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Slotted under the Niro, Sportage, and Sorento, the all-new Stonic is Kia’s smallest utility vehicle available in Europe. And on the floor of the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, it’s all the more obvious sister model Hyundai Kona is far more offbeat when it comes to exterior design. The question is, why?
Compared to the Luc Donckerwolke-penned Kona, the Stonic is signed by German designer Peter Schreyer. In stark contrasts to previous works that include the original Audi TT and Volkswagen New Beetle, the subcompact crossover at IAA 2017 doesn’t have the visual presence one would expect from this type of car. But you know what? Some people need the versatility of a crossover without the need to stand out, and this is where the Stonic excels.
Scheduled to go on sale this fall, the 2018 Kia Stonic is an important model for Kia in a segment that grows with each and every day. When it comes to best-in-class attributes, the newcomer has only one it can brag about: shoulder room. Hopping inside the subcompact-sized Stonic also reveals adequate leg and headroom for the rear occupants, while the 352-l trunk fits the bill nicely.
The conservative design of the exterior and smart packaging of the interior are complemented by numerous customization options. Additionally, the Stonic is pretty smart too. Touchscreen infotainment with iOS and Android mirroring function, Torque Vectoring by Braking, body and chassis compromising of 51 percent Advanced High Strength Steel, there’s plenty to like about the Stonic.
Upsizing from a hatchback to a crossover makes a lot of sense, and the high-riding Kia is much obliged to offer a diverse selection of engine options to fit every customer’s needs. In the order of displacement, the smallest powerplant comes in the guise of the 1.0-liter Kappa II three-cylinder turbo. For the torque-loving public, the fuel-efficient 1.6 CRDi turbo diesel is also available.
At the IAA 2017, Kia confirmed the starting price of the Stonic for the German market. In its most spartan configuration, the crossover commands 15,790 euros, making it 200 euros cheaper than the best-selling Renault Captur.
Scheduled to go on sale this fall, the 2018 Kia Stonic is an important model for Kia in a segment that grows with each and every day. When it comes to best-in-class attributes, the newcomer has only one it can brag about: shoulder room. Hopping inside the subcompact-sized Stonic also reveals adequate leg and headroom for the rear occupants, while the 352-l trunk fits the bill nicely.
The conservative design of the exterior and smart packaging of the interior are complemented by numerous customization options. Additionally, the Stonic is pretty smart too. Touchscreen infotainment with iOS and Android mirroring function, Torque Vectoring by Braking, body and chassis compromising of 51 percent Advanced High Strength Steel, there’s plenty to like about the Stonic.
Upsizing from a hatchback to a crossover makes a lot of sense, and the high-riding Kia is much obliged to offer a diverse selection of engine options to fit every customer’s needs. In the order of displacement, the smallest powerplant comes in the guise of the 1.0-liter Kappa II three-cylinder turbo. For the torque-loving public, the fuel-efficient 1.6 CRDi turbo diesel is also available.
At the IAA 2017, Kia confirmed the starting price of the Stonic for the German market. In its most spartan configuration, the crossover commands 15,790 euros, making it 200 euros cheaper than the best-selling Renault Captur.
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