As it’s the base-spec variant, Kia has omitted any kind of music or infotainment setup

• Exterior highlights embody halogen headlights and 15-inch metal wheels with covers.

• Features on board embody guide AC, entrance energy home windows, and 6 airbags.

• Powertrain choices embody each petrol and diesel engines however with a guide transmission solely.

• Prices of the Sonet HTE vary from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 9.79 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India).

The facelifted Kia Sonet was just lately launched in India. While the brand new Sonet has gotten numerous design and have revisions inside and outside, its variant lineup stays the identical. The refreshed sub-4m SUV is obtainable in seven broad variants: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-Line. We have now acquired our fingers on some photos of the base-spec HTE variant, which you’ll try under:

Exterior

Despite being the entry-level variant, the Sonet HTE has the identical redesigned grille however with out the piano black end. The Sonet HTE comes with halogen headlights, and although there aren’t any DRLs, it does get the outlines for a similar. The entrance bumper encompasses a silver skid plate, including a contact of ruggedness to the entrance.

Its base-variant nature is additional highlighted by the 15-inch metal wheels with covers and the entrance fender-mounted flip indicators when seen from the edges. At the again, the Sonet HTE is supplied with related halogen taillights with out the centrepiece lighting up.

Interior And Equipment

The inside of the 2024 Kia Sonet HTE will get an all-black theme with material seat upholstery. That stated, Kia has given it splashes of silver end across the centre console and even on the steering wheel to make it appear extra premium.

When it involves the gear on board, the carmaker has not supplied any type of infotainment or music system. But it does get some fundamental options reminiscent of a guide AC with rear vents, entrance energy home windows, and central locking.

The Sonet’s normal security package consists of six airbags, digital stability management (ESC), a tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS), and rear parking sensors.

Related: Explore The Facelifted Kia Sonet HTK Variant In Pictures

What Choices Does It Get Under The Hood?

Kia is providing the base-spec Sonet HTE with both an 83 PS/ 115 Nm 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (N/A) petrol engine with a 5-speed MT or a 116 PS/ 250 Nm 1.5-litre diesel unit with a 6-speed MT.

Higher-spec diesel variants of the SUV can be had with the choice of a 6-speed iMT (guide with no clutch pedal) and a 6-speed computerized gearbox. For these looking for extra efficiency, there’s a 120 PS/ 172 Nm 1-litre turbo-petrol engine on supply too, with a 6-speed iMT or 7-speed DCT (twin clutch computerized transmission).

Price Range And Competition

The Kia Sonet HTE’s costs vary from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 9.79 lakh, whereas its top-spec variant is priced at Rs 15.69 lakh. Kia’s sub-4m SUV takes on the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and the Maruti Fronx sub-4m crossover SUV.

All costs introductory ex-showroom pan-India

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