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2024 Kia Sonet Variant-wise Engine And Transmission Options Explained

The 2024 Sonet has reintroduced the choice of the diesel-manual whereas nonetheless retaining the iMT choice

  • The facelifted Kia Sonet has been totally revealed forward of its market launch.

  • Kia will provide the up to date SUV in seven variants.

  • The diesel engine now will get three transmission choices: MT, iMT and AT.

  • The top-spec variants will solely be provided with computerized transmissions for the turbo-petrol and diesel engines.

  • Additional options embody a 360-degree digicam, powered driver seat and ADAS.

  • Launch probably in early 2024; costs may start from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Kia Sonet facelift has simply been revealed in India, and its bookings are slated to open from December 20. Kia has introduced all the small print together with the up to date record of variant-wise engine and gearbox choices, all besides the value. Let’s undergo all of the powertrain combos that can be on provide.

Variant-wise Selection

Variant

HTE

HTK

HTK+

HTX

HTX+

GTX+

X-Line

1.2-litre Petrol 5MT

✅

✅

✅

–

–

–

–

1-litre Turbo-petrol 6iMT

–

–

✅

✅

✅

–

–

1-litre Turbo-petrol 7DCT

–

–

–

✅

–

✅

✅

1.5-litre Diesel 6MT

✅

✅

✅

✅

✅

–

–

1.5-litre Diesel 6iMT

–

–

–

✅

✅

–

–

1.5-litre Diesel 6AT

–

–

–

✅

–

✅

✅

As talked about within the desk, Kia isn’t providing all variants with all of the transmission choices. The higher-spec HTX variant comes with the best variety of powertrains. Meanwhile, the diesel-manual combo is obtainable within the highest variety of variants.

Details Of The Powertrains

The Kia Sonet continues to be out there with three engine choices and the up to date SUV will be had with as many as 5 transmission choices. Here’s a glance:

  • 1.2-litre Petrol (83 PS/115 Nm): 5-speed MT

  • 1-litre Turbo-petrol (120 PS/172 Nm): 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT

  • 1.5-litre Diesel (116 PS/250 Nm): 6-speed MT (new), 6-speed iMT, 6-speed AT

The diesel-manual combo makes a return after it was axed in early 2023 throughout Kia’s whole product lineup.

Also Read: All The New Features That Debuted On A Kia In India In 2023

Equipment And Safety Highlights

The 2024 Sonet comes with a ten.25-inch show (for instrument cluster and infotainment every), a 4-way powered driver seat, 70+ linked automobile tech options, ventilated entrance seats, sunroof, and a built-in air air purifier.

Its security web includes 10 superior driver help methods (ADAS), six airbags (now as commonplace), digital stability management (ESC), a 360-degree digicam, and entrance and rear parking sensors.

Expected Price And Competition

We anticipate the Kia Sonet facelift to be launched in early 2024. It may have a beginning value of Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). The up to date sub-4m SUV will combat it out with the Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger, whereas additionally taking over the Maruti Fronx crossover SUV.

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2024 Nissan Versa Starts At $17,225, Still Cheapest New Car In US

Retaining its title as the cheapest new car sold in the US, the Nissan Versa enters the 2024 model year priced at $17,225, including $1,095 for destination charges. For that money, the Versa offers class-cleading front headroom and legroom as well as a five-speed manual transmission. 

In total, the Versa is up only $400 over the 2023 model and includes Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 as standard equipment. The comprehensive package of driver assists and safety technology includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, and high beam assist as standard equipment. Features like blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert are available as options, as is Nissan’s Intelligent Cruise Control, which makes highway driving more convenient.


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Ford F-Series, Maverick, Toyota Tacoma Dominate Q2 2023 Truck Sales Charts

American car buyers continue to buy trucks of all sizes. The Ford F-Series is leading in sales, but not all models are as successful. Let’s take a look at the truck sales numbers so far in the second quarter of the year, covering every segment from compact to full-size.

Full-Size Trucks Sales Numbers

Model Q2 Sales % Change YTD Sales % Change
Ford F-Series 212,516 +34.0 382,893 +27.9
Chevrolet Silverado 141,299 -1.2 268,291 +1.6
Ram 117,699 0.0 223,049 -9.0
GMC Sierra 75,810 +21.6 143,008 +20.2
Toyota Tundra 32,084 N/A 59,735 +34.8
Nissan Titan 6,512 N/A 10,500 -5.9

The Ford F-Series is extending its lead over the Chevrolet Silverado in the race for America’s best-selling truck and vehicle. Ford’s pickup sales increased by 34 percent in the second quarter and 27.9 percent for the year. They also sold 4,466 electric F-150 Lightning trucks in Q2, with a total of 8,757 sold so far this year. Chevrolet saw a slight decline of 1.2 percent in Q2 sales, but they are up 1.6 percent for the year.

Ram holds the third position with 117,699 trucks sold, almost the same as Q2 2022. However, sales have decreased by nine percent. The GMC Sierra experienced a significant increase in sales over the last three months, with a 21.6 percent jump. Sierra sales are up 20.2 percent for the year. The Tundra had an even more impressive increase in the first half, with sales up by 34.8 percent so far this year. Nissan only sold 10,500 Titan pickups in the last six months, a decrease of 5.9 percent.