Kia’s least-expensive offering – the Sonet – recently turned one. And to celebrate the occasion, the carmaker has devised something special. Rather aptly, it has named it the Sonet Anniversary Edition. The creation is available in four variants, two petrol and diesel each. Here are the prices:

• HTX 1.0 Turbo-Petrol iMT: Rs 10.79 lakh
• HTX 1.5 Diesel MT: Rs 11.09 lakh
• HTX 1.0 Turbo-Petrol DCT: Rs 11.49 lakh
• HTX 1.5 Diesel AT: Rs 11.89 lakh

So, the only common aspect amongst all four variants is the trim level. That means the list of features will remain the same regardless of the derivative chosen. And since we’ve touched upon that, let’s round that up nicely. The Sonet Anniversary Edition comes with stuff like an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electric sunroof, powered ORVMs, push-button start, auto headlamps and a 6-speaker sound system.

Simple math reveals that Kia’s asking for an extra Rs 40,000 for an Anniversary Edition finish. But is it worth spending that additional amount? That’s for you to decide. For the premium, Kia will equip the Sonet with aggressive-looking front, side and rear skid plates with tangerine highlights. Not just that, it will also slap on a ‘1^st Anniversary Edition’ emblem, garnish the grille and the 16-inch alloy wheels with tangerine-coloured accents. Unfortunately, there’s no such specialness indoors. The Sonet Anniversary Edition is available in four colours – Black, Grey, Silver and White.

As you’d expect, there are no mechanical changes to report. The 1.5-litre diesel WGT engine that produces 99bhp/240Nm comes coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission. Those looking for a diesel-AT combo will have to settle for the punchier 1.5-litre unit that pumps out 113bhp/250Nm. Mated to that mill is a 6-speed torque converter.

Petrol fans, on the other hand, have the 1.0-litre turbocharged engine option. It generates 118bhp/172Nm and is available with a 6-speed iMT and a 7-speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission). Mileage figures for all those powertrains are likely to be the same as the standard Sonet.

In India, the Kia Sonet competes with a range of sub-compact SUVs. The list includes Mahindra XUV300, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Hyundai Venue and the Tata Nexon. So, how do you like the Sonet Anniversary Edition?