THE SONET STRIKES BACK

The sub-4-metre SUV segment in India has been a battlefield for automakers, each vying for supremacy with their unique propositions. With the launch of 2024 Kia Sonet, the South Korean automaker is sharpening its edges in this competitive market

- Utkarsh Agarwal

ENGINE 

• 1.2-LITRE NA PETROL ENGINE: 82bhp, 115Nm 
• 1.0-LITRE TURBO PETROL ENGINE: 118bhp, 172 Nm 
• 1.5-LITRE DIESEL ENGINE: 114 bhp, 250 Nm 

LIKES

• Exterior & Interior Design 
• Comfortable on Front Seats 
• Fuel Economy 
• Performance 

DISLIKES 

• ADAS doesn’t function properly

BACK in 2020, the South Korean carmaker, Kia entered the subcompact SUV segment with the Sonet. Setting new standards in the segment, the Sonet outshone its counterpart. And now after four years, the carmaker has given the Sonet a mid-life facelift. Here’s my take on what the 2024 Kia Sonet facelift brings to the table.

Design