Kia South Africa has refreshed its Sonet range with additional safety, technology and comfort features as competition intensifies in the compact SUV segment.
The updated line-up introduces two new LS+ derivatives, positioned between the entry-level LS and LX models, while equipment levels have also been revised across other grades.
A key change is the fitment of six airbags on the new LS+, extending the enhanced safety specification further down the range. Electronic Stability Control and Hill-start Assist Control remain standard across all Sonet derivatives.
Tech and comfort upgrades
The mid-spec EX gains a sunroof as standard, while the flagship SX adds a BOSE sound system to its existing 10.25-inch display and suite of advanced driver-assistance systems.
Mechanically, the Sonet remains unchanged. Power comes from Kia’s naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 85kW and 144Nm, paired with either a five-speed manual gearbox or continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The compact SUV offers 190mm of ground clearance and a claimed luggage capacity of 385 litres.
The compact SUV battlefield
Kia faces stiff competition in one of South Africa’s increasingly crowded SUV segments, with rivals including the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Mahindra XUV 3X0, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen T-Cross, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Nissan Magnite and MG ZS.
Promotional pricing starts at R284,995 for the Sonet 1.5 MT LS, followed by the new LS+ manual at R299,995. The CVT range starts at R314,995 for the LS, rising to R329,995 for the LS+, R349,995 for the LX and R379,995 for the EX. The range-topping SX costs R439,995.
Kia says the promotional prices apply while stocks last and are subject to change. All Sonet models are sold with Kia South Africa’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, which could add appeal for high-mileage private buyers and fleet operators.
- Kia South Africa has updated the Sonet range with new LS+ derivatives and revised equipment levels across other grades.
- The new LS+ models include six airbags, while Electronic Stability Control and Hill-start Assist Control remain standard on all variants.
- The EX model now features a standard sunroof, and the flagship SX adds a BOSE sound system alongside a 10.25-inch display and advanced driver-assistance systems.
- The Sonet is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with options of a five-speed manual or CVT, and offers 190mm ground clearance with 385 litres of luggage capacity.
- Promotional pricing for the Sonet starts at R284,995 for the LS manual, with the SX topping the range at R439,995, all backed by Kia South Africa’s five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Kia
A key change is the fitment of six airbags on the new LS+, extending the enhanced safety specification further down the range. Electronic Stability Control and Hill-start Assist Control remain standard across all Sonet derivatives.
Mechanically, the Sonet remains unchanged. Power comes from Kia’s naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 85kW and 144Nm, paired with either a five-speed manual gearbox or continuously variable transmission (CVT).
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Promotional pricing starts at R284,995 for the Sonet 1.5 MT LS, followed by the new LS+ manual at R299,995.
Kia says the promotional prices apply while stocks last and are subject to change. All Sonet models are sold with Kia
