Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet
2021 Kia Sonet Premiere (Indonesia)
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Model codeQY[1]
Production2020–present
Model years2021–present (Middle East)
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia K2
RelatedHyundai Venue (QXi)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,995–4,120 mm (157.3–162.2 in)
Width1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height1,610–1,647 mm (63.4–64.8 in)
Chronology
PredecessorKia Stonic/KX1 (China/Philippines)[5][6][7]

The Kia Sonet is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia since 2020. Positioned below the Seltos and closely related to the similarly sized sibling Hyundai Venue,[8][9][10] it is sold in emerging markets, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.[11]

  1. ^ "Kia Sonet QY 2020 Catalogue" (PDF). Kia. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  2. ^ "Kia Vehicles, Assembled by Ecuadorian Hands". 24/7 News Agency. 2021-07-14.
  3. ^ "THACO KIA oversees Sonet production in Uzbekistan for Kia". Việt Nam News. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  4. ^ "【图】同比增长86% 悦达起亚1月销量16323辆_汽车之家" [Yueda Kia sold 16,323 vehicles in January, a year-on-year increase of 86%]. Autohome (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  5. ^ "新车 | 全新小型SUV/1.5升动力,悦达起亚索奈将于北京车展上市" [New car | New small SUV/1.5-liter power, Yueda Kia Sonet will be launched at the Beijing Auto Show]. Dongchedi (in Chinese). 2024-04-19. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  6. ^ De Guzman, Marcus (2024-05-16). "2024 Kia Sonet launching soon, starts below PHP 800K". AutoIndustriya.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference TopGearPh was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ "Kia Sonet launch: Kia Sonet SUV premiered, to offer 3 engine options". The Times of India. 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  9. ^ Mihalascu, Dan (2020-08-07). "2021 Kia Sonet Encapsulates the Brand's SUV Know-How in a Tiny Package". Carscoops. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
  10. ^ "New Kia Sonet revealed! Baby SUV locked in for SA launch..." CARMag. Retrieved 2020-08-07.[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ "Kia Sonet launch: 5 things known about Kia Sonet SUV ahead of debut". The Times of India. 2020-07-31. Retrieved 2021-03-01.