Extending the commercial life of a car can be good or bad, depending on how it has aged and how outdated it feels compared to competitors and other brand products. In this limbo is the Kia Stonic, a small SUV that has been on sale since 2017, causing it to feel somewhat outdated compared to other offspring of the Korean firm. However, it holds rate well enough to be valued as a buy, especially when we find out that it can be ours for 20,098 euros and with an ECO label.
This is the Kia Stonic that, with an ECO label and for just over 20,000 euros, can be yours
And although it is true that 20,000 euros for a B-segment SUV may be enough, we must know that this price can become more expensive depending on the engine and finish chosen. That is why, in order to keep the Kia Stonic at 20,098 euros, we must choose for the 1.0-liter mild-hybrid engine and the Concept trim.
This involves standard equipment consisting of 16-inch wheels, light sensor, LED lights, 8-inch screen with connection to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control, air conditioning, and front fog lights, among others.
In terms of mechanics, the Stonic that concerns us today boasts a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine supercharged by a turbo that produces 101 hp and 172 Nm of torque. These are figures that are managed by means of a six-speed manual gearbox, and allow 0 to 100 in 10.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 183 km/h. But its main asset lies in the MHEV system that includes the Korean SUV, which allows it not only to enjoy the DGT ECO label, but also to declare combined consumption of 5.5 liters per 100, although yes, under the WLTP cycle.
And it is for all this that Kia asks, in cash, 20,098 euros, a figure that can increase to 26,023 euros required by the Stonic 1.0 T-GDI with 120 hp and GT-Line finish. Now, is the Kia Stonic really the best buy in the segment in which it falls?
The Kia Stonic in What car do I buy?
To find out we can go to What car do I buy?, the comparator of Diariomotor where we find the largest offer of new cars and secondhand. And it is that we must know that this last alternative is very logical for those who want a Kia Stonic but do not have enough budget for a new one.
Be that as it may, among the alternatives to the Stonic in the new market we find a Hyundai Bayon for a very interesting 15,540 euros. Another plausible option is the SEAT Arona, a model that can be ours for 17,600 euros. And if we want something fresher and more current we can opt for the new Jeep Avenger, available for 21,800 euros.
