S
$28,180 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.0L turbo three cylinder petrol, 48V mild hybrid
- Power
- 88kW
- Fuel use
- 5.0L/100km (claimed)
- Drive
- FWD
Kia
2026 Kia Stonic
Light SUV
On sale nowPetrol
From $28,180 plus on-road costs
The facelifted Stonic gets a 48V mild hybrid version of its 1.0L turbo three cylinder, now 88kW and 172Nm, plus a 7 speed dual clutch auto across three grades.
From$28,180+ORC
Engine1.0L turbo three cylinder petrol, 48V mild hybrid
Power88 kW
Fuel use5 L/100 km
Seats5
Boot352 L
Warranty7 yrs / unlimited km. 7 yrs capped price servicing. Servicing every 12 months or 10,000km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Stonic yet. On paper, sport and GT-Line go back to wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto because of the built in navigation, and the boot is 352L. Drive measured 6.6L/100km on test against the 5.0L claim.
Why consider it
- Kia's 7 year warranty and a 48V mild hybrid boost (88kW, 5.0L/100km claimed) give it more power and lower claimed fuel use than a Venue or CX-3.
What to know
- No current ANCAP rating, since the old five star result expired at the end of 2024.
- The facelift also added $2020 to $3260 to list prices.
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.1.0L turbo three cylinder petrol, 48V mild hybrid
Powertrain
88 kW, 172 Nm
5 L/100 km
Claimed fuel use
Combined cycle.
7 yrs / unlimited km. 7 yrs capped price servicing. Servicing every 12 months or 10,000km
Warranty
Grades and pricing
3 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Fuel use | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | $28,180 +ORC | 1.0L turbo three cylinder petrol, 48V mild hybrid | 88kW | 5.0L/100km (claimed) | FWD | |
| Sport | $32,290 +ORC | 1.0L turbo three cylinder petrol, 48V mild hybrid | 88kW | 5.0L/100km (claimed) | FWD | |
| GT-Line | $35,740 +ORC | 1.0L turbo three cylinder petrol, 48V mild hybrid | 88kW | 5.0L/100km (claimed) | FWD |
Sport
$32,290 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.0L turbo three cylinder petrol, 48V mild hybrid
- Power
- 88kW
- Fuel use
- 5.0L/100km (claimed)
- Drive
- FWD
GT-Line
$35,740 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.0L turbo three cylinder petrol, 48V mild hybrid
- Power
- 88kW
- Fuel use
- 5.0L/100km (claimed)
- Drive
- FWD
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
352L seats up, 1155L seats folded
Boot space
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
FWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if A current five star ANCAP rating matters to you, or you want the lower fuel use of a full hybrid like the Yaris Cross.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Kia Stonic in Australia?
The S starts at $28,180, the Sport is $32,290 and the GT-Line is $35,740, all plus on-road costs. At launch Kia also listed national drive-away prices of $30,890, $34,490 and $37,990.
Is the Kia Stonic a hybrid?
It is a 48V mild hybrid. A small starter generator helps the 1.0L turbo petrol engine, which lifts power to 88kW and cuts claimed fuel use to 5.0L/100km. It cannot drive on electric power alone.
What is the Kia Stonic's safety rating?
It is currently unrated by ANCAP. Its previous five star result, based on the Kia Rio, expired at the end of 2024. AEB, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist and multi collision braking are standard.
The Kia Stonic in full
The facelifted Stonic gets a 48V mild hybrid version of its 1.0L turbo three cylinder, now 88kW and 172Nm, plus a 7 speed dual clutch auto across three grades. Prices run from $28,180 to $35,740 plus on-roads. On paper it is a well equipped light SUV with Kia's 7 year warranty, held back by having no current ANCAP rating.
From$28,180+ORC
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