Its interior is clean and comfortable. To increase storage space, the rear seats have a 40:60 split-fold feature. The 1.4L petrol engine is shared by the KIA Stonic EX and KIA Stonic EX+. The engine produces 99 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 133 Nm at 4,000 rpm with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Dans la jungle et la masse des modèles disponible à la vente, nous comparons ici une Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 2WD 117 et une Kia Stonic 1.6 CRDi 115. Ce match vous permet en une page de comprendre les Kia Stonic Vs Mitsubishi ASX engine and technology comparison: The ASX does not have a fancy engine, drive train but it does have fancy looking but largely pointless gadgets like full length sunroof and paddle shifters. Safety systems are class average with auto brakes at low speed being a feature. Fast Money. out of 5 starsContentsIntroductionBuild QualityValue for MoneyMaintenanceNoise LevelBrakingAcceleration/PowerGear ShiftingSuspension & HandlingFuel EfficiencyInterior DesignBoot Size & ComfortFeaturesShould You Buy One? IntroductionThis is Kia’s smallest through the marketing materials on Kia’s website, I came across the dot-point explaining how this tiny SUV was ‘Insta-worthy.’It’s a phrase that’s rung throughout my head and stuck with me whenever I think of this car. It made me curious about what that means, and who this car is targeted what I can tell, this Kia is designed to target first time drivers, or those seeking a smaller but more roomy hatch for inner-city I put on my best pair of Converse, jumped into the driver’s seat of the Stonic, and imagined what it would be like to have this car as my ‘first car.’ Build Quality4 out of 5. I tested the GT Line variant of the Stonic, which is the range topper, offering more premium materials like a leather styled steering wheel and quality on the outside is solid. You can push, push and knock everything from the centre console through to the doors, and you’ll be comfortable knowing this car can withstand some rough the outside, it’s all standard practice. There’s accurate panel gaps, easy to operate doors and plenty of tire walls to prevent constantly worrying about those 17-inch wheels scraping the small factor when it comes to the side skirts, just make sure you don’t step on them (as indicated by a warning sticker) as they aren’t rated to carry a person if you intend to use them as a step to access the for Money4 out of 5. This is the range topping Stonic, priced from $30,490. This is quite a step up from the base price of $23, those lucky ones that are grabbing the GT Line, you’ll find plenty of features for the price. These features include keyless entry/exit, partial leather seats, a sunroof, upgraded wheels, more power and a dual clutch automatic you’re a parent looking to buy a new car for your child or don’t like spending all that cash for those upgrades, the base Stonic’s space and styling will be plenty for a first car. As a Gen Z baby, all I’d really care about is if my phone can connect to Apple CarPlay for maps and music, which the base car already you’re looking for a larger hatch and this isn’t your first car, the GT Line will make life a lot easier with all the creature comforts found Stonic feels more premium, with a more up-market cabin than its base model a small SUV, the Stonic is right in the affordable bracket for a new car, as the top-of-the-range model barely tops out above $30,000. It represents value in the form of an easy-to-drive and more spacious alternative to a lower-to-the-ground out of 5. The Stonic comes with a 7 year/unlimited kilometre warranty, which is very to fill the Stonic up with a full tank of fuel? That’ll set you back around $65 on average. It’s not exactly cheap, but you shouldn’t see the Stonic chew through that fuel unlike some heavier SUV’ also get capped price servicing, with the total cost of these services over 7 years or 70,000km of driving coming to $3, a year-by-year and kilometre break-down of the total servicing costs for the Stonic:IntervalCost1 Year or 10,000 km$2832 Years or 20,000 km$4843 Years or 30,000 km$3384 Years or 40,000 km$7045 Years or 50,000 km$3196 Years or 60,000 km$6027 Years or 70,000 km$569Total$3,299Noise Level3 out of 5. For daily driving, and for a road trip, you’re going to be happy with the sound system on the clear, with an acceptable amount of depth and volume to the sound played out of these speakers - this is a far better alternative to a car’s stereo from 5-10 years to these speakers via Apple CarPlay is a safe and legal way to interact with your podcasts or music while on the move. Again, this is an improvement from having to pull-over or queue your music on your phone to just interacting with the engine in the GT Line was an interesting one, as it’s a turbocharged three cylinder. Under heavy acceleration, it’ll provide V6-likeness with the sound it produces, which can be a little more fun than listening to a straining inline noise was present, but nothing too overbearing. Wind noise, even with roof-rails fitted, was never a present issue when driving around in the out of 5. This is a really simple isn’t a performance car, it’s just meant to be comfortable, and that’s what the brakes did so is a very light car in the modern world, weighing in at just over 1,200kg. Being lightweight didn’t affect the braking ability of the Stonic to be too sudden or sharp. Rather, you could be easy and smooth on the brakes, with little out of 5. On paper, this is a disappointing power plant. This is a 1L turbocharged three cylinder producing 74kW @ 6000rpm and 172Nm @ power to weight ratio however, is around 60kW per tonne, which isn’t the worst ratio in the world, but it’s certainly nowhere near enough for a ‘sporty drive.’Here’s the best part: that’s not what the Stonic is meant to be. It’s not meant to be a sports car, instead, reading these specifications for the engine is only going to persuade parents to purchase this car to drive their child in. It’s enough power to get around, but certainly not enough to get in big off the line, and powering up the Stonic GT Line, you do have to dig deeper into the accelerator pedal to really get it going. Simply due to a lack of an AWD system, and the fact it’s missing some additional not going to win any drag races, but the powerplant does make for a good economical and sensible choice to save money on fuel. You have a choice of three drive modes, with Eco being the mode the car always starts up in. A personal pet peeve I have is when a car starts up automatically in the worst drive mode, but it’s easy enough to never found myself driving around in Sport mode, as I didn’t see a point to this. Instead, I drove around in Normal mode, and found myself with enough responsiveness from the engine and gearbox to get from A to B with no out of 5. Dual-clutch transmission in small SUVs have become more prominent in recent years, with the worst example found in the Nissan can be jerky and awkward at low speeds, but really shine when you need the gearbox to be responsive in shifts - something you certainly don’t need in the Stonic, I actually found that the gearbox offered the relaxed experience of a dual-clutch, while also being crisp to shift when getting up to the speed never felt the need to shift manually as it’s certainly not a car designed to benefit from you shifting your own liked the fact that the Stonic GT-Line came with a dual-clutch, as it drove with greater sophistication than a CVT, however it did lack the smoothness of a traditional was noticeable during low-speed manoeuvres, especially when reversing. At low speeds, when tapping the throttle, the transmission was on occasion just that little bit too jerky for a seamless & out of 5. Being a lifted hatchback, the Stonic did have noticeable body roll, and certainly was designed to be my initial drive back home, I really wasn’t loving how numb the steering was, and at higher speeds through corners, you’ll be guessing where the wheels are more often than it’s going to be comfortable for long trips and across potholes, and is really smooth out the it comes to how the Stonic drives, the vehicle is moreso a bit of a box on wheels; it’ll get the job done and do it comfortably, however it just won’t match it’s sporty out of 5. The combined fuel consumption of this vehicle is claimed to be averaged around 7L/100km whilst driving around town, where you’re most likely going to be driving the Stonic most of the a fuel efficient car, however it does have a small 45L tank. It might be good on fuel, but on long trips it might not go as far as you’d out of 5. The interior of the Stonic is basic, that’s for sure. What I did enjoy in the GT-Line were the additional little design cues that carried on from the has a design cue called the ‘Tiger Nose’, and it’s found almost everywhere on the Stonic, from the windshield, the grill to the pattern on the seat and the dashboard. It’s a nice little detail that feels like some attention to detail has been spent infotainment and dash layout is all very standard - there’s nothing special to note here, apart from the easy intriguing touch is the faux carbon fibre weave adorning the dashboard, which could be a little out of place in a car with seemingly no intention to be mistaken for a sports really does feel like a lifted-up hatchback on the inside, as that’s what this car truly is. The main advantage this cabin has over a traditional hatchback is your view out. Apart from that, you’ve got yourself a fairly standard Kia interior with a modern design that adequately meets what you’d expect from a $30,000 Size & Comfort4 out of 5. There’s a minimum of 352L of boot space, and if you fold the 60:40 split seats down, you’ll get a maximum of 1155L. A thoughtful shelf can also be found back here to stop loose items rolling around in the a fairly large boot even without the seats folded down, and when you do open up the interior space a little more, there’s definitely enough space to head away on a long road seats offer chair-like comfort, with plenty of cushion and support, however the rear seats might feel a little tight for those taller than 6 feet. To help with this, there are cutouts in the roof that will help with headroom, but those with longer legs will feel the brunt of the smaller proportions of this SUV the two people, the Stonic will be more than adequate for longer road trips. With a 60:40 split, you could even take 3 people and their luggage away out of 5. If you’re looking for radar cruise, heated seats or all-wheel drive, unfortunately the Stonic won’t deliver you get enough features to make daily driving as well as longer drives comfortable enough. However, you’ll need to spend a little more if you’re looking for more luxury appointments a list of features you can expect to find on the Kia Stonic GT Line: turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine74kW, 172NmInfotainment8-inch colour touchscreenApple CarPlay/Android AutoBluetooth connectivitySafetyAEBRear view cameraLane Keep AssistLane Following AssistDriver Attention WarningPerformanceGT specific body kit and interior17-inch alloy wheelsDrive modesConveniencePush button start/stopHeated and electric folding side mirrorsSunroofLED lights Should you buy one?As a viable and sensible option for a first car, the Stonic delivers. It’s cheap to run, well-built, safe and easy to well suited for a new driver, and also for anyone looking for a small SUV that’s easy to park in the inner-city. Outside those buyers, the Stonic is a tad under-powered and possibly lacks a few features you could find on a regular hatchback, like a Hyundai a cute and attractive SUV - and is certainly Insta-worthy - but I’ll leave it up to you if you think it’ll look good on your feed. About the author Cameron is your typical car nut, but also drives and writes about cars for ProductReview. Our independent 2021 Kia Stonic review in Australia, including price, specs, interior, ride and handling, safety and score. Whether you call it a city SUV, a compact crossover or a jacked-up hatch, the only thing that matters to the bean counters is that cars on stilts sell. In the small segment, they are cars like the Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross, Hyundai Venue, and perhaps the South Korean brand’s own Seltos. Like the Yaris Cross or CX-3, the Kia Stonic is based on the similar-size hatchback – in this case the Rio, and for Mazda the 3 and for Toyota the Yaris…though Stonic, like Seltos, seems more of a rabbit out of a hat name. In any case, the Stonic is another display of how far Kia has come and how good a product the manufacturer can churn out. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Available in three variants, just the Sport and top-spec GT-Line are available until the entry-level S arrives in a few months. Pricing starts at $22,990 driveaway for the S with a six-speed manual, and $23,990 with six-speed auto. The Sport is priced at $24,990 and $25,990 for the same drivetrains respectively. The top-spec GT-Line costs $29,990 driveaway and comes with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto on account of it being the only model with a three-cylinder turbo; the others get a petrol. At a glance, standard equipment includes AEB, lane-keep assist, reversing camera and an infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Sport adds 17-inch alloy wheels, sat-nav on the entertainment system, keyless entry with push-start ignition and electric mirrors. The GT-Line on test here further adds unique 17-inch alloys, LED headlights, two-tone paint or sunroof (latter optioned in this test car), sport seats and tinted windows. The standard colour is white, and every other colour adds $520, which is a bit of a sting. WHAT DOES IT COST TO OWN? The standard seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty from Kia applies to the Stonic and service intervals are every 15,000km/12 months for the and 10,000/12 months for the turbo. Capped-price servicing is available up to a long ten years. WHAT’S THE EXTERIOR LIKE? Sizewise it is very similar to a Rio hatch but with a 45mm higher stance thanks to some modifications to the underpinnings and suspension. At the front, this GT-Line looks quite sharp thanks to the LED signature in the headlights and silver-ascent tiger-nose grille. Underneath all of this are honeycomb inserts that add some sporty flavour, and the alloy wheels have a nice look without being too large for the arches. It’s a well-balanced design without being overt. As it is short, it’s easy to park, yet it has a good size interior. WHAT’S THE INTERIOR LIKE? There is a lot more recognisably Rio inside the car, which is to be expected. The new interior is a massive leap over the old Kia interior design and it works well. The display, which measures is quite large and very clear, with crisp graphics. Getting in is easy, with a slightly raised floor over the Rio (45-odd millimetres) and the front pews have good foot space and ok shoulder width for a six-foot-tall adult. The centre console is quite narrow and feels in this regard smaller than the Seltos, and also in headspace. But it’s workable and room in the back is good enough that you never need to shoehorn yourself in. WHAT’S THE INFOTAINMENT LIKE? The tablet-style screen is plonked on the centre of the dash and it works rather well. It has a high pixel density which helps graphics pop and the colours are vibrant. Connectivity includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both corded), sat-nav for upper spec models, DAB radio, and Bluetooth. A bonus is the sounds of nature feature which I’d never pay much attention to normally. However, my child sitting in the back really enjoyed listening to it with fireplace, rainy day and rainforest the favourites and it sounded like a professional production ( not cheesy). WHAT IS THE STORAGE LIKE? As noted, the cabin is narrow so the room in the centre console is small, but shelves underneath the climate control are great for sitting a phone on. The door pockets are also quite reasonable, and there are cupholders that fit small to large coffee cups snuggly. The boot offers 352 litres which is bigger than the Rio by about 25L. It’s pretty spacious and deep considering the hatchback-like rear-end. It expands to 115L with all seats down. WHAT ENGINES ARE AVAILABLE? The standard engine in the S and Sport is a four-cylinder petrol engine producing 74kW and 133Nm through either a six-speed auto or manual. We can’t speak for that engine as we only drove the GT-Line. The GT-Line comes with a smaller three-cylinder but it benefits from turbocharged induction. That gives it the same 74kW of power but a meatier 172Nm of torque, and this can only be had with seven-speed dual-clutch auto. The also benefits from a small capacity, providing a claimed combined fuel consumption compared to for the engine. It’s a pretty energetic motor and though the dual-clutch can take a second to fire into gear if you are in traffic stop-starting, it does move with reasonable zest around town. It’s no powerhouse, but it’s also no slouch and keeps up with competition well. WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? It’s a pretty sturdy platform and like the Rio, it is a good city car/crossover with light-weighted steering, compliant suspension and good brakes. When pushing on, it doesn’t love being thrown quickly around corners, but a hot hatch this is not. There is no all-wheel-drive option but the front wheels never feel overwhelmed and in the wet traction remains steady via traction control. A notable omission is adaptive cruise control for GT-Line despite AEB via radar sensors, though it does have lane-keep assist. It also misses out on front parking sensors though good visibility and a tight body mean spatial awareness isn’t hard to get a feel for in the Stonic. HOW SAFE IS THE STONIC? This is an odd one. The Rio has a five-star ANCAP rating and ANCAP has awarded the Stonic with the same five star rating. This is based on ANCAP seeing some validating paperwork from Kia’s engineers that shows the crash structures are essentially the same. But the rating applies only for the S and Sport, not the GT-Line. What’s a touch out of step is that this five-star rating is based on a 2017 crash test of the Rio. The new 2021 protocols are much more stringent, though that is not to suggest that the Stonic wouldn’t meet a five-star rating. WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES? There are heaps of options here, like the new Ford Puma, Mitsubishi ASX, Toyota Yaris Cross, Skoda Kamiq, Volkswagen T-Cross, Nissan Juke, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Kona, and Kia Seltos. Some more expensive, some less. THE BOTTOM LINE The Stonic is a good thing and worth a look, though you pay about a $5000 premium on this GT-Line over the equivalent Rio. However, as we are seeing, cars on stilts sell. Editor's Rating How do we rate the interior and practicality? How do we rate the value? How do we rate the controls and infotainment? How do we rate the performance? How do we rate the ride and handling? How do we rate the safety? Kia Stonic “2” T-GDi review. For – great quality, impressive looks, unbeatable guarantee. Against – pricey, no 4×4 (yet). **** £17,354 Competition – Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C3 Aircross, Vauxhall-Opel Mokka, Ford EcoSport, Mitsubishi ASX, Suzuki Vitara, Fiat 500X, Dacia Duster, SEAT Arona, Skoda Karoq, Ssangyong Tivoli, Toyota CH-R, MG ZS, Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V Kia hasn’t been slow in the past to spot potentially rich niches in the market and fill them with winning vehicles, but it’s been late spotting the emerging small SUV market, dominated by the Nissan Juke and the Renault Captur. Introducing the Kia Stonic; designed to fill that gap, and maybe sweep all before it, like the larger Sportage did. Kia reckons a combination of style and quality, plus of course the winning long-term warranty, will do the trick. It’s probably pushing on an open door, not least because in Europe this has become a massive sector of the market, accounting for 7 per cent of sales now at million in 2016, and set to soar to million in 2020. Prices start at £16,295 and reach up to £20,495 Kia expects to sell 70,000 Stonics in Europe in 2018, rising steadily to 100,000 a year. The Stonic is built in Korea alongside the Hyundai equivalent, the Kona. According to French auto consultancy Inovev, the Stonic will gradually replace Kia’s small MPV, the Venga, which is made in Slovakia. The Stonic might well be made there when the Venga ceases production, according to Inovev. 5 model line-up In Britain there is a five-model Stonic line-up based on grade 2 and First Edition trim levels. All versions offer an extensive package of connectivity features, while advanced electronic driver assistance systems such as autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and automatic switching between high and low headlight beams are available. The Stonic’s engineering is based on the smaller Rio, but it is a bit longer and taller, with greater ground clearance. Kia insists all models are front-wheel drive, because the take-up for all-wheel drive in this sector of the market is only 8 per cent. But Kia might well decide to sell the Stonic in the and to do that it must have four-wheel drive. That shouldn’t be a problem because the Kona will be sold in the as a 4×4. The First Edition version models stand out thanks to its two-tone paintwork. The roof, wing mirror casings and rear spoiler are picked out in either black, lime green, red or orange, depending on the choice of main body colour, and there are colour accents in the interior on the seats and around the lower centre console and display screen areas. That seemed a bit garish at first, but after a while you’ll get used to it. Greater functionality Inside quality is impressive. The number of buttons and switches has been kept to a minimum to give a neater look and greater functionality. All models have things like 17-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, all-round electric windows, roof rails, rear parking sensors, remote locking, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, a supervision cluster, Bluetooth with music streaming, automatic headlight control, bi-function projection headlamps and cornering lights and LED daytime running lights. The First Edition adds more stuff like a smart key entry system and engine start/stop button, stainless steel pedals, black cloth and grey faux leather upholstery, automatic air conditioning, LED rear lights, privacy glass, heated front seats and a dual-height luggage floor. Three engines are available – 117 hp T-GDi petrol direct-injection, 97 hp petrol, and a 107 hp diesel. All versions have a six-speed manual gearbox and are front-wheel drive. An automatic version is promised. The Stonic drives well and even the less powerful engines produce very acceptable performance. Kia Stonic What to buy? This is going to be easy because despite the long list of fantastic competitors in this small SUV sector, I’ve actually bought a Suzuki Vitara S Auto Allgrip *****. It’s fantastic value, looks terrific, is well equipped and there’s no nonsense about 2 wheel drive. OK, so I live in a village where you can justify spending a bit more for all-wheel drive, and it’s arguably in the next sector up – a compact SUV – but the price makes it competitive in the cheaper sector led by the Renault Captur. The Kia Stonic though is going to be an impressive competitor with a compelling buying case. (Kia provided train ticket, hotel) Kia Stonic “2” T-GDi Engine: litre 3-cylinder petrol direct injection Power: 116 hp @ 6,000 rpm Torque: 171 Nm-126 lb ft @1,500/4,000 Gearbox: 6-speed manual Drive: front-wheels Acceleration:0-60 mph seconds Top Speed:115 mph Fuel Consumption: claimed combined CO2:115 g/km Emissions class: Euro6 Length:4,140 mm Width: 1,760 Height:1,520 Weight: 1,185 kg Wheel-base:2,580 Suspension: MacPherson/torsion beam Insurance Group: 14 Warranty: 7 year-100,000 mile Boot capacity: 352/1,155 litres Competition:Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C3 Aircross, Vauxhall-Opel Mokka, Ford EcoSport, Mitsubishi ASX, Suzuki Vitara, Fiat 500X, Dacia Duster, SEAT Arona, Skoda Karoq, Ssangyong Tivoli, Toyota CH-R, MG ZS, Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V Rating:**** Price:£17,354 For:great quality, impressive looks, unbeatable guarantee Against:pricey, no 4x4 (yet)

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