ACMobility, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, has unveiled the Kia Sonet, a stylish, feature-packed compact SUV with a starting price of P758,000.
The Sonet boasts a head-turning, compact exterior featuring the latest rendition of the signature Kia Tiger-nose grille. The 1.5 SX and EX get the Star Map Signature LED multi-reflector headlamps and daytime running lights, while the 1.5 LX gets halogen multi-reflectors.
The top-spec 1.5 SX AT also boasts premium exterior features such as an electric sunroof, roof rails, rear spoiler, and new tailgate LED strip connecting the left and right rear LED taillights.
Under the hood, a 1.5-liter Dual Port Fuel Injected gasoline engine delivers 113hp and 144Nm, paired with either an Intelligent Variable Transmission (Kia’s version of a CVT) or a six-speed manual transmission.
The Sonet offers a variety of features depending on the variant. The top-of-the-line 1.5 SX AT gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, while the lower trims get 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display. All variants come equipped with with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, multiple USB ports, and six speakers for a connected and enjoyable ride.
Comfort is prioritized with premium cloth or leather seats, 60:40 folding second-row seats for ample cargo space, and driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirrors.
Convenience features that enhance everyday driving include wireless charging and driver side auto up/down window (1.5 SX AT); remote keyless entry (all models); and remote engine start, smart entry, and push start button (1.5 SX AT and 1.5 EX AT).
All variants come standard with driver and front passenger airbags, ABS, immobilizer, rear parking sensors, and a rear-camera display for maximum visibility and peace of mind.
Meanwhile, the 1.5 SX AT variant includes Kia Drive Wise advanced driver-assistance systems such as lane following assist/keeping assist, forward collision avoidance assist, downhill brake control, and high beam assist.
Here are the prices of the Kia Sonet:
- 1.5 LX MT: P758,000
- 1.5 LX AT: P868,000
- 1.5 EX AT: P978,000
- 1.5 SX AT: P1,138,000
