonet.
The Drivetrain of the Kia Sonet Facelift 2024
Kia will continue to offer the petrol engine options on the Sonet including the 1-liter turbocharged petrol engine. There will also be a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine on offer with the Sonet. Furthermore, we can expect the Kia Sonet facelift to continue with its punchy 1.5-liter Diesel engine. It will output 115 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque. Buyers will continue to have multiple transmission choices including the DCT and the iMT gearboxes on the turbo-petrol variants of the Sonet.
Those who are seeking diesel engine options may get to see the iMT transmission on diesel variants alongside the 6-speed torque converter transmission. Additionally, one can expect the brand to continue with the 6-speed manual transmission for diesel variants as per suggestions of the leaked documents.
| Engine Type | 1.2-liter Petrol engine | 1-liter turbocharged petrol engine | 1.5-liter Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Power | 82 BHP | 118 PS | 115 BHP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 172 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT | iMT/DCT | 6-speed iMT(Expected)/6-speed AT/6-speed MT |
Braking and suspension on the Sonet
There will be front disc brakes on offer with the Sonet while the rear drums will continue to remain on offer with the Sonet. Rest, Kia Sonet will continue with the Macpherson strut Suspension on the front. There would be a Torsion Beam Axle with the Coil springs on offer with the Sonet.
Safety of the Kia Sonet
Well, those who prioritize safety have good news for witnessing the 6-airbags as a standard feature on all the variants of the Sonet. This is something that will play a massive role in enhancing safety and offering safer cars to Indian car buyers in the market. Global NCAP results are not yet published for the Sonet however, one can expect better safety ratings for the made-in-India model of the Sonet.
Pricing Expectations of the facelifted Sonet
. Currently, the Sonet starts at Rs 7.79 lakhs (ex-showroom, India) and goes up to Rs 14.89 lakhs (ex-showroom, India). Considering the features and specs, there will be a significant premium that the brand will command over the current pricing of the Sonet.
In conclusion, The Kia Sonet facelift will be a captivating choice that’s worth waiting considering its features and other aspects.
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