The one-above-base Sonet HTK will get a couple of key consolation and comfort options, together with a beefier security package
The facelifted Kia Sonet has been launched in India with costs ranging from Rs 7.99 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India). We beforehand dropped at you the Sonet’s top-spec GTX+ and X-Line variants in detailed photographs previous to its launch, we’ve now acquired our palms on the pictures of its second-from-base HTK variant.
Exterior
Up entrance, the facelifted SUV’s HTK variant will get the freshly designed grille with a chrome encompass. Kia has used halogen headlights as an alternative of LEDs for this variant and has additionally skipped out on offering it with LED DRLs (though the define remains to be very a lot current). Moving down in direction of the bumper, you’ll be able to discover the revised air dam and the availability of entrance parking sensors as properly.
The main giveaway components of the HTK’s lower-spec nature are the body-coloured door handles, flip indicators on the entrance fenders as an alternative of on the ORVMs, and the stylised wheel caps for the 16-inch wheels.
At the rear, it has the linked tail lamp setup however with out absolutely illuminating the centre portion. Here additionally you’ll be able to discover the tweaked bumper with a chunky silver skid plate.
Interior
Its cabin encompasses a gray cloth upholstery and an all-black theme with bits of silver splashed round in locations resembling on the steering wheel and doorways, and across the AC vents as properly. The Sonet HTK will get a single-piece bench for the rear seat with no headrest for the rear centre passenger and even the rear armrest has been omitted. However, it does include a complete of three Type-C charging ports (1 within the entrance and a pair of within the again).
Features And Safety Tech
Even although it’s a lower-spec variant, the carmaker has geared up it with an 8-inch touchscreen system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, handbook AC, a semi-digital instrument cluster, and a 6-speaker music system. The Sonet HTK additionally will get rear sunshades, steering-mounted controls, and all 4 energy home windows.
In phrases of security options, the Sonet HTK is loaded with six airbags, a reversing digital camera, a tyre stress monitoring system (TPMS), and even automobile stability administration (VSM).
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What About Powertrain Choices?
Kia is providing the Sonet HTK with solely two powertrain selections: a 1.2-litre petrol (83 PS/ 115 Nm) with a 5-speed MT, and a 1.5-litre diesel (116 PS/ 250 Nm) with a 6-speed MT.
We have already covered the other variant-wise engine-gearbox options of the Sonet in our detailed story that can assist you choose the appropriate variant of your alternative.
Prices And Competitors
The new Kia Sonet is priced from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 15.69 lakh, however for the Sonet HTK specifically, you’re Rs 8.79 lakh to Rs 10.39 lakh (all costs are introductory ex-showroom pan-India). It takes on the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and the Maruti Fronx sub-4m crossover SUV.
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