Kia Sonet facelift to debut on December 14

Kenneth John Published: November 29, 2023, 04:45 PM IST

Kia has officially confirmed that the India-spec Sonet will make its debut on December 14, with pricing to be disclosed early next year. This will be the small SUV's first mid-lifecycle revision since this Korean sub-4 metre SUV debuted back in September 2020.

Kia Sonet Facelift: Exterior

The most visible changes are the new front bumper and headlight assembly - the main headlamp cluster has preserved its design, but there's a new drop-down element that extends into the bumper below and includes upgraded LED Daytime Running Lamps and fog lamps.

The 2024 Sonet will be distinguished by its 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels with a captivating diamond-cut design. The facelifted Kia Sonet will have Seltos-inspired LED taillights, an LED light bar on the tailgate, a boxier rear bumper, and a new integrated spoiler at the back. It also has dual-tone roof rails, a shark-fin antenna, and an electronic sunroof.

Kia Sonet Facelift: Powertrain

The existing 83PS and 115Nm, 1.2-litre petrol engine, the 120PS and 172Nm, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, and a 116PS and 250Nm, 1.5-litre diesel engine are anticipated to be retained in the Sonet facelift. The petrol engine is likely to be paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, while the turbo-petrol and diesel engines will continue to use the 6-speed iMT. They will also receive a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and a 6-speed automatic transmission, respectively.

Kia Sonet Facelift: Interior

Inside, the new Sonet is slated to gain a fully digital instrument cluster, touch-based controls for the AC functions, a tan and black interior motif, and built-in sun shades for the second-row passengers.

2022-kia-Sonet X-line-Interior Interior of current Kia Sonet in India

Passengers' comfort is also prioritized, with ventilated front seats and automated temperature controls included. The advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) may be available, albeit it may be confined to the top-tier models, adding an added layer of safety and convenience.

The refreshed Sonet will compete with the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger. Expect a modest price increase due to all of the changes. The Sonet is now priced between Rs 7.79 lakh to Rs 14.89 lakh.

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Kia Sonet 2021 Full Spec

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 6.71 Lakhs

Displacement
1493cc

Transmission
Automatic

Max Power(ps)
83

Max Torque(Nm)
250

Mileage
-NA-

Hyundai Venue 2022 Full Spec

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 7.53 Lakhs