Khulekani On Wheels
    • Car Reviews
    • Car News
    • Electric
    • Videos
    • Travel
    • About
    • Contact

    Popular Kia Sonet gets X-Line treatment

    By Khulekani On Wheels / on September 6th, 2022 / in Car News, featured

    Popular Kia Sonet gets X-Line treatment

    By Khulekani On Wheels / on September 6th, 2022 / in Car News, featured

    By Otsile Kadiege

    The compact SUV segment is quite a competitive segment with automaker’s from Japan, China and Korea pulling all the stops to be better than the rest. One such an automaker is Kia which recently  took the veils off the spruced up version of the popular Sonet thanks to X-Line treatment. This package adds a bunch of cosmetic updates as well as a number of new features.

    Sonet X-Line exterior styling

    Starting with the Sonet X-Line’s exterior styling. Up front, the Sonet X-Line features a the brand’s signature and distinctive ‘Tiger Nose’ grille which is larger and is finished in Piano Black and knurling patterns. The latter is falnked by Crown Jewel LED headlights with Heartbeat LED daytime running lights. Other telltales which set the Sonet X-Line apart from the rest of the crop is an exclusive front skid plate in Piano Black and exclusive fog lamp garnish in dark chrome.

    Apart from a set of newly designed 16-inch (215/60R16) crystal cut alloy wheels with high gloss black accents, much of its side profile remains untouched. Like the front end the rear also gets a Piano Black rear skid plate with Hyper Metal accents. Another exclusive feature is the new Matte Graphite body paint.

    Sonet X-Line interior styling and technology

    Inside, the Sonet X-Line features dual-tone leatherette seats with orange stitching and ‘X-Line’ lettering for the front seats. It also features a leatherette flat-bottom multifunctional steer wheel with paddle shifters. Other noteworthy features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen with AI voice recognition, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, smartphone wireless charging, ventilated front seats and a Bose 7-speaker sound system.

    Sonet X-Line powertrains

    Powering the Sonet X-Line is either a 1.0-litre T-GDi petrol engine or a 1.5-litre CRDI engine. The former makes 88kW and 172Nm whilst the latter makes 85kW and 250Nm. The petrol engine is paired to a 7-speed DCT gearbox and the diesel is solely available with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

    Kia South Africa is yet to confirm local availability.

    Categories: Car News, featured  /  Tags: Kia, Kia SA, Kia Sonet, Kia Sonet X-LIne, Kia South Africa
  • Comment

  • Leave a comment Cancel

    Leave a comment
  • Comment

  • Next article467 kW W12 Bentley Flying Spur Speed Unveiled

    By Malusi Msomi When Bentley adds “Speed” to their models, you know they mean busin...

  • Previous articleAugust sales figures suggests Toyota SA is heading back to pre-flood numbers

    By Otsile Kadiege Toyota South Africa Motors recently reopened its local Prospecton pla...

  • More & Related Articles

    New Kia Niro details emerge including some environmentally friendly powertrains

    By Otsile Kadiege Late last year Kia unveiled the all-new Niro at the 2021 Seoul Mobility Show, however not much details were revealed until now. The new, bold-looking...

    Updated Hyundai Palisade breaks cover

    By Otsile Kadiege Hyundai unveiled its significantly enhanced Palisade SUV in a global debut at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. The new Palisade offers freshened interior...

    Powerful Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA and street legal GTAm confirmed for South Africa

    By Otsile Kadiege Performance car enthusiasts can rejoice. Alfa Romeo South Africa has confirmed that the Giulia GTA (Gran Turismo Alleggerita) as well as the extreme GTAm has...

    Interest in electrified vehicles sees Volvo Car SA hit record segment share

    By Otsile Kadiege In March 2022, Volvo Cars South Africa announced all model ranges within its local line-up had gained some option of electrification – comprising mild-hybrid, plug-in...

    Launched: The all-new BMW 2 Series Coupe range

    By Otsile Kadiege I recently jetted-off to the Mother City to sample one of BMW’s highly anticipated models the German automaker has in store for us this year–...

    We drive the top of the range Peugeot 2008 GT Line

    By Khulekani Dumisa Recently we spent some time with the new Peugeot 2008 GT Line which is good looking inside and outside. Standing out in the front is...

    Meet the fastest SUV to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife – the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupé

    By Otsile Kadiege Porsche rounds off the Cayenne model range with the new Cayenne Turbo GT Coupé. The Turbo GT boasts a unique exterior design, sporty interior, the...

    Lexus SA announces new NX hybrid range

    By Otsile Kadiege It has been over a year since Lexus officially revealed the next-generation NX. Now Lexus South Africa recently announced the local range of the all-new...

    COVID-19

    STAY INFORMED ABOUT THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS IN SOUTH AFRICA AND VISIT THE OFFICIAL COVID-19 WEBSITE: WWW.SACORONAVIRUS.CO.ZA


    © 2023 Khulekani On Wheels - Managed by Tech Matters