The diesel handbook possibility will probably be provided alongside the iMT (handbook with out clutch pedal) and AT choices

• Facelifted Kia Sonet will debut on December 14 in India.

• Leaks verify that the 6-speed handbook possibility (three pedals) is coming again to the Sonet’s diesel variants.

• The Sonet facelift may even retain the 6-speed iMT possibility with the diesel engine.

• It will proceed to be accessible with the identical 1.2-litre N.A. and 1-litre turbo-petrol engines.

• New options embody a digital driver’s show, a 360-degree digital camera and ADAS.

• Launch probably by early 2024; costs might begin from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom).

After being on sale for over three years, the Kia Sonet is ready to obtain its first huge midlife replace quickly. A few teasers of the facelifted Kia Sonet have been launched by the carmaker just lately which have additionally confirmed just a few options on board. We have now received to know from a number of leaks that Kia will probably be bringing again the diesel-manual combo with the 2024 Sonet.

Back By Popular Demand

Kia had discontinued the diesel-manual model of the Sonet in early 2023 and had changed it with its iMT (handbook with out the clutch pedal) gearbox possibility. However, it appears to have been a lower than fashionable determination for the reason that standard three-pedal diesel-manual possibility is making a return. That mentioned, Kia may even offer the iMT alongside the handbook gearbox. It is price noting that the Sonet is among the many few in its phase providing a diesel powertrain, together with the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Mahindra XUV300.

What’s Next?

As Kia had stopped providing the diesel-manual powertrain on its different fashions with the identical 1.5-litre unit, particularly the Kia Seltos and Kia Carens, we consider they too will get this combo quickly.

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Powertrain Details

The new Sonet will proceed with the identical engine choices as earlier than with no change anticipated of their efficiency. Here are all of the technical particulars:

Variant-wise Powertrain Options

The diesel-manual possibility will probably be provided on all of the Tech Line variants of the 2024 Kia Sonet as per the leaked info, whereas the iMT will probably be restricted to only two variants. However, the top-spec GT Line and X-Line variants will solely be provided with the diesel-automatic possibility.

What Features Will It Get?

The two official teasers have already confirmed options comparable to a ten.25-inch touchscreen, a ten.25-inch digital driver’s show (from the Seltos), and a 360-degree digital camera. Existing options comparable to a sunroof, cruise management, ventilated entrance seats, and wi-fi telephone charging will probably be carried ahead to the brand new Sonet as properly.

In phrases of security, the brand new Sonet will include some superior driver help techniques (ADAS), comparable to lane preserve help, and ahead collision avoidance. Kia may even probably equip it with six airbags (as commonplace), a tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS), and entrance and rear parking sensors.

Expected Price And Competition

The new Kia Sonet is predicted to go on sale by early 2024 after debuting on December 14, 2023. It will probably have a beginning worth of Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). The up to date SUV will proceed to rival the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and the Maruti Fronx crossover.

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