Kia Adds Turbo Power to Excellent Sonet Compact SUV Range, Offer Lots of Kit in Flagship EX Form for R359 995

• Kia launched its new Sonet 1.0 T-GDi EX and EX+ derivatives in Cape Town this week to offer South Africans a second engine choice in the range
• The 1.0-litre turbocharged engine is only available in combination with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and produces 88kW and 172Nm
• Kia has sold more than 3 500 Sonets since its launch in 2021 and the new models are crammed with luxury features with prices from R359 995

Kia has introduced a third model to its popular Sonet range that sports a 1.0-litre T-GDi turbocharged engine and is installed as the new flagship.

Just over a year ago, Kia South Africa launched the Sonet compact SUV and now it has added a turbocharged engine to the range, MotorPress reports.

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It has 88kW and 172Nm from a three-cylinder engine and is available exclusively with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The derivatives are named EX and EX+ and include standard kit such as an eight-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The EX+ specification adds climate control and a drive mode selector, reports IOL.

Prices

1.0 T-GDI EX 7DCT - R359 995

1.0 T-GDI EX+ 7DCT - R389 995

The turbo model goes on sale from Monday 11 July and includes a four-year or 60 000km service plan.

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Aside from launching new models, Kia South Africa graciously donated a car to a local charity, Briefly News reports.

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Now in its 45th year of operation, the Beeld Children’s Fund was started with the express purpose of assisting children's development of body, soul and spirit.

Source: Briefly News