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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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Matt Campbell
Kia Stonic vs Toyota Yaris Cross Comparison
Kia Stonic
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Toyota Yaris Cross
2024 Kia
Stonic
vs
2024 Toyota
Yaris Cross
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
243 to 302 km
36L
137 to 144 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$22,290 - $31,780
$30,900 - $41,230
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- An impressively packaged light SUV
- Hybrid efficiency is brilliant
- Looks pretty good in this spec
Misses
- Not nearly sporty enough for GR intent
- Can feel underpowered
- Already a bit dated inside
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)
NA
Colours Available
Ink mica paint is standard, with all other single-tone finishes a $575 option.
These include:
- Frosted White
- Stunning Silver
- Luna Blue
- Atomic Rush
Also available across the range, except on the GR Sport, are:
- Latte
- Mineral Blue
- Tuscan Gold
The following two-tone paint options incur a $1350 charge on the Urban:
- Atomic Rush with Ink roof
- Tuscan Gold with Ink roof
- Latte with Ink roof
- Frosted White with Ink roof
- Mineral Blue with Ink roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | PORT MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 1490 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 67kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 120Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 3800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 14 | |
