Kia Motors made its debut in India with the Seltos and it became the best selling mid-size SUV back then. Now again the South Korean carmaker has stepped into the compact SUV market with the Sonet and needless to say, Kia Sonet has become the best selling SUV. So what makes it so special? We find out!
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Several Powertrain options
Unlike other SUVs which offer limited engine and gearbox options, Kia provides an array of choices to the customer. From the humble 1.2-litre mated to a 5-speed manual to the more powerful 1.0-litre turbo petrol with 6-speed iMT and an optional 7-speed DCT. For the diesel lovers, Kia provides a 1.5L unit with 6-speed manual making 99 bhp and a more powerful 113 bhp unit which comes with a 6-speed AT unit.
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Loads of first in segment features
Right from the largest touchscreen infotainment system to the wireless projection of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bose sound system, LED sound mood light, UVO controlled air purifier, front parking sensors, perfume dispenser and some other first in class features which Sonet gets.
Good boot space and ground clearance
Kia has ensured that while travelling with friends or family, you will get ample amount of boot space of 392 litres while the ground clearance is as high as 205 mm thus making it easier to conquer bad roads too. A tremendous job done by Kia Motors.
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Prices
If you compare it with the other SUVs in the segment, the Sonet is the cheapest SUV and the prices start at Rs 6.72 lakh. Also, it is the only SUV in the segment to offer a powerful diesel engine and that too mated to a 6-speed auto unit. The top model prices fetch to 12.99 lakh. All prices stick to ex-showroom, Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors India said, I am delighted to witness the wide acceptance we have received in India for our vehicles. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, we were quite hopeful about the festive month and the results are overwhelming.
Not only urban, but customers from tier II, III, and IV markets too are acknowledging the need for personal mobility to maintain personal safety. While there is still a lot of uncertainty in the market due to the pandemic, the overall consumer sentiment has significantly improved and we are all prepared to offer a safe and hassle-free ownership experience to our customers. We are expecting the market sentiment to improve more in coming months and we are confident that we will be able to continue this positive momentum in future as well.
