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Kia Sonet CNG 2025: The Eco-Friendly Compact SUV

Kia Sonet CNG 2025: The Eco-Friendly Compact SUV

There is a new Gravity edition that is based on the mid-spec HTK Plus variant. Starting price (ex-showroom): between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 12 lakh. Some other designs, as well as feature elements, include wired phone charging and a dashThere is a new Gravity edition that is based on the mid-spec HTK Plus variant. Starting price (ex-showroom): between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 12 lakh. Some other designs, as well as feature elements, include wired phone charging and a dashcam on the Gravity Edition HTK Plus.

There is a new Gravity edition that is based on the mid-spec HTK Plus variant. Starting price (ex-showroom): between Rs 10.50 lakh and Rs 12 lakh. Some other designs, as well as feature elements, include wired phone charging and a dashcam on the Gravity Edition HTK Plus.

1. How many trims is the Sonet available in?

There are eleven basic versions of the Kia Sonet, which include HTX, HTX+, GTX, GTX+, X-Line, HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), and HTK. Then, there is Gravity, a new entry in the market that\'s based on the HTK Plus level and can be ordered in various engine-gearbox combinations.

 

2. Which one is worth the price?

The HTK+ has the highest number of choices of any set of engines and gearboxes. Additionally, it comes with all creature delights: a sunroof, keyless entry, rear defogger, six speakers, and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

3. What features are featured in the Sonet?

Some of the features available, limited to high-end models of Sonet, are a 10.25-inch infotainment system, 10.25-inch fully digital driver\'s display, 7-speaker Bose sound system, heated front seats, car technology linked to the vehicle, sunroof, cruise control, and keyless entry with push-button start/stop.

It also features passive safety aspects, such as a tyre pressure monitoring system, six airbags, a 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, parking sensors at the front and rear, electronic stability control, and Level 1 ADAS.

 

4. How spacious is it?

The Kia Sonet can accommodate a family of four quite amply. But there are so much cheaper options: Tata Nexon or Mahindra XUV 3XO, wherein the passengers can easily move about in the back. If maximum luggage space is what you are looking for, the Sonet certainly won\'t let you down, offering a medium-sized suitcase, trolley bag, and all the rest of the small stuff inside, with plenty of space too for splitting the back seat 60:40. Find out more about the space and practicality on offer in our review for the Sonet. 

5. What engine and transmission options are there?

There are three engine options available on the 2024 Kia Sonet. Your choices are:

  • 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine. 5-speed manual transmission
  • 115 Nm and 83 PS output 
  • The 1-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol car comes with a 6-speed clutch-less manual (iMT) or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT).
  • Output.
  • 120 PS and 172 Nm of output.
  • 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel 1.5-liter engine: -
  • Six-speed clutchless manual (iMT), six-speed manual, or six-speed automatic
  • 116 PS and 250 Nm of output

6. How far does the Sonet go?

The new Hyundai Kona is a spacious petrol hatch to introduce in the market. How much distance the Sonet travels depends on what particular engine and version you opt for. Here\'s a perspective of the claimed mileage by variant:

  • NA Petrol 1.2-liter MT - 18.83 kmpl
  • 18.7 kmpl, 1liter Turbo-petrol iMT
  • 19.2 km 1liter Turbo-petrol DCT
  • Diesel 1.5-litre MT, 22.3 km/l
  • Diesel 1.5-litre AT, 18.6 km/l

7. How safe is Sonet?

The safety kit of the Sonet comprises six airbags, a 360-degree camera, all-wheel disc brakes, front and rear parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and Level 1 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which consist of lane-keep assist, forward collision warning, and blind spot monitoring.

The Sonet has not undergone crash testing so far.

8. What are the available colours for the car?

The Sonet has eight monotone colours: bright red, Aurora Black Pearl, matte graphite, sparkling silver, pewter olive, imperial blue, and Aurora White Pearl.

Exclusive colours, to be specific: Glacier White Pearl and Intense Red, can be paired with an Aurora Black Pearl roof. Two options are available for X Line-Xclusive Matte Graphite and Aurora Black Pearl. For the Gravity Edition, options include Pearl White, Aurora Black Pearl, and matte graphite. 

9. Do you pay for the Sonet?

Sure, the Sonet will be a good value if you do want to buy a compact SUV that is loaded up with a number of features, some alternative powertrain options, and an overall nice feature package. The interior is beautifully and lushly appointed, as you\'d expect of a much better cabin than many SUVs that will leave you in a financial hole.

10. How much?

The ex-showroom Delhi prices for the base-level HTE petrol-manual variant go all the way to Rs 15.77 lakh for the top-of-the-line X-Line diesel-automatic variant. The car in its diesel variant with a manual gearbox is priced at Rs 9.80 lakh, while the x-line version with a 6-speed auto gearbox will cost you around Rs 15.77 lakh.

11. What else?

The Kia Sonet would be placed in a market segment that has too much competition. Some of the cars in this bracket include sub-4-meter SUVs like Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Tata Nexon, Maruti Fronx, Toyota Taisor, and Maruti Brezza.

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