7.7
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.
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Kia Stonic vs Ford Everest Comparison
Kia Stonic
Ford Everest
2024 Kia
Stonic
vs
2024 Ford
Everest
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Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
243 to 302 km
80L
568 to 680 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$22,290 - $31,780
$54,240 - $81,115
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- New turbo engine
- Improved safety technology
- Delightfully low-tech interior
Misses
- Cheaper rivals have bigger screens
- Expensive to service
- No adaptive cruise control
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- It's the Everest with all the fruit
- Effortless V6 diesel performance
- Comfy, refined highway tourer
Misses
- Platinum is pretty pricey
- A touch firm on 21-inch alloys
- Not super efficient for a diesel
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
- Touring Pack (+$2,500)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
Colours Available
The 2024 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 154kW - 184kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 3250 - 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 16 | |
