Kia Stonic
| Kia Stonic | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Corporation |
| Model code | YB CUV[1] |
| Also called | Kia KX1 (China)[2] |
| Production | 2017–present |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant, 2017–2023); Seosan (Donghee, 2023–present)[3] China: Yancheng (Yueda Kia) Pakistan: Karachi (Lucky Motor Corporation) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (B)[4] |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia GB |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Mild Hybrid (EcoDynamics+) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm (101.6 in) 2,570 mm (101.2 in) (China) |
| Length | 4,100–4,140 mm (161.4–163.0 in) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (69.3 in)[6] 1,735 mm (68.3 in) (China) |
| Height | 1,520 mm (59.8 in) 1,533 mm (60.4 in) (China) |
| Curb weight | 1,060–1,104 kg (2,337–2,434 lb) (China) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Kia Sonet (China/Philippines)[7][8][9] |
The Kia Stonic is a subcompact Crossover SUV made by Kia since 2017.
History and Features
[change | change source]The Kia Stonic made its debut at the International Auto Show Germany in 2017 its the smallest SUV on Kia`s lineup the name Stonic is derived from the words speedy and tonic.[10] it has 1.0 1.2 and 1.4 liter gasoline engines and 1.6 diesel engines and it has a mild hybrid version.[11] and has 5-speed and 6-speedmanual transmission a 6-speed automatic transmission and a 7-speed CVT transmission in 2020 it was facelifted.
Markets
[change | change source]The Kia Stonic is currently sold in Europe Australia Brazil and New Zealand. in South Korea it was Discontinued in 2020 due to poor sales.[12] in China its sold as the Kia KX1.[13] the KX1 was exported to the Philipines under the name Stonic.[14] the Kia Stonic in Philipines was sold until 2024 when it was replaced by the Kia Sonet.[8] [9]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Rio / Stonic (YB / YB CUV)" (PDF). Kia. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- ↑ "Kia KX1". Yueda Kia. Archived from the original on 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
- ↑ "Kia to suspend one domestic plant in South Korea for EV preparations". The Times of India. 2023-06-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Ingram, Richard (2017-06-20). "All-new Kia Stonic revealed for B-Segment SUV assault". Auto Express. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Goodlad, Tom (2017-06-20). "Stonic boom: new Kia Stonic joins the compact crossover club". Car. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
- ↑ "2018 Kia Stonic 1.6 CRDi (136 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions". www.auto-data.net.
- ↑ "新车 | 全新小型SUV/1.5升动力，悦达起亚索奈将于北京车展上市". Dongchedi (in Chinese). 2024-04-19. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 De Guzman, Marcus (2024-05-16). "2024 Kia Sonet launching soon, starts below PHP 800K". AutoIndustriya.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Garcia, Leandre (2024-06-06). "Kia replaces Stonic with all-new Sonet; prices start at P758,000". Top Gear Philippines. Summit Media. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ↑ Woo, Je-yoon (2017-07-13). "Kia Motors' new compact SUV Stonic hits Korean market". Maeil Business Newspaper. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
- ↑ "Mild-hybrid power, connectivity and new driver assistance tech for upgraded Kia Stonic". press.kia.com. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ↑ ""진짜 아무도 몰랐어요" 기아차가 아무도 모르게 단종시킨 SUV 물어보자 영업사원 반응". 오토포스트 (in Korean). 2020-11-29. Archived from the original on 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ↑ Wang, Joey (2018-06-14). "This Is The New Kia KX1 Crossover For China". carnewschina. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
- ↑ Pornelos, Vince (2020-08-18). "Kia PH to get 2021 Stonic from China, start price war vs MG ZS, EcoSport". AutoIndustriya.com. Retrieved 2021-11-29.