Kia Sonet India Launch On September 18 Will Rival Hyundai Venue Toyota Urban Cruiser Ford EcoSport Tata Nexon

• Kia Sonet to be offered in two broad trims: Tech Line and GT Line.
• Features a 10.25-inch touchscreen system, ventilated front seats, connected car tech and a whole lot more.
• Comes with three engine options and a plethora of transmission options.
• Prices likely to start from around Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom).

Had your eyes set on, the Sonet could be the Korean carmaker's cash cow in the country if priced right.

It sits in the hotly contested sub-4 metre SUV segment which includes well-established players such as the. Naturally, Kia has done all it could to ensure the Sonet enters the segment with a bang.

For starters, the Sonet is offered in six variants: HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+ and GTX+. These are spread between two broad trims: Tech Line and GT Line. to know how the Sonet Tech Line differs from the GT Line trim.

Then there's the super long list of features. Highlights include a large 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology, a sunroof, Bose sound system, ambient lighting, wireless phone charger, climate control, cruise control, a semi-digital instrument panel, drive modes, traction modes and even ventilated seats Safety features include up to six airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera and electronic stability control. Phew

The Sonet also boasts of a premium design which is bound to stand out, in fact, most of the concept's design elements have been retained. The GT Line variants also get red accents that add to the sporty factor. Even the interior is premium with several design details borrowed from the Seltos. Take a closer look at the Sonet in our .

You also have a wide range of powertrain options. Sure, the turbo-petrol engine misses out on a proper manual gearbox, but you'll be happy to know the Sonet diesel features a 6-speed torque converter for its automatic variants. Here are the detailed specifications:

	Kia Sonet NA Petrol	Kia Sonet Turbo	Kia Sonet Diesel Manual	Kia Sonet Diesel Automatic
Engine	1.2-litre	1.0-litre	1.5-litre	1.5-litre
Power (PS)	83PS	120PS	100PS	115PS
Torque (Nm)	115Nm	172Nm	240Nm	250Nm
Transmission Options	5-speed manual	6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT	6-speed manual	6-speed AT

Kia has ticked almost all the right boxes with the Sonet. The only missing piece of the puzzle is the pricing, which will be revealed on September 18. We are expecting a starting price of around Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom).