Australian 4WD & SUV Buyer's Guide

KIA STONIC FROM $22,290

Kia’s smallest SUV, the Stonic, is based on the Rio hatchback.

Prices start at $22,290 for the 74kW/133Nm 1.4-litre petrol/six-speed manual Stonic S; the six-speed auto is $23,790.

So at base model level Stonic is one of the cheapest SUVs on the market, along with its main rival, the Hyundai Venue.

Stonic Sport, with the same drivetrains, is $25,290/$26,790.

We tested the GT Line, at $30,790, which runs a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbopetrol, also with

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Australian 4WD & SUV Buyer's Guide

Australian 4WD & SUV Buyer's Guide1 min read
Honda Crv
One of the original SUVs, launched in 1997, Honda’s CRV is now in its sixth generation, and comes to the market for the first time with a hybrid drivetrain option. Starting prices have increased by almost $10,000 over the previous model, though, and
Australian 4WD & SUV Buyer's Guide3 min read
Kia Seltos From $29,500
Kia’s compact Seltos SUV opens at $29,500 for the 110kW 2.0 litre petrol/continuously variable auto/front-wheel drive Seltos S. Seltos Sport is $32,700, Sport+ is $35,800 and GT-Line is $41,500. All-wheel drive models start at $39,300 for the 146kW 1
Australian 4WD & SUV Buyer's Guide3 min read
Kia Niro From $44,930
The Kia Niro is a mid size SUV with electrified drivetrains, comparable in size to Kia’s petrol-powered Seltos and Hyundai’s Kona. Prices open at $44,930 for the hybrid S, with a 1.6-litre petrol four/six-speed dual clutch automatic and electric moto

Related Books & Audiobooks