Kia Sonet Facelift: Variants Explained

Kia has introduced the Sonet facelift in the Indian market. The vehicle gets a range of cosmetic tweaks and is now equipped with various new features. This is also the first time the Sonet has received a facelift since its debut in September 2020. With Kia only likely to announce the prices for the Sonet facelift in January 2024, pre-bookings for the new Sonet will commence on December 20, 2023.

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Kia offers the Sonet facelift with the same set of powertrain options and trims as the outgoing model. It is offered in three main trims- X-line, GT-line and Tech line and 7 variants- HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX+, and X-line. We take a look at what each variant has to offer.

Standard Safety Features

• Front Dual Airbags
• Front Seat Side Airbags 
• Side Curtain Airbags
• ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) with EBD
• BAS (Brake Force Assist System)
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
• VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) 
• HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)
• Rear Parking Sensors
• ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)
• Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
• Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
• Highline Tyre Pressure Monitor
• Front & Rear 3-point Seat Belts
• Seatbelt Reminder - Front & Rear All Seat

HTE

• Halogen Headlamps
• Steel Wheels with cover
• Semi Leatherette Seats 
• All Black Interiors
• Halogen Tail Lamps
• Rear Center Garnish - Reflector Connected Type
• Body Color Outside Door Handles 
• High Mount Stop Lamp
• Pole Type Antenna
• Beige Roof Lining
•  4.2-inch LCD Instrument Cluster
• C-type USB Charger (front x1 and rear x2)
• Electric Power Steering adjustable for tilt
• Front Door Power Windows
• Fixed Type Front Armrest with Storage Box
• Retractable Roof Assist Handle
• Room Lamp (bulb type)
• Bench Type Seatback Folding
• Central Locking
• Day and Night Rear View Mirror
• Electrically Adjustable Outside Mirror
• Manual Air Conditioner
• Rear AC Vents

HTK (In addition to HTE)

• R16 40.56 cm Dual Tone Wheels
• Silver Roof Rack 
• Shark Fin Antenna
• 8.0-inch Touchscreen infotainment system 
• 4 Speakers
• Bluetooth Multi Connection
• Steering Mounted Audio Controls
• Rear View Camera with Guidelines Driving Rear View Monitor
• Burglar Alarm
• Auto Light Control, 
• Front Parking Sensors
• Rear Door Power Windows
• Follow Me Home Headlamps
• Sunglass Holder, Console Lamp (bulb type)
• Driver Seat Height Adjust (manual)
• Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger)
• Passenger Seatback Pocket - Upper & Lower (full size)
• Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Keyless Entry All Door Power Windows with Illumination

HTK+ (In addition to HTK)

• Electric Sunroof (Only with 1.0 Turbo-petrol, 6-speed iMT)
• LED DRLS
• LED Connected Tail Lamps
• LED Fog Lamps
• Remote Engine Start on Smart Key
• Fully Automatic Air Conditioner
• Driver One Touch Auto Up/Down
• Window with Safety
• Rear Defogger
• Smart Key with Push Button Start
• Electric Folding Outside Mirror with Turn Signal

HTX (In addition to HTK+)

• Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Knurled Matte Chrome Surround
• LED Headlamps
• Leatherette Wrapped D-cut Steering Wheel 
• Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob
• Leatherette Wrapped Door Armrest
• Silver Finish with Silver Deco AC Vents Garnish
• Black and Beige Dual Tone Interior ( Available with select powertrain and gearbox options)
• Black and Beige Semi Leatherette Seats ( Available with select powertrain and gearbox options)
• All Black Interiors with Premium Brown Inserts ( Available with select powertrain and gearbox options)
• Black and Brown Leatherette Seats ( Available with select powertrain and gearbox options)
• Side Door Silver Garnish
• Remote Engine Start on Smart Key
• 60:40 Seat Back Split Fold Seats
• Rear Passengers Adjustable Headrest
• Rear Centre Armrest with Cup Holders, Luggage Lamp (bulb type)
• Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist
• Front Ventilated Seats (Available with select powertrain and transmission options)
• ISOFIX Child Anchor
• Rear Disc Brakes
• Rear Parcel Shelf
• Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (Driver) (Available with select powertrain and transmission options)
• Traction Modes - Sand/ Mud/ Wet (automatic only)
• Multi-Drive Modes - Normal/ Eco/ Sports (automatic only)
• Paddle Shifters (automatic only)

HTX+ (In addition to HTX)

• Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Knurled Matte Chrome Surround
• LED Ambient Sound Lighting 
• Black and Brown Leatherette Seats
• All Black Interiors with Premium Brown Inserts
• 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation
• 10.25-inch fully digital Instrument cluster 
• Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Smartphone Wireless Charger
• Smart Pure Air Punfier with Virus & Bacteria Protection
• Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update Kia Connect Skill on Amazon Alexa, Al Voice Recognition System
• Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls
• Front Ventilated Seats 4-Way Power Driver's Seat (Available only with diesel engine and 6-speed iMT gearbox)
• Rear Wiper & Washer
• BOSE 7-speaker System 

GTX+ (In addition to HTX+)

• Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Knurled Premium Dark Metallic Surround
• Belt Line Chrome (GTX+ only), Sleek LED Fog Lamps
• Glossy Black Roof Rack, Dark Metallic Door Garnish
• Spoiler Body Color
• Leatherette Wrapped D-cut Steering Wheel with GT Line Logo
• High Gloss Black Finish AC Vents Garnish
• Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
• All Black Interiors with Sporty White Inserts
• Black Leatherette Seats (white inserts & tubular pattern)
• 360 Degree Camera with Blind View Monitor in Cluster
• 4-Way Power Driver's Seat

• ADAS Level 1 –

1. Forward Collision Warning (FCW) 
2. Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (Car/ Pedestrian/ Cyclist) (FCA)
3. Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
4. Lane Following Assist (LFA)
5. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 
6. High Beam Assist (HBA)
7. Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
8. Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)

X-Line (In addition to GTX+)

• Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Knurled Black High Gloss Surround
• Front and rear Skid Plates with Black Accents
• Piano Black Outside Mirror LED Turn Signal
• Leatherette Wrapped D-cut Steering Wheel with Sonet Logo
• All Black Interiors with Sage Green Inserts
• Sage Green Leatherette Seats, Black High Glossy Door Garnish
• All Door Power Window One Touch Auto Up/Down with Safety

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The Sonet facelift will continue to feature the same 1.2-litre petrol, a 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine options. So, while the 1.2-litre petrol will come with a 5-speed manual as standard, the 1.0-litre GDI will get a 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT automatic. On the other hand, the 1.5-litre diesel unit will come with a 6-speed iMT and 6-speed automatic. Kia will also bring back the 6-speed manual option for the diesel model, which was discontinued earlier.