Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet
2021 Kia Sonet Premiere (Indonesia)
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia
Model code	QY
Production	2020–present
Model years	2021–present (Middle East)
Assembly	India: Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh (Kia India) Ecuador: Quito (Aymesa) Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quảng Nam (THACO)
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Hyundai-Kia K2
Related	Hyundai Venue (QXi)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.0 L Kappa II T‑GDi I3 1.2 L Smartstream G1.2 MPi I4 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 MPi I4 Diesel: 1.5 L Smartstream D1.5 CRDi I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed clutchless manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	3,995–4,120 mm (157.3–162.2 in)
Width	1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height	1,610–1,647 mm (63.4–64.8 in)

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. It is marketed in emerging markets including India, Nepal, Indonesia, South Africa, Namibia, Vietnam, Middle East, and several Latin American countries.

Overview

The Sonet was previewed as the Sonet Concept in February 2020. The production version made its global debut on 7 August 2020 and was sold starting from 18 September 2020 in India. It is the third model from Kia in India after the Seltos and the Carnival.

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).

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.

A version of the Sonet with three-row seating was introduced in Indonesia in April 2021. 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. 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.

The Sonet is not offered in the Philippines and Pakistan in favor of two distinct versions of the Rio-based Stonic; a rebadged Kia KX1 imported from China is sold in the former while a locally assembled model, based on the European-spec Stonic, is available in the latter.

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  2022 Sonet GLS (Brunei)(pre-facelift)
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  2021 Sonet GTX+ CRDi (India) (pre-facelift)
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  2021 Sonet GTX+ CRDi (India) (pre-facelift)
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  Interior(pre-facelift)

Facelift

The facelifted Sonet was unveiled on 14 December 2023. It features redesigned front and rear fascia with redesigned headlights and taillights. The interior gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen.

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