

James Wong
2026 Kia Stonic review
Pros
- Smart new looks
- MHEV boosts economy, driveability
- Fun, locally tuned dynamics
Cons
- Ever-rising prices are getting up there
- Key features reserved for high grades
- Very expensive servicing
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The new Kia Stonic is a small SUV available in Australia from $28,180 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $35,740 for the Gt-Line variant.
There are 3 variants of the Stonic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2025.
The new Stonic is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
The Kia Stonic is only available with a hybrid motor that produces 88kW and 172Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Kia Stonic comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Gt-Line.


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2025
$26,160
2026
$28,180
2025
$29,290
2026
$32,290
2025
$32,480
2026
$35,740
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,165 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,760 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 389 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Kia Stonic Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.







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The cheapest Kia Stonic is the S variant that starts from $28,180.
See all Kia Stonic PricingThe most expensive Kia Stonic is the Gt-Line variant that starts from $35,740.
See all Kia Stonic PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Stonic is 900 kg shared by all variants.
See all Kia Stonic towing capacityThe largest Kia Stonic is the Sport variant which measures 1760mm wide, 4165mm in length and sits 1520mm tall.
All variants of the Kia Stonic have a maximum power of 88kW and 172nm of torque.
The Kia Stonic is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Stonic is the S variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1680 kg.
The Kia Stonic uses Unleaded Petrol.
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