Kia India is set to open official bookings for the upcoming Sonet facelift, scheduled for midnight on December 20, 2023. The eagerly anticipated compact SUV will be available in seven variants and a diverse range of 11 color options. Interested buyers can reserve their Sonet facelift by placing an order with a booking amount of Rs. 25,000 through Kia India's official website, smartphone app, or authorized dealerships across the country.
Variants and Colors
The Sonet facelift will be presented in seven variants, namely HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX, and X-Line. To cater to diverse preferences, Kia offers an extensive palette of 11 exterior color choices, including:
- Glacier White Pearl
- Sparkling Silver
- Gravity Grey
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Intense Red
- Imperial Blue
- Clear White
- Pewter Olive
- Intense Red with black roof
- Glacier White Pearl with black roof
- Matte Graphite
Powertrains and Gearbox Options
Under the hood, the Sonet facelift boasts three powertrains:
- 1.5-litre diesel
- 1.2-litre NA petrol
- 1.0-litre turbo-petrol motor
Buyers have the flexibility to choose from five gearbox options:
- Five-speed manual
- Six-speed manual
- Six-speed iMT
- Seven-speed DCT
- Automatic torque converter unit
Upon its official launch in early 2024, the updated Kia Sonet will enter the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment, facing rivals such as the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger. With its diverse variants, color choices, and powertrain options, the Sonet facelift aims to offer a compelling package to potential buyers in the dynamic Indian SUV market.