Kia’s realigning of the Sonet range last month saw the departure of the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine in favour of a new trim level and more features, reports The Citizen.

Boost gone

A line-up now spanning derivatives, all models, therefore, produce 85kW/144Nm from the atmospheric 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, which can be linked either to a six-speed manual gearbox or a CVT.

As before, the Sonet has a top speed of 175 km/h, but with respective 0-100 km/h sprint times of 10.5 seconds for the manual and 10.3 seconds for the CVT.

Kia claims a combined fuel consumption of 6.6 L/100 km for the former and 6.2 L/100 km for the latter.

Spec

As for specifications, the range is again opened by the LS, whose list of standard features include:

• 15-inch steel wheels;
• auto on/off lights;
• electric mirrors;
• cloth upholstered seats;
• multi-function steering wheel;
• 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster display;
• height-adjustable driver’s seat;
• six-speaker sound system;
• three USB ports;
• eight-inch infotainment display;
• wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Safety and driver assistance systems comprise:

• dual front airbags;
• reverse camera;
• Electronic Stability Control;
• Hill Start Assist

Stepping up to the newly introduced LS+ sees the 15-inch wheels make way for imitation 16-inch alloys and the airbag count increased to six.

Upping the ante further, the LX receives a front centre console and armrest, roof rails, cruise control and rear parking sensors.

The recipient of a sunroof as part of the range reshuffle, the EX‘s additional items over the LX comprises:

• LED daytime running lights;
• folding electric mirrors;
• leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear lever;
• 10.25-inch instrument cluster;
• front parking sensors

Completing the range, the SX swaps the eight-inch display for a 10.25-inch, while also receiving an eight-speaker Bose sound system.

Additional features include:

• 16-inch alloy wheels;
• LED headlights;
• LED fog lamps;
• automatic climate control;
• keyless entry;
• push-button start;
• imitation leather upholstery;
• wireless smartphone charging pad;
• remote engine start;
• Forward Collision Warning;
• Lane Keep Assist

Colours

In total, six mono-tone colours can be chosen from:

• Gravity Grey;
• Imperial Blue;
• Magma Red;
• Pewter Olive;
• Glacier White Pearl;
• Aurora Black Pearl

In addition, two two-tone options can be selected: Glacier White Pearl and Magma Red contrasted with an Aurora Black roof.

Price

Now available, all models are covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty as well as a three-year/45 000 km service plan.

• Sonet 1.5 LS – R284 995
• Sonet 1.5 LS CVT – R314 995
• Sonet 1.5 LS+ – R299 995
• Sonet 1.5 LS+ CVT – R329 995
• Sonet 1.5 LX CVT – R349 995
• Sonet 1.5 EX CVT – R379 995
• Sonet 1.5 SX CVT – R439 995

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