The 2023 Kia Stonic range of configurations is currently priced from $16,990.
Our most recent review of the 2023 Kia Stonic resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Helen Frost had this to say at the time: If you’re looking a for a light SUV that’s towards the cheaper end of the market, the Kia Stonic is a great vehicle to consider, and the Sport gives you a few extra features like the in-built sat nav and keyless entry. One of my favourite features is how easy it is to park and I had great visibility.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Helen Frost liked most about this particular version of the Kia Stonic: Parks easily, Good visibility, Decent boot space
The 2023 Kia Stonic carries a braked towing capacity of up to 900 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Kia Stonic 2023 prices range from $18,810 for the basic trim level SUV S to $32,890 for the top of the range SUV GT Line (two-Tone).
Colour choices for the Kia Stonic Sport are: 'Clear White', 'Silky Silver', 'Perennial Grey', 'Aurora Black Pearl', 'Signal Red', 'Sporty Blue' and 'Mighty Yellow'.
Plenty of makes and models have glitches with their touch-screens and other on-board functions. And it would seem Kias of this vintage are no different. Problems include the touch function becoming unresponsive and the entertainment unit even deciding for itself when to turn on the music or make a phone call!
Ultimately, you may need to replace the entire head unit, but at that point, you could go with something aftermarket that offers more features and better sound.
But before you do that, try this: Next to the volume or tuning knob on the central display unit, there should be a small, round indentation. By pressing this with something small but pointy (like a ball-point pen tip or small knitting needle) you’re effectively resetting or rebooting the unit. The screen will momentarily go blank, but when it returns, you might find everything working again. But while this may restore things back to normal, the symptoms may pop up again over time as this is known as a soft reset, not a hard reset.
It would also be worth checking with your Kia dealer to see if the factory has issued any software upgrades for your car that might make things work more reliably.
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The most commonly reported problems with the Kia Stonic are loud engine noises and rattling.
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The boot space is 352 litres (VDA) so you can fit a pram and a couple of bags, it also has one bag hook to hold the groceries and a parcel shelf.
Kia has used a lot of black plastic up front in the Stonic but it's broken up by the tech and dials and still has a fairly modern design. There are a few thoughtful storage features included like the sunglass holder and extra light under the visor.
The Stonic comes with an 8.0-inch touch screen which is fairly easy to use, plus Bluetooth, a USB input, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Sport and GT-Line versions are wired because they comes with their own in-built navigation system.
| Kia Stonic Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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S
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
6.7L/100km
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S
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.4L ULP 6 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
6.0L/100km
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GT Line
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 1.0L ULP 7 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
5.4L/100km
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The Stonic seats five, with enough space for the driver and front passenger to be comfortable, but the back row is a tight fit for three adults (or three car seats). The seats come in a dark cloth trim for the Sport model.
The 0-100 time for the Kia Stonic is about 10 seconds. It'll be faster if you choose the turbocharged petrol model, which has more grunt that the non-turbo grades.