The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift has been launched with prices starting from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). You can check it out in-person as the car has arrived at dealerships. Deliveries for the 2024 Kia Sonet facelift are set to commence later this month.

This is the first update for the sub-4m SUV since its introduction in 2020. The 2024 Sonet features an updated design with a revised grille, new LED headlights, new alloy wheels, and connected taillights inspired by the Seltos. There are new feature additions like ADAS and it retains its existing engine and gearbox options. One change comes in the form of the 6-speed manual transmission, which has been reintroduced for the 1.5-litre diesel engine.

Features of Kia SonetThe 2024 Sonet features a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a fully digital driver’s display, connected car tech, a 7-speaker Bose sound system, cruise control, sunroof, ventilated front seats, automatic headlights, and keyless entry with push-button start. On the safety front, it features six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, a 360-degree camera with front and rear parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and ADAS.

Kia Sonet EngineThe 2024 Sonet is offered with three engine options, including an 83 PS/115 Nm 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine, a 116 PS/250 Nm 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a 120 PS/172 Nm 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual transmission (MT) with the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine, a 6-speed MT, a 6-speed clutchless manual transmission and 6-speed automatic transmission with the 1.5-litre diesel engine, and a 6-speed iMT and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. It measures 3955 mm in length, 1790 mm in width, 1642 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2500 mm.

Kia Sonet Rivals

The 2024 Sonet rivals the likes of the Tata Nexon, Nissan Magnite, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, and Renault Kiger.

Kia Sonet Variants

Kia offers the 2024 Sonet in a total of seven variants within the Tech Line, GT Line, and X-Line trims: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X Line.

It is offered in eight monotone shades: Pewter Olive, Glacier White, Sparkling Silver, Granite Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Intense Red, Imperial Blue, and Clear White. Meanwhile, dual-tone shades include Glacier White Pearl with black roof and Intense Red with black roof. And finally, it gets a Matte Graphite hue, which is exclusive to the X Line trim.