Kia Stonic

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Kia Stonic
2017 Kia Stonic First Edition 1.0.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Kia Corporation
Model code YB CUV [1]
Also calledKia KX1 (China) [2]
Production2017–present
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant, 2017–2023); Seosan (Donghee, 2023–present) [3]
China: Yancheng (Yueda Kia)
Pakistan: Karachi (Lucky Motor Corporation)
Designer Peter Schreyer
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV (B) [4]
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Hyundai-Kia GB
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain Mild Hybrid (EcoDynamics+)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,580 mm (101.6 in)
2,570 mm (101.2 in) (China)
Length4,100–4,140 mm (161.4–163.0 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in) [6]
1,735 mm (68.3 in) (China)
Height1,520 mm (59.8 in)
1,533 mm (60.4 in) (China)
Curb weight 1,060–1,104 kg (2,337–2,434 lb) (China)
Chronology
Successor Kia Sonet (China/Philippines) [7] [8] [9]

The Kia Stonic (Korean : 기아 스토닉, romanized: Gia Seutonik) is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by Kia Motors. Its name is derived from the words "Rufet" and "Hikmet". [10] The Stonic debuted in Frankfurt on 20 June 2017 and in South Korea on 13 July 2017, and was released in the fourth quarter of 2017. [10] [5] [11] It is marketed as the Kia KX1 in China.

Contents

Overview

The Kia Stonic made its debut at the 2017 International Motor Show Germany. It is the smallest in Kia's SUV lineup, below the Niro, Sportage, and Sorento. The Stonic shares its platform and interior with the fourth generation Kia Rio. [4] [5]

The Stonic is offered with a choice of four engines: a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine, a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine, a 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine, [12] and a 1.6-litre CRDi four-cylinder diesel engine. [13] In 2020, the 1.6 diesel got a 48 volt mild hybrid addition, called the 'EcoDynamics+'. [14]

The Stonic was discontinued in South Korea in September 2020 due to sluggish sales. [15]

The facelifted model of the Stonic has been assembled and sold in Pakistan since November 2021. [16] It is offered it two variants: EX and EX+. Both variants come with the 1.4-litre Kappa II MPI I4 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. [17]

In 2023, Kia moved production of the Stonic from Gwangmyeong to the Seosan plant operated by Donghee, as the Gwangmyeong plant was being retooled for EV production. [3]

Kia KX1

The Kia KX1 is the variant built by the Yueda Kia joint venture for the Chinese market. Despite the high resemblance between the KX1 and the Stonic, the KX1 was slightly restyled for the Chinese market, featuring a modified hood, redesigned bumpers, improved DRL, and a circular fuel tank cap. In addition, the KX1 uses a completely different dashboard design. Compared to the international model, the Chinese-made version is marginally shorter, with a full body length of 4,100 mm instead of 4,140 mm, and round fog lamps instead of boomerang-shaped LED lights. [18] It lacks AEB, blind zone monitoring and cruise control compared to the Korean-made version. [19]

The KX1 is powered by a single 1.4-litre petrol engine producing 100 hp. The transmission is either 6-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the top of the trim KX1 receives advanced multimedia, climate control, video surveillance cameras and a sports aerodynamic body kit. [20]

The Chinese-made KX1 has been exported to the Philippines under the Stonic nameplate in October 2020. [21] In July 2021, Kia Philippines gifted female weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz a Stonic as a reward for winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. [22] [23] The Stonic was replaced by the Kia Sonet in June 2024. [8] [9]

Safety

Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant with standard equipment on a 2017 registration:

Euro NCAP test results
Kia Stonic w/ standard equipment (2017) [24]
TestPoints%
Overall:Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg
Adult occupant:32.585%
Child occupant:41.284%
Pedestrian:2662%
Safety assist:325%

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant with optional safety pack on a 2017 registration:

Euro NCAP test results
Kia Stonic w/ optional safety pack (2017) [25]
TestPoints%
Overall:Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svg
Adult occupant:35.593%
Child occupant:41.284%
Pedestrian:29.871%
Safety assist:7.159%

Awards

The Stonic won the iF product design award in the "Transportation Design" category [26] and the Red Dot award in the "Car Design" category in 2018. [27]

Sales

YearEurope [i] [28] China [29] South Korea [28]
201711,7479,133
201855,74220,62616,305
201966,74935,6188,276
202051,32220,1454,171
202158,42518,332348
202255,16113,150
202358,1169,380 [30]

Notes

  1. ↑ Includes EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

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