Prices for the Kia Stonic will start at £ 16,295
(US$ 22,021) in the UK when sales of the compact SUV commence on October 23. For
that price, customers will land the entry-level model, equipped with a
1.4-liter engine, rear parking sensors, heated and electric wing mirrors, air
conditioning and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Moving up the family tree is the First
Edition Stonic, priced from £ 20,495 (US$ 27,696) and standard with a 1.6-liter
diesel with 118 hp and returning 67.3 mpg (4.2l/100km) on the European testing
cycle.
In order to successfully compete in the B-SUV
segment, Kia has ensured the Stonic is hip and fun and will therefore sell it
in a number of vibrant colors and with eye-catching interior finishes.
Additionally, it comes with all the modern tech most
customers demand, such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and can also be
optioned with Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian recognition and
Forward Collision Alert, Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and
Lane Departure Warning System.