Kia Sonet Facelift Launch on 14th December 2023 in India

Kia India has officially confirmed that the Sonet facelift will debut in India on 14 December, 2023 With Host of New Features & ADAS Level 1 Tech

The Sonet facelift will feature a revised front fascia with slimmer grille, inverted L-shaped LED DRLs, new LED headlamps and fog lamps, and a silver faux skid plate.

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The Sonet facelift will also get a new dual-tone interior theme, touch-based controls for the AC functions, built-in sunblinds for the second-row occupants, ADAS suite, and a fully digital instrument cluster.

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The Sonet facelift will likely retain the same powertrain options as the current model, including a 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine.

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The Sonet facelift will also offer various transmission options, such as a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT, a 6-speed torque converter, and a 7-speed DCT.

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The Sonet facelift will also get an ADAS suite, which will include features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.

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The Sonet facelift is expected to be priced slightly higher than the current model, which ranges from Rs. 7.79 lakh to Rs. 15.00 lakh (ex-showroom). The prices are likely to be revealed early next year.

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Kia India has officially confirmed that the Sonet facelift will debut in India on 14 December, 2023 With Host of New Features & ADAS Level 1 Tech

The Sonet facelift will feature a revised front fascia with slimmer grille, inverted L-shaped LED DRLs, new LED headlamps and fog lamps, and a silver faux skid plate.

Exterior Looks

The Sonet facelift will also get a new dual-tone interior theme, touch-based controls for the AC functions, built-in sunblinds for the second-row occupants, ADAS suite, and a fully digital instrument cluster.

Features

The Sonet facelift will likely retain the same powertrain options as the current model, including a 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine.

Engine Specs

The Sonet facelift will also offer various transmission options, such as a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT, a 6-speed torque converter, and a 7-speed DCT.

Transmission

The Sonet facelift will also get an ADAS suite, which will include features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.

The Sonet facelift is expected to be priced slightly higher than the current model, which ranges from Rs. 7.79 lakh to Rs. 15.00 lakh (ex-showroom). The prices are likely to be revealed early next year.