The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift is set to hit the domestic market in 2024, with several updates to its exterior and interior. Since its launch, the Kia Sonet has been a successful player in the compact SUV segment. Kia India is now preparing a mid-life facelift for the Sonet, which will include facelift updates and generational upgrades, to stay ahead of its competitors. The Sonet facelift has been spotted testing, and glimpses of interior changes have been seen in the mid-spec Sonet facelift trim.
In the released image of the new Kia Sonet, the side profile and doors appear to be similar, while the alloy wheels feature a new design that looks appealing. It appears that the front headlights have been given a new design with DRLs
Summery:
– The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift will be launched in the domestic market and will receive several updates to its exterior and interior.
– Kia India is preparing a mid-life facelift for the Sonet with facelift updates and generation upgrades.
– Images of the new Kia Sonet show similar side profile and doors, but with a new design on the alloy wheels.
– The front headlights appear to have a new design with DRLs on the upper and outer edges.
– The rear design is inspired by the updated Kia Seltos and features L-shaped LED taillights and a high-mounted stop lamp.
– The interior of the Sonet facelift will have a primary change with a new automatic climate control unit.
– The facelift version will feature a fully digital instrument cluster shared with the Hyundai Venue.
– Other notable features include built-in sliding sunshades on the rear windows, rear 3-point seatbelts, rear AC vents, and rear armrest.
– The Sonet facelift will come with SUV features such as wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, ventilated seats, auto climate control, cruise control, sunroof, wireless charger, and paddle shifters.
– The Sonet will be equipped with standard safety features like ABS, EBD, and four airbags in all variants.
– The top variants will also have features like tire pressure monitoring, ESP, hill hold, and traction control.
– In the Indian market, the Sonet facelift will compete with Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, Mahindra XUV300, Nissan Magnite, and Renault Kiger.
– Engine and transmission options will be carried over from the current model, including a 1.2-liter petrol engine, a 1.0-liter turbo petrol engine with iMT and DCT, and a 1.5-liter turbo diesel engine with iMT or torque converter.
