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Kia Stonic vs SEAT Arona vs Renault Captur - Carwow
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Easy choice here in SA, Captur.
Because the Arona and the Stonic is not in SA...
Because the Arona and the Stonic is not in SA...
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Updated 2020 Kia Stonic gains mild-hybrid petrol engine
Compact crossover offers enhanced efficiency, upgraded infotainment and new personalisation options
The facelifted Kia Stonic crossover is gaining a raft of fuel-saving, driver-assistance and infotainment upgrades for 2020.
A new ‘EcoDynamics+’ mild-hybrid petrol powertrain pairs a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol with a 48V lithium ion battery and belt-integrated starter-generator (BISG). Energy is recuperated under deceleration to supplement the torque output of the combustion engine and extend ‘engine-off’ time when coasting.
It is available with 99bhp or 118bhp, and the higher-powered version’s maximum 148lb ft torque output is 16% higher than that of the current, non-electrified 1.0-litre option.
The EcoDynamics+ motor can also be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and Kia’s new ‘clutch-by-wire’ system. Swapping a mechanical linkage for an electronic actuator, the system allows the engine to shut off sooner when coasting to a stop, reducing emissions and saving fuel.
www.autocar.co.uk
Compact crossover offers enhanced efficiency, upgraded infotainment and new personalisation options
The facelifted Kia Stonic crossover is gaining a raft of fuel-saving, driver-assistance and infotainment upgrades for 2020.
A new ‘EcoDynamics+’ mild-hybrid petrol powertrain pairs a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol with a 48V lithium ion battery and belt-integrated starter-generator (BISG). Energy is recuperated under deceleration to supplement the torque output of the combustion engine and extend ‘engine-off’ time when coasting.
It is available with 99bhp or 118bhp, and the higher-powered version’s maximum 148lb ft torque output is 16% higher than that of the current, non-electrified 1.0-litre option.
The EcoDynamics+ motor can also be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and Kia’s new ‘clutch-by-wire’ system. Swapping a mechanical linkage for an electronic actuator, the system allows the engine to shut off sooner when coasting to a stop, reducing emissions and saving fuel.
2020 Kia Stonic gains mild-hybrid option and GT Line trim | Autocar
Compact crossover offers enhanced efficiency, upgraded infotainment and new personalisation options
www.autocar.co.uk
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2020 Kia Stonic gains mild-hybrid option and GT Line trim
Compact crossover offers enhanced efficiency, upgraded infotainment and new personalisation options
The facelifted Kia Stonic crossover, which gains a raft of fuel-saving, driver-assistance and infotainment upgrades for 2020, has gone on sale priced from £18,195.
For the first time, the Stonic is available in GT Line and GT Line S trims in addition to 2 and Connect. GT Line S, at the top of the range, is priced from £22,245 and brings a colour-coded rear spoiler, bespoke 17in alloy wheels and a choice of six two-tone colour schemes.
A new ‘EcoDynamics+’ mild-hybrid petrol powertrain pairs a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol with a 48V lithium ion battery and belt-integrated starter-generator (BISG). Energy is recuperated under deceleration to supplement the torque output of the combustion engine and extend ‘engine-off’ time when coasting.
It is available with 99bhp or 118bhp, and the higher-powered version’s maximum 148lb ft torque output is 16% higher than that of the current, non-electrified 1.0-litre option.
www.autocar.co.uk
Compact crossover offers enhanced efficiency, upgraded infotainment and new personalisation options
The facelifted Kia Stonic crossover, which gains a raft of fuel-saving, driver-assistance and infotainment upgrades for 2020, has gone on sale priced from £18,195.
For the first time, the Stonic is available in GT Line and GT Line S trims in addition to 2 and Connect. GT Line S, at the top of the range, is priced from £22,245 and brings a colour-coded rear spoiler, bespoke 17in alloy wheels and a choice of six two-tone colour schemes.
A new ‘EcoDynamics+’ mild-hybrid petrol powertrain pairs a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol with a 48V lithium ion battery and belt-integrated starter-generator (BISG). Energy is recuperated under deceleration to supplement the torque output of the combustion engine and extend ‘engine-off’ time when coasting.
It is available with 99bhp or 118bhp, and the higher-powered version’s maximum 148lb ft torque output is 16% higher than that of the current, non-electrified 1.0-litre option.
2020 Kia Stonic gains mild-hybrid option and GT Line trim | Autocar
Compact crossover offers enhanced efficiency, upgraded infotainment and new personalisation options
www.autocar.co.uk
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CarAdvice review of the 2021 Stonic GT-Line
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CarExpert review of the 2021 Stonic GT-Line
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Chasing Cars review of the 2021 Stonic GT-Line
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Kia Stonic 2021 full review & buyer's guide (Australia) | Auto Expert John Cadogan
Let’s get a few things straight, OK? A Kia Stonic is a Kia Rio - only with added roof rails, infinitesimally more luggage space, and 43 millimetres of additional ground clearance. And different hair and makeup. This will cost you $5500 extra, roughly.
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CarsGuide review of the 2021 Stonic
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CarTell.tv review of the 2021 Stonic
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Kia Stonic 1.0 T-GDi 48V Connect iMT 2021 UK review
Should I buy one?
Despite the number of new and reworked elements in the electrified powertrain, the results are a case of marginal – mild, perhaps – gain: a dash of refinement and a useful bit of extra fuel economy.
It certainly doesn’t harm the Stonic, and it remains a machine well suited to the needs of likely buyers with a number of admirable strengths. But while the sharp end of the class has moved forward thanks to the Puma and T-Cross, the Stonic has merely kept pace with the chasing pack behind. It's a stylish, pleasantly likeable and slightly alternative machine, but still not a leading class contender.
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
Despite the number of new and reworked elements in the electrified powertrain, the results are a case of marginal – mild, perhaps – gain: a dash of refinement and a useful bit of extra fuel economy.
It certainly doesn’t harm the Stonic, and it remains a machine well suited to the needs of likely buyers with a number of admirable strengths. But while the sharp end of the class has moved forward thanks to the Puma and T-Cross, the Stonic has merely kept pace with the chasing pack behind. It's a stylish, pleasantly likeable and slightly alternative machine, but still not a leading class contender.
Kia Stonic review | Autocar
Kia's Rio-based SUV is short on personality and interior finesse but it's one of the better-handling cars in its class
www.autocar.co.uk
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CarsGuide review of the 2021 Stonic
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Chasing Cars review of the 2021 Stonic S
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2021 Seat Arona vs Kia Stonic: Battle of the baby crossovers - CarGurus UK
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CarsGuide long-term review of the 2022 Stonic GT-Line
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CarTell.tv review of the 2022 Stonic
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Kia Stonic review
WHAT'S THE VERDICT?
“Meets the brief, but simultaneously fails to justify its existence”
The Stonic is a reasonably likeable car, with solid, uncontroversial styling on the outside and a decent interior that’s been designed to a budget. Does it do enough to stand out in a packed segment? Probably not, but then again its rarity might stand in its favour, with rivals becoming slightly dull through their ubiquity on the road.
We’d happily recommend the Stonic as an inoffensive companion, but at the same time perhaps question some of the fundamentals. You’ve got a styling-led car that offers no real improvement on the hatchback it’s based on, while a little extra cash could get you something from elsewhere in the Kia range that would meet your needs marvellously well. It’s not that we’re against SUVs and crossovers per se, we understand the appeal, we just don’t know what this one is actually for.
www.topgear.com
WHAT'S THE VERDICT?
“Meets the brief, but simultaneously fails to justify its existence”
The Stonic is a reasonably likeable car, with solid, uncontroversial styling on the outside and a decent interior that’s been designed to a budget. Does it do enough to stand out in a packed segment? Probably not, but then again its rarity might stand in its favour, with rivals becoming slightly dull through their ubiquity on the road.
We’d happily recommend the Stonic as an inoffensive companion, but at the same time perhaps question some of the fundamentals. You’ve got a styling-led car that offers no real improvement on the hatchback it’s based on, while a little extra cash could get you something from elsewhere in the Kia range that would meet your needs marvellously well. It’s not that we’re against SUVs and crossovers per se, we understand the appeal, we just don’t know what this one is actually for.
Kia Stonic Review 2023 | Top Gear
A good looking car, but as hamstrung as its rivals for boot size
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2026 Kia Stonic revealed with new look and overhauled cabin
Bold new look for Ford Puma rival, which gets an upmarket interior but keeps ICE power and a manual option
The Kia Stonic has received a major update, bringing new exterior and interior styling and a choice of pure-petrol and mild-hybrid powertrains.
The Ford Puma and Nissan Juke rival has been revealed in Korean specification, with details of the European-spec model set to follow at a later date.
The Stonic was launched in 2017, and this is effectively a second heavy facelift for the compact crossover. Updates for the European version are likely being made to ensure it will comply with forthcoming EU7 emissions regulations.
The Stonic has received a makeover to bring it in line with Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design, with a front end design brining it closer to the EV3 and other new models.
The dimensions remain largely unchanged: the updated car is 4165mm long and 1760mm wide, with a 352-litre boot.
The two powertrain options that will be offered in Korea both use the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine that features in the outgoing Stonic.
In standard form, it offers 99bhp and 127lb ft of torque, giving a 0-62mph time of 11.0sec and official CO2 emissions of 125-133g/km, depending on specification.
The electrically boosted mild hybrid offers and 113bhp and 127lb ft, trimming the 0-62mph time to 10.7sec and CO2 emissions to 120-129g/km.
Both powertrains are offered with a choice of a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic gearbox.
www.autocar.co.uk
Bold new look for Ford Puma rival, which gets an upmarket interior but keeps ICE power and a manual option
The Kia Stonic has received a major update, bringing new exterior and interior styling and a choice of pure-petrol and mild-hybrid powertrains.
The Ford Puma and Nissan Juke rival has been revealed in Korean specification, with details of the European-spec model set to follow at a later date.
The Stonic was launched in 2017, and this is effectively a second heavy facelift for the compact crossover. Updates for the European version are likely being made to ensure it will comply with forthcoming EU7 emissions regulations.
The Stonic has received a makeover to bring it in line with Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design, with a front end design brining it closer to the EV3 and other new models.
The dimensions remain largely unchanged: the updated car is 4165mm long and 1760mm wide, with a 352-litre boot.
The two powertrain options that will be offered in Korea both use the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine that features in the outgoing Stonic.
In standard form, it offers 99bhp and 127lb ft of torque, giving a 0-62mph time of 11.0sec and official CO2 emissions of 125-133g/km, depending on specification.
The electrically boosted mild hybrid offers and 113bhp and 127lb ft, trimming the 0-62mph time to 10.7sec and CO2 emissions to 120-129g/km.
Both powertrains are offered with a choice of a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic gearbox.
Stonic boom! Kia's chunky hatchback just got a massive redesign | Autocar
Bold new look for Ford Puma rival, which gets an upmarket interior but keeps ICE power and a manual option
www.autocar.co.uk