What do millennials want in a car? One question that manufacturers have been asking themselves since the word millennial was coined, I guess. Is it more space, more features, more power or more value for money? I think Queen might have answered this on behalf of the millennials, in 1989, when they sang I want it all.

The Sonet needs no introduction, honestly. Ever since its launch on September 18, the Sonet has had all the social networks buzzing. Looking at how stylish the car is, that is hardly a surprise. Kias signature tiger nose grille up front is flanked by a pair of bright LED headlamps with LED DRLs. The SUV look is complete up front with a pair of wide-set foglamps and the skid plate. The profile is a bit more rounded than I would have liked, but the swept back C-pillar with the blacked out treatment is quite stylish. Compared to the front, the Sonet is rear is a little plain with its all-LED tail-lamps and chrome garnish on the bumper covers. The upswept C-pillar looks great, I feel. For a sub 4-metre SUV, Kia has done a great job on the design.

On the inside is where Kia has hit it out of the park. Not just compared to its competition, but even for cars a segment higher. It is almost like a mini Seltos, with the 10.25 touchscreen dominating the textured dashboard. So much so that the aircon buttons and display look tiny. As expected from Kia, the Sonet is loaded to the gills and not just with staple fare like Android Auto or Apple Car Play. There is a brilliant-sounding 7-speaker Bose audio system, wireless charging, ventilated front seats, a sunroof, a perfume dispenser, and an air purifier just what you need in Delhi with the winter approaching.

Like its potential customers, the Sonet is always connected through Kia is UVO app. Voice commands let you talk to the car and operate the aircon, the windows and some more. The Sonet also gets upto six airbags, ABS and ESC, Hill start Assist Control, front and rear parking sensors and emergency braking warning.

If the features and the interiors are meant to spoil a buyer, the choice of engine and transmissions on the Sonet take it to another level. There are three engines, actually four if you count the two different power outputs for the diesel, and five gearboxes on offer. I chose the 1.0 Petrol DCT, which makes 120hp and 172Nm of torque. Not bad from a three cylinder motor, right?

The Sonet feels very refined for a three-cylinder motor and unless you have a very keen ear, you may not notice the typical three-pot thrum. The engine is punchy and I found it to be fun to drive. My biggest, and only, complaint till now is the lack of paddle shifters. It seems like an oversight to have not added them to such a fully loaded car. But the enthusiasts can shift gears manually or if you are lazy to do so just choose the Sport mode. The Sonet comes with three driving modes, Eco, Normal and Sport. There are three terrain modes to choose from as well, but I doubt you'd be needing any of them while driving in the city.

Sometimes coming late to a party isn't a bad thing. Even though the Sonet is a late, and the latest, entrant in the compact SUV space, I think Kia has done a fine job answering the question what do millennials want in a car. Except the not-so-spacious back seat, the Sonet does have it all. It is stylish, loaded with features, fun to drive and offers a lot of choice in terms of engines and gearboxes. It is hard to fault the Sonet. With almost 35000 bookings in the first month of its launch, Kia could end up singing their way to the top of sales charts.