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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 Corolla Cross Comparison
Kia Stonic
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Toyota Corolla Cross
2024 Kia
Stonic
vs
2024 Toyota
Corolla Cross
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
243 to 302 km
36L - 47L
155 to 282 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$22,290 - $31,780
$33,980 - $51,380
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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
- Exceptional fuel efficiency
- Great space inside
- Good to drive
Misses
- Interior is pretty basic
- Halogen daytime running lights
- $3750 extra for the GXL is worth it
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)
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
Colours Available
- Glacier White
- Frosted White*
- Stunning Silver*
- Eclipse Black*
- Atomic Rush*
- Lunar Blue*
- Moondust Grey*
- Jungle Khaki
*Premium paint costs $575
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 998 - 1368 | 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 1.4L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 74kW | 112kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 133Nm - 172Nm | 190Nm - 202Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 13 - 14 | |
