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About the Kia Stonic
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Kia Stonic is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $21,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $30,790 for the Gt-line.
There are 4 variants of the Stonic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2021.
Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (74kW/133Nm) and 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (74kW/172Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2022 Stonic is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
59.06 - 62.55 kW/t
57.37 kW/t
142.31 kW/t
Boot Space
332 - 352 litres
85 litres
591 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 6.7 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
9.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
672 - 833 km
455 km
1,184 km
Price
$21,490 - $30,790
$19,490
$84,915
Warranty (Years)
7 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
4 years
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,610 - 1,680 kg
1,330 kg
2,470 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
800 - 1,000 kg
300 kg
2,000 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
165 - 183 mm
154 mm
225 mm
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2022 Kia Stonic Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $22,990 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $23,490 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $23,790 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $21,490 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $22,290 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,490 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,290 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,790 |
Gt-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,490 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,790 |
Gt-Line Two Tone
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,490 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,790 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Kia Stonic Fuel Economy
| Kia Stonic | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
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Kia Stonic FAQs
The cheapest Kia Stonic is the S that starts from $21,490.
The most expensive Kia Stonic is the Gt-Line Two Tone that starts from $30,790.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Stonic is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: S and Sport.
The largest Kia Stonic is the S which measures 1760mm wide, 4140mm in length and sits 1520mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Stonic is the S which has 74kW of power from its 1.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Stonic is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Stonic is the Gt-Line which weighs 1680 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Stonic uses Unleaded.