2020 Kia Sonet GTX Plus - Pros, Cons And Should You Buy This Variant?

Modified On Oct 07, 2020 07:07 PM By Dhruv for Kia Sonet 2020-2024

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If safety is your number one concern, then the GTX+ variant of the Sonet is your only choice

The Sonet has quite the hype surrounding it, with most of it emanating from its lengthy features list. While most of the noteworthy features can be had in the HT Line variants, the top-of-the-line GTX+ variant offers the best when it comes to safety. So what are your powertrain options and what are they going to cost you if you want the fully kitted out Sonet?

Powertrain

1.0-litre turbo-petrol/ iMT

1.0-litre turbo-petrol/ automatic

1.5-litre diesel/ manual

1.5-litre diesel/ automatic

Max Power

120PS

120PS

100PS

115PS

Peak Torque

172Nm

172Nm

240Nm

250Nm

Transmission

6-speed iMT

7-speed DCT

6-speed MT

6-speed auto

Price (GTX+)

Rs 11.99 lakh*

Rs 12.89 lakh*

Rs 11.99 lakh*

Rs 12.89 lakh*

Difference from HTX+

Rs 34,000

NA

Rs 34,000

NA

Difference from HTK+

Rs 2.50 lakh

Rs 2.40 lakh

Rs 2.50 lakh

Rs 2.50 lakh

* Prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.

Now let’s take a look at what the GTX+ variant of the Sonet offers in terms of features:

Summary: The variant which offers everything and makes the Sonet reach beyond the boundaries of the sub-4 metre space.

 

Exterior

Interior

Safety

Comfort and Convenience

Highlight Features

Red accents on front grille, bumper, side skirts, alloy wheel hub and brake calipers

All-black interior upholstery with insignia on front seats and steering wheel

Six airbags, Front parking sensors, ESC, HAC, VSM, Brake Assist

Wireless phone charging

Others

Revised air dam, Blacked-out skid plate

Metal finish on pedals

Traction control modes and drive modes (On automatic variants only)

 

Features carried over from the ‘HTX+’ variant

16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels with silver wheel caps

Leatherette seats, LED sound mood lights and leatherette wrapped door trims

 

Tyre pressure monitoring system, rear wiper and wash, ventilated front seats, air purifier with virus protection and 4.2-inch colour MID.

Verdict

The GTX+ variant of the Sonet brings with it the promise of six airbags -- and that is the biggest reason to go for it. You also get more driver assistance safety features for the manual and automatic variants and sporty aesthetics to separate it from the rest of the range. The fact that it does not command a hefty premium over the HTX+ is what seals the deal. The GTX+ will not only wow you over its sub-4 metre rivals, but you can even consider it over similarly priced variants of the Seltos and the Creta.

If you want to read our analysis of the HTX+ variant, head here.

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shantanu singh
May 11, 2021, 1:29:31 PM

The one thing that is not said is the fact that these companies have cleverly changed be the budget segment due to lowed excise duty on sub 4 meter vehicles into luxury vehicles, not justified.

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    ahsaas lone
    Apr 2, 2021, 7:32:07 AM

    Impressed with write up and reviews planing to have one

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