One car in particular has really caught the
fancy of the Indian public - the upcoming Kia Sonet. Based on the same platform
as the Hyundai Venue, the sub-4 metre Kia Sonet will become the brand’s
cheapest offering to date and if the Kia Seltos' success is anything to go by,
eventually one of the most popular too.
Many keen enthusiasts have
been on the lookout for spy shot opportunities of the car before its official
launch. In a new set of pictures, courtesy of the Kia Sonet Club India on
Facebook, new shots of the Kia Sonet GT Line show the exterior and interior of
the car standing at a dealership stockyard.
The car is the GT Line
version of the Kia Sonet and is finished in a colour scheme called Beige Gold.
In the picture, the bold design and modern characteristics helps the new Kia
Sonet look quite distinctive. At the front, the Kia Sonet has been designed
in-line with the company’s signature design language yet takes heavy
inspiration from Indian culture. The Signature Tiger Nose grille gets red
inserts inspired by Indian stepwells and a bezel inspired by an elephant’s
tusks, giving you an example of how the Sonet’s unique design came about. Other
highlights include a heartbeat LED DRL pattern, 16-inch crystal-cut alloy
wheels, wrap-around rear windshield, LED heartbeat-styled tail lamps with a
one-piece look and ice cube-style LED fog lamps.
As well-designed as it is outside, the Kia
Sonet gets an equally eye-catching cabin. Highlights include a 10-inch
touchscreen infotainment system, wireless charging, UVO connected car apps with
57 connected features, a semi-digital instrument cluster and a 7-speak Bose
sound system.
While the Kia Sonet has a lot of features
with two trim levels to choose from, the engine and transmission options are
also pretty vast. You get three engine options to choose and a total of four
transmission options to choose from. The engine options include a 1.2-litre NA
petrol making 82 bhp/115 Nm, a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol making 119 bhp/172 Nm and
1.5-litre turbo-diesel making 99 bhp/240 Nm. Whereas the transmission options
include a 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed clutchless-manual, 6-speed
auto and a 7-speed DCT.
