The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift: Everything You Need To Know

The Kia Sonet facelift made its global debut on December 14th, 2023. Since it’s a facelift, this subcompact SUV underwent cosmetic tweaks but also received a noteworthy offering, the ADAS.  

By being Kia India’s one of the bestsellers, the 2024 Kia Sonet continues to make its offering list longer. That said, let's delve into the offerings of this sub-compact SUV. 

BUILD AND DESIGN

As this vehicle carries the facelift moniker, the 2024 Kia Sonet received internal and external design changes. That said, it gets the 2024 Kia Seltos-like headlights and taillights. In addition, the Sonet facelift also received a new set of alloy wheels. 

However, the overall silhouette of this vehicle as well as the underpinnings remain unchanged.   

EXTERIOR

The Kia Sonet’s front fascia received a new pair of LED headlights, DRLs, and fog lamps. As for the vehicle’s rear end, it now packs a continuous LED taillight, flanked by indicators. 

This vehicle is also equipped with a silver skid plate at the front and back. Last but not least, the 2024 Sonet has a rear spoiler. 

As far as the exterior paints are concerned, the facelifted Kia Sonet has eleven colour options. They include eight monotone colours and three dual-tone colours, while the Xclusive Graphite Matte paint is exclusive to the Sonet X-Line variant. 

INTERIOR

The 2024 Kia Sonet’s interior is also revised. The most noticeable addition you would notice inside is the dual display. The dual display comprises a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment unit. 

More on features, the top variant of the Kia Sonet packs Kia Connect, Level-1 ADAS, a single-pane sunroof, front ventilated and electrically adjustable seats, and a wireless phone charger, to name a few.  

It is also equipped with a Bose-sourced seven-speaker audio system. 

Furthermore, the features mentioned in this article belong to the top-most variant of the 2024 Kia Sonet.  

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION OPTIONS

The Kia Sonet offers three engine options:

1. 1.2ltr NA Petrol Engine, which produces 82bhp power and 115Nm torque.

2. 1.5ltr turbo diesel engine, which produces 114bhp power and 250Nm torque

3. 1.0ltr turbo petrol engine, which produces 118bhp power and 172Nm torque.

Transmission options:

1. Seven-speed DCT.

1. Six-speed iMT.

2. Six-speed manual transmission.

3. Five-speed manual transmission.

SAFETY

On the safety front, the Kia Sonet could have had better build quality, as the pre-facelift version secured three out of five stars in the Global NCAP crash test.

Besides that, this vehicle has traction control, ESC, ABS, airbags, high-beam assist, emergency braking, tyre pressure monitoring system, and rain-sensing wipers, to name a few. 

VARIANTS

The Kia Sonet has three broad versions: Tech Line, GT Line, and X-line. They make a total of nineteen variants. 

 PRICES

The Kia Sonet’s price starts at Rs 7.99 lakh for the base variant, the HTE Manual Petrol, and goes up to Rs 15.69 lakh for the top variant, the X-Line Diesel Automatic.

Please note that these are average ex-showroom prices that are subject to change without any prior notice.