Kia Sonet (2024) Specs & Price
An updated Kia Sonet compact SUV has arrived in South Africa. Take a look at specification and pricing details.
The Kia Sonet competes in the highly competitive compact SUV segment and the latest updated Sonet now offers revised styling as well as more choice for local buyers.
What’s Changed on the latest Kia Sonet?
The Kia Sonet’s design follows the Korean firm’s latest “Opposites United” design philosophy which is also employed on other Kia models such as the Picanto and Seltos.
The updated Sonet features a revised bonnet, grille and bumper and gains a new light signature. Kia has also reworked the rear taillight clusters. A new paint colour option, Pewter Olive metallic is available and buyers can also choose from a dual-tone finish with either Glacier White Pearl with a black roof or Red metallic with a black roof. In addition, depending on the grade, 2 wheel options are also offered, both 16-inches in size.
The interior remains mostly the same as before and depending on the grade, the Sonet can be had with either an 8-inch or 10.25-inch touchscreen system.
As far as engines go, the familiar naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine with 85 kW and 144 Nm is available with either a 5-speed manual transmission or CVT. A 3-cylinder 1.0-litre turbopetrol engine with 88 kW and 172 Nm is also available with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
What features are available for the new Kia Sonet?
Sonet LX
The Sonet range starts with the LX trim which includes:
- Dual front airbags
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Control
- Hill Start Control
- Central locking
- Immobiliser
- Daytime Running Lights
- 16-inch styled wheels
- Cloth and leather combination upholstery
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Rake adjustable steering
- 60:40 split rear seats
- Manual air conditioning
- 4.2-inch TFT Supervision instrument cluster
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Reverse camera
- Bluetooth with Voice Recognition
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Steering-wheel mounted controls
- 6 speakers
- USB charging ports (front and rear)
Sonet EX
- Rear parking sensors
- LED daytime running lights
- LED rear combination lights
- LED positioning lights
- Rear fog lamps
- Centre console armrest with integrated storage box
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shifter
- Auto folding electric side mirrors with integrated indicator lamps
- Cruise control
Sonet EX+
Includes all LX features but adds:
- 6 airbags
- Automatic climate control
- 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Full artificial leather upholstery
- 10.25-inch LCD Supervision instrument cluster
- 10.25-inch colour infotainment touchscreen
- Electrochromatic rearview mirror
Sonet SX
Includes LX and EX features but adds:
- Smart entry with push-button start
- LED headlights
- LED front fog lights
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Drive Mode Select
- Lane Keep Assist
- Lane Follow Assist
- Forward Collision Avoidance
How much does the Kia Sonet cost in South Africa?
Note that pricing is accurate as of June 2024.
Kia Sonet 1.5 LX Manual – R366 995
Kia Sonet 1.5 LX CVT – R391 995
Kia Sonet 1.5 EX CVT – R411 995
Kia Sonet 1.0T EX DCT – R436 995
Kia Sonet 1.5 EX Plus CVT – R454 995
Kia Sonet 1.5 SX CVT – R484 995
The Sonet is sold with Kia’s 5-year/unlimited km warranty, inclusive of Roadside Assistance as well as a 4-year / 60 000 km service plan.