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 Professional BureauBy Autocar Professional Bureau calendar 05 Feb 2020 Views icon18597 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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