Kia India has just launched more affordable diesel automatic variants of the Kia Sonet. Prices for the diesel automatic variants of the Kia Sonet now start at Rs 9.77 lakh (ex-showroom), which is up to Rs 2.25 lakh cheaper than before. The move comes shortly after Hyundai Venue introduced a more affordable diesel automatic variant. Interested customers can book it online or visit their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. Until now, the diesel engine paired with an automatic gearbox was only available on the HTX and GTX+ trims of the Kia Sonet. It is now offered in four variants – HTE (O), HTK(O), HTK+ and HTK+(O). In this article, let’s take a look at the different features along with the prices of the new diesel automatic variants. Kia Sonata Diesel ATHTE(O)9.77 lakh rupees (ex-showroom)Talking about the features in the HTE(O) variant, it gets electric sunroof, sunglass holder, manually adjustable ORVMs, a semi-digital instrument cluster, front power windows, rear vent with manual AC, 15-inch steel wheels, rear parking sensors, six airbags, EBS, EBS, EBD, control and others. Kia Sonata Diesel ATHTK(O)10.72 lakh (ex-showroom).The HTK(O) variant additionally gets connected LED taillights, automatic climate control AC, rear defogger, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear power windows, follow-me-home headlamps, rear sunblinds, keyless entry, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and Apple Carfour wireless Android Carfour six-seat setup. speaker and two tweeters), connected car technology, and a rearview camera with guidelines and more.
Kia Sonata Diesel ATHTC Plus11.08 lakh (ex-showroom)Next comes the HTK Plus, which offers LED daytime running lamps, LED fog lamps, driver window one-touch auto up/down, remote engine start, push-button start, electrically folding ORVMs, and more. Kia Sonata Diesel ATHTK Plus (O)11.56 lakh (ex-showroom).The HTK Plus (O) has all the features mentioned above, besides, it gets a dash cam with dual cameras, crown jewel LED headlamps with DRLs, ice cube fog lamps, indigo pet leather seats, 60:40 split rear seats and more. The Kia Sonet Diesel Automatic is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, CRDI turbo diesel with 115 hp of power and 250 nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. There is also a 6-speed manual gearbox as an option. The other two engine options include the first 1.2-litre NA with 82 hp and 115 nm, mated to a manual gearbox only. There is also a 1.0 liter turbo petrol with 118 hp and 172 Nm of torque, gearbox options include IMT or DCT.
