Despite being introduced fairly recently, Kia has been gaining quick popularity in the SUV segment. Its compact SUV, the Kia Sonet, has particularly stood out as a popular option in the sub-segment. It is a five-seater car that has been highly admired for its fuel efficiency, powerful performance, and other advanced features. These include powerful engine options and other high-tech features that make the Kia Sonet 2024 a safe and comfortable ride.

Powerful engine options
The Kia Sonet is available in both petrol and diesel variants. To ensure powerful performance , the car comes with three different engine options, two of which are for petrol variants and one for diesel variants . The choices for a petrol variant include the Smartstream G1.2 engine with 1199 cc displacement and the Smartstream G1.0 TGDi engine with 998 cc displacement. The Smartstream G1.2 engine is only available with a manual transmission, while the Smartstream G1.0 TGDi is available for manual and automatic transmissions. The car has a 1.5L CRDi VGT engine with 1493 cc displacement for diesel variants. This engine is also available for both manual and automatic transmissions.

High-tech interiors
One of the best things about the Kia Sonet is its high-tech features that make every drive comfortable for both the driver and the passengers.

• Full digital cluster
  Firstly, the Kia Sonet has a full digital cluster with a 10.25-inch colour LCD screen. This makes it extremely convenient for the driver to read key details about the car during the drive.
• Electric sunroof
  The car also has an electric sunroof, which allows passengers to enjoy the scenic views.
• Voice-controlled windows
  Gone are the days when power windows were an advanced feature. The Sonet features windows with voice control! This especially makes it better for drivers, as they can control the windows without taking their hands off the steering wheel.
• Remote AC control
  With the Kia Sonet, one can also control the car’s temperature from afar. This allows one to set the car to the perfect temperature before stepping into it.
• AC vents with center-placed consoles
  The Sonet features AC controls and vents in the centre fascia to make the drive even more comfortable for passengers in the back seat.
• Air purifier
  The new Sonet takes passenger safety to the next level, as it includes a smart air purifier with virus and bacteria protection.
• Comfortable front-row seating
  The driver’s seat in the Kia Sonet features four-way power adjustments for increased comfort. Plus, both the front row seats have built-in ventilation.

Reliable safety features
When looking for a new car, safety features are one of the biggest priorities for the buyers, and rightfully so. Individuals prefer buying cars that are loaded with reliable safety features. This is also why the Kia Sonet is a good choice, as it is packed with advanced safety features. This includes front-collision warning, front-collision avoidance assist for pedestrians and cyclists, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, lane-following assist, leading-vehicle departure alert, high-beam assist, and driver-attention warning. Besides these, the Sonet includes standard safety features, such as six airbags for complete protection.

Advanced driver-assist features
Besides the safety features, the Kia Sonet includes several driver-assist features that make every driver confident and comfortable. These features include electronic stability control, hill-assist control , and vehicle stability management. They also include blind-view monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, an emergency stop signal, and a 360-degree view camera. These features allow the driver to avoid tough situations and drive the car confidently.

Infotainment system
The Kia Sonet also features a modern infotainment system. The lower trim levels feature an eight-inch touchscreen system, while the higher trims feature a 10.25-inch one. The infotainment systems in the higher trims also feature AI voice recognition systems for easy control.

Decent mileage
The car’s mileage has become extremely important with the ever-rising fuel prices. This is yet another reason why the Kia Sonet is a great choice. Along with powerful performance and safety, it also offers excellent fuel efficiency. The petrol variants of the car offer a combined mileage of around 18 kmpl. The diesel variant of the car with automatic transmission offers a combined mileage of 19 kmpl, and the one with manual transmission offers 18.4 kmpl.

Cost
Despite being a highly popular compact SUV with advanced features, the Kia Sonet has affordable pricing for the segment. The starting ex-showroom price of the car is around ₹7,99,900. This is the MSRP or the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of the car’s base model. Though the price can vary from city to city, the approximate on-road price of the Kia Sonet can start from ₹ 8,76,008. Also, since this is the price for the base trim, if one adds more features and selects a higher trim, the price will increase accordingly.

To make the most of their purchase, one can also look for discounts and deals for the 2024 Kia Sonet in their city or state. For instance, several dealers may offer cash discounts of up to ₹ 10,000 on purchasing the car from them. Similarly, few dealers may offer additional benefits, such as free extended warranties and maintenance packages. One can also check if any dealerships offer discounted financing deals for the Sonet, with interest rates as low as 8.5%.