Kia has updated its 2022 Sonnet and now its prices start from Rs 7.15 lakh to Rs 13.79 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The 2022 model also gets new features, more protection and some color revisions. Its prices have been increased by up to Rs 30,000 across its range. Along with the increase in price hike, Kia has also added some additional features.
Across the range, the Sonnet will have TPMS and four airbags as standard. The TPMS feature was earlier available only in the HTX+ and GTX+ variants.Let’s take a look at the updates across all the trims.
2022 Kia Sonnet Key Update
The base-spec trim of the Sonnet, the HTE, now gets a tire pressure monitoring system and side airbags, both of which were absent until this update. The HTE variant also gets semi-leather seats with white stitching and rear seat folding knob. The HTK+ Turbo variant (Turbo iMT variant) gets Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Control, Hill Assist Control and Brake Assist features, which were available only on HTX and higher trims.
The HTX and HTX Anniversary Editions have been updated with a 4.2-inch semi digital instrument cluster, which was seen in the range-topping trims (HTX+ and GTX+).
The HTX+ trim now gets a total of 6 airbags, which was earlier limited to only the top-spec GTX+ variant. It also gets the rebranded Kia Connect app (update of the UVO Connect app) and new SOS and Kia Connect buttons on the internal rear view mirror (IRVM).
The Kia Sonnet has got other changes in the logo. Kia has replaced the ‘Sonet’ logo in sync with the new ‘Kia’ logo.
Kia has also introduced two new color options for the updated Sonnet which are Imperial Blue and Sparkling Silver which have been borrowed from the recently launched Karens.
Kia has discontinued its 3 old color options, namely Intelligence Blue, Gold Beige and Steel Silver as well as the dual tone option of Gold Beige.
Apart from the mentioned updates, there are no major changes in the 2022 Kia Sonnet. No mechanical changes have been made to the sub 4 meter SUV.
This includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, connected car technology and remote operation, wireless charging, ventilated front seats, electric sunroof, LED headlamps, air purifier and more.
Kia Sonnet comes with multiple powertrain options including 1.2L petrol engine, 1L turbo petrol motor and 1.5L diesel engine. Transmission options include MT, DCT, AT and IMT depending on the choice of engine.