New Kia Sonet 2027: The Kia Sonet is one of the most popular SUVs in the Indian market, thanks to its stylish design, impressive features and multiple engine options. Now the company is preparing to introduce this compact SUV in a new avatar. The new-generation Kia Sonet has been spotted testing on Indian roads multiple times. According to reports, the Bharat Mobility Global Expo (Auto Expo 2027) will host its global debut in February 2027. So let’s know about it in detail.
Launch date and expected price
The new generation Kia Sonet is codenamed QY2E. It is expected to debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027, which will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 4 to February 9, 2027. After the event, the company can launch it in the Indian market from early to mid-2027. Talking about the price, its starting ex-showroom price is expected to be around Rs 4.5 lakh, while the top variant is expected to be priced at around Rs 16 lakh.
New K1 platform
The most significant change on the new Kia Sonet could be its platform. The new SUV is expected to be built on Kia’s Global K1 platform. The same platform is also used in the Kia Syros and the new Hyundai Venue.
According to reports, Kia can increase the wheelbase of the new Sonet by about 20mm. This allows people sitting in the back to get more knee room. In addition, the width of the SUV is also expected to increase. This will give better shoulder room to the people sitting in the second row.
New design
2027 Kia Sonet will feature the company’s new global design language. The design of the current model is a bit of a coupe and crossover style, but the new SUV can have a wider and straighter SUV look.
It is expected to get a flatter bonnet at the front and a new design grille. There could also be a split LED headlamp setup with vertical LED daytime running lamps at the top. The side profile features newly designed dual-tone alloy wheels. At the rear, it is expected to feature a new tailgate and connected LED tail lamps.
interior
The cabin of the new Kia Sonet is also expected to be quite different from the current model. It comes with a dual 12.3-inch screen. One screen will be for the infotainment system, while the other will work as a digital instrument cluster. It comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also supports over-the-air software updates (OTA).
New Sonet comes with premium features such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, 360-degree surround view camera and wireless smartphone charging.
Engine
Kia Sonet is expected to continue with the existing engine options. This includes the 1.2-litre petrol, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 1.5-litre diesel.
Transmission options include 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed iMT, 6-speed automatic and 7-speed DCT. Apart from this, Kia can also introduce a strong hybrid version of the Sonet in the future. According to reports, this hybrid model is expected to arrive around 2028-29.