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Kia India on Thursday launched the top-of-the-line X-Line variant of the Sonet sub-compact SUV in the country at a starting price of ₹ 13.39 lakh with the pricing going up to ₹ 13.99 lakh (both prices are ex-showroom). This Sonet X-Line sits atop the current top variant Sonet GTX+. The sporty Sonet X-Line sports an exclusive Matte Graphite Exterior paint colour, Splendid Sage dual-tone interior theme and crystal-cut alloys with black high gloss.

Customers can book the Sonet X-Line across all Kia India dealerships across the country as well as through the company's official website. The Kia Sonet X-Line is being offered in a 1.0 T-GDi petrol engine with seven-speed DCT configuration and a 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine with six-speed AT configuration.

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The Sonet X-Line features various exclusive elements over and above the regular Sonet GT Line, enhancing the overall appeal of the vehicle. In terms of design, the signature tiger nose grille and the skid plates in rear get a complete revamp. While the tiger nose grille now gets black high gloss treatment, the rear skid plates feature dark hyper metal accents.

Other upgrades over the Kia Sonet GTX+ include turbo-shaped masculine piano black front skid plates with dark hyper metal accents, dark chrome fog lamp garnish, outside mirror with LED turn signal, metal garnish accents in side doors, silver brake callipers, shark fin antenna in matte graphite, and Piano Black dual muffler design. The vehicle also dons an X-Line Emblem.

On the inside, the Kia Sonet X-Line features leatherette sports seats with orange stitching and an X-Line logo, leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel, also with orange stitching and logo as well as a premium black headliner.

The Sonet X-Line will further enhance the sales momentum of the Sonet sub-compact SUV that has witnesses sales of over 1.5 lakh units and an almost 15% share in the compact SUV category. With the X-Line, Kia has showcased its designing prowess by offering a stylish and differentiated product.