Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia. Mainly built for the Indian market, it was previewed as the Sonet Concept in February 2020.[1] The production version made its global debut on 7 August 2020 and was sold starting from 18 September 2020 in India.[2][3][4]

Kia Sonet (QY)
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Production2020–present
AssemblyIndia: Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh (Kia Motors India)
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)
Height1,615–1,647 mm (63.6–64.8 in)

The Sonet slots below the Seltos and is closely related to the similarly sized sibling Hyundai Venue.[5][6][7] It is the third model from Kia in India after the Seltos and the Carnival.[8] In the Indian market, the Sonet occupies the sub-4-meter SUV category, benefitting from the Indian tax benefits for cars shorter than 4 meters.

Safety

Kia claimed that the Sonet uses high strength steel structure that helps in reducing the impact of severe accidents. Some of its safety features for its top trims include six airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system, hill start assistance control, vehicle stability management system, speed alert system, electronic traction control, braking assistance, driver’s seat belts given with pre-tensioners and parking sensors at front and back.[9]

Engines
Petrol engines
Model Engine Power Torque Transmissions
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi 998 cc (60.9 cu in) turbocharged I3 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 172 N⋅m (18 kg⋅m; 127 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,000 rpm 6-speed iMT
7-speed DCT
Smartstream G1.2 1,197 cc (73.0 cu in) I4 83 PS (61 kW; 82 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 115 N⋅m (12 kg⋅m; 85 lb⋅ft) @ 4,200 rpm 5-speed manual
Smartstream G1.5 1,497 cc (91.4 cu in) I4 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 6,300 rpm 144 N⋅m (15 kg⋅m; 106 lb⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm 6-speed manual
IVT
Diesel engine
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 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 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500–2,750 rpm 6-speed automatic

References
  1. "Kia Sonet concept: What you need to know". Autocar India. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  2. "2021 Kia Sonet Encapsulates The Brand's SUV Know-How In A Tiny Package". Carscoops. 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
  3. "Kia Sonet compact SUV revealed". Autocar India. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  4. "All-New Kia Sonet Make Its World Debut Live On Youtube". Indianautosblog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  5. "Kia Sonet launch: Kia Sonet SUV premiered, to offer 3 engine options". The Times of India. 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  6. Mihalascu, Dan (2020-08-07). "2021 Kia Sonet Encapsulates The Brand's SUV Know-How In A Tiny Package". Carscoops. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  7. "New Kia Sonet revealed! Baby SUV locked in for SA launch..." CARMag. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  8. "Kia Sonet compact SUV Launched In India; Prices Start At ₹ 6.71 Lakh". CarandBike. 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  9. Moin, Rafique (28 October 2020). "1st Generation KIA sonet". fairwheels. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
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