KIA STONIC ESTATE

Name: KIA STONIC 1.0T GDi 98 Pure 5dr
Brand: KIA STONIC
SKU: 109143
Availability: InStock

1.0T GDi 98 Pure 5dr

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 128.00g/km

Transmission Manual

Top Speed 111mph

Customise Deal

Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 128.00g/km

Transmission Manual

Top Speed 111mph

KIA STONIC Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
7
Comfort
7
Space
8
Styling
8
Build
7
Value
7
Equipment
8
Economy
7
Depreciation
7
Insurance
7

The improved version of Kia's Stonic offers small SUV buyers yet another tempting choice. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Kia continues to build its share of the market for small compact Crossover SUVs with this car, the Stonic. This revised model showcases the brand's fresh, more charismatic styling approach and offers buyers an affordable but still quite trendy-looking choice in this growing segment.

Background

The name's interesting isn't it? (apparently a combination of the words 'speedy' and 'tonic'). As is the back history here. It's tempting to think of Kia as a late-comer to this sector - the original version of this contender wasn't launched until the Autumn of 2017. Actually though, the company could claim to be one of the originators of this class, first at the turn of the century with earlier smaller versions of its Sportage SUV; and again in 2009 with the funky little Soul model. But the Soul proved to be too much of a niche product to allow Kia to properly cash in on the last decade's explosion in demand for fashion-led Juke and Puma-sized B-segment SUVs, hence the need for the Stonic. This car's 1.0 T-GDi petrol engine was updated in 2020 with a pretty ineffectual 48V mild hybrid system, tech that was then taken away again shortly after this facelifted model's introduction in Autumn 2025. Now you're up to date. As before, the Stonic is priced at the budget end of the small SUV segment, as is the other Hyundai Motor Group small crossover it shares all its engineering with, the Hyundai Bayon. And the Stonic slots into Kia's combustion range just below the more crossover-like Seltos SUV.

Driving Experience

It's a long time now since Kia discontinued the car on which this Stonic is based, its Rio supermini, but if you happen to be upgrading from one of those, you'll find the fairly vanilla driving experience here to be pretty much the same. This is the kind of car from which you'll emerge remembering almost nothing about the journey you've just taken; which is probably the way potential owners will want it. Most small SUVs roll a bit more than the small hatchbacks upon which they're based but this one doesn't, it's Macpherson strut front and torsion beam rear axle suspension set up with lengthened springs and dampers to properly compensate for this crossover model's slightly higher centre of gravity. So you can carry a reasonable amount of speed into the corners, though thanks in part to rather vague though quite precise steering feedback, navigating the turns is nothing like as fun as in a rival Ford Puma. Despite a subtly incorporated torque vectoring system that gives you extra traction at speed through tighter bends. Not too many models of this sort are sold here these days without some form of electrified powertrain but the Stonic is one of them, Kia having discontinued the 48V 113bhp version of the 1.0-litre three cylinder mild hybrid unit it originally promised to customers when the updated version of this model was first announced. What's left is the brand's older T-GDi unit, also three cylinders and 1.0-litre in size but in this form developing 98bhp. To be honest, it's all you really need, developing a modest but sufficient 172Nm of torque in 6-speed manual gearbox form, enough to propel the car to 62mph in 10.7s en route to 115mph. The alternative 7-speed DCT auto version (which you have to have if you're to get drive modes) gets a bit more pulling power (200Nm), but still takes a second longer to reach the 62mph benchmark en route to 109mph. All models are front-driven: there's not much appetite in this segment for 4WD. In town, the relatively stiff body shell and fairly firm suspension together combine to acquaint you with small bumps and tarmac tears a little more keenly than is the case with some rivals. It's nothing you couldn't live with though and suspension smoothness improves the faster you go. Thanks to this and very reasonable levels of refinement, the Stonic is a surprisingly able partner for longer trips.

Design and Build

This remains a supermini-based small SUV, but the resculpted bumpers of this revised model have extended the car's length by 25mm. Kia's 'Opposites United' design philosophy has also given this updated Stonic a smarter look, notably at the front which gains the brand's distinctive 'Star Map Signature Lighting'. There are also more prominent and structured front and lower grilles, and an updated front fender. The redesign continues through the rear, featuring a revised tailgate layout, different tail light signatures, an updated skid plate, and a cleaner look to the rear bumper. There are fresh 16 and 17-inch wheel designs too. Inside, the main change is the addition of a much larger 12.3-inch central infotainment screen (up from just 8.0-inches before). There's a new 12.3-inch instrument screen too, but it's only fitted with top 'GT-Line S'-spec. The cabin also introduces new two-spoke and three-spoke steering wheels, a resculpted gear knob and centre console, and an updated dashboard design. Interior enhancements, such as USB-C fast charging ports, wireless smartphone charging, and ambient lighting, provide a more refined in-car experience. Otherwise, things are much as before. This Stonic doesn't really seat you much higher than you would be in an ordinary supermini. You'll also miss out on the kind of jaunty cabin finishing you might expect from a car of this kind if you don't stretch beyond base trim. Space inside is slightly better than you'd expect from a car of this class, with decent leg and headroom, plus class-leading shoulder room. The body shell's slightly wider than it is in an ordinary supermini, though not by enough to make the prospect of sharing the back seat with two other adults a particularly comfortable one, despite the low centre transmission tunnel. Still, that's the case with all other models in this class and what's on offer back here is a big improvement on the cramped quarters provided by a rival Nissan Juke. Out back, a two-step floor allows owners to expand or shrink the 352-litre boot to suit their needs.

Market and Model

At the time of this test in Summer 2026, Stonic pricing was starting at just over £22,000 and rising to just over £28,000; that's the same kind of pricing bracket common to more affordable small SUVs. There are currently three trim grades - the base 'Pure' version, then mid-level 'GT-Line'-spec, both versions available with the option of 7-speed DCT auto transmission for an extra £1,000. An auto 'box you have to have if you choose top 'GT-Line S' trim. In an era where the cheapest versions of mainstream models in this segment cost from around £26,000-£27,000, that's pretty decent value. It's also worth pointing out that the entry point to the line-up is nearly £2,000 below that of this car's almost identically-engineered Hyundai Bayon close cousin, though specs are different, so ultimate value comparisons are hard to judge. All Stonics come well equipped, with roof rails, rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, front fog lamps, cruise control and an alarm. Inside, media connectivity is much improved thanks to the installation of the brand's latest touchscreen navigation system. This works via a larger 12.3-inch centre screen and offers Bluetooth multi-connection which allows users to connect up to two devices at the same time. As before, the car gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity as standard. Mid-level 'GT-Line' trim upgrades the base 'Pure' version's 16-inch wheels to 17-inches in size and adds sportier styling, LED headlights and tail lamps, rear privacy glass, solar glass, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding mirrors, auto climate control and alloy pedals. Top 'GT-Line S' spec further adds a sunroof, a digital key, heat for the front seats and steering wheel, front parking sensors, Smart Cruise Control, a wireless 'phone charger and a 12.3-inch instrument screen. Kia claims that the Stonic is an intrinsically very safe car thanks to a strong lightweight platform and bodyshell, 51% of which is fashioned from Advanced High Strength Steel. Thanks to a clever fusion camera system, a wide range of camera-driven safety features are available and buyers get a wide portfolio of Kia's 'DRiVE WISE' 'ADAS' 'Advanced Driver Assistance Systems'. These technologies include a 'Forward Collision Avoidance Assist' set-up that recognises pedestrians and cyclists. Plus 'Lane Keep Assist', 'Lane Follow Assist', 'High Beam Assist', 'Rear Occupant Alert' and 'Driver Attention Warning'. Avoid base trim and you get 'Blind Spot Collision Avoidance-Assist'. And the top 'GT-Line S' version gets a 'Junction Turning' feature and Smart Cruise Control with Kia's 'Highway Driving Assist' semi-autonomous drive system. All Stonics get front, side, curtain and rear airbags, all linked to the usual eCall system.

Cost of Ownership

The fact that you can't have the 48V mild hybrid system that Kia initially promised us with this car is no great loss because that set-up made hardly any difference to the quoted fuel and CO2 figures. Which are 49.5mpg on the WLTP combined cycle and 128g/km of CO2 for this manual model and 50.4mpg and 127g/km for the auto. As with all Kias, the Stonic is covered by a seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty that's longer than any other car in the same class. Servicing should be affordable (but is needed quite frequently, every 10,000 miles or every 12 months, whichever comes sooner); the various pre-paid servicing packages you can buy will further help manage costs in this regard, with 'Care-3' or 'Care-3 Plus' packages offering retail customers fixed-cost, inflation-proof servicing for either three or five years. Should you sell the car in this period, the remaining scheduled maintenance allocation can be passed on to the next owner. Insurance groupings start at 10E for the auto and 11E for this manual model. Residual values after the usual three year / 36,000 mile period are estimated at between 45-48% of original value, which is unremarkable but meets the class standard.

Summary

The Stonic might be quite an old design now but this quite extensive refresh has given this car a bit more showroom shelf life and refreshed its appeal at the budget end of the over-crowded segment for small SUVs. You'd now feel a bit more comfortable parking it at the gym and the interior now has screen tech to match the current class standard. Which is just as well, because this car faces a growing army of increasingly accomplished rivals. True to its name, this Kia sets out to offer a 'speedy tonic' to Juke and Captur-class models of that sort - a more complete little Crossover than you might have expected this kind of money would buy you.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
4.2" driver display screen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth connection
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver attention warning
Electric power steering
Emergency call service
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist
Front parking sensors
Intelligent speed limit assist
Lane Follow Assist 1.0
Lane keep assist
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera system

Entertainment

Audio system with 6 speakers
USB port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights control
Black side sills
Black wheel arches
Black window surrounds
Black/body colour bumpers
Body coloured door mirrors
Electric front windows with one touch auto up/down
Electric rear windows
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front and rear skid plates
Front fog lights
Gloss black radiator grille
Halogen headlights
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED high mounted brake lights
Rear fog lights
Rear Lights Bulb
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Roof rails
Speed variable front wipers

Interior Features

1 x Rear USB-C charging port
12V power point front
2 Spoke artificial leather steering wheel
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Centre armrest storage box
Cloth upholstery
Driver and front passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
Front and centre cabin lights
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin light with sunglasses case
Front USB charging port (Type C)
Glovebox illumination
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings outer rear seats
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage net with hooks
Manual air conditioning
Manual driver seat adjustment
Manual front passenger's seat adjustment
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

All round 3-point seatbelts
Anti-Lock braking system with emergency stop signalling
Curtain airbags
Electronic stability control (ESC) and vehicle stability management (VSM)
Front airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Manual child lock in rear doors
Rear airbags
Rear seat Occupancy alert
Side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Customisable automatic door unlocking
Locking wheel nuts
Thatcham category 2 security alarm and immobiliser
Visible vehicle identification number

Wheels

16" alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO

0.334
HC

0.026
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

64
NOx

0.015
Particles

0.0011
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

128

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

998
Compression Ratio

10.0:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

71
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

84
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

TURBO INJECTION
Gears

6 SPEED
Number of Valves

12
Transmission

MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

5.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

5.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

4.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

7.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

5.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb

49.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

47.8
WLTP - MPG - High

58.8
WLTP - MPG - Low

38.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium

52.3

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Badge Engine CC

1.0
Badge Power

98
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

T-GDi
Coin Series

Pure
Generation Mark

2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

11E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Not Available
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist %

Not Available
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

12
Service Interval Mileage

10000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

7
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

11
Engine Power - BHP

98
Engine Power - KW

73
Engine Power - RPM

4500
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

127
Engine Torque - MKG

17.5
Engine Torque - NM

172
Engine Torque - RPM

3500
Top Speed

111

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

195/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear

195/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)

1485
Length

4165
Wheelbase

2580
Width

1760
Width (including mirrors)

Not Available

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

45
Gross Vehicle Weight

1650
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1155
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

352
Max. Loading Weight

445
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

900
Minimum Kerbweight

1205
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

10.4

Exterior Features

Pearlescent paint
Premium paint

Paintwork

Pearlescent paint - White
Premium paint - Blaze red
Premium paint - Midnight black
Premium paint - Silver frost
Premium paint - Smokey blue

Trim

Cloth - Black

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	31%	£560.20	£112.04	£224.08
2027/28	31%	£560.20	£112.04	£224.08
2028/29	32%	£578.27	£115.65	£231.31
2029/30	33%	£596.34	£119.27	£238.54

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