Leading the pack

Kia's first wave of major facelifts now includes the Sonet, which debuts a fresh new look and new additions to almost all departments over the skin. We drove the freshly updated SUV in Bhopal to experience just how much better it is

In Kia India’s product lineup, the Sonet has been the second child, slightly lower in terms of volumes compared to the Seltos but in terms of its segment, perhaps the best of all. The Sonet has made a legacy for itself in the short time it has been on sale, owing to its very cool design, sporty and premium interiors, and comprehensive powertrain options. Kia has now fielded an update for the SUV which brings in changes to everything except the mechanical bits.

The Sonet you see here is the X Line, which sits right at the top in the car’s model lineup and gets its own exclusive cosmetic details. The front of the car now features a thorough redesign, the LED signature light now runs from the edges of the grille and also gets a vertical element, while the headlamps which are LED in this top trim are neatly arranged next to each other. The grille is new, more angular, larger and features a more aggressive pattern. The lower bumper and faux skid plate are slimmer and sportier while the fog lamps are LED and feature a slim design.

Over to the sides, the silhouette hasn’t changed but the Sonet gets a new design for the 16-inch crystal cut alloys. The X Line’s door garnish, beltline and roof rails come in black, further enhancing the look.