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Kia Stonic 2025
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Marcus Craft had this to say at the time: All in all, the Stonic is a satisfactory daily driver, it’s just nowhere near ideal as a modern urban conveyance.
You can read the full review here.This is what Marcus Craft liked most about this particular version of the Kia Stonic: Practical interior, Turbo engine a welcome change, Still competitively priced even with increase
The Kia Stonic SUV competes with similar models like the Volkswagen T-Cross, Toyota Yaris Cross and Hyundai Kona in the Under $30k category category.
The 2025 Kia Stonic carries a braked towing capacity of up to 900 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Kia Stonic 2025 Price and Specs
Kia Stonic 2025 Colours
Standard no-extra-cost paint across the 2025 Kia Stonic line-up is 'Clear White', but premium paint – including 'Sparkling Silver', 'Astro Grey', 'Aurora Black Pearl', 'Signal Red', 'Sporty Blue', 'Honeybee' and 'Snow White Pearl' – costs $520.
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl
- Sparkling Silver
- Astro
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Signal Red
- Sporty Blue
- Honeybee
Kia Stonic 2025 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Stonic here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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What is the most common problem with the Kia Stonic?
The most commonly reported problems with the Kia Stonic are loud engine noises and rattling.
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Kia Stonic VS the competition
Kia Stonic 2025 Boot Space
In every 2025 Kia Stonic the cargo area (with the rear seat up and in use) yields a listed 352 litres of space; with that rear seat folded down there is a listed 1155 litres of useable room.
Kia Stonic 2025 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2025 Kia Stonic are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1760mm x 1520mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Kia Stonic Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | SUV | 1520x1760x4140 mm | 165 mm | |
| Sport | SUV | 1520x1760x4140 mm | 183 mm | |
| GT-Line | SUV | 1520x1760x4140 mm | 183 mm | |
Kia Stonic 2025 Interior
The 2025 Kia Stonic interior is a practical space but it feels a bit dated and underdone. There are Tricot cloth trim seats (in S and Sport grades) and premium seats (in the GT-Line).
There’s a satisfactory amount of storage space up front – including two cupholders between the seats, a few little spots for your everyday carry gear, and bottle holders in each of the front doors.
The back seat does not have any cupholders but there are bottle holders in the doors, as well as a USB-A port in the back of the centre console, a map pocket (in the back of the front passenger’s seat), and flip-down grab handles. There are no directional air vents.
Back-seat room is satisfactory for an adult, but fine for kids. The cargo area (with the rear seat up and in use) offers a listed 352 litres of space; with that rear seat folded down there is a listed 1155 litres of useable room.
Kia Stonic 2025 Accessories
Standard features in the 2025 Kia Stonic include an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (in the S grade), 15-inch alloy wheels (in the S grade), 17-inch alloy wheels (in the Sport and GT-Line grades), idle stop-start, cloth upholstery (in the S and Sport grades), as well as heated, electric-folding side mirrors, roof rails and more.
Kia Stonic 2025 Engine
Every 2025 Kia Stonic has a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine – producing 74kW at 4500-6000rpm and 172Nm at 1500-4000rpm – and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Kia Stonic 2025 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2025 Kia Stonic is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Stonic currently offers fuel consumption from 5.4 to 6.7L/100km. The Kia Stonic is available with the following fuel type: —.
| Kia Stonic Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-Line | SUV | 1.0L,—,7 SP AUTO | 5.4L/100km | |
| S | SUV | 1.0L,—,7 SP AUTO | 6.7L/100km | |
| S | SUV | 1.0L,—,7 SP AUTO | 6.7L/100km | |
| Sport | SUV | 1.0L,—,7 SP AUTO | 6.7L/100km | |
| Sport | SUV | 1.0L,—,7 SP AUTO | 6.7L/100km | |
Kia Stonic 2025 Seats
Every 2025 Kia Stonic has five seats: two at the front and three in the second row. The seats in the S and Sport are Tricot cloth trimmed; the seats in the GT-Line are premium seats. The rear seats are in a 60/40 split fold configuration.
Kia Stonic 2025 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2025 Kia Stonic will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Kia Stonic Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | SUV | 185x65 R15 | — | 185x65 R15 | — | |
| Sport | SUV | 205x55 R17 | — | 205x55 R17 | — | |
| GT-Line | SUV | 205x55 R17 | — | 205x55 R17 | — | |
Kia Stonic 2025 Speed
The 2025 Kia Stonic can reportedly do the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.7 seconds. Top speed is around 180km/h.
Kia Stonic 2025 Towing capacity
The Kia Stonic’s towing capacity ranges from 800kg to 900kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Kia Stonic Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | SUV | 1.0L,—,7 SP AUTO | 800kg | |
| Sport | SUV | 1.0L,—,7 SP AUTO | 800kg | |
| GT-Line | SUV | 1.0L,—,7 SP AUTO | 900kg | |
Kia Stonic 2025 Range
Kia's official fuel consumption figure for the 2025 Stonic is 5.4L/100km, on a combined (urban/extra-urban) cycle.
The Stonic has an 45-litre fuel tank so, going by that listed fuel figure, you could reasonably expect a driving range of about 833km from a full tank. Fuel requirement is 91 RON.