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Kia’s SUV range has many options to suit different budgets and needs. From Sonet to Syros, Seltos and Carens, all of them have many features in terms of design, features, engine and safety. If you are planning to buy a new Kia SUV, then first know what is the difference in price, mileage, engine and features of these four models.
Kia Sonet: This is a very sporty and compact SUV, whose ex-showroom price ranges between ₹ 8 lakh to ₹ 15.75 lakh. Its muscular tiger-nose grille, sleek crown jewel LED headlights and connected LED taillamps give it a very aggressive and modern look. Its cabin has great features like premium leatherette seats, 10.25-inch dual screen, Bose sound system, ventilated front seats, electric sunroof and level-1 ADAS.
Sonet is available in three engine options – 1.2 liter naturally aspirated petrol (83 PS), 1.0 liter turbo-petrol (120 PS) and 1.5 liter CRDI diesel (116 PS). It comes with manual, IMT and DCT/torque converter gearbox. Its mileage ranges from 18 to 24 km per liter. For safety, it has 6 airbags as standard, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management, Tire Pressure Monitoring System and 360-degree camera.
Kia Syros: This is a futuristic and boxy designed SUV of the brand, whose ex-showroom price starts from around ₹ 8.42 lakh and goes up to ₹ 15.82 lakh. Its tall stance, cubical LED headlamps and flush door handles give it a distinct identity. From inside, its cabin is very spacious and premium like a lounge, which has high-tech features like panoramic sunroof, reclining rear seats, large twin-screen digital display, ambient lighting and wireless charging.
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The Sciros is available in 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (118 bhp) and 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (114 bhp) engine options, mated to 6-speed manual, automatic and 7-speed DCT. Its average mileage is recorded around 17 to 22 km per liter. In terms of passenger safety, it has been provided with modern safety features like 6 airbags, hill-assist control, disc brakes on all four wheels, front and rear parking sensors and level-2 ADAS.
Kia Seltos: This is the most popular car in the mid-size SUV segment, whose ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 10.90 lakh and goes up to ₹ 20.45 lakh. Its signature star-map LED DRL, large front grille and 18-inch crystal cut alloy wheels give it a very bold look. On the interior, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, 10.25-inch dual Full HD screen, dual-zone climate control, 8-way powered driver seat and 8-speaker Bose audio setup make the cabin luxurious.
The Seltos is available in 1.5-litre petrol (115 PS), 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (160 PS) and 1.5-litre diesel (116 PS) engines, which are available with manual, IVT, DCT and torque converter. Its real-world mileage ranges from 17 to 21 km per litre. For safety, Seltos gets full assurance of Level-2 ADAS with 17 safety features, 360-degree surround view monitor, 6 airbags, emergency stop signal and strong high-strength steel chassis.
Kia Carens: This is a premium 3-row MPV/RV, with an ex-showroom price of around ₹ 10.55 lakh to ₹ 19.95 lakh. Its design, unlike a conventional MPV, is bold and aerodynamic like an SUV, which includes star-map DRLs and aero-style bumpers. The interior offers spacious 6 and 7-seater seating layouts, one-touch electric tumble seats, 10.25-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, rear door sunshade curtain and skylight sunroof.
Kia Carens: It has 1.5-litre Smartstream petrol (115 PS), 1.5-litre turbo-petrol (160 PS) and 1.5-litre CRDI diesel (116 PS) engine options. It has the option of manual, IMT and DCT/automatic gearbox, which gives mileage ranging from 16 to 21 km per liter. For safety, the Carens has been provided with 6 airbags, disc brakes on all four wheels, ESC, rear view camera and tire pressure monitoring system as standard since the beginning.
