Kia Stonic SUV starts from £16,295 19 | 09 | 2017

KIA HAS CONFIRMED prices for its new Stonic SUV. Available to order now from Scottish dealers, the new Stonic starts at £16,295, and tops-out at £20,495 for the ‘First Edition’ 1.6 CRDi diesel. First deliveries are expected towards the end of next month. (Related: Kia reveals Proceed concept)

Sitting beneath the Sportage and Sorento in the range, Kia believes Stonic will rapidly become one of its bestselling models, despite fierce competition from the likes of the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur, and new Hyundai Kona.

Five versions of the Stonic will be available from launch, with two trim levels and three different engines. The entry-level ‘2’ trim level comes with a choice of 1.4-litre or 1.0-litre turbo petrol engines, plus the option of a 1.6-litre turbodiesel. The cheapest is the 98bhp 1.4-litre, which Kia says returns 51.4mpg.

Further up the range, the ‘First Edition’ trim drops the entry-level 1.4 engine, but does include the more expensive 108bhp 1.6-litre diesel which delivers 67.3mpg and covers 0-60mph in 10.9secs.

First edition also includes the most powerful engine in the range, the 118bhp 1.0 turbo petrol, which has figures of 9.9secs and 56.5mpg.

All Stonic models come with a six-speed manual gearbox, and an engine start/stop system as standard. There’s also Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management and hill-start assist.

And while Kia’s Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Warning System are standard on ‘First Edition’ models, they’re optional on the ‘2’ trim. Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert also comes with the ‘First Edition’.

There’s a 7.0-inch display with a DAB radio and MP3 compatibility in grade ‘2’, and in the ‘First Edition’ this is upgraded to a 7.0-inch touchscreen navigation and infotainment system featuring Kia Connected Services with TomTom. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration are standard across the range.

All models have 17in alloys, air conditioning, all-round electric windows with an automatic function on the driver's side, roof rails, rear parking sensors, remote locking, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, a 3.5-inch supervision cluster, Bluetooth with voice recognition and music streaming, automatic light control, bi-function projection headlamps and cornering lights and LED daytime running lights.

There are also body-coloured bumpers, door mirror casings and door handles, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, 60:40 split rear seats and a six-speaker audio system.

The ‘First Edition’ adds a smart key entry system and engine start/stop button, stainless steel pedals, black cloth and grey faux leather upholstery with colour accents, automatic air conditioning, LED rear lights, privacy glass on the rear side windows and tailgate, heated front seats and D-shaped steering wheel, chrome window trim and interior door handles and a dual-height luggage floor.

The standard paint colour is Sienna Brown, with a black roof on the ‘First Edition’. Clear White, Blaze Red, Graphite and Midnight Black are options on grade ‘2’, while ‘First Edition’ versions can be ordered in Clear White, Blaze Red and Zest Yellow, all with a black roof; Midnight Black with a red roof; Graphite with a lime green roof; and Urban Grey and Satin Silver with an orange roof.

Related: Roadtest — Kia Picanto 1.25 GT-Line

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news by following us on twitter.com/Scotcars

Jim McGill