Kia Stonic Price in Pakistan (Exclusive of all taxes)
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Kia Stonic EX price in Pakistan |
PKR 5,350,000 |
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Kia Stonic EX+ price in Pakistan |
PKR 6,280,000 |
Introduction of Kia Stonic
In this article, we will talk about Kia Stonic which is manufactured by the most eminent South Korean car automaker known as Kia. Kia Stonic is an entry-level Sedan that was first debuted at the Frankfurt Auto show on June 2017 and in South Korea, Kia Stonic was debuted on 13th July 2017. The name Stonic was derived from “style and classy”. It is also called Kia KX1 in China. It is the smallest car in the category of Kia SUV and it was very inspired and similar to the KIA Rio. Kia Stonic got a minor facelift in 2020, in this facelift the headlamps and bumper design was changed. It was offered in 4 different engine options one is the 1.0-liter turbocharged engine, a 1.2-liter engine, a 1.4-liter MPI engine, and a 1.6-liter engine. Although Kia Stonic was discontinued in September 2020 in South Korea due to sluggish sales. The main motive of Kia behind the production of the Kia Stonic was to manufacture an entry-level sedan with all the basic and luxury features. In Pakistan, Kia Stonic was launched on 08th November 2021. Kia Stonic is being available as a CKD unit in Pakistan. Kia Lucky Motors has launched two different variants of Kia Stonic in Pakistan
Kia Stonic EX
Kia Stonic EX+
Front look of Stonic 2022
The front look of the Kia Stonic is very astonishing. The front headlamps of Kia Stonic are very elegant and modern. There are led headlamps along with the four bars style daytime running lights available in Kia Stonic ex+ while the ex-variant variant has halogen projection headlamps with daytime running lights. The front grille design is the same across both the variants and its design is a bit unconventional, it is available in silver and matt black and provides a pronounced look to the Kia Stonic. On the hood, there is an emblem of Kia with a completely new design. The front bumper design is very sleek and it has a silver lip at the bottom. There are halogen fog lamps available in Kia Stonic and it is a standard feature across both variants. On the front bumper parking sensors are available too.
Side profile of Kia Stonic
The side profile of the Kia Stonic is very burnished. There is a single character line that is prominent on the side profile of Kia Stonic. There is matt black cladding available around the quarter panels and below the doors in Kia Stonic which provides a very elegant look to Kia Stonic. The door handles and side mirrors of Kia Stonic are body-colored and there are side indicators available on the side mirrors. There is an option of a smart entry button on the front door handles of Kia Stonic. There are silver roof rails available in the top-of-the-line ex+ variant while the ex-variant lack this feature. There are 16-inches true-tone alloy rims available in the ex+ variant while the ex-variant has 15-inches single-tone alloy rims.
Rear Profile of Kia Stonic
The rear end of the Kia Stonic is more pronounced than the front end. The tail lamps are led and their design is very sporty. Being a crossover SUV Kia Stonic has a rear wiper available in all the variants. There is a roof spoiler available in Kia Stonic with the high-mounted brake lamp option. There is an option of a shark fin antenna in the top-of-the-line ex+ variant while the ex-variant has a long antenna. The diffuser of Kia Stonic is in black and silver color which provides a rugged look to the car and there is a single exhaust available in Kia Stonic. There is an emblem of Kia on the trunk and the tailgate is manual.
There is an option of a 60/40 split in the rear seats of Kia Stonic and the spare wheel is also available in Kia Stonic. The design of the rear reflectors is amazing and there is an option for a rear fog lamp too.
Interior of Kia Stonic 2022
The interior of the Kia Stonic is a bit compact but is enriched with features. The smart entry option is a standard feature across all the variants of Kia Stonic. The entry and exit are very easy in Kia Stonic and there is ample headroom and leg room on the front seats but the leg room on the rear seats is very disappointing which makes longer journeys uncomfortable.
There is an option of lock, unlock, and boot opener on the key of the Kia Stonic. The interior of the Kia Stonic has different colors like grey, dark grey, and yellow color in top of line ex+ variant.
The seats are very comfortable and there are leather and fabric material mixed seats available in the ex+ variant while the base ex variant has only fabric seats. There are a few touches of yellow color on the interior and on the seats in the ex+ plus variant.
The speedometer design of the Kia Stonic is very basic and elegant and it is very similar to the speedometer of the Kia Sportage but the MID display varies and the MID display of the Kia Stonic is very sporty and premium which provides all the necessary information like average, range and tire pressure monitoring system. The design of the steering wheel in Kia Stonic is very burnishing and it has steering switches on the other hand ex variant has steering switches on a single side only.
The infotainment screen of the Kia Stonic is 8-inches and it is a floating display with all the top-notched features like apple car play and android auto. There is an option for a rear camera along with the dynamic guidelines. The Bluetooth connectivity and audio call voice quality are amazing. There are built-in 6-speakers available in Kia Stonic. The climate control of Kia Stonic is the single zone with a digital display and it is knob style based which looks very premium. There is an option of front headlamps adjustment in both variants. The push start button is only available in the top-of-the-line ex+ plus variant while the base ex variant has a simple key start option. The design of the AC vent is similar to the design in Kia Sportage. There is a manual parking brake in both variants of Kia Stonic.
There are front two cup holders and one rear cup holder in Kia Stonic. The armrest option is available only in top-of-the-line variants. There are switches for parking sensors and airbags on/off in the ex+ variant while the ex-variant lack this feature.
The ex+ variant has a sunroof while there is no sunroof in the ex-variant. The rear AC vent is missing in Kia Stonic while there are three headrests available in the rear seats.
There is an option for a sunglass’s holder in Kia Stonic.
Drive Experience of all new Kia Stonic
The all-inclusive driving experience of Kia Stonic is optimum, it has all the basic and luxury features which enhance the driving pleasure of Kia Stonic. The acceleration of the Kia Stonic is optimum and this car is best to drive in the city. Kia Stonic is not underpowered neither it has too much power so for a user who wants to take the maximum output from the car then maybe it is not the right option. The seats are very comfortable but on the rear seats, the leg space is very compromising which can give tough time on longer journeys. The AC performance of Kia Stonic is amazing which provides a very comfortable journey experience. There is ample ground clearance available in Kia Stonic and if 5 passengers are sitting in Kia Stonic still then ground clearance is not an issue.
Engine & Transmission of Kia Stonic
The Kia Stonic ex and ex+ has a 1.4 liter naturally aspirated MPI four-cylinder petrol engine which can produce horsepower of 100 at 6000 rpm and a torque of 133 nanometers at 4000rpm. Kia Stonic is a front-wheel drive car and the figures of the engine are very impressive, this car is not sluggish it has ample power and acceleration. There is an option of 6-speed automatic transmission in Kia Stonic ad it is standard in both variants of Kia Stonic. The transmission of Kia Stonic is very smooth and it provides jerk free gear shifting experience at the same time it provides maximum fuel efficiency.
Suspension/Wheels & Tires of new Kia Stonic
The suspension of Kia Stonic is very lustrous. It can be driven on paved roads and broken roads and it has an amazing response. The suspension of Kia Stonic is designed in a way to be driven on broken and bumpy roads and it will never provide you much impact of bumps and jerks. It is efficient to absorb all the jerks and bumps of roads. There are 16-inches alloy rims available in Kia Stonic ex+ with a two-tone design and the wheel size of the ex+ variant is 195/55/R16 which provides enough stability to the car while the base ex variant has 15-inches alloy rims which are available in a single color and the wheel size of ex variant is 185/65/R15. In the top-of-the-line ex+ variant there are Michelin tires available. The ground clearance of Kia Stonic is 165mm which is pretty decent.
Safety features of Kia Stonic
As far as safety concerned Kia Stonic is the safest entry-level SUV. There is a smart entry option available in all the variants of Kia Stonic. Immobilizer, ABS, EBD VSA, Traction control, and hill start assist are available in all the variants of Kia Stonic. There are front and rear parking sensors available in Kia Stonic. Another amazing feature of Kia Stonic is it contains 6-air bags and t=it is the standard option in all the variants. Two airbags are available in the dashboard for the front row and two are available in the side pillars and two of them are available in the seat. In the safety department, Kia has not compromised and all the safety features are standard and the same in both variants. Child Isofix anchors are available on the rear seats. The ex+ variant has a cruise control option while the ex-variant lack this feature.
Build Quality of Stonic
Kia is famous worldwide for its build quality The build quality of Kia Stonic is very astonishing. It is the first entry-level SUV that is manufacturing in Pakistan the CKD units are available in Pakistan and the build quality of CKD units is amazing. The early few units have a few issues in paint quality. A few users complain that there is a rusting issue in Kia Stonic. The car which has done 1500 km only starts rusting in its door seals which is pathetic.
Unique Features
- Front and rear parking sensors
Kia Stonic has front and rear parking sensors which is a very luxurious feature and provides a very convenient driving experience.
- Sunglasses holder
Kia Stonic has a sunglasses holder which is an amazing feature and provides ultimate driving pleasure.
- Tire pressure monitoring system
Kia Stonic has a tire pressure monitoring system that provides the pressure of tires in MID display and it is standard in all the variants.
Maintenance & Parts Costs of Kia Stonic
The maintenance cost of the Kia Stonic is a bit high. It is an entry-level Cross over SUV which is locally manufactured in Pakistan but the dealership network of Kia is not strong enough yet in Pakistan, All the regular parts are available easily but their pricing is not reasonable because the only choice is dealership parts and aftermarket parts are not available in Pakistan. The body parts and some other irregular parts are not available at the dealership and the user has to wait for the delivery of parts but this situation will be better after some time when the after-market parts will be available in Pakistan.
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Common Issues / Any key missing features
There are a few common issues in Kia Stonic one is regarding its compromising leg space and due to that users are very disappointed. Another common issue is regarding its compromising acceleration due to which users are disappointed. The interior of the car is very crumpled and compact. The features are already ample in Kia Stonic and there is no issue of missing features in Kia Stonic.
How to Buy Vehicle
If a user wants to buy a car there are few options available, if a user wants to buy a brand-new Kia Stonic, then he or she can book a car from the Kia Lucky Motors dealership or if a user wants to go with a second and option then he or she can visit several car selling applications and aftermarket showrooms that are readily available in all the cities across Pakistan. The delivery time of Kia Stonic is around 1 month which is very interesting but if a user wants to buy Kia Stonic instantly then an extra amount must be paid. For more details visit Kia official website
- Is auto-dimming mirror available in Kia Stonic?
The top-of-the-line ex+ variant has an auto-dimming mirror while the ex-variant has a manual dimming mirror.
- What is the fuel average of the Kia Stonic?
The fuel average of the Kia Stonic is around 12- 16 km per liter.
- Are chrome weather strips available in Kia Stonic?
The top-of-the-line ex+ variant has chrome weather strips while the base variant has matt black weather strips.
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Worthy Competitors/ advantage over competitions
The worthy competitor of Kia Stonic is MG ZS. Both cars are locally manufactured in Pakistan. The Kia Stonic has more features than the MG ZS. The interior of the MG ZS is outdated but the interior of the Kia Stonic is very astonishing and modern. Kia Stonic has a better dealership network that is stronger as compared to MG which is not strong enough yet in Pakistan. Although both the cars have their own advantages and both perform best but the few advantages that Kia Stonic has are mentioned above. Moreover, the safety features are ample in Kia Stonic while MG ZS lack few safety features.
Final Verdict
Kia Stonic is an entry-level crossover SUV. It contains all the luxury and top-rated features like traction control, EBD, and hill start assist. It is a city car that provides ultimate comfort and a top-notch driving experience and it suits the user who is fond of cross-over SUVs with budget constraints. Its price is very reasonable as compared to the other crossover SUV. It has optimum acceleration response along with an option of 6 airbags which are missing in some luxury segment crossovers of Pakistan. The interior of the Kia Stonic is a bit compact and it is not much spacious as compared to the other crossover SUV. In South Korea, this car got discontinued in 2020 because it did not perform well there which is why the company decided to discontinue Kia Stonic after 3 years. If we talk about Pakistan, it does not get-well recognition but it will take some time to make its place in the Pakistani market.
Prices have been adjusted according to the current dollar exchange rate with the Pakistani Rupee.
