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Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia since 2020. Positioned below the Seltos and closely related to the similarly sized sibling Hyundai Venue,[8][9][10] it is sold in emerging markets, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.[11]

Kia Sonet
2021 Kia Sonet Premiere (Indonesia)
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Model codeQY[1]
Production2020–present
Model years2021–present (Middle East)
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia K2
RelatedHyundai Venue (QXi)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,995–4,120 mm (157.3–162.2 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,610–1,647 mm (63.4–64.8 in)
Chronology
PredecessorKia Stonic/KX1 (China/Philippines)[5][6][7]

Overview

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The Sonet was previewed as the Sonet Concept in February 2020.[12] The production version made its global debut on 7 August 2020 and was sold starting from 18 September 2020 in India.[9][13][14] It is the third model from Kia in India after the Seltos and the Carnival.[15]

In the Indian market, the Sonet occupies the sub-four-metre SUV category with its 3,995 mm (157.3 in) length dimension, benefitting from the Indian tax benefits for cars shorter than four meters. For export markets, the Sonet is equipped with longer front and rear bumpers, increasing its length to 4,120 mm (162.2 in).[16][17]

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    2022 Sonet GLS (Brunei, pre-facelift)
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    2021 Sonet GTX+ CRDi (India, pre-facelift)
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    2021 Sonet GTX+ CRDi (India, pre-facelift)
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    Interior (pre-facelift)

Facelift

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The facelifted Sonet was unveiled on 14 December 2023. It features redesigned front and rear fascia with redesigned headlights and taillights. The interior gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen.

In January 2024, Yueda Kia joint venture in China started producing the facelifted Sonet. The first production batch was exported to Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia.[4] In April 2024, the facelifted Sonet went on sale in China.[18]

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    2024 Sonet (facelift)
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    Rear view (facelift)
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    Interior (facelift)

Markets

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India

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For the Indian market, the Sonet is available in six trim levels: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+ and GTX+. Three engine options are available: a 1.0-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol, a 1.2-litre MPi petrol and a 1.5-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel.[19] At launch, the GTX+ was the variant that was high in customer demand.[20]

In September 2022, the flagship X-Line trim was introduced which consists of cosmetic changes instead of mechanical changes. It was available with either 1.0 T-GDi petrol or 1.5 CRDi diesel engines.[21]

In January 2024, the facelifted Sonet went on sale in India with variants and engine choices remained unchanged from the pre-facelift model.[22] By September 2024, the car sold more than 450,000 units in India and export markets.[23]

Indonesia

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The Sonet was launched in Indonesia on 11 November 2020, in five trim levels: Standard, Active, Smart, Dynamic and Premiere; it is powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine paired to either a manual or an IVT.[24]

A version of the Sonet with three-row seating was introduced in Indonesia in April 2021.[25] Marketed as the "Sonet 7", the third row bench seat is installed without any exterior bodywork changes, meaning with the third row seat up, the boot space is effectively eliminated. The Sonet 7 is also equipped with a roof-mounted air circulator system, and a revised second row bench seat with split folding and a one-touch folding mechanism which allows access to the third row.[26] The Sonet 7 was discontinued in 2022.[citation needed]

In September 2024, the facelifted Sonet debuted in Indonesia with two trim levels: Premiere and Ultimate; it is powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine.[27]

South Africa

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The Sonet was launched in South Africa on 11 May 2021 in two trim levels: LX and EX; it is powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine paired to either a manual or an IVT.[28]

In July 2022, the 1.0 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine was introduced in South Africa and it is available in the new EX+ trim.[29]

In June 2024, the facelifted Sonet debuted in South Africa, with a new SX trim and the 1.0 T-GDi engine option was only available for the EX trim.[30] The entry-level LS trim was added to sit below the LX in October 2024.[31]

Vietnam

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The Sonet was launched in Vietnam on 9 October 2021, alongside the fourth-generation Carnival. At launch, three trim levels are available: Deluxe, Luxury and Premium; it is powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine paired to either a manual (for the Deluxe trim) or an IVT.[32]

In June 2024, the facelifted Sonet debuted in Vietnam with the same trim levels from the pre-facelift model.[33][34]

Mexico

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The Sonet was launched in Mexico on 16 March 2024 in three trim levels: LX, EX and SX. Imported from China, it is powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine paired to either a manual or an IVT.[35]

Philippines

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The Sonet was launched in the Philippines on 6 June 2024 in three trim levels: LX, EX and SX. Imported from China, it replaces the Stonic and is powered by a 1.5-litre MPi petrol engine paired to either a manual (for the LX trim) or an IVT.[36][7]

Engines

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Petrol engines
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions
1.0 L Kappa II T-GDi 998 cc (60.9 cu in) turbocharged I3 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 172 N⋅m (17.5 kg⋅m; 127 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm 6-speed clutchless manual (iMT)
7-speed DCT
Smartstream G1.2 MPi 1,197 cc (73.0 cu in) I4 83 PS (61 kW; 82 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 115 N⋅m (11.7 kg⋅m; 84.8 lb⋅ft) @ 4,200 rpm 5-speed manual
Smartstream G1.5 MPi 1,497 cc (91.4 cu in) I4 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 144 N⋅m (14.7 kg⋅m; 106 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm 6-speed manual
CVT
Diesel engines
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions
1.5 L Smartstream D1.5 CRDi WGT 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in) turbocharged I4 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @ 4,000 rpm 240 N⋅m (24.5 kg⋅m; 177 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm 6-speed manual
1.5 L Smartstream D1.5 CRDi VGT 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in) turbocharged I4 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 4,000 rpm 250 N⋅m (25.5 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm 6-speed automatic

Sales

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Year India South Africa Vietnam Indonesia Colombia Saudi Arabia UAE
2020 38,363[37]
2021 79,289[38] 2,471[39] 1,729[40][41] 2,321[42] 319[43] 1,411[44]
2022 86,251 3,319[45] 9,446[40][46] 1,388[42] 1,502[43] 2,695[44] 307[47]
2023 79,776[48] 6,511[49] 11,366[40][50] 661[42] 1,633[43] 1,158[44] 398[47]

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