Kia has launched the 2021 Sonet in India with prices starting at INR 6.75 lakh and going all the way up to INR 13.25 lakh. For the 2021 model year, Sonet has brought with it not only the new Kia badge but also new trims and an updated features list.

Kia has added two new variants to the line-up, specifically the HTX trim is now offered with the turbo-petrol automatic and turbo diesel automatic. The refreshed Kia Sonet gets 10 new features, like the Rear Door Sunshade Curtains, and Voice command for Sunroof Open & Close.

The HTX trim now gets ESC, Hill-start assists, stability management, brake assist, and 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels as standard. Additionally, the automatic gearbox variants also get paddle shifters, traction control mode – Sand, Mud and Wet, and multiple drive modes – including Normal, Eco and Sport (which was earlier reserved for the GTX+ trim).

The HTX+ trim gets the same features as the HTX trim mentioned above, though it also gets the new AI-based voice command system that can be triggered by the phrase “Hello Kia”. This feature is now also offered on the GTX+ trim.

As before, the Sonet continues to be offered with petrol and diesel engine options. The two petrol engine options include a 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated unit producing 83hp and 115Nm along with a 1.0-litre, turbo-petrol engine developing 120hp and 175Nm. The 1.2-litre can only be had with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the 1.0-litre comes with either a 6-speed iMT gearbox or a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox.

The diesel engine is a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged unit that churns out 100hp and 240Nm. It can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The diesel-automatic configuration, however, produces 115hp and 250Nm (up by 15hp and 10Nm).