KIA storms back into Sri Lanka with the 'Sonet' smart urban SUV

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 KIA storms back into Sri Lanka with

the 'Sonet' smart urban SUV

Unveils al-new automotive masterpiece with 30+ first-in-class features

Colombo, Friday 21" March 2025; KIA stormed back into Sri Lanka's automotive limelight today with the

unveiling of the al-new Sonet compact SUV, adding zest to the country's excitement at the resumption

of automobile imports.

This is the first of 12 new SUV models to be introduced by Kia to the Sri Lankan market, the company

said.

Rated among the best-in-class smart urban SUVs on the road today, the Kia Sonet sets new benchmarks

with more than 30 first-in-class features, and is targeted towards a generation that is tech-savwy.

aspirational and highly connected socially, the top automaker said.

Developed ground-up to set new benchmarks in design, technology, dynamics and safety, the Kia Sonet

is the brand's latest entry into the burgeoning compact SUV segment.

Addressing media at an exclusive preview of the first Sonet SUVs to arrive in the country, Kia Motors

(Lanka) Chairman Mr Mahen Thambiah said: "it has been a long wait for Sri Lankans to see exciting new

cars on their roads, and the Sonet will truly be a breath of fresh air, with its aggressive and modern

design language, fun-to-drive dynamics, and Kia's latest high-tech features."

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transmission The Soner's dynamics and suspension setue have been tuned by Kia eneneers to match

t euberant design and a's sporty and youth brand image, offering high driing pleasure for

enthusiasts

In design terms etermally, the allnew Sonet incorporates Kia's DNA of emotive styling along with a

premium and youthful appeal to create a stron road presence. With its confident, compact body, the

Sonet showcases a range of styling attributes to maket stand apart on roads arund the world This

includesa fresh interpretation of Kia's signature tiger-nose' grille flanked by heart beat LED DRLS

(daytime running lght) shaped like the eectri pulse ofa heart, with a stylsh front skid plate beneath.

The heart beat LED ail lamps also adorn the rear, and the Sonet is fitted with 16-inch crystal cut aloy

wheels

inside, the Sonet is designed around the driver, wth a well laid out, easy to-use connected infotainment

and cluster interface, and highquality materials all around Despite compact eterior dimensions, the

interior of the Sonet offers ample, ergonomic space for al passengers, for complete comfort,

convenience, safety and optimum driving pieasure to customers Among the interior features are the

largest and bestinclass 10 25-inch (26.03 om) HO touchscreen with navigation and Ive trafflc; 8OSE

Premium seven speaker audio with subwoofer, ventilated driver and front-oassenger seats; LED Sound

Mood Lighting remote engine start for automatic and manual transmission via UVO Connect and Smart

Key; Over-the-air (OTA) map updates, muti drive and traction modes and grip control for automatic

models and wireless smartphone charger with cooling function

In terms of satety, Kia has ensured that every drive in the Sonet is as relaxing and safe as possible thanks

to an array of safety measures, which include six airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic

brake force distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Vehicle

Stability Management (VSM) and brake assist.

Additionally, the Sonet features front and rear parking sensors, projector fog lamps, Highline tyre

pressure monitoring system (TPMS), auto headlamps and ISOFIX child-seat anchoring points.

Kia Motors (Lanka) has represented the Kia brand in Sri Lanka since 1996 and has been instrumental in

making it one of the best-regarded automobile brands in the country. Kia is a maker of world-class

quality vehicles for the young-at-heart. Founded in 1944, Kia sold 3,089,300 units in 2024 in over 190

countries. Kia is spearheading the transition to electric vehicles and pursuing mobility services to help

tackle urban challenges around the world. The company's brand slogan - "Movement that inspires" -

represents Kia's global commitment to surprise the world with exciting, inspiring experiences that go

beyond expectations.