Say hello to…
…the Kia Stonic is a small SUV powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing either 113hp or 98hp. There are three trim levels available:
- Pure
- GT-Line
- GT-Line S
Standard equipment on the Pure includes 16-inch alloys, 12.3-inch infotainment screen with satnav, auto headlights, powered windows, 60:40 split-fold rear seats, powered door mirrors, 3x USB sockets, 4.2-inch driver’s display and aircon.
GT-Line adds 17-inch alloys, LED headlights, privacy glass, auto wipers, climate control and power-fold door mirrors.
GT-Line S adds sunroof, heated front seats, keyless start 2x rear USB sockets and 12.3-inch driver’s display.
Is The Kia Stonic Suitable For My Fleet
While cars with a plug are now the fleet norm, for those who still need (or want) a petrol and can either handle the high BIK tax banding or source the car through a cash option, the Stonic is a highly practical and easy-to-live-with small SUV.
Leasing A Kia Stonic
Gateway2lease is offering the Kia Stonic 1.0 GT-Line for £329 a month on a 3+36 contract over 10,000 miles a year. Over the same distance the Stonic will cost just less than £31 a month in maintenance according to Gensen Reports and the Class 1A NIC will cost £81 a month.
Driving A Kia Stonic
Comfort is very much the Kia Stonic’s priority. Its suspension is notably soft, soaking up potholes, speed bumps and poor road surfaces with ease. The trade-off is a fair amount of body roll through corners, but few buyers are likely to mind given the Stonic’s family-focused brief.
The steering is light and predictable, offering enough feedback to keep the driver informed without ever feeling sporty. Combined with strong brakes and good visibility in most situations, it makes for an easy and relaxed car to drive around town and on longer journeys. One caveat is the fairly thick A-pillar, which can obscure your view at some junctions and roundabouts.
The 113hp 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine isn’t the most refined unit, sounding a little coarse when worked hard, but performance is stronger than the modest figures suggest. There’s enough punch for motorway joining and overtaking, while the selectable Eco, Normal and Sport driving modes make a noticeable difference to throttle response.
The biggest frustration comes not from the way the Stonic drives, but from the technology. With most functions controlled through the touchscreen, simple tasks can take longer than they should. The infotainment system is also slow to start up, meaning drivers must often wait before disabling features such as the speed warning, lane-keeping assistance and driver attention alert.
On the plus side, fuel economy proved impressive during our test, returning 44.5mpg in real-world driving.
FleetandLeasing.com Verdict On The Kia Stonic
A comfy and practical small SUV, but only available as a petrol.
Kia Stonic
- Model: Stonic GT-Line 1.0T GDI
- Power: 113hp
- Torque: 172Nm
- Max speed: 113mph
- 0-62mph: 10.7 seconds
- Official efficiency: 49.5mpg
- Test efficiency: 44.5mpg
- CO2 emissions: 125g/km
- BIK tax band 2026/27: 31%
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