The up to date 2025 Kia Stonic vary is due imminently, with the Australian lineup to go all-turbo within the coming months bolstered by extra tools to offset worth rises.
A confidential supplier bulletin obtained by CarExpert particulars a number of the specification modifications along with pricing changes, which is able to see the worth of entry rise by $3000 – although a part of that’s as a result of axing of guide fashions.
The MY25 Stonic will kick off at $25,460 earlier than on-road prices for the entry-level S, which is able to come customary with a extra highly effective 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine and seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission.
Beforehand, the MY24 Stonic S was priced from $22,290 earlier than on-roads for the atmo 1.4-litre petrol with six-speed guide, and $23,790 for the optionally available six-speed auto – so the brand new drivetrain provides about $1700.
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MY24 Stonic GT-Line
There’s extra package throughout the vary too, together with the range-wide standardisation of blind-spot collision avoidance help in addition to entrance parking sensors and electrical folding mirrors. Alloy wheels at the moment are customary on the bottom mannequin, too.
Key upgrades for the mid-spec Sport apart from the brand new drivetrain and aforementioned modifications to the S embrace rear privateness glass, single-zone local weather management and rain-sensing wipers.
The GT-Line picks up the entire above plus LED tail lights and three-stage heated entrance seats. See the lists beneath for the total rundown of upgrades.
In keeping with the supplier bulletin, manufacturing of the 2025 Kia Stonic commenced for the Australian market on 1 Could, 2024 – so we count on an official announcement with full particulars quickly.
The outgoing MY24 Stonic S and Sport – at the moment topic to a stop-sale on account of crippled provide – are powered by a 74kW/133Nm 1.4-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine provided with both a six-speed guide or six-speed computerized.
Normal for MY25 is a 74kW/172Nm 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine paired solely with a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized in Australia. A extra highly effective 48V mild-hybrid model of this powertrain is obtainable abroad, although it’s been dominated out for Australia.
Whereas the quoted energy output is similar, the brand new turbocharged motor provides extra torque which peaks earlier within the rev vary (1500rpm v 4000rpm). The twin-clutch transmission additionally provides an additional ratio over the outgoing auto.
Additional, the 1.0 T-GDI coming to decrease grades is considerably extra environment friendly towards official testing, quoting mixed consumption of 5.4L/100km versus 6.7L/100km. The turbocharged mill additionally contains idle stop-start know-how.
Pricing
| Mannequin Variant | $RRP |
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| 2025 Kia Stonic S 1.0T 7DCT | $25,460 (+$1670) |
| 2025 Kia Stonic Sport 1.0T 7DCT | $28,590 (+$1800) |
| 2025 Kia Stonic GT-Line 1.0T 7DCT | $31,780 (+$990) |
All costs exclude on-road prices
Normal Tools
Confirmed MY25 tools modifications are detailed for every mannequin variant beneath.
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MY24 Stonic GT-Line
Stonic S:
- 1.0 T-GDI + 7-speed DCT
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Help
- Energy-folding exterior mirrors with indicators
- Entrance parking sensors
Stonic Sport:
- 1.0 T-GDI + 7-speed DCT
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Help
- Entrance fog lights
- Entrance parking sensors
- Privateness glass
- UV laminated glass
- Auto window defogger
- Centre fascia – excessive gloss
- Single-zone local weather management
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Satin chrome trims
Stonic GT-Line:
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Help
- Entrance parking sensors
- LED tail lights
- Heated entrance seats – 3 stage
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