The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift is here. It’s time now to compare the new model with the old Sonet and see what changed. In this old vs new comparison, we’ll compare the variant-wise features, engine specs, dimensions and highlight the new features of the Sonet facelift. Let’s start with the engine and dimension comparison.
Dimension & Engine Specs Comparison - Old vs New Sonet
In terms of dimensions, there’s just one notable difference: slightly smaller boot space. The outgoing Sonet had 392 litres of cargo volume while the new one has 385 litres. That’s a nominal drop of 7 litres in boot space.
The ground clearance of the Sonet facelift is not specified yet but we expect it to remain in line with the old Sonet’s, which had 205mm clearance. All other dimensions of the 2024 Sonet remain identical to the old Sonet.
In terms of engine specs, the Sonet gets the same 5 powertrain options:
- 1.2L normal petrol with 5-speed manual transmission
- 1.0L turbo petrol with 6-speed auto-clutch manual transmission
- 1.0L turbo petrol with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- 1.5L turbo diesel with 6-speed auto-clutch manual transmission
- 1.5L turbo diesel with 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission
The new Sonet also gets a turbo diesel engine with a 6-speed manual transmission (in addition to the 6-speed ACMT). So, the diesel engine gets 3 transmission options:
- 6-speed full manual
- 6-speed auto-clutch manual
- 6-speed torque converter automatic
Mileage figures are also not revealed but we expect them to remain similar to the old Sonet as well. The ARAI fuel efficiency figures of the old Sonet were as follows:
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*Estimated based on the diesel-ACMT powertrain
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Kia Sonet Facelift Variant-Wise Feature Comparison
Now, let’s get to the most fun part of this article — variant-wise feature comparison and start with the base HTE variant.
Kia Sonet 2024 — HTE Variant — Old Vs New — Feature Comparison
In addition to all the features of the old Sonet, the base model of the new Sonet gets the following new features:
- 4.2-inch MID (earlier 3.5-inch)
- 2x curtain airbags
- Electronic stability control (earlier ACMT only)
- Hill start assist (earlier ACMT only)
- Front armrest with storage
It also lost the following 2 features:
- Rear adjustable headrests
- ISOFIX child seats
2024 Kia Sonet — HTK Variant — Old Vs New — Feature Comparison
In addition to all the features of the Sonet base model and the old Sonet, the new Sonet’s HTK variant gets the following new features:
- 8-inch touchscreen (earlier non-touch music system)
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
- 2x tweeters
- Front parking sensors
- Anti-theft alarm
- Shark-fin antenna
- Roof rails
- Auto headlamps
- Rear window curtains
Kia Sonet Facelift — HTK Plus Variant — Old Vs New — Feature Comparison
Besides the lower trims features and the old Sonet HTK Plus variant, the new Sonet facelift’s HTK Plus variant adds the following features:
- LED fog lamps (earlier halogen projector fog lamps)
- LED DRLs
- Connected LED tail lamps
Kia Sonet Facelift — HTX Variant — Old Vs New — Feature Comparison
Moving to the HTX variant, it gets:
- Rear armrest with cup holders
- Rear disc brakes
- Dual-horn
- Rear parcel tray
- Ventilated front seats (only with turbo petrol-auto, diesel-ACMT and diesel-auto powertrains)
- Leather upholstery (only with turbo petrol-auto, diesel-ACMT and diesel-auto powertrains)
There are 2 more changes to note here:
- ISOFIX (moved from base to HTX variant)
- Adjustable rear headrests (moved from base to HTX variant)
2024 Kia Sonet Facelift — HTX Plus Variant — Old Vs New — Feature Comparison
In the HTX Plus variant of the new Sonet facelift, you get the following new features:
- Large 10.25-inch colour instrument cluster
- Wireless phone charger
- Air purifier
- 4-way power driver seat (only with diesel-auto clutch manual transmission)
Updated Kia Sonet 2024 — GTX Plus Variant — Old Vs New — Feature Comparison
All of the notable exclusive features of the old Sonet GTX Plus variant are now available in lower variants. Instead, GTX Plus offers a new list of features to justify an upgrade. The new features of the new Sonet’s GTX Plus variant are:
- 360-degree camera
- Blind spot camera
- Forward collision warning
- Forward collision avoidance assist
- Lane keep assist
- Lane follow assist
- Lane departure warning
- Auto high-beam
- Driver attention warning
- Lead vehicle departure alert
Kia Sonet 2024 — X-Line Variant — Old Vs New — Feature Comparison
There’s only one notable new feature for the X-Line variant of the 2024 Sonet and that’s all windows one-touch up-down. The lower variants only get this for the driver window, which was also available in the old Sonet.
New Sonet Facelift Colour Options
In terms of exterior colours, the Sonet retains the options from the older Sonet. In addition, it also gets a new green colour.
Also Read: 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift – All Exterior Colour Options (Variant-Wise)
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