Kia Sonet Variant Explained - Which One to Buy?

Starting at Rs 8 lakh and going up to Rs 15.77 lakh for the top-end model

The SUV offers fuel-efficient petrol and diesel options

It comes with high-end safety and infotainment features

October 23, 2024 Kritika Dadhich

Kia Sonet Variant Explained - Which One to Buy?

The Kia Sonet is a compact SUV that has gained the latest craze for its stylish design, feature-rich variants, and competitive price. With numerous engine options and trim levels, the Sonet meets multiple consumer requirements, making it a promising choice for urban commuters and adventure-seekers alike. In the succeeding section, we will go into greater detail discussing this car's pros and cons. We also talk about the Kia Sonet and its variants and price levels, so you might get an idea of where the best-suited model is.

Pros and Cons of Kia Sonet

Pros

It has an athletic design, a catchy look, and is very modern.
Equipped with advanced safety and tech features.
Covers multiple options with a petrol, diesel, and hybrid engine.
Can easily navigate through city traffic.

Cons

Not impressively spacious; for tall passengers.
The rear seat feels a bit cramped.
Top-end models are too pricey.

Price and Variant

Variant	Price (ex-showroom)
HTE	Rs. 8 Lakh - Rs. 9.80 Lakh
HTE (O)	Rs. 8.32 Lakh - Rs. 10 Lakh
HTK	Rs. 9.03 Lakh - Rs. 10.50 Lakh
HTK (O)	Rs. 9.39 Lakh - Rs. 10.90 Lakh
HTK+	Rs. 10.12 Lakh - Rs. 11.62 Lakh
Gravity Edition (Based on HTK+)	Rs. 10.50 Lakh - Rs. 12 Lakh
HTX	Rs. 11.72 Lakh - Rs. 12.85 Lakh
HTX+	Rs. 13.60 Lakh - Rs. 14.52 Lakh
GTX	Rs. 13.72 Lakh - Rs. 14.57 Lakh
GTX+	Rs. 14.72 Lakh - Rs. 15.57 Lakh
X-Line	Rs. 14.92 Lakh - Rs. 15.77 Lakh

Powertrain Options

The 2024 Kia Sonet will offer three engine choices. The first one is a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol unit that makes 81.86 bhp and 115 Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual. The second unit is a 1-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol that churns out 118.35 bhp and 172 Nm, with the option for a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT. Lastly, it has a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel unit making 114.41 bhp and 250 Nm, with a 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT, or 6-speed automatic transmission on offer. This variety caters to different performance and efficiency needs.

Kia Sonet Base Model HTE

Exterior	Interior	Safety	Technology
15-inch steel wheels with covers	Fixed rear headrests	2x front side thorax airbags	1x front & 2x rear USB-C ports
Body-coloured outside mirrors	Rear AC vents	Impact-sensing auto door unlock	4.2-inch multi-information display (MID)
Body-coloured door handles	12V Power outlet	Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	Power mirrors
Body-coloured bumpers	Day/night inside mirror	Hill start assist	Tilt steering
Front & rear skid plates	Front power windows	Electronic stability control
	Adjustable front headrests	Speed-sensing auto door lock
	Front armrest with storage	5x 3-point seatbelts
	Semi-leather upholstery	2x curtain airbags
	Black interior

Kia Sonet HTK

Kia Sonet HTK Features Over HTE
Exterior	Interior	Safety	Technology
Larger 16-inch style wheels	Height-adjustable driver seat	Front parking sensors	8-inch touchscreen infotainment
Roof rails	Rear power windows	Anti-theft alarm	Wireless Android Auto
Shark-fin antenna	Sunglass holder	Auto headlamps	Wireless Apple CarPlay
Follow-me-home headlamps	Rear door curtain	Remote central locking	Steering-mounted controls
		Driver rear view monitor	4x speakers
		Rear parking camera	2x tweeters

Kia Sonet HTK+

Kia Sonet HTK+ Features Over HTK
Exterior	Interior	Safety	Technology
LED DRLs	Power-folding mirrors	Keyless entry with push-button start/stop	Power-folding mirrors
LED fog lamps	Rear defogger	Remote engine start (Turbo petrol & diesel)	Remote engine start (Turbo petrol & diesel)
LED tail lamps	Auto AC
Sunroof (Turbo only)	1-touch up/down driver window
Connecting tail light
Chrome detailing on the front grille
Turn indicators on outside mirrors

Kia Sonet HTX

Kia Sonet HTX Featutres Over HTK+
Exterior	Interior	Safety	Technology
LED reflector headlamps	Rear parcel tray	ISOFIX	Traction modes (Auto only)
Rear disc brakes	Leather upholstery (Auto only)		Paddle shifters (Auto only)
Dual-tone horn	Black-brown interior (Auto only)		Ventilated front seats (Auto only)
Sunroof	Boot lamp		Cruise control Drive modes (Auto only)
	Black-beige interior
	Leather on door armrest
	Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
	Rear armrest with cupholders
	60-40 split-folding rear seatbacks
	Adjustable rear headrests

Kia Sonet HTX+

Kia Sonet HTX+ Features Over HTX
Exterior	Interior	Safety	Technology
16-inch alloy wheels	Leather upholstery	Auto-dimming inside mirror	10.25-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster
Rear washer wiper	Air purifier	Telematics	Bose sound system with 2 tweeters and 1 subwoofer
	Ventilated front seats		LED sound mood lights
	Black-brown interior theme		OTA map update
			Wireless phone charger
			Wired Apple CarPlay
			Wired Android Auto
			Larger 10.25-inch touchscreen

Kia Sonet GTX+

Kia Sonet GTX+ Featurse Over HTX+
Exterior	Interior	Safety
Chrome exterior detailing	Black interior	Lane follow assist
Black roof rails	Black roof liner	Lane departure warning
Integrated spoiler	Power driver seat	Leading vehicle departure alert
Differently designed skid plates	Metallic pedals	Driver attention warning
	Black interior detailing	Blind view monitor
		Lane keep assist
		Auto high beam
		Forward collision avoidance assist
		Forward collision warning
		360-degree camera

Kia Sonet X-Line

Kia Sonet Xline Features Over GTX+
Exterior	Interior	Safety
Black front skid plate	Black and grey dual-tone interior	None specifically listed in this set
Black rear exhaust garnish	Black and grey dual-tone upholstery	All windows 1-touch up/down
Matte grey shark-fin antenna	Orange stitching and interior accents
Black fog lamp garnish	X Line interior and exterior badging
Gloss black grille	Premium black roof liner
Matte grey exterior color

Which Kia Sonet Variant to Buy?

It is according to your necessities, preferences, and budget to decide the right Kia Sonet variant. Those who value features and fuel efficiency would love the HTE or the HTE-O trims. Those looking for balance can find great value in the HTK and the HTK+. Luxury and advanced technology seekers can get the HTX+, GTX, or X-Line variants. Each variant has various features to ensure that every driver gets the perfect Sonet.

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