{"id":516,"date":"2022-07-12T07:06:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T05:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/start-living-with-the-new-kia-sonet-turbo\/"},"modified":"2022-07-12T07:06:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T05:06:43","slug":"start-living-with-the-new-kia-sonet-turbo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/start-living-with-the-new-kia-sonet-turbo\/","title":{"rendered":"Start living with the new Kia Sonet turbo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>New 1.0 T-GDi EX and EX+ derivatives supplement popular 1.5 LX and EX models<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Flagship EX+ trim level adds myriad luxury, convenience and safety items<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Turbocharged petrol engine boasts effortless performance<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7 July 2022 <\/strong>\u2013 Just more than a year ago, Kia South Africa invited buyers to begin their SUV life when launching the all-new Sonet. Since then, more than 3,500 motorists have done exactly that, reinforcing the Sonet as one of Mzansi\u2019s most popular compact crossovers. Today, with the introduction of new 1.0 T-GDi turbocharged derivatives, Kia continues its Sonet story by inviting customers to start living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplementing the critically acclaimed Sonet range, powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine in entry-level LX and mid-tier EX specification, the new Kia Sonet 1.0 T-GDi options build on the current range and offers a new flagship in EX+ specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Sonet was one of the most anticipated new Kia models in several years when it was introduced to the South African market in April 2021,\u201d says Stephen Crosse, Sales &amp; Marketing Director, Kia South Africa. \u201cAt the time, the global supply chain constraints hampered our efforts to launch Sonet with a broader range of engine and transmission options, but as some of these constraints begin to normalise, our persistent desire to expand the Sonet range has now come to fruition. We are confident that the new turbocharged derivatives will also surpass our expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Turbocharge your life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Kia Sonet 1.0 T-GDi is equipped with Kia\u2019s advanced 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (7DCT). A new engine in the local Kia stable, the 1.0 T-GDi boasts outputs of 88kW at 6,000 r\/min and a stout 172 Nm of torque on a plateau from 1,500-4,000 r\/min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new engine places easy-driving characteristics at the forefront, balancing more than sufficient punch for safe overtaking manoeuvres with low engine speeds at highway velocities for improved fuel consumption and refinement and a satisfyingly sporty 3-cylinder thrum. In the combined cycle, the 1,0 T-GDi option emits a mere 137 g\/km of CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Well-equipped EX plus flagship EX+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feature highlights on the mid-tier <strong>EX derivative<\/strong>, to name but a few, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>8,0-inch HD touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto<\/li><li>Bluetooth with voice control<\/li><li>Height-adjustable driver\u2019s seat<\/li><li>Leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear shifter<\/li><li>Rear-view camera and rear park distance control (PDC)<\/li><li>Combination artificial leather and cloth seat trim<\/li><li>Electronic Stability Control (ESC)<\/li><li>ABS with EBD<\/li><li>Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)<\/li><li>Dual front airbags<\/li><li>ISOFIX child-seat anchoring points<\/li><li>16-inch alloy wheels<\/li><li>Automatic headlamp activation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the EX trim level, the new <strong>EX+ specification<\/strong> adds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Side and curtain airbags<\/li><li>Rear combination LED lights with signature graphic<\/li><li>2\u201d TFT LCD Supervision cluster<\/li><li>Artificial leather seats with contrast red stitching<\/li><li>Folding electric side mirrors<\/li><li>Electrochromatic rear-view mirror<\/li><li>Cruise control<\/li><li>Automatic climate control<\/li><li>Drive Mode Select<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complete range offering something for everyone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs more customers continue to migrate into the crossover and compact SUV segments, it\u2019s critical to balance price positioning and perceived affordability with an array of features and benefits that present an exceptional value proposition,\u201d comments Crosse. \u201cWith the introduction of the new turbocharged derivatives and its established reputation as one of the highest quality offerings in its segment, the Kia Sonet cements its position as one of the most desirable and most complete options available in the market today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two new 1.0 T-GDI derivatives are priced at a recommended retail price of R359,995 and R389,995 respectably, with the complete range priced as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sonet 1.5 LX Manual&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; R296,995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sonet 1.5 LX CVT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; R317,995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sonet 1.5 EX Manual&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; R316,995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sonet 1.5 EX CVT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; R337,995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sonet 1.0 T-GDI EX 7DCT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; R359,995<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sonet 1.0 T-GDI EX+ 7DCT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; R389,995<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Sonet models ship as standard with Kia\u2019s industry-leading Unlimited Kilometre, 5-year warranty (inclusive of Roadside Assistance), as well as a prepaid 4-year \/ 60,000 km service plan. The new Sonet 1.0 T-GDI range is on sale across Kia South Africa\u2019s national dealer network from Monday, 11 July 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/motorpress.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/motorpress.co.za\">https<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/motorpress.co.za\" target=\"_blank\">:\/\/motorpres<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/motorpress.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/motorpress.co.za\" target=\"_blank\">.co.za\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New 1.0 T-GDi EX and EX+ derivatives supplement popular 1.5 LX and EX models Flagship EX+ trim level adds myriad luxury, convenience and safety items Turbocharged petrol engine boasts effortless performance 7 July 2022 \u2013 Just more than a year ago, Kia South Africa invited buyers to begin their SUV life when launching the all-new &#8230; <a title=\"Start living with the new Kia Sonet turbo\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/start-living-with-the-new-kia-sonet-turbo\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Start living with the new Kia Sonet turbo\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":517,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[82],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kia-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=516"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/517"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autocity.dev.webeng.co\/kia-site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}