Kia Motors saw a significant decline in sales in November 2024. The company's total sales dropped to 20,600 units in November 2024, 9% lower than the 22,762 units sold in November 2023. Similarly, compared to the 22,753 units sold in October 2024, its monthly sales also saw a 9% decline.
Meanwhile, last month, Kia Sonet again emerged as the biggest contributor to the company's sales. With 9,255 units sold in November 2024, it topped the list. In November 2023, it had recorded sales of 6,433 units, showing a 44% year-on-year growth. The Kia Sonet is a popular SUV in the Indian market. Let’s explore its details.
Kia Sonet Features
It has a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display, a 10.25-inch digital driver display, automatic climate control, connected car technology, a sunroof, 6 airbags, and a 360-degree camera. It is available in several attractive colors, including Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl, and Clear White.
Kia Sonet Powertrain:
The 2024 Kia Sonet is offered with three engine options. Its 1-liter, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine generates 120 PS of power and 172 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with either a 6-speed clutch-pedal-less manual (iMT) or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT).
It also offers a second engine option: a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 83 PS and 115 Nm of output, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The third option is a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that delivers 116 PS and 250 Nm of output. The diesel engine comes with the choice of a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed clutch-pedal-less manual (iMT), or a 6-speed automatic transmission. In terms of mileage, this SUV offers a fuel efficiency ranging from 18.7 to 22.3 kilometers per liter.
Kia Sonet Price and Variants
The Kia Sonet SUV is priced in the Indian market between ₹7.99 lakh and ₹15.75 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with sub-4 meter SUVs like Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Maruti Fronx, Toyota Taisor, and Maruti Brezza in the Indian market.
This 5-seater SUV is available in multiple variants, including HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTK+, HTX, HTX+, GTX, GTX+, and X-Line. Additionally, there is a new Gravity Edition based on the HTK Plus trim, which comes with several engine and gearbox options.
Source: https://hindi.drivespark.com/four-wheelers/2024/kia-sonet-sales-report-november-2024-030955.html
By CarVaidya
