Kia has enchanted the wraps off their new baby SUV, the Kia Stonic, which is set to be an chief conquest model for Kia in Europe in the loyal-growing compact SUV segment that enumerate the Mazda CX-3 and recently launched Toyota C-HR as adversary.
Michael Cole, Chief Operative Officer of Kia Motors Europe, note: “By volume, the B-SUV market is anticipated to overtake the C-SUV segment by 2020, when deeper than 1 in 10 new cars oversubscribed in Europe will be from the Stonic’s section. The B-SUV segment attracts buyers from transversely the spectrum, with 21% of all buyer upsizing from a supermini, and added 15% downsizing from their folk hatchbacks. Cars like the Stonic again appeal to those looking to change their compact MPVs.
“The Kia Stonic Testament be one of the most compelling new cars in this quickly-expanding class, backed by Kia’s solitary warranty, and the brand’s reputation for dependability, quality and contemporary design. As the part expands, the Stonic looks set to emerge as one of our best-selling cars.”
Prize many of its rivals, the Stonic faculty the most customisable Kia ever, both middle and out. Sporting a youthful design, the dead end blends sharp horizontal have lines with softer sculptured surfaces. Inspired by the 2013 Kia City concept, the Stonic’s ‘Targa’-variety roof is customisable in up to 20 two-note paint finishes, with a selection of five distinctive colours for the cap.
Buyers have the choice of Kia’s whippersnapper 1.0-litre T-GDI (turbocharged petrol direct injection) engine, producing 88kW, as flourishing as 1.25- or 1.4-litre as a matter of course-aspirated MPI (multi-point shot) petrol engines. An efficient 1.6-l diesel engine completes the compass, offering the lowest emissions in the wrinkle-up.
The car’s European-tuned steering and exclusion are designed to offer an exciting ride, with immediate handling retort and a stable ride. The car comes average with Electronic Stability Mastery (ESC) and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM). Circumstantial functions of VSM include Torque Vectoring by Braking, Uncurved Line Stability, and Cornering Brush Control.
Buyers can choose from a survival of Kia’s DRiVE WISE Advanced Utility Assistance Systems (ADAS) to promote enhance active safety. These technologies carry Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with prosy recognition and Forward Collision Sprightly (FCA); Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Back Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA); and Track Departure Warning System (LDWS). Hardbacked by a new fusion camera system, Stonic tender High Beam Assist (HBA) and Chauffeur Attention Warning (DAW) to further please the safety needs of customers.
Adoration its exterior, the Stonic’s European-fashioned cabin is also highly customisable with a reach of vivid colour packs. It is to hand with heated front place, automatic cruise control, keyless accounting, Apple CarPlay and Android Automobile.
Kia says the Stonic offers assemblage-leading shoulder room and big leg and headroom, while the 352 liters luggage space expands or contract as required with a two-step kick floor.
The Kia Stonic goes on agreement in Europe in Q3 2017, but will not be upcoming to Australia. A different model, presently under development and closely accompanying to the Hyundai Kona, will draw near to Australia around 2019.
