
The Kia Sonet is a feature-rich subcompact SUV available with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine. Gearbox choices include a 5-speed manual, 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT and 6-speed automatic depending on the engine. The diesel is the efficiency-focused option, with the 6MT delivering an ARAI-certified 24.1 km/l. The turbo-petrol provides the strongest petrol performance at 120 PS and 172 Nm.
| Engine | Specification |
|---|---|
| 1.2-litre Smartstream G1.2 Petrol | 61 kW power at 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm torque at 4,200 rpm |
| 1.0-litre Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Petrol | 88 kW power at 6,000 rpm and 172 Nm torque between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm |
| 1.5-litre CRDi VGT Diesel | 85 kW power at 4,000 rpm and 250 Nm torque between 1,500 and 2,750 rpm |
| Powertrain | Transmission |
|---|---|
| 1.2-litre Petrol | 5-speed Manual Transmission (5MT) |
| 1.0-litre Turbo-Petrol | Smartstream 6iMT and Smartstream 7DCT |
| 1.5-litre Diesel | 6-speed Manual, 6-speed iMT and 6-speed Advanced Automatic Transmission |
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Type | Compact SUV |
| Fuel Options | Petrol and Diesel |
| Petrol Engines | 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol |
| Diesel Engine | 1.5-litre CRDi VGT diesel |
| Maximum Power | 88 kW / 120 PS |
| Maximum Torque | 250 Nm |
| Transmission Options | 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed iMT, 6-speed automatic, 7-speed DCT and Smartstream 6iMT |
| ADAS | Level 1 ADAS with 10 driver-assistance features |
| Airbags | 6 airbags as standard |
| Infotainment | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) HD touchscreen navigation system |
| Audio System | Bose premium 7-speaker system |
| Connected Technology | Kia Connect with 70+ connected features |
| Sunroof | Electric sunroof |