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

KIA has stormed back into Sri Lanka’s automotive limelight with the unveiling of the all-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-savvy, 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 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.”
“Kia’s award-winning design strengths have come into play to make the Sonet every inch a Kia SUV, exemplifying the brand’s confident, young-at-heart attitude, a sporty, rebellious spirit, and a wild-by-design approach,” he added. “The outcome is a striking SUV with irresistible road presence that will turn heads wherever the Sonet goes.”