Mild hybrid power for updated Kia Stonic
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Kia Motors has introduced significant upgrades to the Kia Stonic compact SUV. The updated Stonic offers drivers a range of new ‘Smartstream’ powertrains, with innovations that enhance efficiency. Among these, the Stonic is now available with Kia’s new petrol 48V mild-hybrid ‘EcoDynamics+’ powertrain, and is also equipped with the company’s new ‘clutch-by-wire’ intelligent Manual Transmission. The […]
Kia’s European sales hit the half million mark in 2019
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Kia Motors has achieved annual sales of more than half a million cars in Europe for the first time, according to new data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Kia’s total annual sales of 502,845 units in Europe represents a sales increase of +1.7 per cent, and the brand’s 11th consecutive year of growth. Last year the brand also achieved an all-time-high 3.2 per cent market share across European Union and European Free Trade Area countries.
Kia Stonic enters crowded market for small SUVs
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Kia has entered Europe’s fastest-growing market sector, that for small B-segment SUVs, with the Stonic, which it describes as an exciting, sporty, confident and smart new model. Diesel prices start at £17,795
Order books open for Kia Stonic compact SUV
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Kia has released first details of the specification and pricing for the all-new Stonic, the company’s first offering in Europe’s booming small CUV/SUV market. The Stonic will go on sale on October 23, 2017, and order books are open now
Kia Stonic crossover on the way
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Kia’s new B-segment crossover will be named Stonic. An “eye-catching and confident compact crossover with true European design flair”, the Stonic is inspired by the form and function of larger Kia SUVs