Kia Sonet

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Kia Sonet
2021 Kia Sonet 1.5 Premiere (Indonesia) front view 02.jpg
2021 Kia Sonet Premiere (Indonesia)
Overview
Manufacturer Kia
Model code QY [1]
Production2020–present
Model years 2021–present (Middle East)
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Hyundai-Kia K2
Related Hyundai Venue (QXi)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,500 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
Predecessor Kia Stonic/KX1 (China/Philippines) [5] [6] [7]

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]

Contents

Overview

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]

A version of the Sonet with three-row seating was introduced in Indonesia in April 2021. [18] 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. [19] The Sonet 7 was discontinued in 2022.

In September 2022, a new sub-model named X-Line was introduced in India. The new X-Line consist only of cosmetic changes rather than mechanical changes. The trim is available in two engine options, 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine and the 1.5-litre CRDi diesel. [20]

Facelift

2024 Sonet (facelift; China) 2024 Kia Sonet (China) front view.png
2024 Sonet (facelift; China)

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 April 2024, the facelifted Sonet went on sale in China, where it is produced by joint venture Yueda Kia. [21]

In January 2024, Yueda Kia started exporting the facelifted Sonet to Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia. [4] The Sonet also debuted in the Philippines on 6 June 2024 replacing the Stonic. [7] [22] [6] [23] [24]

Engines

Petrol engines
ModelEnginePowerTorqueTransmissions
1.0 L Kappa II T-GDi998 cc (60.9 cu in) turbocharged I3 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 6,000 rpm172 N⋅m (17.5 kg⋅m; 127 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm6-speed clutchless manual (iMT)
7-speed DCT
Smartstream G1.2 MPi1,197 cc (73.0 cu in) I4 83 PS (61 kW; 82 hp) @ 6,300 rpm115 N⋅m (11.7 kg⋅m; 84.8 lb⋅ft) @ 4,200 rpm5-speed manual
Smartstream G1.5 MPi1,497 cc (91.4 cu in) I4115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 6,300 rpm144 N⋅m (14.7 kg⋅m; 106 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm6-speed manual
CVT
Diesel engines
ModelEnginePowerTorqueTransmissions
1.5 L Smartstream D1.5 CRDi WGT1,493 cc (91.1 cu in) turbocharged I4100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @ 4,000 rpm240 N⋅m (24.5 kg⋅m; 177 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm6-speed manual
1.5 L Smartstream D1.5 CRDi VGT 1,493 cc (91.1 cu in) turbocharged I4115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 4,000 rpm250 N⋅m (25.5 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm6-speed automatic

Sales

YearIndiaSouth AfricaVietnamIndonesiaColombiaSaudi ArabiaUAE
202038,363 [25]
202179,289 [26] 2,471 [27] 1,729 [28] [29] 2,321 [30] 319 [31] 1,411 [32]
202286,2513,319 [33] 9,446 [28] [34] 1,388 [30] 1,502 [31] 2,695 [32] 307 [35]
202379,776 [36] 6,511 [37] 11,366 [28] [38] 661 [30] 1,633 [31] 1,158 [32] 398 [35]

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