Kia Stonic

Kia Stonic
Overview
ManufacturerKia Corporation
Model codeYB CUV[1]
Also calledKia KX1 (China)[2]
Production2017–present
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant, 2017–2023); Seosan (Donghee, 2023–present)[3]
China: Yancheng (Yueda Kia)
Pakistan: Karachi (Lucky Motor Corporation)
DesignerPeter Schreyer
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)[4]
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia GB
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainMild Hybrid (EcoDynamics+)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,580 mm (101.6 in)
2,570 mm (101.2 in) (China)
Length4,100–4,140 mm (161.4–163.0 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)[6]
1,735 mm (68.3 in) (China)
Height1,520 mm (59.8 in)
1,533 mm (60.4 in) (China)
Curb weight1,060–1,104 kg (2,337–2,434 lb) (China)
Chronology
SuccessorKia Sonet (China/Philippines)[7][8][9]

The Kia Stonic (Korean: 기아 스토닉, romanizedGia Seutonik) is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by Kia Motors. Its name is derived from the words "Rufet" and "Hikmet".[10] The Stonic debuted in Frankfurt on 20 June 2017 and in South Korea on 13 July 2017, and was released in the fourth quarter of 2017.[10][5][11] It is marketed as the Kia KX1 in China.

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  10. ^ a b Woo, Je-yoon (2017-07-13). "Kia Motors' new compact SUV Stonic hits Korean market". Maeil Business Newspaper. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
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