Kia Sonet Compact-SUV Pre-Launch Bookings Begins: Here Are All The Details

The company recently unveiled the sub-4-metre compact-SUV in the country. The Sonet is scheduled to go on sale sometime in early-September, with deliveries to start soon after its launch in the market.

Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors India said,

"The Sonet is Kia's answer to customers in the compact SUV segment who want style and substance, quality and features, performance and technology, comfort and safety in one compelling package."

"The Sonet has been engineered and built with Indian inputs and is a global model for Kia from India. India is the first country in the world where the Sonet goes on sale, and with the commencement of pre-bookings, we are confident our smart urban compact SUV will be warmly received in the country."

The Kia Sonet will be the brand's new entry-level model and also the second ‘made-in-India' product, following the Seltos. The Sonet has been spied testing multiple times over the past couple of weeks. There have also been reports, revealing the brochure of the Sonet, leaking its specifications, transmission options, features and trim-levels.

As per the reports, the Kia Sonet will be available in two trims: Tech-line and GT-line. Both of which will further come with a number of variants, depending on the powertrain and features.

Talking about the powertrain, the Kia Sonet will be available with a choice of three engine options: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.5-litre diesel and 1.0-litre T-GDI petrol. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 1.2-litre NA petrol have been borrowed from its cousin, the Hyundai Venue and will produce identical power and torque figures.

The 1.5-litre diesel has been borrowed from its larger sibling, the Seltos. The diesel unit on the Sonet will be offered in two states-of-tunes. All engines will be offered with a choice of transmission options, this includes a six-speed manual, six-speed torque-converter, seven-speed DCT and a six-speed iMT.

The Kia Sonet will also come with a host of features and equipment as well. This includes LED headlamps, LED tail lights, LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, stylish alloy wheels, large touchscreen infotainment system, digital display, cruise control, electric sunroof and a host of others.

Thoughts On The Kia Sonet Pre-Launch Bookings

The Kia Sonet is one of the most-awaited SUVs in the Indian market. Once launched in India, the Sonet is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 8 - 12 lakh, ex-showroom. The Kia Sonet will take on the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon and also other upcoming models such as the Nissan Magnite and the Toyota Urban Cruiser.