Kia has added a further trim with a two-tone color scheme to its Stonic crossover vary, which is now accessible to order within the UK.
The Kia Stonic ‘Quantum’ now sits in the midst of the crossover vary, above entry-level ‘2’ trim, however under the range-topping ‘3’ and ‘GT-Line S’ trim grades.
The ‘Quantum’ shares its pricing with the mid-range ‘GT-Line’ specification. It doesn’t include the choice of an computerized gearbox, LED headlights as customary, or the ‘GT-Line’ branded alloy wheels supplied with that trim, however does include some distinctive styling touches of its personal.
This extra trim comes with a two-tone exterior color scheme that paints the roof, wing mirrors and entrance pillars a vivid yellow, which is mirrored by the yellow inserts that characteristic on the leather-based inside upholstery. A roof-coloured rear spoiler completes the checklist of styling alterations.
This grade additionally contains heated entrance seats, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry and rain-sensing entrance wipers – options previously reserved for dearer fashions.
Powered by the identical turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol engine because the entry-level mannequin (no delicate hybrid help), the ‘Quantum’ is just accessible with a six-speed guide gearbox. Entrance fog lights are included, in addition to a set of security options that features lane conserving help and a driver consideration warning system.
Whereas costs for the Stonic vary begin at simply north of £20k, clients can now order a ‘Quantum’ mannequin for round £22k. Kia expects to ship the primary of those orders within the UK within the first few months of 2023.
Presently holding an Skilled Score of 55%, the Kia Stonic has picked up reward for its driving dynamics and Kia’s customary seven-year guarantee, however reviewers typically remark that the crossover has a small boot, and that the Rio hatchback it’s primarily based on continues to be the higher bundle total.
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