Kia has unveiled the much-awaited compact SUV, Sonet. It was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 and has been a hype since then. It is all set to launch next month. Should you wait for the Kia Sonet? Or should you go for the rivals? Well, let us give you 10 reasons why you should wait for the Kia Sonet. Let’s find out!
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Most Advanced Powertrain
7-speed DCT transmission in the Kia Sonet GT Line Kia Seltos, which was launched last year, made a statement with its powerful engine and transmission options. The company plans to do the same with the Sonet. It is going to have 3 engine options. 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0 direct-injection turbo-petrol and the 1.5 turbo-diesel. The engines currently power the Hyundai Venue too. The GT Line of Sonet will have the 1.0-litre Turbo GDi petrol engine under the hood. It will be paired to a 7-speed DCT. Other engines will have 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, iMT (Clutchless manual transmission) and 4-speed torque converter in the transmission options.
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Next Level Design
Kia’s signature heartbeat DRLs Signature Tiger-nose grille, heartbeat DRLs, bold front fascia, LED taillamps with a strip running across the length, silver-finish faux skid plate alongside the faux twin exhaust trims and so on, Sonet has got a design statement of its own. Once launched, it might be the wildest compact sedan in the market.
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Next Level of Comfort
Front Ventilated Seats | Kia Sonet Automatic climate control, perfumed air purifier, premium leather upholstery, wireless phone charging, sound mood lights, rear ac vents, front and rear armrest, 3 drive and 3 traction modes and much more, Kia Sonet is going to be one of the most feature-loaded compact SUV once launched. It is also going to have front ventilated seats, very few in the segment boast this feature.
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10.25-inch Infotainment System
Kia Sonet’s Infotainment System Kia Sonet will have a 10.25-inch infotainment system, the same that can be seen in the Kia Seltos. It will be compatible with Android CarPlay and Android Auto. It will also have features like voice recognition, in-built navigation and much more.
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4.25-inch Advance Color Instrument Cluster
Integrated Instrument Cluster The Kia Sonet is also going to boast a 4.25-inch instrument cluster with advanced colour display. It is going to be one of the few cars in India with simple yet elegant instrument cluster.
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Electric Sunroof
Kia Sonet’s Electric Sunroof This feature has become one of the most sought after features in the Indian market. Kia has clearly been able to understand the Indian buyers. Sonet will be boasting an electric sunroof. The segment best-seller, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza does not offer a sunroof at all!
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Bose Premium 7-speaker System with Sound Mood Lights
Kia Sonet with Bose Surround System This compact SUV is going to boast a 7-speaker system with ambient sound mood lights to make your drives pleasurable. You would want your drives to last forever.
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Front and Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear Parking Sensors Kia Sonet will be taking the comfort level a step ahead with front and rear parking sensors which will allow you to easily park your car even in the crowded places.
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Safety Loaded
Kia Sonet is going to be a safe bet for sure. It will have 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill assist control (HAC), vehicle stability management (VSM), brake assist, auto headlamps, and a tyre-pressure monitor.
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Kia Sonet | ‘Made In India’ for The World
Kia Sonet The best part about the Kia Sonet, the company has stated that the SUV will be made in India. This means that the Sonet will be at par with the global standards, a very few cars at present in India with such standards.
Once launched, it will be locking horns with Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Mahindra XUV 300, Hyundai Venue, Ford Ecosport and Tata Nexon. So is it worth the wait? Let us know in the comments section below.
