Introduction
KIA Stonic is a subcompact sedan manufactured by south Korean multinational company KIA motors. This car was first introduced in 2017, and later introduced its face-lift model in 2020. According to the company, the name STONIC is derived from Speedy and Tonic, and is the smallest crossover car under Sportage. The company says this car is suitable for adventures, which means this vehicle is best for city and long drive tours. This vehicle is locally assembled in Pakistan by KIA Lucky Motors, so its spare parts will also be readily available in the market. Scroll down and check the latest KIA Stonic price in Pakistan.
KIA Stonic Car Review
Exterior
The look of the STONIC is sleek and bold, with the KIA’s signature tiger nose grill and muscular bumper added to enhance its beauty. The company has launched two variants of this vehicle in Pakistan, one is EX, and the other is EX+. The grill of the Stonic EX comes in matt black color while EX+ is in piano black color. This vehicle has LED DRL in both variants, but front and rear fog lights come with the bulb as usual. In EX and EX+ variants, both side mirrors are electrically adjustable, heated, and retractable. Stonic EX has a bi-function halogen projection lamp with bending lights, which helps turn roads at minimum speed.
Moreover, the EX+ variant has LED projection headlamps making the car look more stunning. The rear look of the Stonic 2022 is more striking, with three structural mix lights and a vertical rear window. In addition, it has a rear spoiler and a high-mounted brake lamp. Although, the other variant has a sunroof which is not available in EX. The EX variant comes with 15-inch alloy rims, while EX+ comes with 16-inch alloy rims.
Also, check here the detailed review and latest price of KIA Sportage car in Pakistan.
Interior
The interior of the KIA Stonic 2022 looks very neat and up to date. The company has a seating capacity of 5 people but is limited to only four. An adjustable headrest is available in all seats, and both variants have six Airbags. The D-shape steering wheel is best for leg space for the driver, but it is only available in the EX+ variant. The media control audio calls, voice recognition, and mid-software change options are open on the driver’s fingerprint while they are part of the steering wheel controls.
The handbrake of both variants is manual. It has 8 inches infotainment system, which supports Apple Car play and Android auto with voice recognition Bluetooth connectivity. The Bluetooth numerous function allows for connecting two devices, one for hands-free and the other for media. Stonic has six powerful speakers, producing excellent sound and making the infotainment system more enjoyable for users. EX+ has impressive features like cruise control, manual speed assist, and an engine starts/stop push button. In both variants, the features like vehicle stability control and hill assist, make the drive more secure in maintaining the car’s balance and in hilly areas.
ENGINE
Both the EX and EX+ Stonic has a 1.4L petrol engine and six-speed auto transmission, which gives 99 hp at 6000 rpm and 133 Nm at 4000 rpm, which provides the best performance in both fore-end drive vehicles.
RIVALS
The major competitors of this vehicle are Honda BRV, MGZS, and PEUGEOT 2008 in the market.
MILEAGE
The Stonic EX and EX+ give 12km/l in the city and 16km/l on the highway. It has a 45L fuel tank capacity.
PROS AND CONS
PROS
The look of the car is very sleek and stylish. Its built quality is up to the mark, and it has six airbags and many other latest features mentioned above. But unfortunately, the fuel average of this vehicle is not so good according to fuel price hikes every day in our country.
CONS
The car is underpowered, and the initial pick is not good. The leg room and headroom are enough, but sometimes its rear sitting becomes uncomfortable. In the rear, three adults cannot sit easily in this vehicle.
KIA STONIC PRICE IN PAKISTAN
KIA Stonic was launched in two variants which are EX and EX+. The price of EX is 4,842,000, whereas the cost of EX+ is 5,295,000. The Kia Stonic price in Pakistan is high due to its features and also because of the everyday devaluation of our currency.
USER’S REVIEW
In our country, KIA Stonic is not much likely by the buyers because of its huge price. However, the people who bought this car are satisfied because of its smooth drive and comfort, according to other sedan cars available in the market. The car’s seat cushion is soft, making the drive more pleasurable. According to its users, the fuel average of this car is good at 80-115 km/h. The safety feature of this car is fantastic because it has six airbags and ISOFIX points for the rear seats.
