2021 Kia Sonet Goes On Sale In India At Rs 6.79 Lakh

• Price hikes range from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 depending on the variant.

• HTX replaces HTK+ as new entry-level automatic variant with petrol-DCT and diesel-automatic combinations

• New features for the Sonet include paddle shifters, voice operated electric sunroof and rear door sunshades.

• Some top-spec features like 16-inch alloy wheels, multi-drive modes, electric sunroof and select safety features have been introduced lower down the lineup.

• It continues to rival the likes of the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.

Kia has launched the 2021 Sonet at prices starting from Rs 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The MY2021 Sonet brings in a variety of changes including a new monogram on the wheel hub caps, hood, tailgate, the steering wheel and the key, new features, and a variant rejig. Also, you’ll have to shell out more for an entry-level Sonet automatic.  

Here are the revised prices: 

The HTK+ petrol-DCT and diesel-automatic have been axed. In place of that will be the HTX as the new entry-level automatic variant. This means you now have to shell out an additional Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000 to get your hands on an entry-level Sonet automatic.

Prices for the 2021 Sonet have been increased by up to Rs 30,000. Only the base HTE 1.2-litre petrol has been spared from the hike. 

Now that prices are sorted, let's delve more into what’s new for the 2021 Sonet:  

• Paddle Shifters for all automatic Sonet trims ( HTX 7DCT, GTX+ 7DCT, HTX AT, GTX+ AT)

• Opening/closing of sunroof via voice commands ( HTX+, GTX+)

• Rear door sunshade curtains (HTX, HTX+, GTX+)

Aside from new features, Kia has also managed to bring in some features from the top-spec variants lower down the lineup. 

Features	Availability in Old Sonet	Availability for 2021 Sonet
Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Brake Assist, Hill Assist Control (HAC)	GTX+	HTX/HTX+/GTX+
Multi Drive modes & Traction modes	HTK+ DCT/GTX+ DCT/GTX+ AT	HTX 7DCT/GTX+ 7DCT/HTX AT/ GTX+ AT
Smart Key with push button start/stop	HTX/HTX+/GTX+	HTK+ (1.0T & D1.5)/ HTX/HTX+/GTX+
Remote Engine start	HTX/HTX+/GTX+	HTK+ (1.0T & D1.5)/ HTX/HTX+/GTX+
Electric Sunroof	HTX/HTX+/GTX+	HTK+ (1.0T iMT)/ HTX/HTX+/GTX+
Chrome door handles	HTX/HTX+/GTX+	HTK+ (1.0T & D1.5)/ HTX/HTX+/GTX+
16-inch alloy wheels	HTX+/GTX+	HTX/HTX+/GTX+

 

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Mechanically, the 2021 Kia Sonet remains unchanged. It continues to offer a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. We have listed the detailed specifications below for you reference:

These updates should help the Sonet in the uber-competitive sub-4 metre SUV, where it takes on the likes of the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.