News & Top StoriesTo view the 2024 Kia Sonet facelift in person, visit your neighborhood dealership.
For the Sonet facelift, Kia is currently taking orders; prices should be revealed by the middle of January.
With the exception of the prices, which should also be revealed by mid-January, Kia has already disclosed the entire Sonet facelift. Before the official release, customers can also reserve the updated SUV in advance for a nominal fee of Rs 25,000. Since the 2024 Kia Sonet has started to arrive at dealerships, you can now view one in person.
With the exception of the updated alloy wheel design, the profile of the Kia Sonet is virtually identical to the previous model. The Sonet facelift now has a revised rear bumper and connected LED taillights on the back.
Interior
The Kia Sonet facelift has only seen minor changes to the upholstery and climate control panel. The dashboard layout is still the same. The SUV’s new features include ventilated front seats and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. The outgoing model of the Sonet comes equipped with wireless charging and a single-pane sunroof.
The 2024 Sonet boasts six airbags, a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), and level 1 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which include blind spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and forward collision warning.
The Sonet that arrived at the dealership is a diesel-automatic model, as can be seen in the picture. Three transmission options are available for this 1.5-liter diesel engine, which produces 116 PS and 250 Nm. They are a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual), and a 6-speed automatic. Additional engine choices include a 1-liter turbo-petrol unit (120 PS / 172 Nm) paired with a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) or a 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT), and a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine (83 PS / 115 Nm) mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
Competitors & Anticipated Price
Priced from Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom), the Kia Sonet facelift is anticipated to cost more. It will still compete against vehicles like the Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, and Tata Nexon.
Upcoming CarsMahindra Thar E Car
On Road Price of Mahindra Thar E
The Mahindra Thar E car SUV has seats. In August 2026, the Mahindra Thar E car is scheduled to go on sale in India. Rivaling the Nexon EV, XUV400 EV, and ZS EV is the Mahindra Thar E. Prices should start at 25 lakh.
Features, specs, and cost of the Thar E
The Automatic transmission is an option. The wheelbase of the car known as the Thar E is 2775-2975. The 5-door version of the electric Thar has been teased for the first time with the launch of the Mahindra Thar.e concept in South Africa. The concept’s cabin photos suggest that the interior will have a digital instrument cluster and a sizable touchscreen unit. The Thar.e is built on the modified INGLO P1 platform, which may come equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) system consisting of two electric motors.
Key Specifications of Mahindra Thar E
| Body Type | SUV |
Engine and Transmission
| Regenerative Braking | No |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Electric |
Charging
| Fast Charging | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2775-2975 |
News & Top StoriesHonda Increases City Prices As Well, Ending Their Introductory Prices
The Elevate’s base variant is most affected by the price increase, which can reach up to Rs 58,000.
- Honda has raised the City’s pricing by Rs 8,000 all at once.
- The current pricing range for the sedan is Rs 11.71 lakh to Rs 16.19 lakh.
- The current price range for the SUV is between Rs 11.58 lakh and Rs 16.40 lakh.
It’s almost become standard practice for automakers to raise the prices of their vehicles as January approaches, and 2024 is no different. Honda has now raised the pricing of some of its models, following in the footsteps of Skoda and Citroen. The Elevate SUV’s introductory pricing have ended, and the only other Honda vehicle impacted by this adjustment is the City – Honda Increases City Prices
Elevate
| Variant | Old Price | New Price | Difference |
| SV | Rs 11 lakh | Rs 11.58 lakh | +Rs 58,000 |
| V | Rs 12.11 lakh | Rs 12.31 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| V CVT | Rs 13.21 lakh | Rs 13.41 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| VX | Rs 13.50 lakh | Rs 13.70 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| VX CVT | Rs 14.60 lakh | Rs 14.80 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX | Rs 14.90 lakh | Rs 15.10 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX CVT | Rs 16 lakh | Rs 16.20 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
| ZX CVT DT | Rs 16.20 lakh | Rs 16.40 lakh | +Rs 20,000 |
- The Honda Elevate‘s base model is now Rs 58,000 more expensive.
- The remaining variants’ prices have all been raised by Rs 20,000 by Honda.
City
| Variant | Old Price | New Price | Difference |
| SV | Rs 11.63 lakh | Rs 11.71 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| V | Rs 12.51 lakh | Rs 12.59 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| Elegant Edition | Rs 12.57 lakh | Rs 12.65 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| Elegant Edition CVT | Rs 13.82 lakh | Rs 13.90 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| V CVT | Rs 13.76 lakh | Rs 13.84 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| VX | Rs 13.63 lakh | Rs 13.71 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| VX CVT | Rs 14.88 lakh | Rs 14.96 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| ZX | Rs 14.86 lakh | Rs 14.94 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
| ZX CVT | Rs 16.11 lakh | Rs 16.19 lakh | +Rs 8,000 |
- The Honda City‘s price has increased by Rs 8,000 across the board.
- The price increase also applies to the sedan’s unique Elegant Edition.
Honda may start raising the prices of the other models as well, even though it has only raised the prices of the City sedan and the Elevate SUV thus far – Honda Increases City Prices
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