New Delhi: Kia launched its Sonet SUV in India in August 2020. This company is looking forward to launch the updated version of this car in the market which has been recently spotted during testing. This car is locally manufactured in India, which is sold in Indonesia, Mexico and Middle East Asian countries including India.

How is the new version?

The spotted images shows the completely cover car, which gives a glimpse of some design tweaks. It has been spotted testing in South Korea, but since the Sonet is produced in India, it could be a prototype model shipped from India.

How is the design?

The new Sonet will get a sharper headlamp design at the front and a redesigned grille in piano black. Its bumper design will also be completely new, in which the large fog lamp housing and the headlamps have been given in the same line. It may also include turn indicators or LED DRLs.

In the side profile, the new Sonet looks almost identical to the current model. However, some cosmetic tweaks could be given to its doors and cladding. Along with this, alloy wheels of new design will also be available in it. The test car is seen fitted with Indian made Apollo tyres.

The tailgate design has been given a flat look in its rear profile. The tail-lamps are L-type units similar to the Seltos facelift. Also, dynamic turn indicators can be seen in it, which is also seen in Seltos.

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Powertrain of the Kia Sonet facelift

The engine of the Kia Sonet has recently been upgraded to meet the RDE norms. It gets a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine, which generates power of 83hp. Also, it gets the option of a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine, which generate power of 120hp and 115hp respectively. No change is expected in the powertrain of the new Sonet facelift.

When will launch

Kia is expected to update two of its flagship models in India, the Seltos facelift and the Sonet facelift. These can be launched by the end of this year or early next year.

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Competes with Hyundai Venue

The car competes with the Hyundai Venue, which gets a 1.0L petrol and a 1.5L petrol engine. The price of this car starts from Rs. 7.68 lakhs.

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