Kia Stonic

The Kia Stonic is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by Kia Motors. Its name is derived from the words "speedy" and "tonic".[5] The Stonic debuted in Frankfurt on 20 June 2017 and in South Korea on 13 July 2017, and was released in the fourth quarter of 2017.[5][3][6] It is marketed as the Kia KX1 in China.

Not to be confused with Kia Tonic.
Kia Stonic (YB)
Overview
ManufacturerKia Motors
Also calledKia KX1 (China)[1]
Production2017–present
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant)
China: Yancheng (DYK Yancheng Plant)
DesignerPeter Schreyer
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)[2]
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia GB
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Length4,100–4,140 mm (161.4–163.0 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)[4]
Height1,520 mm (59.8 in)

Overview

The Kia Stonic made its debut at the 2017 International Motor Show Germany. It is the smallest in Kia's SUV lineup, below the Niro, Sportage, and Sorento. The Stonic shares its platform and interior with the fourth generation Kia Rio.[2][3]

The Stonic is offered with a choice of four engines: a turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine, a 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine, a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine, and a 1.6-liter CRDi four-cylinder diesel engine.[7]

  • 2017 Kia Stonic (pre-facelift)
  • Interior
  • 2020 Kia Stonic (facelift)

Kia KX1

The Kis KX1 is the variant built by the Dongfeng Yueda Kia joint venture for the Chinese market. Despite the high resemblance between the KX1 and the Stonic, the KX1 was slightly restyled for the Chinese market, featuring a modified hood, redesigned bumpers, improved DRL and a rectangular gas tank hatch, and is much poorer equipped in comparison to the international market Stonic, lacking AEB, blind zone monitoring and cruise control.[8]

The KX1 is powered by a single 1.4-liter petrol aspirated engine producing 100 hp. The transmission is either 6-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, the top of the trim KX1 receives advanced multimedia, climate control, video surveillance cameras and a sports aerodynamic body kit.[9]

The Kia KX1 had originally been produced for the Chinese market by Dongfeng Yueda Kia, but was exported to Philippines under the Kia Stonic name as of October 2020. Compared to the international model, the China and Philippines spinoff is marginally shorter, with a full body length of 4,100 mm instead of 4,140 mm, and round fog lamps instead of boomerang-shaped LED lights.[10]

  • Kia KX1 (China)
  • Kia KX1 (China)

Safety
Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant with standard equipment on a 2017 registration:

Euro NCAP test results
Kia Stonic w/ standard equipment (2017)[11]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 32.5 85%
Child occupant: 41.2 84%
Pedestrian: 26 62%
Safety assist: 3 25%

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 5-door hatchback variant with optional safety pack on a 2017 registration:

Euro NCAP test results
Kia Stonic w/ optional safety pack (2017)[12]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 35.5 93%
Child occupant: 41.2 84%
Pedestrian: 29.8 71%
Safety assist: 7.1 59%

Awards

The Stonic won the iF product design award in the "Transportation Design" category [13] and the Red Dot award in the "Car Design" category in 2018.[14]

References
  1. "Kia KX1". Dongfeng Yueda Kia. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
  2. Ingram, Richard (2017-06-20). "All-new Kia Stonic revealed for B-Segment SUV assault". Auto Express. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  3. Goodlad, Tom (2017-06-20). "Stonic boom: new Kia Stonic joins the compact crossover club". Car. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  4. "Kia Stonic 1.6 CRDi (136 Hp) Technical specs from auto-data.net".
  5. "Kia Motors' new compact SUV Stonic hits Korean market". Maeil Business Newspaper. 2017-07-13. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
  6. Sommer, Marcel (2017-06-20). "Kia Stonic: So sieht der neue Crossover von Kia aus". Focus. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  7. Green, Benjamin (2017-06-20). "2018 Kia Stonic SUV price, specs and release date". Carwow. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  8. Wang, Joey (2018-06-14). "This Is The New Kia KX1 Crossover For China". carnewschina. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
  9. "KIA noticeably updated its most budgetary crossover". autotimesnews. 2019-09-07. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
  10. "Kia Stonic/KX1 due out in Philippines in October". formacar. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
  11. "Kia Stonic (with Standard Equipment)". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  12. "Kia Stonic (with Safety Pack)". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  13. "2018 iF Design Awards – three trophies for Kia". Kia Motors. 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
  14. "Kia triumphs again at Red Dot Design Award 2018". Kia Motors. 2018-04-24. Retrieved 2018-04-26.
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