Kia Sonet Teased Ahead Of Global Unveil On August 7: Video & Other Details

The teaser video also reveals some of the design elements of the Sonet. This includes the rear profile of the vehicle that features LED light bar running across the length of the booth-lid that combines the split LED tail lamps on either side.

Some of the other features revealed in the video include an antenna, roof rails, an integrated roof spoiler, a rear windshield wiper assembly, and the KIA badging placed at the centre of the boot lid below the light bar.

Adding to the list of things revealed from the teaser video is the SUV's tagline. Kia Motors is calling it ‘Wild By Design'. In comparison to the brand's first model, the Seltos was given the tagline ‘Badass By Design'.

The Kia Sonet will be the brand's latest offering to the Indian market. The South Korean automaker has enjoyed the success of the Seltos and the Carnival MPV, which has brought in good numbers for the brand. The Sonet is expected to hit the showrooms during this year's festive season.

Speaking about the SUV's front design, It will feature Kia's signature tiger-nose grille giving it a bold and aggressive stance. In addition to this, it is also expected to feature LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs, and faux skid plates at both ends; among others. It is also expected to feature dual-tone alloy wheels and chunky body cladding around the car adding to the SUV looks.

On the inside, the Sonet includes the best-in-class 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and the brand's latest iteration of UVO connected features.

It will also feature rear aircon vents, multiple drive modes, a premium Bose sound system, a sunroof, a multifunction steering wheel, a blind spot monitoring system, and other standard safety features such as multiple airbags, ABS and more.

Kia Motors is expected to offer the Sonet with a host of powertrain options that are currently powering the Hyundai Venue. This includes a 1.2-litre petrol engine, a 1.5 diesel oil burner, and a 1.0 turbo-petrol motor.

With a wide variety of engines, the company is also offering the SUV with various transmissions. All three engines are expected to be offered with manual and automatic options.

The 1.2-litre petrol will come mated to a five-speed manual or an iVT automatic. The 1.5-litre diesel will come mated to a six-speed manual with an optional torque converter. While the top-spec 1.0-litre turbo engine will be offered with either an iMT or a seven-speed DCT.

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The Kia Sonet is getting ready to enter the Indian market and take on its much-established rivals such as the Hyundai Venue, the Tata Nexon, the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the Mahindra XUV300, and the Ford EcoSport. However, it will soon be joined by a couple of compact-SUVs from Renault and Nissan, respectively.