Showing posts with label kia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kia. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Second Generation Kia K9 (RJ)

It's been roughly six years have passed since Kia introduced us to their first rear-wheel drive premium saloon, the K9 (known as the K900 in some markets) and although it is silly for a Korean carmaker to make a rival for the BMW 7-Series or a Mercedes S-Class, its performance is very serious on the real world. Now, here we are, the second-generation model of Kia's flagship saloon and for this full model change, THE K9 wants to be even more serious than ever.

2019 Kia K9
2019 Kia K9

As serious as the name implies, THE K9 from Kia aims to be the top-class premium luxury saloon with all of the luxury qualities of expensive European imports with the pricing of its lesser brothers starting at just 54,900,000 Korean Won ($53,000 or Php 2.71 million). While this sounds like a bargain of the moment, there's so much to investigate its full model change starting with its design. While this is exactly big by premium saloon standards, the way it looks can be somewhat perplexing starting with the front view which is pretty much like today's Lincoln Continental while the rear view looks closely similar to the Subaru Impreza G4. Although cheesy, the design is still serious talk for a premium luxury sedan and then we get to peek at the interior.

2019 Kia K9 interior
2019 Kia K9 interior

THE K9's new interior really is like a mashup between the BMW 7-Series and a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, meaning that this is like the best of both worlds for this luxury car and what's even more surprising is that expensive piece of jewelry strapped on the dashboard. See that analog clock? Kia collaborated with watchmaker Maurice Lacroix for this kind of masterpiece, which makes it very special. Also, contrary to popular belief, the wooden trim is made out of real wood so there's a hint of craftsmanship involved in here. While the fancy dashboard stuff as well as the gadgetry really made it special, the party piece of THE K9 is the rear space, and for VIPs, there is an "out on a limo" feeling when they hit the sweet spot especially when it comes with a rear seat entertainment system that keeps them occupied on a long trip to the country club and with other features such as the Lexicon Premium Sound System, its interior is like lucid poetry. Boot space wasn't too shabby either.

2019 Kia K9
The focal point of THE K9 is its performance and to explain what I'm on about, you better pay attention to the Genesis EQ900 for the time being because THE K9 has the same driving experience as its Genesis EQ900 equivalent as well as the serious choice of engines such as the V6 3.3-liter T-GDI (370PS) for the Masters model, V6 3.8-liter GDI (315PS) for the Platinum model, or the range-topping V8 5.0-liter GDI (425PS) for the Quantum model, all mated with an 8-speed automatic with lock-up torque converter. Most of you are tempted to get a V8 variant in rear-wheel drive but don't count of being too excited because, with that powertrain that is somewhat Cadillac territory, it's still as quiet as snoring at bedtime rather than yelling like a hardcore V8 sportscar should because Kia wanted to make sure THE K9 is a serious car made for the serious drivers in the real world and while a rear-wheel drive K9 sounds nice, they can offer you with an all-wheel drive option and that's also nice if you are sure about driving it.


THE K9 introduces the most cutting-edge driver aids in the name of seriousness, including the world's first behind-view monitor which lets drivers see who's tailing them while driving, in addition to the Lane Following Assist, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist, Front Collision Assist, Rear Cross Collision Avoidance, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear, Safe Exit Assist, and many other safety feature worth eye-popping.

Let's talk serious stuff now because, after quick investigations, I can hardly say that while the dynamics and the overstuffing of safety tech really cramp speedo boys everywhere, the pricing, the interior, and the serious design are worth appealing, and because it is priced less than the Genesis EQ900 equivalent, THE K9 really is a serious bargain worth checking out and even if you are working with K-Pop celebrities or with the Cheong Wa Dae, make no mistake that this car could be it.

Available colors: Snow White Pearl, Silky Silver, Panthera Metal, Lake Stone, Dim Deep Chroma Blue, Marcella, and Aurora Black Pearl.

Photo: Kia Motors

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Third-generation Kia Carnival (YP) - 2019 minor change

Kia's third-generation Carnival (Sedona) minivan has been on the road for about four years now and although not fit for today's neighborhood full of pointless midsize crossovers, it remains an important charm point for an ever-growing Korean families who want to take them on different places like their grandma's house, a swimming pool with their relatives, family meets, debuts, proms, and so much more. With the 2019 minor change, there's so much to like about the family minivan that keeps collecting good memories for today's families.

2019 Kia Carnival
For its 2019 minor change, the new Carnival features a slightly revised styling and added tech while retaining the performance matched for today's lifestyles. Let's take a look on the exterior first and this minor change can be easily spotted with its new front lamps, new front grille, new front bumper, and new rear lamps. On the inside, the slightest change is the layout of the gear lever and there's now the annoying automatic emergency brake that your titos will find it annoying to use rather than conventional handbrakes. Also, there's now the addition of a wireless charging station for added convenience. Also, the sat-nav's improved with UVO 3.0 and then the sliding doors can be opened at the push of a button.

2019 Kia Carnival interior
2019 Kia Carnival interior
2019 Kia Carnival interior
The 2019MY Carnival still retains the choice of a 9-seater, an 11-seater, and a 7-seater with luxurious second-row seats in the Limousine variant, which is made to rival the likes of the Toyota Alphard and the Honda Odyssey.

The choice of engines remain the same too; there's the R 2.2 E-VGT diesel engine with 202PS of power, 45kg-m of torque, and combined fuel efficiency of 11.3km/L, and then the more powerful Lambda II 3.3L GDi engine with 280PS of power, 34.3kg-m of torque, and 8.2km/L of combined fuel consumption, all mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox, which is an improvement compared to the pre-facelifted model.

For 2019, Smart Cruise Control is now added to the list of safety tech alongside others such as Backward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Assit, Emergency Stop Signal, High Beam Assist, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and Surround View Monitor, among many others.

The 2019 minor change Kia Carnival now starts at just 28,800,000 Korean Won ($27,000 or 1.4018 million Php).

Available colors: Snow White Pearl, Black Berry, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, and Panthera Metal.

Photo: Kia Motors

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Kia All-New K3 (BD)

Having showcased to the world stage at last January's NAIAS, Kia's all-new K3 (known to the world as either a Cerato or a Forte) has arrived and it's going to be a game changer in the medium sedan category where Corollas and Civics are too good to be cool. So, how's the full model change work well in today's automotive landscape? Well, let's find out.

2019 Kia K3
2019 Kia K3
Kia states that the all-new K3 draws inspiration from our favorite sports saloon, the Stinger, but to my mind, this new model is both alluring and perplexing at the same time. Although the front view looks very surprising at first, the rear view can be easily confused to the Audi A3 sedan but so what, you can tell that to the boss who used to work at Audi. Either way, the new K3's design is not half bad for medium sedan standards and when you see one stopping by your home subdivision, you are really taking chances on how nice this car looks.

2019 Kia K3 interior
On the inside, the new K3 still works like every other car in the world should be and if you go for some expensive variants, you'll have some stuff to toy around with before setting off such as this touch screen sat nav that works with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB ports, wireless charging station, KRELL Premium Sound with 8-speaker, and many more. While the interior is not pretty bad to make most off, the boot can take up to 502L liters of cargo and that's enough space to put today's stuff you bought from your nearest thrift shop or garage sale you saw in the classifieds.

2019 Kia K3
Now, we get to know about the performance of the new K3 and this is the time you should pay attention because what you will about to witness can be refreshing and revolting at the same time because the new K3 is the first Kia to introduce the all-new SmartStream G1.6 engine which comes with Dual Port Fuel Injection System and Integral Thermal Management System, and it's mated to an all new SmartStream Intelligent Variable Transmission or IVT which is, annoyingly, a CVT that behaves differently because it uses adaptive style shift logic with a chain-type belt instead of push belt, a first in the compact class. Not only that, the IVT is even quieter than conventional CVTs and as a result, it has a fuel economy of 15.2km/L. Not quite as efficient as most Japanese compacts but it's worth the trip to your nearest points of interests for almost a week, although it can be somewhat as unpleasing to live with like your dad's Civic that has a CVT on it that he got as a birthday present from last year.

Let's not forget, to keep the new K3 smooth on today's traffic, it's been given with numerous safety features such as Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise Control, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and High Beam Assist, among many others.

The all-new K3 from Kia starts at 15,900,000 Korean Won which is still one of the most reasonably priced cars on the market today. So, how do I sum this up? First, while the K3 excels on its value for money, good looks, tech, and space, it's not very pleasing on the performance stakes because although they did a good job on fuel efficiency, the IVT really spoils the new K3's fun factor and that is the bottom line. Love it or hate it, you'd be the judge for that.

Available colors: Snow White Pearl, Silky Silver, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Platinum Graphite, Runway Red, Horizon Blue, and Steel Grey.

Photo: Kia Motors

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Forza Motorsport 7: Live your Dream

For the first time in Forza Motorsport 7, there's a Kia hatchback in town! Yes, with everyone toying around with the new Dell Gaming Car Pack, driving around the best racetracks in a Bugatti, I got a Kia, but it's time to shut up because the Kia hatchback in question turns out to be not as boring as everyone might expect. Need a little hint? It's the one that was used to beat two skateboarders on the twisty roads of Majorca.



This is Kia's first attempt to make a sports saloon that will rival against expensive European imports. It's called the Stinger and yes, that's a cool name for a cool sports saloon made by the Koreans. Wow, looks like the producers are getting the Winter Olympics spirit in there.



Before taking a spin, let's check out what's what about the Stinger. Kia Motors rattled the world with their rear-wheel drive luxury sports fastback called the Stinger when it was showcased to the world at the 2017 North American International Auto Show and then went on sale on the Korean market since May 2017.

Drawing inspiration from the 2011 GT Concept, the Stinger stays true to the concept design while delivering the dynamics and performance equivalent of expensive European imports with thanks to former BMW engineer Albert Biermann, who is head of Kia Motors' Vehicle Test and High Performance Development. Under the hood, it comes with a choice of three engines ranging from a the 2.2L CRDi-VGT engine with 202PS of power output, 2.0L Turbo GDi engine with 255PS of power output, and the fiery 3.3L Turbo V6 engine producing 370PS of power and 52kgf-m of torque, propelling the Stinger to a 0-100kph time of 4.9 seconds. All three engine choices are mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox with Centrifugal Pendulum Absorber torque converter.

The Stinger is rear-wheel drive as standard but the optional AWD system comes with Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control system that promises rear-wheel drive agility with adaptability on any road condition. It even comes with a wide array of active safety systems featuring a driver monitoring system for the first time in a Kia. It starts from 35,000,000 to 48,800,000 Korean Won.



Of course, the Stinger may not be as fast as the BMW M3 but it can outrun one of Kim Jong-Un's wonky northern missiles. Cue the tunnel explosions, please. Although luxurious in spirit, the Stinger really fizzes the drivers into thinking they're driving a Kia and because with all that dynamics and performance inspired from its Euro rivals, the Stinger never fails to impress and I have a feeling this could be my favorite Korean car in the game as I shall now demonstrate with a little lap round the Top Gear Track.





Sure, this car maybe Korean but it has the "Nerf This" expression we all love about and I can picture of me dressing as that Korean girl in a bodysuit riding a mecha from a videogame everybody loves but never mind all that because let's see how good the Stinger is...



Actually, the Stinger is about as fast as the second-generation BMW Z4 or the previous Chevrolet Camaro, but I'm not done yet because it's time to do a proper experiment at something fit for businessmen, something fit for business and leisure, something like...





Yes, it's Long Beach. Little did you know, in most Asian car commercials, the most common places to shoot an Asian car commercial can be either Spain, Australia, or most famously, California, USA. The Golden State, oh yeah, and to demonstrate if the Stinger has the guts to quash the Europeans, I'm picking the ideal candidate for this kind of comparo.





It's a Jaaaaaaaag XE with a supercharged V6 engine on it and because they are cultural opposites, this can make the ideal shootout for this comparo. Think d.Va versus Tracer. Oh, sorry, was that annoying? Now you all know what it feels like when I taste these two luxury saloons on the streets of Long Beach so let's see if the Stinger holds to the promise.



And now the results...

XE -1:48.119
Stinger - 1:47.640

Nerf this, Britain.



The Stinger really is Kia's tour de force against its European rivals but only just because there are some downsides to it. Still, despite its flaws, the Stinger is proof that the Koreans can really make a sports saloon that will challenge the world with pride and prestige so well done, Kia Motors, for the Stinger. Well, now that my talk with the Stinger done, come with me and I'll show you what've done to the Stinger.





A dreaming bird. No words to explain it.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Kia K5 (JF) - 2019 minor change

The current-generation K5 (JF), known in world markets as the Optima, is now undergoing a 2019 minor model change and for this minor change, Kia's midsize saloon takes flight with a revised look and features that will keep the K5 afloat for more.

2019 Kia K5

2019 Kia K5

On the exterior, the latest minor change features a more slanted version of Kia's signature Tiger Nose grille as well as a new front bumper, new rear lamps, and new wheel options ranging from 16 to 18-inch sets, among many others revised for this minor change. On the inside, the steering wheel's new, new quilted leather seats, new LED ambient lighting that changes depending on the driving mode you set foot, KRELL Premium Sound, and some new software on the sat-nav provided by our folks from Kakao.

Annoyingly for this minor change, the more powerful variant has been omitted as well as the others, which means the choice of engines available on this facelift is now down to a 2.0 CVVL, 1.6L T-GDi, 2.0 LPi (for taxi fleets), and a 1.7L diesel engine. A hybrid and a PHEV might come out later on but in the meantime, those looking for some oomph should go for the 1.6L T-GDi while those looking for some more distance should go for the 1.7L diesel with the combined fuel efficiency of around 16.1km/L. Lesser variants are mated with either a 6-speed manual or AT but high-end ones get a 7-speed DCT.

Safety wise, the 2019MY K5 now comes with a surround view monitor and Highway Assist consisting of adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist systems, just to keep the journey home smooth as a grass whistle.

The 2019MY K5 starts at 22,700,000 Korean Won (around 1.1 million PHP).

Available colors: Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, Platinum Graphite, and Gravity Blue.

Photo: Kia Motors

Friday, December 15, 2017

Kia The New Ray

Since its launch in 2011, Kia's Ray draws inspiration from Japan's kei minivans like the Daihatsu Tanto and while it looks like a kei minivan, it actually is bigger than a kei minivan and it has a litre of an engine that is efficient enough on the long run. You can think of the Ray as the spiritual successor of the old Towner but that would be nonsense because the Ray is not like the old Towner of the past. It's an MPV for Koreans who want to buy an affordable car that can get the job done anytime. Now, with the 2018MY minor change, let's find out what's changed since its arrival six years ago.

2018 Kia Ray
2018 Kia Ray

It would be misleading to call it "The New Ray" because in truth, this is a minor change to Kia's compact minivan sold only to South Korea and they really do mean South Korea-only unless some smugglers from Southeast Asia trying to sneak one of these and then publicly sell it from their shady dealerships that sell smuggled cars.

Anyway, for the 2018 minor change, the Kia Ray has gained some substantial refreshes to keep this Korea-only minivan running for the next couple of years until they call it quits due to the rise of the crossovers. First off, you will notice that the signature tiger nose grille on the front must have set its transparency rating to a half and in fact, they did so any hint of the grille is almost none and what's left to cool the innards is somewhere below. Apart from that, the exterior gained new headlamps, new taillights, new front bumper design, new wheel designs, and new LED lights on the side mirrors. Of course, the Tanto-esque sliding door on the passenger side remains, just so you know.

On the inside, there has been some minimal changes around here like the steering wheel, the shift knob, and the software on the sat-nav so that now, it integrates MirrorLink and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Still, it can accommodate up to five people and can be folded for some added space for the things you're doing now.

Kia was very honest about the fuel efficiency about the 1.0L petrol engine that engine because it has a combined fuel efficiency of 13km/L and while this isn't as fuel efficient as Japan's kei minivans, it's surprisingly brimming with life and because the Ray's so small, it's surprisingly nippy on the corners as well. As for safety, the new Ray gains a wide array of safety tech such as Emergency Stop Signal, Vehicle Stability Management, Brake Assist System, Hill Assist Control, and six airbags.

The 2018MY Kia Ray starts at 12,100,000 Korean Won (around $13,000 or 610,000 Pesos) and while its a mildly price hike compared to the pre-facelifted Ray, you can still afford one than the Carens or the Carnival, making it a fair start for first-time buyers.

Photo: Kia Motors

Sunday, August 20, 2017

Riding with the Carnival

For over a year, my sister Elise and my brother-in-law drove a third-generation Kia Sorento for miles after miles, especially my dad and my sister Bea. Whether if it used to go from one city after another or one of our favorite points of interest, this crossover made a special place in our hearts but now, in anticipation of my sister having a third child, her Sorento crossover's replaced with a minivan that is not fit for today's neighborhood but an important charm point for an ever-growing family like hers.


As I'm sure you know, this is the current-generation Kia Carnival (Sedona) but it's a lot different to the Carnival I'm familiar with apart from the looks because what's under the hood is not what it seems.

The Carnival we have here is powered by a Lambda II 3.3L GDi V6 engine, the same engine used in the K7 saloon, producing 280PS of power and mated to a six-speed gearbox. In other words, it's like a Kia K7 with so much seats and space for the whole family like my sister's. In South Korea, you can now avail a V6 Carnival for 35.8 million Korean Won but we live in America, and a localized version of the Carnival, known as the Sedona, doesn't have a fourth-row seats like you get in the land of Koreanovelas. We got just the eight-seater variant, which is less than what the Koreans had but it's very accommodating and roomy indeed.


Anyway, here's a little story. My sister Elise and the family are coming to our cousin's home for her baby's birthday party somewhere in Kent. I told Mom and Dad I should be with Elise and they agreed. When the time came to step out from the house, I am a little excited about getting in to the Carnival. Trouble was the only seat reserved for me is the dreaded third row but thanks to its adjustable second-row seating, even if its occupied by child seats, I can get in and out of the third row seat without question and that's it. One thing that amazed me that this car has Apple CarPlay but I'm too far to try it out and ai wish I want to experience it to myself while on the move.

When it's time to set off, I got the chance to see what is like in a V6-powered Carnival. At cruising speeds, it was nice and comfortable, but in the case of residential speeds or highway speeds, I can feel its jittering vibrations at the back, only slightly, of course. Vibrations aside, despite being a heavy and thirsty car which consumes more than the Sorento we used to have, the powerful V6 Carnival handles like every other car I've been through and while it been through different points of interests my sister and her family had, this van gets from one point to another without a slouch.




After experiencing my first ride with the new Carnival, we arrived at Kent to visit our cousin's house for her baby boy's birthday party. I got pictures I am too happy to show you all.






And there you have it. So, what can I say?




Although big, thirsty, and jittering at high speeds, the V6-powered Kia Carnival feels like it's home even in today's neighborhood where SUVs became a norm in the suburbs. Apart from being spacious and accessible, it's very luxurious and comfortable indeed. In fact, it kinda reminds me of a time I rode someone's Hyundai Starex a decade ago but this is no Starex here. This is the Carnival I'm talking about and looks like we have to spend the whole year with this minivan but when the time comes to replace it, it's my sister's call.

Friday, July 21, 2017

Kia Sorento (UM) - 2018 Minor Change

It's been three years since the third-generation Kia Sorento went on sale and the South Korean carmaker launched a minor change for the current-generation model. Needless to say about the recent minor change, Kia promises to be an even better Sorento than it was last time with the added tech and style it deserves from one of Kia's most well-respected SUVs in the lineup.

2018 Kia Sorento
2018 Kia Sorento

For the 2018 minor change, the Sorento has received full LED headlamps, new grille design, new front bumper design, new rear design, and pretty much it. On the inside, there are some changes occurred such as a newly designed heated steering wheel, available T-Link connectivity with smartphone compatibility heated/ventilated tan leather seats on range-topping models, wireless charging, powered tailgate, new electric extendable base on the front seats, and so much more.  Of course, even with new features, it still has a choice of either a five-seater or a seven-seater if you have kids.

2018 Kia Sorento interior
2018 Kia Sorento interior

Engine choices are the same as last time such as a 2.0 litre diesel (186 PS/402 Nm), 2.2 litre diesel (202 PS/441 Nm) and a 2.0 T-GDI petrol unit with 240 PS/353 Nm, but all are now mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox and rack-driven electric power steering known as R-MDPS, a first for a Korean car, which results to a slightly improved dynamics compared to the pre-facelift model and thanks to health and safety, the 2018MY Sorento now comes a host of safety tech such as Lane Keeping Assist, Back Side Collision Warning, Front collision avoidance+, Smart Cruise Control, Driver Attention Warning, new Dynamic Bending Lights, and a brand new Around View Monitor. It's everything you need for a crossover fit enough to take the whole family on medical appointments, food trips, mall trips, and so much more that makes the facelifted Sorento worthy to satisfy every families' demands for a safe and enjoyable crossover for day-to-day use.

The 2018MY Sorento starts at 27,850,000 KRW (around $28,000) and comes with Kia's 3 year warranty. With new LED headlamps, R-MPDS, 8-speed automatic, and new features, rest assured that the facelifted model is trying to keep up with the high demand for safe and enjoyable crossovers like the one I know who used to have one.

Available Colors: Snow White Pearl, Silky Silver, Platinum Graphite, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, and Rich Espresso.

Photo: Kia Motors

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Kia Stonic

This is the new Kia Stonic and it's based on the recently launched Hyundai Kona compact SUV and while it's basically a Hyundai Kona underneath, there's something different about this compact SUV and it's hard to explain what's what about Kia's newest compact SUV until now.

2018 Kia Stonic

A stoic addition to the SUV lineup, the Stonic is just one of the key reminders that why make another crossover in a world full of crossovers on the road in the same way more and more people are becoming fatter after eating at McDonald's. With the sharp rise of SUV sales through the years, seems that Kia's on the roll right now judging the fact that they have so many SUVs to choose from such as the Mohave, the Sorento, the Sportage, the Soul, and the Niro hybrid. With the Stonic though, it promises to be a game changer in the ever-growing compact SUV race.

So what's it all about the Stonic? At first glance, the design was heavily influenced by the Provo concept as seen from the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and that took them four years to plan this kind of crossover from scratch or so they thought. With such a promising concept-derived design, there is a very high probability that it will capture the target audience with ease, mostly young urban professionals.

2018 Kia Stonic interior
2018 Kia Stonic

While the exterior looks very eye-catching to some yuppies elsewhere, the interior is somewhat above average when you look at it and with its two-tone interior color combination, it's all about individuality first before everything else. For an above average interior, it still clicks all the right buttons for every nooks and crannies and very roomy indeed for your mates at the trip to the mall during the sunset on the weekends. It's also practical indeed because of its generous boot space and with the two-steep boot floor, there's so much stuff to store for your busy schedules. This crossover is all about getting the job done from one place to another and it's focused for those who are all work and all play, day in, day out, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

2018 Kia Stonic

Because it's based on the Hyundai Kona, the Stonic really behaves like an everyday city car but unlike the Kona, it's front-wheel drive only and the only engine offered is a 1.6L E-VGT engine that produces (ahem) 23PS less than the Kona's so it's 110PS of power output, 30.6kg-m of torque. Mated to a 7-speed DCT, combined fuel economy is expect to range from 16.7 to 17kmpl, depending on the size of the alloys. So, the bottomline on the Stonic's performance is while it shares almost the same characteristics as the Hyundai Kona, it couldn't match the Kona in every tangible way aside from the 23PS power gap between them.

What about safety? Well, the Stonic's got almost everything to keep them prepared for the long traffic in the metropolis and it has Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian recognition and Forward Collision Alert; Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert; and Lane Departure Warning System. Couple that with a brand new camera system with High Beam Assist and Driver Attention Warning and the result is a well-prepared crossover that is well prepared in the case of moderate to severe traffic conditions.

The price? The Stonic starts at 18,950,000 Korean Won, same as its Hyundai Kona relative, but what you will not like about the Stonic is the lack of almost everything the Kona has such as four-wheel drive, a more powerful turbo petrol engine, the Lane Keeping Assist, and pretty much about it. Even though the Kia Stonic lacks something that the Hyundai Kona had, it's all the right moves and the right curves and you can't deny having one right now.

Available colors: Click White, Moist Yellow, Signal Red, Smoke Blue, Deep Sienna Brown, Platinum Graphite, and Aurora Black Pearl.

Photo: Kia Motors