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Newbie Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Chandigarh
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N Israel/ Pune
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Currently am abroad so no fresh update on this and will update early next year for sure. In city mileage is around 10 km/lit with Ac around 25 deg in Pune . Thought would be 12 at least. Thanks - | |
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BHPian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chennai
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| ![]() Finally got my Sonet delivered. I am planning on doing an immediate tyre swap by tomorrow. Visited Lal Enterprises in Gopalapuram and shortlisted the Yokohama Earth 1 and Bridgestone Turanza T001. The folks suggested to pick the Bridgestone based on my usage, but I've also heard glowing reviews of the Yokos. Any suggestions? |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: bangalore
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| ![]() Did another 700 kms road trip to chikmagalur and back this weekend. This trip was a little different, it was with the family and there was a jam packed boot and 4 occupants in the car. All were happy! All of them did enjoy the drive and barely complained about the space or the bumpiness/body roll on the back bench. But there were a few bad patches which were really harsh on the rear bench due to the suspension setup! But either way, with this config we do need to put in a little of extra revs to gain momentum and speed compared to the drive which me and my wify did last week to goa! Also, the traffic on the way back to bangalore was obviously insane (as it has always been on a long weekend) so we decided to skip coffee/lunch breaks and drove 290kms at one stretch and was able to complete that in 5.25 hours, the iMT made me feel great again! The overtaking in single lane roads and negotiating maniacs on the highway rush was equivalent to driving a manual but with out the clutch so that was confidence inspiring again! I'm really happy with the purchase and all the needed duties from a car in my garage is being served by the sonet iMT! ![]() Since we travelled to an estate owned by one of our family members we did not venture out of the estate now did we even think about it! So, here a few parting shots from the estate! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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BHPian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chennai
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| ![]() Finally got my black Sonet GTX+ Diesel automatic. Nicknamed him Toothless; yes him and not her because I feel that it fits the car's character. Will do a full initial ownership review after the weekend drive to Mahabalipuram. For now, I shall add a few pictures for viewing pleasure. P.S: Tyres swapped to Continental UC6 (215/60 R16) within 200 km. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Chennai
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Congratulations Vishal! Wish you many happy miles. I'd advice you to lay off the ECR for today/tomorrow and day after. It's chock full of police already, to drive off any new year related over the top revelers. Me and my wife were stopped just because we were coming on a bike, but he let us go pretty quickly. Incidentally, when did you place your booking, and via which dealer? I'm just curious as I'm waiting for my HTX to get delivered. Also, cheers on being one of the last few people to get it before the price increase comes into effect. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CH01 - HR03
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| ![]() Congratulations and wishing you a happy ownership experience. Your toothless looks amazing in black, enough to make anyone breathless. ![]() Take good care of her during the running in period. What was the cost per tyre quoted to you (without or prior to tyre exchange). Interested in knowing the prices as mine too wears 215/60R16. Currently on stock JK UX Royale tyres and intend to switch to UC6 or Yokos in future. |
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BHPian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chennai
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I booked on the second week of October through www.trycarpal.com - My friend started the dealership service. The car was finally delivered at VST Kia on Mount Road, Royapettah. I guess the wait was for around 2 and a half months. It was actually a surprise that it arrived earlier because they had informed me that it would take even more time due to lack of availability of the Diesel automatic. Quote:
Thank you PaddleShifter. I am usually a sedate driver, so I hope the running-in period should be fine. ![]() Cost per tyre was INR 8,350 per tyre for the Contis and they (Lal on Lloyd's road) exchanged the Apollo Alnac 4G for INR 4,500 per tyre. Overall INR 17,000 flat with alignment and balancing done. If you're interested, the quote for the Yokohama Earth 1 was INR 8,100 per tyre and the Bridgestone Turanza T001 was INR 9,000 per tyre. Initially wanted the Michelin P4ST, but only XL Tyre point in Shanti Colony had it available for INR 10,500 per tyre. I decided that it was too expensive for me. Oddly, the folks at Lal kept pushing me towards the Bridgestone Turanzas even though I had done my research and asked around at other dealers and friends for suggestions and they confirmed my initial decision of going for the Conti UC6. I would've preferred the MC5s because of the glowing recommendations of other BHP-ians, but they weren't available. Last edited by vishal.jayakuma : 31st December 2020 at 00:46. | ||
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Chennai
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| ![]() KIA has updated prices of models in its website. While HTE HTK HTK+ have seen increases, the HTX IMT seems to have been spared,and kept at 9.99 lakhs. The other increases seem to be in the 10k ESR hallmark. I'm unable to check more and clarify as I'm not at my PC and their site comes up all zoomed in for me. Might help people who have booked. |
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BHPian Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: New Delhi
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| ![]() Kia Sonet reportedly caught fire somewhere in Maharashtra. Not a good news to start off the new year. In the video, it is also claimed that Kia has been heavily penalised in the US for the similar issue and close to 3 lacs Kia cars have been recalled because of possiblity of engine fires. |
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BHPian Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Dehradun
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I got Kia Technician to check the rattling noise. During the short drive on a patchy road the rattling noise was evident. He listened around and then opened the overhead sunglass holder and re-positioned the glasses. The noise was gone. I felt silly and apologised to him immediately. The glasses must be kept facing towards the rear. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CH01 - HR03
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| ![]() Indeed concerning but it is too early to make any comment until we have information that there was no poorly executed electrical modification done in the car. If this car is stock with no modification, then Kia should take even an isolated incident seriously in the background of already reported cases in the US. Otherwise, an isolated incident (however dangerous) shall not question the overall quality of the car in my personal opinion. |
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BHPian ![]() Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pune
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Looks similar to the Seltos that caught fire earlier. | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chennai
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This pricing is within striking distance of the Mahindra Thar LX AT (13.65 lakhs). Though not comparable vehicles in most senses, they are both sub-4M vehicles in the same GST bracket - the comparison goes to show how much extra profits Kia must be making by throwing in a few electronic gizmos (that cost hardly anything to add in today's world), in place of big bucks M&M has spent on a 50% larger engine, strong build that merits a 4 star safety and all that 4X4 gear the Thar comes with! https://www.rushlane.com/kia-sonet-s...-12388581.html Last edited by 84.monsoon : 2nd January 2021 at 20:23. | |
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That said - certainly goes to show your point - how these modern, electronic loaded blown up hatch-backs have earned a lot of profits for car makers - while in a way doing injustice to cars with core true-blue, old-school mechanical engineering. I feel that always since I myself drive such a blown-up hatchback ![]() Last edited by Reinhard : 2nd January 2021 at 20:37. | |
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