The HTE (O) variant of the Sonet has made the sunroof extra accessible to a wider spectrum of consumers.

Kia not too long ago launched two new non-obligatory variants for the Sonet, the HTE (O) and HTK (O). In this report we’re going to take you thru the HTE (O) variant of the Sonet, which is predicated on the bottom HTE variant however comes with extra options, together with a sunroof and a sun shades holder.

Here’s the way it seems to be. 

Design

Since it’s based mostly on the entry-level HTE variant, it misses out on the piano black end on the grille. You get primary halogen headlights and also will miss out on the DRLs which can be found on the upper variants. The bumper will get a silver skid plate which brings a little bit of ruggedness to the subcompact SUV.

Come to the edges and you will note that the Sonet will get body-coloured door handles and 15-inch metal wheels with plastic covers. The larger variants get twin tone alloy wheels.

Viewing it from the rear, you get to see the halogen rear lights, that are linked, however miss out on illumination for the centre half.

Also learn: New Kia Sonet HTE (O) And HTK (O) Variants Launched, Prices Start From Rs 8.19 Lakh

Interior 

Step contained in the Sonet and you will note the all-black cabin with cloth upholstery. For distinction, it will get silver inserts on the AC vents, steering wheel and the decrease centre console. The HTE (O) variant misses out on an infotainment system, which you get from the HTK variant onward. You should spend further if you happen to want to get a music system put in. 

 

Features 

Since it’s based mostly on the entry-level HTE variant, it doesn’t get lots of options. However, it will get a sunroof and a sun shades holder now, which makes the cabin really feel barely upmarket. Other than the 2 new options, you get all of the important options similar to handbook AC, entrance energy home windows, central locking, 12v energy socket, rear AC vents and USB Type-C charging retailers for the rear passengers. 

In phrases of security options, you get six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, digital stability management and a tyre strain monitoring system.

 

Powertrain 

The new HTE (O) variant will get the choice of each petrol and diesel engines. It will get the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine making 82 PS and 115 Nm, teamed with a 5-speed handbook; and the diesel engine with the acquainted 1.5-litre unit making 116 PS and 250 Nm, paired with a 6-speed handbook. The larger variants of the Sonet additionally get the choice of a extra highly effective 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. 

Price and Competition

The Kia Sonet HTE (O) variant is priced at Rs 8.19 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs 10 lakh for the diesel variant (ex-showroom). The Sonet rivals the likes of the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite.

 

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