*Update, pricing has been adjusted after today’s launch. The article has been edited to reflect this change.
After its initial announcement a few weeks ago, the 2024 Kia Sonet has finally arrived in the Philippines. Replacing the Stonic, the new Sonet will be the brand’s entry-level subcompact crossover SUV. It will also compete head-to-head with the Toyota Raize, as well as some of the Chinese competitors like the Geely GX3 Pro and Changan CS15, thanks to its broad pricing that starts at P770,000 and tops out at P1,100,000 for the range-topping SX.
From the exterior, the Sonet we’re getting is the facelifted model, which gets a revised front end, new headlights that are in LEDs for the EX and SX, and new 16-inch alloy wheels for all automatic variants. At the sides, the Sonet has a sculpted side profile that’s characterized by a rising beltline, and for the SX, the roof pillars can be painted in black.
Finally, at the rear end, there’s a new taillight design, which, in the case of the SX, contains full-width LED taillights.
Moving inside the 2024 Kia Sonet, the interior design is very well-built, especially relative to the competition. This is the advantage of not having your affordable offering developed and designed by a subsidiary specializing in low-cost vehicles. Granted, the plastics are hard to the touch, but the build quality is far more cohesive and the panel gap tolerances are better than everyone else.
As for features, all variants come with a digital instrument cluster, but in the SX, this becomes a 10.25-inch fully digital screen. An 8-inch infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is offered on all but the SX variant, which gets a larger 10.25-inch screen. Stepping up to the EX gets you cruise control and smart entry with a push-button start, while the range-topping SX finally gets you brown leatherette seats, automatic climate control, sunroof, and a wireless charging pad.
Safety is also excellent in the 2024 Kia Sonet, as all models get a reverse camera, rear parking sensors, and two SRS airbags. The range-topping SX, on the other hand, gets a suite of DriveWise advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) which includes automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping (centering) assist, and automatic high beams.
Finally, the 2024 Kia Sonet also gets a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine that produces 115 horsepower and 144 Nm of torque–one of the most powerful in its class. This is mated to a CVT, which is branded as an IVT in Hyundai Motor Group speak. The base LX, however, has a 5-speed manual option.
Kia Philippines is truly aiming at the Toyota Raize as its key competitor, and this is reflected at its prices, which are the following:
- LX MT: P758,000
- LX AT: P868,000
- EX AT: P978,000
- SX AT: P1,138,000
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