The new Compact Kia Sonet launched with ADAS at a special introductory price
Car manufacturer, Kia has introduced its most premium compact SUV – the new Kia Sonet at a special introductory price starting at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom) across the country. Launched in December 2023, this latest edition of Kia Sonet’s second best-selling innovation comes with 25 safety features, including the excellent ADAS with 10 autonomous features and a robust 15 high-safety features. The vehicle has over 70 connected car features, such as ‘Find My Car with SVM’, which provides a view of the car’s surroundings and Hinglish commands to make the Sonet the most comfortable drive. The new Sonet offers a diverse driving experience with its availability in 19 different variants, including 5 diesel manual variants starting at Rs 9.79 lakh. The segment-best ADAS Level 1 featuring 10 autonomous functions is available in top-of-the-line variants for both diesel and petrol engines. The GT Line and X-Line variants are priced at Rs 14.50 and 14.69 lakh for petrol and Rs 15.50 and 15.69 lahks for diesel respectively.
The new muscular and sportier Sonet retains its distinctive road presence with an upright body style. Loaded with 10 autonomous features like Front Collision-Avoidance Assist, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, and Lane Following Assist, this latest edition of the popular compact SUV deeply resonates with the personality of modern Indian customers. To provide a safe driving experience, it comes equipped with a whopping 15 high-safety features as standard across all variants, including 6 airbags, electronic stability control, and vehicle stability management. With this introduction in the Sonet, Kia has made 6 airbags standard across its product portfolio.
Additionally, the Sonet comes equipped with 10 best-in-segment features, including a screen Connect Panel Design, Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, and Door Power Windows with Safety One-Touch Auto Up/Down. Compared to its nearest competitors, the new Sonet has no less than 11 advantageous features and is the most technologically advanced and feature-rich compact SUV. The new Sonet now features a new grille and new bumper design, an upgraded front face with crown jewel LED headlamps, R16 crystal cut alloy wheels, and star map LED connected tail lamps.
Announcing the launch/price of the new Sonet, Mr. Myung-sik Son, Chief Sales and Business Strategy Officer, Kia India, said, “We are re-premiumizing the compact SUV segment with the introduction of the new Sonet. The old Kia Sonet pioneered this segment with its exceptional design and technological prowess, and with the new Kia Sonet, we are taking our leadership in this segment even higher. We are combining an affordable proposition with low maintenance support and a top-tier security proposition with the most advanced AdSense technology. Moreover, it also proudly stands before us as the most connected car in its segment with futuristic features like fun Hinglish command and surround view monitor which are designed to offer the best compact SUV driving experience for both short and long journeys. Designed for.” Also, read this.
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