Kia South Africa this week introduces the new Sonet LS to the South African market. Positioned as a new addition to the Sonet range, the LS brings a combination of style, features, and value. With a starting price of R299,995, it’s set to compete in the value for money sub-R300,000 crossover segment.
The new Sonet LS mirrors the same high quality interior as its siblings, with the familiar cabin layout featuring an 8-inch colour touchscreen and a combination of black cloth and synthetic leather upholstered seats as standard. The LS model shares the same exterior design as its siblings and is visually identical to the Sonet LX. The only visual difference is the application of 15-inch steel wheels with stylish wheel cover.
Overall dimensions remain unchanged, while the long wheelbase (2,500 mm) and short rear overhang endows Sonet with one of the roomiest cabins in its class. The Sonet is claimed to offer excellent leg- and headroom compared to many of its segment competitors, with its 385-litre boot capacity rated as one of the biggest in the segment. Features such as an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), ISOFIX child seat anchors and dual front airbags remain standard, as does central locking with an immobiliser.
The new Kia Sonet LS is powered by Kia’s familiar, reliable naturally aspirated 1.5-litre MPI engine, with a choice of 5-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). The fuel-efficient 1.5-litre engine produces 85 kW of power at 6,300 r/min and 144 Nm torque at 4,500 r/min, ensuring responsive performance and a smooth drive. The Sonet LS retains the same reliable mechanics synonymous with the Kia brand, offering excellent value and driving confidence.
All Sonet models ship as standard with Kia’s industry-leading Unlimited Kilometre/5-year warranty, inclusive of Roadside Assistance. In addition, a pre-paid 3-year / 45,000 km service plan is included to give customers peace of mind and predictability when it comes to vehicle maintenance. A variety of plan extension options are available at point of sale through Kia Financial Services for customers who require even more predictability of maintenance spend.
The new Kia Sonet LS is on sale immediately. Recommended retail pricing for the range is as follows:
Kia Sonet 1.5 LS Manual: R 299,995
Kia Sonet 1.5 LS CVT: R 324,995
Available with up to R40,000 deal assistance: