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Kia Stonic

2020 Stonic iMT: a clutch-by-wire manual that can coast engine-off at 125 km/h.1

Researched November 1, 2026 from 36 sources

Also called

  • Rio CrossA reviewer's shorthand for the Stonic's close relationship with the Rio.2
  • Tall RioKia's internal nickname reflects shared bodywork and extensive parts sharing with the fourth-generation Rio.3

At a glance

0100200
82.8–136 hpPower
07.515
10.3–11.7 s0–100 km/h
0100200
179–185.1 km/hTop speed
0200400
122–300.1 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,060–1,275 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.346131415

Engine
1.0 L turbo I3; 1.2–1.4 L gasoline I4; 1.6 L diesel I4; 48V 1.0 L options16
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive6
Gearbox
5/6-speed manual; clutch-by-wire iMT; 6-speed automatic; 7-speed DCT; CVT16
Built at
Donghee, South Korea; Yueda Kia, China; Lucky Motor Corporation, Pakistan6

The story

Designed for Europe's growing B-SUV market, the Rio-based Stonic arrived in 2017 with up to 20 two-tone paint combinations. Its name fuses 'speedy' and 'tonic'.456

2017: Kia enters Europe's B-SUV class · Five stars require the safety pack20172018: Seven-speed DCT joins the range20182019: Mixx pairs white paint with orange20192020: 48V power meets clutch-by-wire20202021: Pakistani assembly begins20212023: Korean production moves to Seosan20232025: Opposites United, twin 12.3-inch screens2025 Kia Pride / Rio (JB) (JB): 2005–2011JBKia Pride / Rio (UB/LB) (UB/LB): 2011–2017UB/LBKia Provo concept: 2013Kia Stonic (first generation) (YB CUV): 2017–presentYB CUVKia Sonet (Philippine successor): From 2024 (Philippines) 200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones36717272829
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YearWhat happened
2005–2011Kia Pride / Rio (JB) (JB)
2011–2017Kia Pride / Rio (UB/LB) (UB/LB)
2013Kia Provo concept
2017–presentKia Stonic (first generation) (YB CUV)
From 2024 (Philippines)Kia Sonet (Philippine successor)
2017Kia enters Europe's B-SUV class
2017Five stars require the safety pack
2018Seven-speed DCT joins the range
2019Mixx pairs white paint with orange
202048V power meets clutch-by-wire
2021Pakistani assembly begins
2023Korean production moves to Seosan
2025Opposites United, twin 12.3-inch screens
  1. 2017

    Kia enters Europe's B-SUV class

    The Rio-based Stonic launches in Europe, with production sharing the Rio's line at Sohari in South Korea.57

  2. 2017

    Five stars require the safety pack

    Euro NCAP awards the launch Stonic three stars with standard equipment, or five with the optional safety pack.89

  3. 2018

    Seven-speed DCT joins the range

    By summer, the 1.0 T-GDi gains a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic alongside the original six-speed manual.10

  4. 2019

    Mixx pairs white paint with orange

    The Mixx special edition pairs Clear White paint with an orange roof and cabin accents, powered by the 118 hp 1.0-liter turbo.11

  5. 2020

    48V power meets clutch-by-wire

    Europe's update adds 48V Smartstream power and a clutch-by-wire manual, plus an 8.0-inch screen, UVO Connect and Lane Following Assist.1

  6. 2021

    Pakistani assembly begins

    Local assembly and sales begin in November; EX and EX+ versions use a 1.4-liter engine and six-speed automatic.6

  7. 2023

    Korean production moves to Seosan

    Assembly shifts from Gwangmyeong's Sohari plant to Donghee's Seosan plant as Gwangmyeong prepares for EV production.6

  8. 2025

    Opposites United, twin 12.3-inch screens

    The second facelift adopts Opposites United styling and Star Map lighting, and offers a panoramic layout with two 12.3-inch screens.12

Every generation

  • Kia Pride / Rio (JB)
    JB2005–2011
  • Kia Pride / Rio (UB/LB)
    UB/LB2011–2017
  • Kia Provo concept
    Kia Provo concept2013
  • Kia Rio (fourth generation)
    YB
  • Kia Stonic (first generation)
    YB CUV2017–present
  • Kia Sonet (Philippine successor)
    Kia Sonet (Philippine successor)From 2024 (Philippines)

Power over the years

From 83 hp to 136 hp in 1 year.

050100150 201620182020202220242026 hp 2017 · 83 hp · Europe 1.25 MPI2017 · 99 hp · Europe 1.4 MPI2017 · 108 hp · Europe 1.6 diesel2017 · 118 hp · Europe 1.0 T-GDI2018 · 136 hp · 1.6 CRDi2020 · 83 hp · Europe Smartstream 1.22020 · 99 hp · Europe Smartstream 1.0 T-GDi2020 · 118 hp · Europe 1.0 T-GDi 48V2025 · 99 hp · Europe 1.0 T-GDI2025 · 113 hp · Europe 1.0 T-GDI mild hybrid 136 hp 1.6 CRDi 83 hp Europe 1.25 MPI
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YearHorsepowerModel
201783Europe 1.25 MPI
201799Europe 1.4 MPI
2017108Europe 1.6 diesel
2017118Europe 1.0 T-GDI
20181361.6 CRDi
202083Europe Smartstream 1.2
202099Europe Smartstream 1.0 T-GDi
2020118Europe 1.0 T-GDi 48V
202599Europe 1.0 T-GDI
2025113Europe 1.0 T-GDI mild hybrid

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • 2, 3, 4 and Connect (UK)

    Standard

    2, 3, 4 and Connect (UK)

  • Standard

    Pure (UK)

    2025

    98 hp
  • S, Sport and GT-Line (Australia)

    Standard

    S, Sport and GT-Line (Australia)

    2021

  • LX MT, LX AT and EX AT (Philippines)

    Standard

    LX MT, LX AT and EX AT (Philippines)

  • Standard

    GT-Line and GT-Line S (UK)

    2020

  • Special

    Mixx

    2019

    118 hp

  • Special

    Maxx

    2019–2020

    118 hp

  • Special

    Quantum

    2023

    99 hp

  • Special

    Shadow

    2024

  • Limited

    Collection (France)

    2024

How to spot one

Look for

  • Original nose: a shallow tiger-nose grille with a chrome surround and swept-back headlights.245
  • Targa-style rear pillars divide the body from the optional contrasting roof.4
  • Original cars frame black lower-body cladding with silver front and rear skid plates.5
  • Original cars carry roof rails and a rear spoiler.5
  • China's KX1 and Philippine cars are 40 mm shorter, with round fog lamps replacing boomerang LEDs.619

Year by year

  1. 2017 (UK)

    Early 2 wears 17-inch alloys and has a 7-inch display; First Edition adds LED taillights.710

  2. 2020 (Europe)

    First facelift offers redesigned full-LED headlights and 16-inch alloys; the touchscreen grows to 8 inches.1

  3. Late 2020 (GT-Line)

    GT-Line arrives with three front-bumper intakes, imitation twin exhausts, a rear diffuser and a tailgate badge.21

  4. 2022 model year

    The new corporate emblem replaces the earlier badge.3

  5. 2025 (Europe, exterior)

    The second facelift adds Star Map front lighting, stronger grilles and a new tailgate, taillights and rear bumper.12

  6. 2025 (Europe, cabin)

    A reshaped dashboard and new two- or three-spoke steering wheels frame available twin 12.3-inch displays.12

Don’t confuse it with

  • Kia Rio

    Similar swept-back headlights; the Stonic has taller bumpers, roof rails and targa-style rear pillars.2

  • Photo of a Kia Stonic
    Stonic
    Photo of a Audi Q2
    Audi Q2

    Audi Q2

    The swooping roof and flared arches suggest a Q2; look for the Stonic's tiger-nose grille.26

Against its rivals

  • Stonic vs SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI 115 FR

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Stonic10.4 s
    SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI 115 FR9 s
    15

  • Stonic vs Citroen C3 Aircross PureTech 110 Flair

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Stonic10.4 s
    Citroen C3 Aircross PureTech 110 Flair10.6 s
    15
  • Mazda CX-3

    Stonic vs Mazda CX-3

    Drive-away price lower is better

    Stonic30,890 A$
    Mazda CX-332,990 A$
    30

Prices

Value today $7.6K–$9.6K3334

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 2016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $7,590–$9,570 2017 · $21,184 · UK 2 1.4; GBP/USD ~1.302017 · $25,604 · UK First Edition OTR; GBP/USD ~1.302021 · $17,702 · AU S manual D/A; AUD/USD ~0.772023 · $26,784 · UK Quantum; GBP/USD ~1.242024 · $27,637 · France Collection; EUR/USD ~1.082025 · $28,987 · UK Pure 6MT OTR; GBP/USD ~1.332025 · $32,711 · UK GT-Line 6MT OTR; GBP/USD ~1.332025 · $37,632 · UK GT-Line S DCT OTR; GBP/USD ~1.332026 · $18,317 · AU S ex-ORC; AUD/USD ~0.652026 · $23,231 · AU GT-Line ex-ORC; AUD/USD ~0.65 2026 · $9,570 · 2020 DESIGN DCT7, 118,482 km; EUR/USD ~1.10, ALCOPA AUCTION PARIS SUD2026 · $7,590 · 2023 GT LINE MHEV, 119,960 km; EUR/USD ~1.10, ALCOPA AUCTION NANCY2026 · $7,810 · 2019 ACTIVE manual, 109,752 km; EUR/USD ~1.10, ALCOPA AUCTION TOURS $9.6K ALCOPA AUCTION PARIS SUD, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2017Price when new$21,184UK 2 1.4; GBP/USD ~1.30
2017Price when new$25,604UK First Edition OTR; GBP/USD ~1.30
2021Price when new$17,702AU S manual D/A; AUD/USD ~0.77
2023Price when new$26,784UK Quantum; GBP/USD ~1.24
2024Price when new$27,637France Collection; EUR/USD ~1.08
2025Price when new$28,987UK Pure 6MT OTR; GBP/USD ~1.33
2025Price when new$32,711UK GT-Line 6MT OTR; GBP/USD ~1.33
2025Price when new$37,632UK GT-Line S DCT OTR; GBP/USD ~1.33
2026Price when new$18,317AU S ex-ORC; AUD/USD ~0.65
2026Price when new$23,231AU GT-Line ex-ORC; AUD/USD ~0.65
2026Auction sale$9,5702020 DESIGN DCT7, 118,482 km; EUR/USD ~1.10, ALCOPA AUCTION PARIS SUD
2026Auction sale$7,5902023 GT LINE MHEV, 119,960 km; EUR/USD ~1.10, ALCOPA AUCTION NANCY
2026Auction sale$7,8102019 ACTIVE manual, 109,752 km; EUR/USD ~1.10, ALCOPA AUCTION TOURS
2026Value today$7,590–$9,570

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “A dashboard quiz led to a gaming skybox”
    • “Peter Schreyer's straight-line rule”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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