Kia Stonic

Score: 6.4 / 10
“The Kia Stonic is an easy car to live with, but doesn’t stand out from its rivals in any significant areas.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Kia Stonic is a decent small crossover, but its rivals have it beaten for style, space and efficiency.” (Ellis Hyde)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.2 / 10
“You’re spoiled for choice in the small SUV sector, the Kia Stonic playing for your attention through a combination of sharp looks, generous equipment and an enjoyable driving experience. These are all appealing, but if you want comfort or a more premium feel you may be better served elsewhere.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0 T-GDi 48V Connect iMT 2021
Score: 7 / 10
“The Kia Stonic a stylish, pleasantly likeable and slightly alternative machine, but still not a leading class contender.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Not a radical change in the segment, then, but the class average moves up a grade. There’s a little while to go before a small SUV can be called a driver’s car, though. “
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“In terms of a mild hybrid comparison in this segment, the obvious choice is the Ford Puma, and on a cost basis the Stonic actually comes out slightly ahead, being cheaper to buy and sitting one company car tax BIK band lower in comparable spec. However, the Puma does remain the more appealing package overall.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s a likeable little package that does its job easily as well, if not better, than the vast swathes of rivals it has to contend with. While it’s a little staid in isolation, taken in context it’s a good effort to build a car that a lot of people want to buy.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.2 / 10
“The Kia Stonic is competent rather than compelling and it’s hard to justify paying the extra over the Kia Rio on which it’s based.” (Andy Goodwin)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Kia Stonic is an affordable small SUV with funky looks and an industry-leading warranty, but alternatives are roomier and have posher-feeling interiors.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual First Edition
Score: 7.1 / 10
“The Kia Stonic just lacks that little something extra to make it a logical option. It’s decent in most areas, but the poor ride and small boot count against it.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual First Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“The Kia Stonic is good to drive, practical, and interesting, but of course you pay a premium for a small SUV over a boring hatchback”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The decision to choose the Kia Stonic over a SEAT Arona or Mazda CX-3 will very much depend on expectation. For those in need of an affordable crossover with a huge warranty and low life costs, the Stonic will be something of a long-term bargain. “
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.6 / 10
“Looks like an off-roader, drives like a sporty hatchback”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“Good looking, punchy engines, clever technology and great value for money”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Kia Stonic enters a crowded marketplace as one of the better handling compact SUVs, plus of course the firm’s excellent seven-year warranty. However, its pricing is pretty punchy, it has a firmer ride than many rivals and isn’t quite as spacious as the best in class.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Better to drive than most small crossovers, but as hamstrung as its rivals for boot size”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8 / 10
“It’s pretty easy to see what’s in front of you from behind the wheel of the Stonic, thanks to the car’s relatively slim front window pillars.”
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