□ Dahe Daily Yu video reporter Xie Yuanli
Under the strategy of "parallel oil and electricity", Kia launched a fuel version of the entry-level SUV model at this year's Beijing International Auto Show - Sonai, although it is a fuel car, but this car has achieved "fuel and electricity with intelligence", equipped with a rare L2 intelligent driving assistance system in the same class, Kia Connect & Baidu intelligent interconnection system 3.0...... Kia Sonai has redefined the appearance of the first smart SUV for young people in the entry-level SUV model, providing more choices for young consumers.
Smart technology focuses on security
Compared with the same level, Sonay's biggest highlight is the intelligent performance, which is worth mentioning is equipped with a rare L2 intelligent driving assistance system in the same level, covering forward collision avoidance assistance, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning, high beam assistance system and other rich intelligent driving assistance configurations, which can cope with a variety of road conditions including urban roads, elevated, high-speed, and rural roads.
For example, Sonai's Forward Collision Avoidance Assist System can not only identify vehicles, pedestrians, and two-wheeled vehicles, but also realize active braking at speeds of 5-60km/h, especially at minimum speeds of 5km/h. After a long drive, Sonay will issue a warning on the dashboard to remind the driver to take a break and avoid fatigue driving, and when following the car, the driver will also be intimately notified when the car in front starts to avoid being urged by the horn of the rear car.
In terms of power, the Sonai is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, matched with an IVT gearbox, and the throttle response is particularly sensitive. At the same time, this car also has four driving modes: comfort, economy, sport and intelligence, which can provide richer driving pleasure, while the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 6.29 liters.
Thanks to Kia's sophisticated chassis tuning, compact and agile bodywork and precise steering, the Sonai is a breeze in urban traffic.
Scenario-based intelligent experience
In addition to being more intelligent in terms of driving assistance, Sonai's intelligent cockpit is equipped with Kia Connect & Baidu Intelligent Interconnection System 3.0, which supports dual-zone voice recognition, remote control, car-home interconnection, real-time online navigation, online entertainment and other functions, and has built-in iQiyi, QQ Music and other audio-visual entertainment App, which is obviously more in line with the current car habits of young users.
It is worth mentioning that Sonai is more attentive in terms of intelligence is to really focus on many real car use scenarios in life, such as if the vehicle is lent to others or drunk driving, how can the owner's sensitive information of vehicle driving be better protected? Sonet's intelligent valet mode can be turned on with one click, with no trace of privacy, and others can drive with more peace of mind; In addition, in-car voice memos can record thoughts anytime and anywhere; And the silent mode in the back seat takes care of the quiet rest time of the family in the back seat.
In addition, the entry-level model is equipped with 6 airbags, a lightweight and high-rigidity body, a body stability system, hill start assist system, and front and rear parking sensors to bring comprehensive and thoughtful safety protection.
Overall, Kia Sonai is a younger and more intelligent model, with L2 intelligent driving assistance system, standard 6 airbags, Kia Connect intelligent connection system and a more delicate driving experience, coupled with the price starting at 81,900 yuan after comprehensive discounts, making Sonai like an affordable and warm man, simple, pragmatic and warm-hearted, which is very suitable as a choice for young people to buy a model for the first time.