Kia Sonet Wheels And Tyres-All You Need To Know
Published On 18-Sep-2020
Kia has launched the Sonet subcompact SUV, here is a variant wise explanation of its wheels and tyres
Kia has launched the much-awaited Sonet in the Indian market with an introductory price starting at Rs 6.71 lakh for the base HTE trim, extending up to Rs 11.99 lakh for the top-spec GTX+. Sonet is Kia’s third offering for India and the subcompact SUV has managed to grab eyeballs with over 25,000 bookings in a month’s time.
Kia has offered the Sonet compact SUV in two variant line - the Tech Line and the GT Line, and it further splits into six variants - HTE, HTK, HTK+, HTX, HTX+ and GTX+. There are two petrol engines on offer, the first is a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre unit that makes 83 hp and 115 Nm of torque and only comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The second engine is a 1.0-litre turbo petrol that produces 120hp and 175 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 6-speed iMT gearbox or a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox. In addition to these, there is also a 1.5-litre diesel engine (100hp and 240 Nm torque) paired to 6-speed manual gearbox.
In terms of styling, the Sonet looks bold with muscular lines and big wheel arches. The top variant GT Line gets a 16-inch crystal cut alloy wheels with 215/60 cross-section tyres along with red brake callipers. So, if you are planning to buy the new Kia Sonet and want to know more about its wheels and tyres, we have all the information.
Kia Sonet Tyres and Wheels
Kia has offered two tyre options for the new Sonet. The base HTE trim comes equipped with a 15 -inch steel wheel while the HTK,HTK+, and HTX get 16-inch metallic silver styled wheels. Meanwhile, top variants HTX+ and the GTX+ are fitted with 16-inch crystal cut alloy wheels.
Variant | Tyre Size | Tyres | Wheel Type | Tyre Type |
HTE | 195/65 R15 | - | Steel | Tubeless,Radial |
HTK | 215/60 R16 | - | Steel | Tubeless,Radial |
HTK+ | 215/60 R16 | MRF Wanderer | Steel | Tubeless,Radial |
HTX | 215/60 R16 | MRF Wanderer | Steel | Tubeless,Radial |
HTX+ | 215/60 R16 | MRF Wanderer | Alloy | Tubeless,Radial |
GTX+ | 215/60 R16 | MRF Wanderer / Apollo Alnac 4Gs | Alloy | Tubeless,Radial |