2025 Kia Stonic review

All Kia Stonics are now turbocharged and safer than before, but they also cost a bit more upfront and to service.

Kia's littlest crossover remains a sharp value pick in a hot segment. But, expensive servicing and spec gaps are marks against it.

There's little extra utility and certainly no extra sport in this sport-utility vehicle, but the Kia Stonic S is pleasant with a manual transmission.

The new Kia Stonic fits between the Rio and Seltos in the company's expanding line-up, and has the Mazda CX-3 and Hyundai Venue/Kona in its crosshairs.