Compact crossover Kia Stonic

The South Korean manufacturer Kia makes more emphasis on the production of compact crossovers. Recently the company has launched another car in this class and Kia is Stonic.

Compact crossover Kia Stonic will be the third car in this segment in the lineup of the company. The engineers of the brand say that the release of this model due to the requirements of the world market. Crossovers of the small sizes are very popular in many countries, and their sales are soaring.

Kia Stonic stands out among competitors reasonable price, excellent maneuverability and good technical data. Cross some elements reminiscent of the model Rio. Machine length is 4 140 mm width 1 760 mm, height of 1,520 mm Luggage compartment Volume 352 litres, but with folded rear row of seats, this ratio increases to 1 155 L. Chrome package will be an excellent addition to the exterior of the car.

The interior of the crossover contains quite high-quality material. The dashboard is made in a traditional style. Above the Central console is touch display multimedia system. Three-spoke steering wheel is comfortable in hand and has a lot of buttons control various systems. At the request of the customer, the cabin can be decorated in mixed colour schemes.

Kia Stonic at the moment comes with a petrol 3-cylinder engine in volume of 1,0 liter turbocharged engine. Its power is 120 horsepower. Sprint acceleration to first "hundred" takes 10.3 s, and top speed is 185 km/h. fuel Consumption on average is 5 liters per hundred kilometers. Next year will see the emergence of a 135-horsepower diesel engine capacity of 1.6 L.

The torque is transmitted to the front wheels and the gearbox is mounted so far, only manual 6-speed. Although the appearance of the "machine" is expected in 2018 the Main competitors crossover Stonic considered models such as the Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur.