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2026 Kia Stonic review
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Overview
Variant
S
Body type
SUV
Engine size
1.0 L
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.4 / 100 km
Power and torque
74kW / 172Nm
833km
Warranty
7 year
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
1.0 L
Cylinders
3cyl
833km
Power
74kW at 4500 rpm
Torque
172Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.4 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
6.4 / 100km
Highway efficiency
4.9 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
125g / km
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Length
4140 mm
Height
1500 mm
Width
1760 mm
Ground clearance unladen
183 mm
Front track
1537 mm
Rear track
1544 mm
Wheelbase
2580 mm
Boot space
352 L
Kerb weight
2705 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1680 kg
Tare weight
1201 kg
Braked towing capacity
900 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
450 kg
Front tyres
185/65 R15 88H
Front rims
6.0x15
Rear tyres
185/65 R15 88H
Rear rims
6.0x15
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor steering vibration, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless start
—
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
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