Spec for spec: Simplified Kia Sonet range detailed from base to top

Introduction of the new LS+ trim level has also seen the normally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine become the sole powerunit option. Kia’s realigning of the Sonet range last month saw the departure of the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine in favour of a new trim level and more features. Boost gone A line-up now spanning derivatives, all models, therefore, produce 85kW/144Nm from the atmospheric 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, which can be linked either to a six-speed manual gearbox or a CVT. The latest tweaks have brought no major visual changes to the Sonet. Picture: Kia As before, the Sonet has a top speed of 175 km/h, but with respective 0-100 km/h sprint times of 10.5 seconds for the manual and 10.3 seconds for the CVT. Kia claims a combined fuel consumption of 6.6 L/100 km for the former and 6.2 L/100 km for the latter. Spec As for specifications, the range is again opened by the LS, whose list of standard features include: 15-inch steel wheels; auto on/off lights; electric mirrors; cloth upholstered seats; multi-function steering wheel; 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster display; height-adjustable driver’s seat; six-speaker sound system; three USB ports; eight-inch infotainment display; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Safety and driver assistance systems comprise: dual front airbags; reverse camera; Electronic Stability Control; Hill Start Assist Stepping up to the newly introduced LS+ sees the 15-inch wheels make way for imitation 16-inch alloys and the airbag count increased to six. Upping the ante further, the LX receives a front centre console and armrest, roof rails, cruise control and rear parking sensors. The recipient of a sunroof as part of the range reshuffle, the EX‘s additional items over the LX comprises: LED daytime running lights; folding electric mirrors; leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear lever; 10.25-inch instrument cluster; front parking sensors Depicted flagship SX is equipped as standard with the pair of 10.25-inch displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment system. Picture: Kia Completing the range, the SX swaps the eight-inch display for a 10.25-inch, while also receiving an eight-speaker Bose sound system. Additional features include: 16-inch alloy wheels; LED headlights; LED fog lamps; automatic climate control; keyless entry; push-button start; imitation leather upholstery; wireless smartphone charging pad; remote engine start; Forward Collision Warning; Lane Keep Assist Colours In total, six mono-tone colours can be chosen from: Gravity Grey; Imperial Blue; Magma Red; Pewter Olive; Glacier White Pearl; Aurora Black Pearl In addition, two two-tone options can be selected: Glacier White Pearl and Magma Red contrasted with an Aurora Black roof. Price Now available, all models are covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty as well as a three-year/45 000 km service plan. Sonet 1.5 LS – R284 995 Sonet 1.5 LS CVT – R314 995 Sonet 1.5 LS+ – R299 995 Sonet 1.5 LS+ CVT – R329 995 Sonet 1.5 LX CVT – R349 995 Sonet 1.5 EX CVT – R379 995 Sonet 1.5 SX CVT – R439 995