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More affordable Kia Sonet launched in South Africa – Pricing and specifications

Kia has launched a new entry-level model for the Sonet family in South Africa.

The new Sonet LS is priced at R299,995, undercutting the previous starter option, the LX, by a sizeable R67,000.

With the introduction of the LS in both manual and automatic specifications, the Sonet range has grown to a versatile eight models.

What you get

The LS has been stripped of a few luxuries to achieve the lower price point, with its standard kit encompassing automatic headlights, 15-inch steel wheels in styled plastic covers, a multifunction steering wheel, a 4.2-inch multi-info driver’s display, cloth/artificial leather upholstery, a height-adjustable driver seat, manual airconditioning, an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six speakers, three USB ports, and a reverse camera.

Passenger safety is further taken care of through the fitment of Isofix child-seat anchors, hill-start assist control, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, electric stability control, and two airbags.

In comparison to the LX, the newcomer forgoes things like daytime running lights, 16-inch rims, 60:40 split rear seats, and a front vanity mirror for the driver.

Like all other entries in the Sonet catalogue – bar the EX – the LS is driven by a 1.5-litre petrol mill paired with either a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The configuration generates 85kW and 144Nm, enabling the crossover to run from 0-100km/h in 10.3 seconds for the CVT and 10.5 seconds for the manual, with top speed listed at 175km/h for both.

Average fuel consumption comes in at 6.2l/100km for the two-pedal variant, rising to 6.6l/100km for the three-pedal option.

Price

The South African pricing and updated model line-up for the Kia Sonet are as follows:

  • Kia Sonet 1.5 LS – R299,995 (new)
  • Kia Sonet 1.5 LS Auto – R324,995 (new)
  • Kia Sonet 1.5 LX – R366,995
  • Kia Sonet 1.5 LX Auto – R391,995
  • Kia Sonet 1.5 EX Auto – R411,995
  • Kia Sonet 1.0T EX Auto – R436,995
  • Kia Sonet 1.5 EX Plus Auto – R454,995
  • Kia Sonet 1.5 SX Auto – R484,995

Each purchase carries a 5-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, a pre-paid 3-year/45,000km service plan, and 5-year/unlimited-kilometre roadside assistance.

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