Kia has pulled the wraps off their new Stonic. The new
Kia Stonic will rival models like the Nissan Juke, the Renault Captur and of
course its cousin, the freshly revealed Hyundai Kona.
Unlike the provocative design language Hyundai chose
for their model, Kia has kept the Stonic’s design closer to the ground and
in-line with the rest of its models. Customers will be given the
option of choosing a two-tone paint finish from a list of 20 available
combinations.
Kia will also offer vivid color packs for the cabin
as well while the dashboard hosts the company’s latest infotainment system with
Android Auto and Apple Car Play as standard.
Models destined for Europe will get their own
specifically tuned steering and suspension while the available engine range
will include a turbocharged 120 PS 1.0-litre T-GDI unit, along with naturally
aspirated 1.25- and 1.4-litre units. A 1.6-litre diesel engine will also be
available, providing the lowest emission rating in the range.
The new Kia Stonic will also offer a wide range of
driver assistance systems, including Autonomous Emergency Braking with
pedestrian recognition and Forward Collision Alert, Blind Spot Detection with
Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Lane Departure Warning System.
Sales of the new Kia Stonic are expected to
start across Europe during the third quarter of 2017.
