Thu. Mar 28th, 2024
2022 Sonet and SeltosImage Source: Kia India

With only four products in the entire lineup, Kia is managing to do well in India. But the fun fact about this brand is that two of these products from the lineup are compact SUVs and thankfully, both are able to bag a decent amount of sales every month. Recently, the Korean brand has updated both – the Sonet and Seltos with minor cosmetic and feature updates. Out of surprise, a whole lot of safety aids have been introduced to keep occupants’ safety in check.

Planning to buy any one of them? Well, let’s find out what these changes are all about.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Kia updates Seltos and Sonet for the MY2022.
  • Two new exterior shades have been introduced.
  • Several safety features are also a part of the list.

2022 Kia Sonet and Seltos: What’s new?

Sonet

Starting with the Sonet, the updated version of the younger sibling has finally arrived with a price tag ranging between Rs.7.15 Lakhs to Rs.13.69 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). There are also some changes related to the design but most of them are minor and cannot be witnessed with bare eyes.

After these many years, Kia has introduced two new exterior shades called Sparkling Silver and Imperial Blue for the Sonet. Thankfully, these new colour schemes will also be available on the 2022 Seltos from now onwards.

Looks like occupants’ safety has been the topmost priority of the Korean brand in 2022. As a result, Sonet is now available with four airbags along with the improved Kia Connect App.

Seltos

Unlike the Sonet, Seltos has been updated in terms of hardware as well. The diesel engine from now onwards will be offered with a 6-speed iMT gearbox. Also, keeping convenience in mind, the compact SUV is now available with a mid-spec diesel automatic variant too. Some advantages have always been in line with the automatic gearboxes. This time, almost all the variants of Seltos with a similar transmission will get paddle shifters as standard.

On the safety front, the 2022 Seltos will be featuring four airbags across the entire range. Surprisingly, similar safety aids. including electronic stability control, brake assist, disc brakes (all four ends) and a tyre pressure monitoring system is also a part of the equipment list depending upon the variant.

At what price is Kia planning to retail the updated Seltos? Since these new features have been added, the all-new Kia Seltos will be priced between Rs.10.19 Lakhs to Rs.18.45 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).

By Harsh Rana

Full-time management student and a part-time automobile enthusiast. Not much happy about EVs taking over the V8, V10 and V12 motors.

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