Talking about the design first, the Sonetfacelift will get new boomerang-shaped headlamp clusters up front with an L-shaped pattern for the DRLs.The recent teaser suggests that new LED fog lamps will be placed on the lower portion of the front bumper. Moreover, the teaser also revealed the Sonet facelift’s new dual-tone alloy wheel design. The signature tiger nose grille will also be slightly wider, and edgier than before.
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As per a leaked prototype in China, the new Sonet will be equipped with vertical tail lamps connected together with an LED strip running across the width of the tailgate, taking inspiration from the Seltos facelift. But unlike the elder sibling, the Kia emblem on the upcoming Sonet facelift will likely be placed under the tail light and not integrated into it.
On the feature front, the Sonet facelift is expected to be offered with an updated 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bose premium audio system, a fully digital instrument cluster, an electric sunroof, wireless charger, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech, ventilated front seats, an air purifier, auto climate control and more. Just like its cousin Hyundai Venue, the new Kia Sonet facelift will also likely be offered with ADAS safety tech that could include Lane Keep Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Follow Assist and so on.
We expect the Sonet facelift to continue to be offered with the same petrol, turbo petrol and diesel powertrains as the existing model. The engine options include a 1.2-litre four-cylinder NA petrol motor making 82 hp power; a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine generating 118 hp power and a 1.5-litre diesel unit putting out 113 hp.
As for the price, the Kia Sonet is currently priced from Rs 7.79 lakh. The facelift would result in a slight increment, and the starting price could rise up to about Rs 8 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom).