Contributing Journalist
Contributing Journalist
This might be Kia's best defence yet against the wave of cheap Chinese SUVs currently crashing against our shores.
It's the Kia Stonic, and this update brings mild hybrid technology, which lowers your fuel bill while upping your power. There's also some new tech stuff and some new safety stuff, as well as a refreshed front-end look.
Critically, though, it's not actually new. The Stonic launched globally back in 2017, before an updated version arrived in Australia around 2021. This is yet another update, albeit a significant one, which means the Stonic has been given dual-cab ute levels of longevity in the market.
Read the full Kia Stonic 2026 review: Australian first drive.