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Facelifted Kia Sonet is solid in a crowded segment

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The Kia Sonet hit the local market three years ago and has garnered a loyal following in the increasingly crowded compact SUV space.

It’s certainly not the cheapest contender in its segment. Yet while you might accuse some of its rivals of feeling a bit tinny or underpowered, the Sonet has a solid, almost “big car” feel to it and the facelifted version, which recently landed in South Africa, keeps this formula

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