Kia Sonet Launch Confirmed! Price…?

With the unlock phase starting in India, industries are starting to come to their normal phase. Automotive Sector, in particular, took a great hit due to the pandemic. Now with everything coming slowly back to normal, car launches have resumed and we may very soon see a new car launch by Kia the Sonet. Find details about Kia Sonet Launch Price below.

Launch Date Confirmed

According to our sources HT Auto, Manohar Bhat- Head Marketing and Sales confirmed that the launch of the car remains on track despite Covid-19. They intend to go forward with the launch date of their car this festive season. He also added that Kia’s Vendors, Suppliers and everyone else was on track to unveil the car during the August-October period.

Post the pandemic, first-time car buyers are on the rise and Kia does not want to miss the opportunity. With compact-SUVs selling like hot cakes in India, Kia wants to bring its own contender to compete against the market-leaders. Mr Bhat also went ahead to say that their car will be drastically different than the competition and will also offer clutchless manual transmission-a segment first. He also added that the new transmission will be a best of both worlds.

Pricing of Kia Sonet

Rumours regarding the pricing of Kia Sonet has been surfacing. The new car is believed to be starting at Rs.8 lakh. With such an expensive price tag, beating the competition in the market will be a tough job. If the car is priced expensive, Indian first-time car buyers will prefer to go with the Hyundai Venue with its cheaper priced base-variant. Kia has to compulsorily price the Sonet aggressively otherwise the car won’t be able to entice a lot of customers.

Origin of Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet was first unveiled in Auto Expo 2020. It caught the attention of enthusiasts and customers there and people are eagerly waiting for the launch of the car.  The compact-SUV segment is not easy to get into with the likes of Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and others leading the pack. Kia, however, has gained considerable popularity with Kia Seltos against the Hyundai Creta and the same is expected here too. For those new here, Kia is the sister brand of Hyundai.

Kia Sonet Engine and Performance

Like the Kia Seltos which shares Hyundai Creta’s engines, Kia Sonet too will share the engines with the Hyundai Venue. As a result, three engine options will be available on the Kia Sonet.

• 1.0-litre Kappa Turbo Petrol engine
• 1.2-litre Kappa Petrol engine
• 1.4-litre U2-CRDi Diesel engine

A five/six-speed manual gearbox and a seven-speed DCT will be on option.

Exterior Highlights of Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet is built on the same platform as the new Hyundai Venue’s platform. Kia has also used 69% high-strength steel which makes it stiffer and stronger according to our sources. A big, bulky tiger grille adds a bold element to the front profile. LED headlamps with DRLs will also be provided. The front bumper with chrome accents and vents look rugged and adds muscularity to the looks of the car. Body cladding, scuff plates and horizontal LED light bar across the boot is believed to make an appearance

Interior Highlights of Kia Sonet

A large touchscreen infotainment system, climate control, phone connectivity, Ventilated seats, cruise controls, wireless phone charger, steering mounted controls and sunroof will be made available. Expect the futuristic design to be carried on inside.

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