Get A Good Look At The New Kia Sonet’s HTX+ Variant In These 7 Pics
The HTX+ is the fully loaded variant under the Tech (HT) Line of the Kia Sonet and gets a few exterior styling differences to set it apart from the GT Line and X-Line trims
Update (12/01/2024): The Kia Sonet facelift has been launched, with introductory prices starting at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Kia Sonet facelift has premiered in India, and the carmaker confirmed that the new SUV will still be offered in three broad trim lines: Tech (or HT) Line, GT Line and X-Line. While we have already brought to you a detailed gallery for the higher-spec GTX+ variant, in this story, let’s take a closer look at the HTX+, the fully loaded variant under the Tech Line:
Exterior
Its fascia looks slightly different from that of the GTX+ variant, thanks to the redesigned grille, which also misses out on the silver inserts. There’s also no front camera on this variant as it isn’t equipped with the 360-degree unit.
If you look even closer, you will see that the HTX+ variant gets longer LED DRL strips, which run down into the bumper, housing the 3-piece vertically positioned LED fog lamps. Lower down, you will also see a fresh design for the bumper and the big central air dam.
In profile, the Kia Sonet HTX+ gets a new design for the 16-inch alloy wheels, different from the one fitted to the GTX+ variant. As this variant doesn’t have the 360-degree camera, there’s no ORVM-mounted camera on offer.
The 2024 Kia Sonet HTX+ has a rear wiper with washer and defogger, along with the connected LED taillights and the repositioned ‘Sonet’ badge. Lower down it gets a chunky silver skid plate.
Interior
On the inside, the HTX+ now features a black and brown cabin theme with brown inserts. Kia has also provided this variant with the revised climate control panel and the new 10.25-inch digital driver’s display from the facelifted Kia Seltos. Other features on board this variant include a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a sunroof, six airbags, and a 4-way powered driver seat (only with the diesel-iMT combo).
The rear occupants of the 2024 Sonet HTX+ get amenities such as AC vents, an armrest with cupholders, sunshades, adjustable headrests (not for the middle passenger, though), ISOFIX child seat mounts, and 3-point seatbelts.
The facelifted Kia Sonet HTX+ is only available with manual transmissions (including an iMT) with the turbo-petrol and diesel engines.
Expected Time Of Arrival And Cost
The new Kia Sonet is expected to hit showrooms in January 2024. We believe Kia could price it from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated Sonet will go up against the Maruti Brezza, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, and the Maruti Fronx crossover.
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