These 7 Pics Show The Stealthy Nature Of The Kia Sonet Facelift X-Line Variant
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It now borrows styling and design inspiration from the new Kia Seltos X-Line variant with sage green touches for the cabin and upholstery
Update (12/01/2024): The Kia Sonet facelift has been launched, with introductory prices starting at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
We recently got our first look at the facelifted Kia Sonet in its various feature-loaded versions. The carmaker has given it some cosmetic revisions inside and out but has carried on with the same variant levels as before. These include the Tech (HT) Line, GT Line, and the X-Line (finished in the ‘Xclusive Matte Graphite’ shade). In this story, let’s check out the top-of-the-line X-Line variant in detailed images:
Exterior
The Sonet X-Line’s fascia is similar to that of the Sonet GTX+. It has a more glossy finish for the black grille (featuring the same silver inserts) and lower air dam. The Sonet X-Line’s grille is flanked by the same 3-piece LED headlights as the GTX+ variant while the LED DRLs stretch down to the bumper, which also houses the sleek LED fog lamps.
The Sonet X-Line has another bit in common with the GTX+, in the form of the 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. If you notice closely, you will also see that the body side cladding’s inserts have a gloss black finish while the GTX+ gets them in silver.
Its back carries on with the newly implemented connected LED taillights, inspired by those of the new Seltos. While it already sports the ‘Sonet’ badge, this also gets a variant exclusive ‘X-Line’ insignia on the tailgate, and a black finish for the skid plate.
Interior
Kia hasn’t made many changes to the cabin layout of the Sonet X-Line over the GTX+ variant, save for giving it a black and Sage Green theme, and leatherette upholstery, which is exactly the same formula used on the facelifted Seltos X-Line.
Being the range-topping variant, Kia has equipped it with new and premium features such as a 4-way powered driver seat, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 360-degree camera, and even advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Passengers seated at the back get features such as AC vents, an armrest with cupholders, two Type-C USB ports, rear sunshades, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
The Sonet X-Line is available with only the 1-litre turbo-petrol (120 PS/172 Nm) and the 1.5-litre diesel engine (116 PS/250 Nm) options. With the X-Line variant, the former can only be had with the 7-speed DCT while the latter is only offered with the 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Related: Decoding The Differences: New vs Old Kia Sonet
When Will It Go On Sale?
We think the facelifted Kia Sonet will likely be launched in January 2024. Kia could price it from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). As the range-topping variant, the new Sonet X-Line could start from over Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated SUV will fight it out with the Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, as well as the Maruti Fronx crossover.
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