Kia reveals bold Sonet compact SUV concept, India launch in second half 2020

The Sonet previews a future compact SUV, due to launch in India in the second half of 2020.

Autocar Pro News Desk By Autocar Pro News Desk calendar 05 Feb 2020 Views icon17456 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp

Kia Motors India, which today introduced two new products – Carnival MPV and Seltos X-Line Concept – for the Indian market at the Auto Expo 2020 . unveiled the new Sonet concept at the show.

The Kia Sonet, unveiled for the first time ever, previews a future global compact SUV from the brand. The concept will be developed further ahead of a launch in the Indian market in the second half of 2020.

The Kia Sonet concept previews the third product offering from Kia Motors in India. Targeted at a demographic that is always connected to the world in more ways than one, the Sonet is designed to exceed customers’ lifestyle and technology expectations.

With a modern, dynamic and bold design, the Sonet is equipped with several first-in-class features. These include head-turning looks, Kia’s signature ‘tiger-nose’ grille, stepwell geometry within the grille mesh, ‘tiger-eyeline’ daytime running lights, and wide rear signature lighting.

Inside, the Sonet is made for the young, social, connected, tech-savvy Indian. The cabin is fitted with a 10.25-inch infotainment and navigation system with UVO Connect, a Bose premium audio system, and an intelligent manual transmission (iMT). The Kia Sonet concept also hints at best-in-class interior space, and certain first-in-class features especially crafted for the Indian consumers.

The Sonet previews a future compact SUV, due to launch in India in the second half of 2020.

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