

Max Davies
2026 Kia Stonic S review
Pros
- Inoffensive ride and handling
- Well-executed facelift
- Compact exterior, spacious interior
Cons
- Rough transmission
- Base-model status painfully apparent
- Expensive to buy and service
4 Days Ago
The 2024 Kia Stonic is a small SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $22,290 for the S variant and topping out at $30,790 for the Gt-Line variant.
There are 3 variants of the Stonic available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2021.
The 2024 Stonic was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Kia Stonic include 1.0L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (74kW/172Nm) and 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder (74kW/133Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual, 6-speed automatic with manual mode or 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Kia Stonic comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Gt-Line.


Max Davies
4 Days Ago
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2025
$26,160
2026
$28,180
2025
$29,290
2026
$32,290
2025
$32,480
2026
$35,740
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,140 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,760 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 427 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Kia Stonic Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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2024 Kia Stonic
The cheapest Kia Stonic is the S variant that starts from $22,290.
See all Kia Stonic PricingThe most expensive Kia Stonic is the Gt-Line variant that starts from $30,790.
See all Kia Stonic PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Stonic is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: S and Sport.
See all Kia Stonic towing capacityThe largest Kia Stonic is the S variant which measures 1760mm wide, 4140mm in length and sits 1520mm tall.
All variants of the Kia Stonic have a maximum power of 74kW and 133nm of torque.
The Kia Stonic is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Stonic is the Gt-Line variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1680 kg.
The Kia Stonic uses Unleaded Petrol.
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