Kia releases new entry SUV 'Sonet'
Kia Philippines has launched a new SUV model called "Sonet" which comes with a 1.5L Smartstream engine which is the company's next-generation powertrain.
Kia says that the Sonet's Smartstream engine features improved combustion efficiency that results in better fuel economy.
That's on top of the Kia’s Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) or 6-speed Manual Transmission that is "empowered by the most up-to-date technology to provide you with an experience of AT-like shift control."
“The Kia Sonet is a true game-changer in the Small SUV category," said Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, CEO Ayala Corporation’s mobility solutions platform of ACMobility.
ACMobility is the official distributor of Kia vehicles and services in the Philippines.
“The arrival of the Kia Sonet shows ACMobility’s commitment to giving Filipinos more reasons to fall in love with the Kia brand again,” added Zobel.
Kia's new entry SUV model also features the 'Drive Wise advanced driving assistance safety measures.' These include Lane Following Assist (LFA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Downhill Brake Control (DBC), and High Beam Assist (HBA), plus the standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC).
This is present in all three variants of the Kia Sonet —1.5 LX MT, 1.5 LX AT, 1.5 EX AT, and 1.5 SX AT.
All variants also have driver and front passenger airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), and an immobilizer. They also feature rear parking sensors and a rear-camera display.
The Kia Sonet also comes with six speakers, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, voice recognition, and multiple USB ports, including USB-C, for modern device compatibility, making every journey connected and enjoyable. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
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