New Delhi: The Kia Sonet was one of the SUVs that recorded good sales numbers for the South Korean automaker. In addition, the Kia Sonet was the first SUV in its segment to have ventilated seats and the only one for a long time.

After the success of the SUV, the automaker has decided to launch the Kia Sonet X Line edition in India to expand the range of SUV variants. It should be noted that the X Line edition trend in Kia cars started with the Kia Seltos.

When launched, the Kia Sonet X Line will be the top variant of the car. Additionally, similar to the Kia Seltox X Line, the Sonet is also expected to receive most of the cosmetic changes.

The new facelift kit is expected to give the car a distinctive look that accompanies the X Line edition. Other visual improvements may include a new bumper with a better matte paint design. Additionally, the bumper, wheels and grilles can get some red highlights to add to the appeal.

The new Kia Sonet X Line edition could have similar improvements in the interior. It could move forward the layout and interior features of the GTX Plus with a darker color added to emphasize a sportier feel.

The seat upholstery will also be leatherette. Based on the top-spec GTX Plus model, the X Line will include all the features. Similarly, it is expected to get a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine with a 1.5-litre diesel option.

Needless to say, the Kia Sonet X Line will be slightly more expensive than the GTX Plus variant due to the beautification of the variant. The price hike is expected to be around Rs 10,000-15,000. The SUV will find rivals in the form of the Tata Nexon Dark Edition and the soon-to-be-launched Hyundai Venue N Line Edition.