Launching At GIIAS Bandung, Take A Peek At The Complete Specification Of The New Kia Sonet

The exterior of The New Kia Sonet. (Photo: Kia)

JAKARTA - PT Kredese Indo Artha (KIA) as the agent holding the Kia brand in Indonesia kicked off the GIIAS Bandung 2024 exhibition, launching The New Kia Sonet.

In VOI's direct observation at the exhibition, The New Kia Sonet became a magnet in itself at the Kia booth. So what are the interesting things about the model? Let's be closer to The New Kia Sonet.

Exterior design

The New Kia Sonet comes in two variants, namely Ultimate and Premiere. Both offer increasingly modern and dynamic exterior designs, making it more prominent in the subcompact SUV class. The front of the car carries the typical New Tiger Nose Grille Kia and New LED Headlamp accompanied by DRL Star Map Lamp and LED Fog Lamp, providing an aggressive and futuristic look. The presence of the 16-inch New Diamond Cutting Alloy rim also strengthens the elegant and sporty impressions. On the back is the New Rear Skid Plate Spice as well as the New Rear Lamp with Star Map LED Design which provides a fresher look on The New Kia Sonet. Especially for Ultimate variants equipped with New Rear Spoiler and Rein Fog Lamp.

Interior

After discussing the outside of this one model, it began to enter the inner area. Yes, The New Kia Sonet comes with interiors designed to provide convenience through a variety of modern features for its users. Updates are seen in New Air Vent Design with Black High Gloss, New Center Panel Design, and Wireless Charging features as well as USB-C Charging Port. Drivers and passengers will also be spoiled with an entertainment system that supports Apple Car Play & Android Auto and is connected to BOSE Premium Sound System with 7-peakers through 8-inch LCD unit heads for Premiere variants and 10.25-inch Wide LCD for Ultimate. Driving is also more comfortable with the Front Ventilated Seats feature on the first row benches for both variants and electrical settings on Ultimate variant-only driver seats.

Safety Features

The New Kia Sonet is also equipped with a variety of the latest and relatively complete safety features. For example, supported by 6 airbags, Parking Distance Warning, ABS, ESC, to Hill Hold Control. For Ultimate variants, Kia provides this subcompact SUV with the Rear Disc Brake and the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature which helps drivers to avoid potential road hazards, which consists of the Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) feature, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, and High Beam Assist.

Machine

Regarding the heartburn, both of them are equipped with a 1.5 cc engine Dual CVVT, DOCH which is capable of ejecting 115 ps of power at 6,300 rpm and the highest torque 144 at 4,500 rpm combined with 8 IVT speeds.

Color and price choices

The New Kia Sonet is available in a wide selection of colors. There are single tone color options consisting of Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, Gravity Gray, Intense Red, Pewter Olive, and outside Silver. Then, there are also dual tone color including Aurora Black Pearl + Glacier WhitePearl and Aurora Black Pearl + Intense Red. New Kia Sonet comes in two variants, namely Ultimate and Premiere. The tag starts at Rp 354 million in Premiere type 1.5 as the lowest type. Then there is Ultimate type 1.5 which is sold for Rp 375 million. As well as the highest model, Ultimate 1.5 Dual Tone for Rp 378 million. All have status on the road Bandung.