Kia Stonic 2024
Php 835,000 – 990,000Contents
Kia Stonic Overview
The Kia Stonic is the South Korean brand's most affordable crossover in the Philippines. Sharing many attributes with its stablemate, the Kia Soluto. Slotting under the Kia Seltos in terms of size and price, the Stonic serves as the 11th model in the brand's lineup. Designed by Peter Schreyer, its clean lines and incorporated Kia design language was able to win awards from IF Design and the Red Dot Design Awards in 2018. Stonic is a contraction of the two words "style" and "iconic," which is apt given the accolades it has already won just after its introduction to the market.
As an entry-level crossover to the Kia brand, the Stonic comes equipped with a 1.4-liter gasoline motor that produces 94-100hp and 132 Nm of torque depending on the variant, which is mated to either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. As a crossover, the Stonic is built on a unibody chassis that has a MacPherson Strut in the front and a torsion beam axle at the rear. The exterior and interior both feature clean lines that stem from Schreyer's European design language for the Kia brand. Signature elements such as the Tiger-nose grille is put in full view on the face of the car, while the clean lines and sleek profile add to the charm of this subcompact crossover.
- Launch
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The Kia Stonic was unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show to immediate acclaim. Right out the gate, the Stonic was able to bag several design awards which include the IF Design award for the "Transportation Design" category, and the Red Dot award for car design, both accolades were won in 2018.
Kia Philippines will launch the Stonic in October of 2020 as a 2021 model. Early bird promos are available and give excited customers an opportunity to get discounts for this award-winning crossover before its launch date. The launch price of the vehicle started at just P735,000 for the base LX MT variant, and the top of the line EX AT variant went for P925,000. As for discounts, Kia Philippines gave the Stonic an introductory promo that slashed the price of the new crossover in the Philippines by P60,000 for the base LX MT variant, and P50,000 for the LX AT and EX AT variants in the lineup.
- Platform, Chassis and Powertrain
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In terms of its platform and chassis, the Stonic shares the same interior and the same platform as the fourth-generation Kia Rio, the brand's subcompact hatch and sedan. For its suspension, the Stonic rides on a set of MacPherson struts in the front and a torsion beam in the rear. The unibody chassis of the Stonic promises a refined ride and ample ground clearance figures of 185mm. It also rides on the Hyundai-Kia GB platform which is shared between both brands.
For its engine, the Kia Stonic comes equipped with a 1.4-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder gasoline motor that is the same unit as the Kia Soluto. To maximize the motor's efficiency and power delivery, Kia has outfitted it with its Dual-Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) technology allowing for horsepower figures of 94 hp and torque figures of 132 Nm for the manual variant, the automatic version gets 98hp and 132 Nm of torque. The transmission of the Stonic is either a 5-speed manual for entry-level variants, or a 6-speed automatic for LX AT and EX AT variants.
Chassis Class subcompact crossover Body Style 5-door crossover Platform Layout Front-engined, Front Wheel Drive Platform Hyundai-Kia GB Platform Powertrain Engine 1.4-liter four-cylinders naturally aspirated gasoline engine Power Output 94 horsepower, 132 Newton-meter of torque
98 horsepower, 132 Newton-meter of torqueTransmission 5-speed manual
6-speed automatic - Technology Features
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The 2021 Kia Stonic, as standard for all models, comes with an 8-inch infotainment system that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities. For the higher EX trim, the subcompact crossover comes with a push to start feature as well as a single-zone automatic climate control system. Other variants will receive a dial-type airconditioning system instead.
Making the vehicle easier to maneuver when parking, Kia Philippines, as has given the Stonic a reverse camera with dynamic guidelines. The EX trim-level, on the other hand, comes with the additional benefit of getting rear parking sensors, hill start assist, and an electronic stability control program
- Exterior
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The 2021 Kia Stonic’s brings with it a youthful and sporty design. It comes with the brand’s signature tiger-nose grille along with projector halogen headlights which are standard across the range. The subcompact crossover will also feature LED daytime running lights as well, which is an exclusive feature for the EX variant. It also gets roof rails for all variants along with 185mm worth of ground clearance.
- Interior
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The 2021 Kia Stonic comes with a black interior with fabric seats being the only available seating material. Two climate control options are available depending on the trim-level. The LX variants come with dial-type manual controls, while the EX variant comes with a single-zone automatic climate control system.
- Safety
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In when it comes to safety the Kia Stonic comes with driver and front passenger airbags, ABS with EBD, Hill-start assist, vehicle stability control, and traction control as well. This puts it on par when it competitors in its segment.
The Kia Stonic in terms of safety has scored a 3-star Euro-NCAP safety rating for its standard model. For its variant that has an optional safety pack in Europe, it comes with a 5-star safety rating. For the standard model, it comes with an adult occupant safety rating of 32.5, a child occupant safety rating of 41.2, a pedestrian safety rating of 26, and a safety assist rating of 71. For the optional safety pack model, it scores 35.2 for adult occupant safety rating, for child occupant safety it scores a 41.2, for pedestrian safety, it scores a 29.8, and for safety assist features, it comes with a score of 7.1.
Pros & Cons
- Stellar handling
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Standout styling
- No seat height adjust
- Only 2 airbags are available
- Engine performance leaves something to be desired
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Kia Stonic Variant and Pricelist
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Kia Stonic Colors
The Kia Stonic comes in the following colors: Prime Red, Extreme Blue, Clear White, Black / Flame Orange, Black / Flash Yellow and Black / Clear White
Kia Stonic Specifications
Key specifications & features of the Kia Stonic. View engine specs, dimensions, safety and technology features in our full variant pages.
Body Type |
Crossover |
No. of seats | 5 |
Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
Transmission |
Manual Automatic |
Max Output (HP) | 94 HP @ 6,000 rpm - 98 HP @ 6,000 rpm |
Drivetrain |
Front-Wheel Drive |
Wheel Size |
16 in |
Airbags |
2
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ISOFIX |
Available |
Front Parking Sensors |
Not Available |
Rear Parking Sensors |
Available |
Connectivity |
Bluetooth, USB, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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Warranty |
5 Years (160,000 km) |
Kia Stonic Promos
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Kia Stonic Reviews, News and Videos
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2022 Kia Stonic Style Edition AT Review / Review
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4.2 / 5
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2021 Kia Stonic Launched in the Philippines - Behind a Desk / Video Feature
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Kia Stonic Owner Review
Read reviews from verified car buyers and find out from real owners what it's like to own Kia Stonic.
Owner Review
View Review Details4.4/5
(based of 58 reviews)Aftersales Review
View Review Details4.5/5
(based of 22 reviews)Recent Owner Reviews
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Kia Stonic 1.4 Style Edition AT
Kia, Cagayan De Oro · Service Score 100%5/5
Anonymous · Apr 22, 2024
View Breakdown Aftersales ReviewCar Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
100.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 LX MT
Kia, Cebu NRA · Service Score 97.50%4.9/5
Louie Alcala · Feb 06, 2024
View Breakdown Aftersales ReviewCar Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
97.50%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
4
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 LX AT
Kia, San Pablo · Service Score 87.50%4.5/5
Nonito Abela · Jan 08, 2024
The ONLY one thing that I’m disappointed is about the processing of the car plate! Until now I didn’t receive the original plate from LTO.
View Breakdown Aftersales ReviewCar Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
87.50%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
4
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
1
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 EX AT
Kia, Pangasinan · Service Score 100%5/5
Vic Valera · Dec 30, 2023
View Breakdown Aftersales ReviewCar Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
100.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 LX AT
Kia, Baguio5/5
Jay-Ar George Trinidad · Nov 21, 2023
View Breakdown Owner ReviewFuel Economy
5
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
5
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
5
Interior Space
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 LX AT
Kia, Baguio5/5
Jay-Ar George Trinidad · Nov 21, 2023
View Breakdown Owner ReviewFuel Economy
5
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
5
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
5
Interior Space
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 LX AT
Kia, Pampanga5/5
Avan Navarro · Nov 16, 2023
Being a first time driver, I would say that this model is quite efficient and attractive at the same time. It's easy to use and comfort inside the car is great!
View Breakdown Owner ReviewFuel Economy
5
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
5
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
5
Interior Space
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 Style Edition AT
Kia, Cagayan De Oro4.8/5
Arnel Becoy · Oct 22, 2023
View Breakdown Owner ReviewFuel Economy
4
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
5
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
5
Interior Space
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 LX AT
Kia, Cagayan De Oro5/5
Anonymous · Oct 07, 2023
View Breakdown Owner ReviewFuel Economy
5
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
5
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
5
Interior Space
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 LX AT
Kia, New Manila5/5
Richard Dean Manlutac · Oct 01, 2023
Top things for me: Fun to drive, comfort, fuel efficient, the space, and the looks! Love it! 😁👍✌🇵🇭
View Breakdown Owner ReviewFuel Economy
5
Driving Performance
5
Comfort
5
Style & Looks
5
Interior Features
5
Interior Space
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 LX MT
Kia, Cebu NRA · Service Score 97.50%4.9/5
Louie Alcala · Feb 06, 2024
View Breakdown Aftersales ReviewCar Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
97.50%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
4
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 LX AT
Kia, San Pablo · Service Score 87.50%4.5/5
Nonito Abela · Jan 08, 2024
The ONLY one thing that I’m disappointed is about the processing of the car plate! Until now I didn’t receive the original plate from LTO.
View Breakdown Aftersales ReviewCar Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
87.50%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
4
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
1
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 Style Edition AT
Kia, Cagayan De Oro · Service Score 100%5/5
Anonymous · Apr 22, 2024
View Breakdown Aftersales ReviewCar Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
100.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 LX AT
Kia, Ortigas · Service Score 100%5/5
Anonymous · Aug 21, 2023
View Breakdown Aftersales ReviewCar Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
5
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
100.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
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Kia Stonic 1.4 Style Edition AT
Kia, Pampanga · Service Score 100%4.9/5
Jay R Apura · Aug 14, 2023
View Breakdown Aftersales ReviewCar Satisfaction
Have you encountered any major technical difficulties with your vehicle?
No
How would you rate the ownership experience of your vehicle?
4
Overall value for money
5
Would you recommend this car?
Yes
Dealer Service Satisfaction
Dealer Satisfaction Score
100.00%
Ease of obtaining an appointment
5
Convenience of servicing location and hours of service
5
Cleanliness and comfort of service center
5
Friendliness and service quality of service center staff
5
Quality of work performed
5
Was it completed on time?
5
Were there any additional costs, which were not made transparent to you?
5
What is your overall satisfaction with your service experience?
5
Kia Stonic FAQs
Ask our team of experts any question and we will do our best to give you the best answer possible.
- Does the Kia Stonic come with a leather interior?
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All variants of the Stonic from the LX to EX in the Philippines will only come with cloth upholstery.
- Does the Kia Stonic have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
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With its 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the Stonic features smartphone pairing via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto just like the other Kia models with the brand's touchscreen system on board.
- What is the ground clearance of the Kia Stonic?
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The Kia Stonic has 185mm of ground clearance, which is about as much as other crossovers in the Kia lineup.
- What are the transmission options for the Kia Stonic?
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The Kia Stonic is available only with a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
- What is the most affordable Kia Stonic?
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The most affordable Kia Stonic is the base LX MT variant, which has a launch price of just P735,000, making it one of the most affordable crossovers in the Philippine market.
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