Kia Sonet Unofficial Bookings Commence Diesel Automatic Transmission Expected

• Official bookings are expected to open soon after the August 7 unveiling of the sub-compact SUV.

• Likely to be available in two variant lines: GT Line and Tech Line.

• Kia dealerships across major cities have started accepting pre-launch bookings for a token of Rs 25,000

• It will also share the Hyundai Venue's 1.2-litre petrol and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.

• The new Kia will feature multiple automatic options along with the iMT (intelligent manual transmission) unit that debuted on the Hyundai Venue.

• The Kia Sonet will get features like LED lighting, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, connected car tech, and a Bose sound system.

• Rivals include the Hyundai Venue, Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, and the upcoming Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.

As we head closer to the August 7 debut date, more details have started pouring in about the upcoming sub-4m SUV. Kia dealers across major cities have unofficially begun accepting pre-bookings of the Sonet for a token amount of Rs 25,000.

We earlier got a hint of the two variant lines being planned for the Sonet just like the Seltos: GT Line and Tech Line. In addition to this, Kia Sonet is expected to pair the 1.5-litre diesel engine to a 6-speed automatic alongside the 6-speed manual transmission. Once launched, this will be the most sophisticated diesel automatic powertrain in its segment.

The other engines in the Sonet lineup will be 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol units. Here's more on what sort of combinations to expect:

Expected Specs	1.2-litre NA Petrol	1.0-litre Turbo Petrol	1.5-litre Diesel
Power (PS)	83PS	120PS	100PS
Torque (Nm)	113Nm	172Nm	240Nm
Transmission Options	5-speed manual	6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT	6-speed manual and 6-speed AT

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Heading inside, the Sonet will sport a design language similar to the Seltos with a single-frame housing for the instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Other features on offer include UVO connected car technology, a Bose sound system and sound mood lighting. You can also expect automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger, and a sunroof. Safety equipment could include six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with a camera, and electronic stability control.

The Sonet is Kia's third offering in India after the Seltos and Carnival MPV. It's likely to be priced from Rs 7 lakh onwards. It will take on the likes of the.