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Kia has pulled the wraps off their new Stonic, a sub-compact SUV that aims to compete in the ever-busy B-SUV segment. The new Kia Stonic will rival models like the Nissan Juke, the Renault Captur and of course its cousin, the freshly revealed Hyundai Kona. Unlike the provocative design language Hyundai chose for their model, Kia has kept the Stonic’s design closer to the ground and in-line with the rest of its models. However, customers will be given the option of choosing a two-tone paint finish from a list of 20 available combinations. Kia will also offer vivid color packs for the cabin as well while the dashboard hosts the company’s latest infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple Car Play as standard. Models destined for Europe will get their own specifically tuned steering and suspension while the available engine range will include a turbocharged 120PS 1.0-litre T-GDI unit, along with naturally aspirated 1.25- and 1.4-litre units. A 1.6-litre diesel engine will a...

Kia has officially named its new sub-compact SUV, the Stonic, with the Koreans also releasing the first sketches of the car, ahead of a market launch in the second half of the year. No doubt, the renderings of Kia’s Nissan Juke and Toyota C-HR rival portray an impressive looking crossover with a sweeping roofline, sculpted surfaces and muscular wheel arches. As is usually the case with these type of teaser sketches, reality will be far less dramatic. But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself in the pictures of the prototype model spied recently below. While no images of the interior were released today, Kia states that the Stonic will have a “European-designed cabin [that] echoes the appearance of the exterior, with straight lines, smooth surfaces and geometric design forms”. We’re also told that it will feature smart packaging to maximize space for all occupants, and a ‘floating’ HMI (human-machine interface) that will “seamlessly” blend smartphone access with the car...