

Matthew Hansen
2026 Kia Stonic review
Pros
- Dashing looks
- Fun to drive
- GT-Line is properly premium inside
Cons
- Unpolished dual-clutch transmission
- Ride can be firm
- Can't match new Chinese rivals for value
4 Months Ago
The new Kia Stonic is a small SUV available in New Zealand from $29,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $35,990 for the Gt-Line variant.
There are 2 variants of the Stonic available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2025.
The new Stonic is offered with a 5 year, 150,000 km warranty.
The Kia Stonic is only available with a petrol engine that produces 74kW and 172Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Kia Stonic comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being SX and the most expensive being Gt-Line.


Matthew Hansen
4 Months Ago
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2024
$28,990
2026
$29,990
2024
$32,700
2024
$33,200
2024
$35,200
2026
$35,990
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,165 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,760 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Kia Stonic Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.







Kia Stonic
The cheapest Kia Stonic is the LX variant that starts from $29,990.
See all Kia Stonic PricingThe most expensive Kia Stonic is the Gt-Line variant that starts from $35,990.
See all Kia Stonic PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Stonic is 900 kg shared by all variants.
See all Kia Stonic towing capacityThe largest Kia Stonic is the LX variant which measures 1760mm wide, 4165mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.
All variants of the Kia Stonic have a maximum power of 74kW and 172nm of torque.
The Kia Stonic is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.
The Kia Stonic uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.