Kia India has finally unveiled the newest iteration of its popular sub-compact SUV, Sonet, in India. The all-new Kia Sonet facelift has been given an extensive upgrade, both on the outside and on the inside. Now, if you are...

Kia India has finally unveiled the newest iteration of its popular sub-compact SUV, Sonet, in India. The all-new Kia Sonet facelift has been given an extensive upgrade, both on the outside and on the inside. Now, if you are one of those who quickly want to know what has been changed on the new Sonet facelift, then you have come to the right place. Here is the list of 10 things that have been updated on the new Sonet facelift.

New front and rear LED lights

One of the biggest highlights of the new Kia Sonet is that it has been given a brand new set of LED headlights and taillights. The front LED headlights, although they look a little similar, have been fully redesigned and now come with new extensions on the ends that house the new L-shaped LED DRL. The car also gets sleeker LED fog lights. On the rear as well, it gets new and modern connected LED taillights which now have a rectangular shape with new internals.

New front grille

Talking about the updates on the front, the Sonet facelift now gets a Seltos-like bigger Tiger Nose grille. It also gets high gloss black surrounds which make it look very sporty and aggressive. The main grille as well comes finished in black, adding to a sinister appearance, especially in the X-Line variant.

New front and rear bumpers

As with any facelifted vehicle, the new Sonet facelift also gets new front and rear bumpers. The front bumper has been made sharper and more aggressive, and it also gets a set of new sleek-looking LED fog lamps. The rear bumper has also been tweaked and now comes with a big silver skid plate and boasts a more aggressive appearance.

16-inch alloy wheels

The side profile of the new Sonet facelift has been kept the same as the outgoing model. However, the biggest update is the addition of a brand new 16-inch alloy wheels. The company has modernized the alloy wheel design by giving it a directional diamond-cut design. It now looks more aggressive than the outgoing model.

New black and brown leather upholstery

Now coming to the changes on the inside, the new Sonet facelift has been given brand new black and brown leather upholstery. The overall cabin layout has been kept the same, but with the black and brown upholstery, it now looks a lot sportier. The front driver seat is now also powered can be adjusted in four ways.

LED ambient lighting

Another one of the new features on the inside of the Sonet facelift is the addition of LED ambient lights. The car now gets customizable LED lights on the door pockets and other places which can be changed as per the preference.

10.25-inch digital instrument cluster

To enhance the driver’s experience, the new Sonet facelift now comes equipped with a massive 10.25-inch TFT digital instrument gauge cluster. This cluster now displays a host of important vehicle information and can be configured by the driver to display the important information.

Voice-operated sunroof

Prior to the facelift, a number of variants of the Sonet came with an electric sunroof. However, this time around the company has updated this creature comfort feature with voice operation. The new single-pane electric sunroof can be operated with the help of voice commands.

Air purifier

Kia’s Smart Pure Air purifier is one of the luxury features which was available with the Seltos mid-size SUV. However, this time around it is being offered with the new Seltos facelift. The controls for the air purifier are placed on the rear section of the center console above the rear AC vents.

Six standard airbags

On the safety front, the 2023 Kia Sonet facelift has been equipped with 6 airbags as standard. It also gets Electronic Stability Control, Hill Assist Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Blind View Monitor, Emergency Stop Signal, all-seat 3-point seatbelt, all-wheel disc brake, and a 360-degree reverse camera. Additionally, the Sonet has also been given a Level 1 ADAS with 10 safety features, including front collision warning, lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, and others.

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