New Kia Stonic SUV 2019 in-depth review - carwow
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Date: 2022-04-11
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Comments and reviews: 10
Simspeed
We just bought the Stonic 2 to replace a 2009 Mazda 3 Sport and despite is being effectively a base model I prefer it. Its cheap to run and insure, it drives nicely enough and whilst it might be a bit down on power over the Mazda it does the job, its got enough to confidently over take tractors on country roads or blast past people who think joining a dual carriageway at 30 mph is acceptable.
The 2 has everything I wanted -DAB radio, Apple Car Play and cruise control, the rest I don't care about - haven't missed climate control or heated seats which are so over rated.
Not a KIA fanboy either, first time I've considered one after years of being given them as courtesy cars from Mazda and hating the way they drove, this latest generation it much nicer.
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We just bought the Stonic 2 to replace a 2009 Mazda 3 Sport and despite is being effectively a base model I prefer it. Its cheap to run and insure, it drives nicely enough and whilst it might be a bit down on power over the Mazda it does the job, its got enough to confidently over take tractors on country roads or blast past people who think joining a dual carriageway at 30 mph is acceptable.
The 2 has everything I wanted -DAB radio, Apple Car Play and cruise control, the rest I don't care about - haven't missed climate control or heated seats which are so over rated.
Not a KIA fanboy either, first time I've considered one after years of being given them as courtesy cars from Mazda and hating the way they drove, this latest generation it much nicer.
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RCBM
At the beginning I thought how very much of a Rio this car was. Seems like all it is is actually a beefed up Rio, and as Matt said later, it is Rio based. I had a Rio in that horrid 1. 4 litre engine config with the four speed auto. I ditched it not long after for the top line Stinger GT. Rio all in all is a nice package and I can see this car-s merits, but yes, don-t go the 1. 4. get the 1. 0T with better trans option. If I was in the market for a similar car, probably would go Seltos over this Stonic.
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At the beginning I thought how very much of a Rio this car was. Seems like all it is is actually a beefed up Rio, and as Matt said later, it is Rio based. I had a Rio in that horrid 1. 4 litre engine config with the four speed auto. I ditched it not long after for the top line Stinger GT. Rio all in all is a nice package and I can see this car-s merits, but yes, don-t go the 1. 4. get the 1. 0T with better trans option. If I was in the market for a similar car, probably would go Seltos over this Stonic.
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Marcellinus
KIA, Hyundai built better cars to Asian markets than to the western world. Only thing is that they make western car looks more neat and more technology, but in terms of practicality,
For example, compare Hyundai Creta, with Hyundai Kona, or any model in the segment, you find out that you have a better fuel economy, and more leg room, sometime more warranty,
Also check Kia Saltos with KIA Sportage, you will better leg room, better fuel economy,
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KIA, Hyundai built better cars to Asian markets than to the western world. Only thing is that they make western car looks more neat and more technology, but in terms of practicality,
For example, compare Hyundai Creta, with Hyundai Kona, or any model in the segment, you find out that you have a better fuel economy, and more leg room, sometime more warranty,
Also check Kia Saltos with KIA Sportage, you will better leg room, better fuel economy,
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Dimitris
This is a good family car for a mom to take her kids to soccer or a family weekend trip. A single male sport driver, or three of his mates on the back seat, does not fit the profile of the average buyer of this car. Dad will drive slow and have his kids on the back, not his rat pack friends: ) So I am not saying he is a bad reviewer, on the contrary he is very good. But he should try to adhere more to the car profile for a test.
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This is a good family car for a mom to take her kids to soccer or a family weekend trip. A single male sport driver, or three of his mates on the back seat, does not fit the profile of the average buyer of this car. Dad will drive slow and have his kids on the back, not his rat pack friends: ) So I am not saying he is a bad reviewer, on the contrary he is very good. But he should try to adhere more to the car profile for a test.
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MrAdlingtonm
I have the 1. 4 and I have to say its a bit underpowered, Im getting around 39 to 40mpg but the 1ltr 3 cldr was even worse, saying that the car is very comfortable to drive on a daily basis infotainment system is easy to use. All round its a comfortable car. Rear view mirror gets in the way quite a lot. There is a lip in the boot but do you want your luggage sliding out when you open the boot?
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I have the 1. 4 and I have to say its a bit underpowered, Im getting around 39 to 40mpg but the 1ltr 3 cldr was even worse, saying that the car is very comfortable to drive on a daily basis infotainment system is easy to use. All round its a comfortable car. Rear view mirror gets in the way quite a lot. There is a lip in the boot but do you want your luggage sliding out when you open the boot?
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Dimitar
I bought 1. 4 Manual and I am really content with it as well! It sits very well on the road. I don't know about the touchscreen thought, mine works perfectly. its fast and everything (I am usually quite picky about the touchscreens and response rates) however mine does not have NAV and I am using apple car play, it works very well with it.
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I bought 1. 4 Manual and I am really content with it as well! It sits very well on the road. I don't know about the touchscreen thought, mine works perfectly. its fast and everything (I am usually quite picky about the touchscreens and response rates) however mine does not have NAV and I am using apple car play, it works very well with it.
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Jessie
Between the US and UK there seems to be a pretty big difference in quality, and look. A brand new car like that here would not role out of a dealership with anything wobbling and if it did. The dealership would fix it, while humping your legs with apologizes, free coffee and oil change. Even if you bought it 3 years ago.
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Between the US and UK there seems to be a pretty big difference in quality, and look. A brand new car like that here would not role out of a dealership with anything wobbling and if it did. The dealership would fix it, while humping your legs with apologizes, free coffee and oil change. Even if you bought it 3 years ago.
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Janko
I don't get this con about rear viper blade. Realistically, you are going to use viper when there is rain or dirt on rear window. If there is rain, you wont even notice the -watermarks- as rain is going to wash it away. If there is a dirt, your car is already messy anyways and you should wash car.
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I don't get this con about rear viper blade. Realistically, you are going to use viper when there is rain or dirt on rear window. If there is rain, you wont even notice the -watermarks- as rain is going to wash it away. If there is a dirt, your car is already messy anyways and you should wash car.
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Eldan
i really want this car for a while now and im saving for it but i live and Israel, and here every car costs almost x2 from the normal price because of VERY high import tax. it sucks and i dont understand it. why importing to some countries costs much more than to other ones?
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i really want this car for a while now and im saving for it but i live and Israel, and here every car costs almost x2 from the normal price because of VERY high import tax. it sucks and i dont understand it. why importing to some countries costs much more than to other ones?
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curious110
The car doesn't look that spectacular, but it's nice to drive and makes a good first impression from the inside. Gear shift is a problem in a lot of smaller cars, but here it's very easy, intuitive and smooth. I liked it from the beginning when I drove it.
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The car doesn't look that spectacular, but it's nice to drive and makes a good first impression from the inside. Gear shift is a problem in a lot of smaller cars, but here it's very easy, intuitive and smooth. I liked it from the beginning when I drove it.
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