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.[1][2][3] It is marketed in emerging markets including India, Indonesia, South Africa, Vietnam, Middle East, and several Latin American countries.[4]
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Manufacturer | Kia |
Production | 2020–present |
Assembly | India: Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh (Kia India) Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quảng Nam (THACO) |
Designer | Karim Habib |
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Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Hyundai-Kia K2 |
Related | Hyundai Venue (QXi) |
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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 Sonet was previewed as the Sonet Concept in February 2020.[5] The production version made its global debut on 7 August 2020 and was sold starting from 18 September 2020 in India.[6][7][8] It is the third model from Kia in India after the Seltos and the Carnival.[9]
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).[10][11]
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.[12]
A version of the Sonet with three-row seating was introduced in Indonesia in April 2021.[13] 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.[14] It was discontinued in 2022.
In September 1 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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Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmissions |
1.0 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 manual 7-speed DCT |
Smartstream 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 manual |
Smartstream 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 manual CVT |
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Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Transmissions |
1.5 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 manual |
1.5 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 automatic |
Calendar year | India | South Africa |
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2020 | 38,363[15] | |
2021 | 79,289[16] | 2,471[17] |
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