Kia Stonic

The Kia Stonic is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by Kia Motors. Its name is derived from the words "speedy" and "tonic".[5] The Stonic debuted in Frankfurt on June 20, 2017 and in South Korea on July 13, 2017, and was released in the fourth quarter of 2017.[3][5][6]

Kia Stonic (OY)
Overview
ManufacturerKia Motors
Also calledKia KX1 (China)[1]
Production2017–present
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant) (DYK)
DesignerPeter Schreyer
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B-SUV)[2]
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia GB
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Length4,140 mm (163.0 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in) (with mirrors: 2,025 mm (79.7 in))[4]
Height1,520 mm (59.8 in)

Overview
Rear
Interior

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.[2][3]

The Stonic is offered with a choice of four engines: a turbocharged 1.0 liter three-cylinder engine, a 1.2 liter four-cylinder engine, a 1.4 liter four-cylinder engine, and a 1.6 liter CRDi four cylinder diesel engine; the latter being the sole offering in the South Korean market.[7]

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)[8]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 32.5 85%
Child occupant: 41.2 84%
Pedestrian: 26 62%
Safety assist: 3 25%

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)[9]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 35.5 93%
Child occupant: 41.2 84%
Pedestrian: 29.8 71%
Safety assist: 7.1 59%

Awards

The Stonic won the iF product design award in the "Transportation Design" category [10] and the Red Dot award in the "Car Design" category in 2018.[11]

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References
  1. "Kia KX1". Dongfeng Yueda Kia. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
  2. Ingram, Richard (2017-06-20). "All-new Kia Stonic revealed for B-Segment SUV assault". Auto Express. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  3. Goodlad, Tom (2017-06-20). "Stonic boom: new Kia Stonic joins the compact crossover club". Car. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  4. "Kia Stonic 1.6 CRDi (136 Hp) Technical specs from auto-data.net".
  5. "Kia Motors' new compact SUV Stonic hits Korean market". Maeil Business Newspaper. 2017-07-13. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
  6. Sommer, Marcel (2017-06-20). "Kia Stonic: So sieht der neue Crossover von Kia aus". Focus. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  7. Green, Benjamin (2017-06-20). "2018 Kia Stonic SUV price, specs and release date". Carwow. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  8. "Kia Stonic (with Standard Equipment)". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  9. "Kia Stonic (with Safety Pack)". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  10. "2018 iF Design Awards – three trophies for Kia". Kia Motors. 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  11. "Kia triumphs again at Red Dot Design Award 2018". Kia Motors. 2018-04-24. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
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