Kia maintains December 2023 sales prices despite Brazil import tax On January 2, Kia Brazil announced that it will maintain the same December 2023 prices for some of its models during the first month of the year. The vehicles are hybrids: Niro, Sportage, Stonic and Bongo which will not be affected in their final price despite the import taxes of up to 15% that the country has implemented. (Multiple sources on January 2, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/04

Kia Philippines achieves 76% sales growth in 2021 with 3,748 vehicles led by Stonic Reported on February 4, 2022, amid all challenges that local auto industry witnessed in 2021, Kia Philippines saw 76% sales increase YoY with total 3,748 vehicles sold. Its notable rise in 2021 sales was driven by the Stonic, the Soluto, and the K2500 truck, covering 37%, 21%, and 17% of Kia’s total sales, respectively.The carmaker said it is confident that its ...

News  Updated at: 2022/02/07

Kia upgrades Stonic B-SUV with mild-hybrid power in Europe On Aug 5, Kia Motors has introduced significant upgrades to the Kia Stonic subcompact SUV, strengthening the car’s position in the European B-SUV segment. The upgraded Stonic offers drivers a range of efficient new ‘Smartstream’ powertrains, with innovations that enhance efficiency. Among these, the Stonic is now available with Kia’s new Gasoline 48V mild-hybrid ‘EcoDynamics+...

News  Updated at: 2020/08/06

s plans to decide whether to stop operating this week after agreement between labor and management. This is the first time that the plants have been stopped due to sluggish exports. The 2nd line of the Ulsan Plant 5 produces Tucson and NEXO, the Sohari Plants 1 and 2 are K9, Carnival, Stinger, and Stonic, while the Gwangju Plant 2 is making Sportage and Soul.(multiple sources on April 13, 2020)...

News  Updated at: 2020/04/15

Kia reveals first images of next-generation Sorento On February 16, Kia announced that it has revealed the first official images of the all-new Kia Sorento, ahead of its first public appearance at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show. The Sorento sits at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Sportage, and Telluride. The new model is the result of a collaborative effort between all three...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/17

Kia Seltos makes regional debut at 2020 Singapore Motorshow Reported on January 10, 2020, the Kia Seltos has made its regional debut at the 2020 Singapore Motorshow ahead of its launch. The B-segment crossover will join the similarly-sized Kia Stonic in the country, making Singapore one of the only markets to receive both models. Kia Seltos is expected to go on sale in Singapore in Q2/2020 under local distributor, Cycle & Carriage. This upcoming ...

News  Updated at: 2020/01/13

approved for the Brazilian market, will be equipped with a battery that offers a range of 320 km on a single charge.The Rio, imported from Mexico, will also launch in 2019, equipped with a 1.6-liter flex fuel engine exclusive to the Brazilian market, which will also equip a new SUV, inspired by the Stonic, that will be manufactured in MexicoKia aims to bring its Niro and Optima hybrids as soon as they are approved.Noting optimism, Jose Luiz Gandi...

News  Updated at: 2018/11/09

Dongfeng Yueda Kia launches Yipao compact SUV On August 22 Dongfeng Yueda Kia launched the Yipao compact SUV, a Chinese version of the Kia Stonic. Two versions are available, with official recommended prices ranging from CNY 69,800 to CNY 79,800.The vehicle is 4,100 mm long, 1,735 mm wide, 1,533 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,570 mm.It is powered by a 1.4L natural aspirated engine mated to a 5-speed MT/6-speed AMT that has an output of 73.6 kW...

News  Updated at: 2018/08/24

7 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), the latest addition to the Picanto range, the new Picanto X-Line goes on sale on 9 January 2018 at Kia showrooms. The X-Line variant further broadens the appeal of Kia’s city car, with styling that draws inspiration from the company’s SUV model lines, including the Stonic, Sportage and Sorento.At 75mm longer, 30mm wider and 15mm taller, the increase in height is accounted for by the greater ground clearance. Ther...

News  Updated at: 2018/01/10

Kia enters small (B-segment) SUVs market in Europe with Stonic SUV Kia announced on October 16 that it enters Europe’s fastest-growing market sector, that for small (B-segment) SUVs, with Stonic, a new model. The B-SUV market in Europe is expected to double to more than two million a year by 2020, based on 2016 figures. Kia expects to sell 70,000 versions of Stonic in Europe in 2018, rising steadily to 100,000 a year. The UK will account for be...

News  Updated at: 2017/10/16

KIA reveals pricing and specification for all-new Stonic CUV in the UK KIA announced on September 19 that it releases first details of the specification and pricing in the UK for the all-new Stonic, the company's first offering in Europe's booming small CUV/SUV market. Stonic will go on sale on October 23, 2017, order books are open now.There will be five versions at launch, based on two trim grades (‘2’ and ‘First Edition’) and three pow...

News  Updated at: 2017/09/20

Dynamics concept.A number of other alternative fuel models debuted at Frankfurt including the Skoda Vision E concept, smart vision EQ fortwo, Honda CR-V Hybrid Prototype, Honda Urban EV Concept. Toyota C-HR Hy-Power Concept, WEY XEV, and Jaguar I-Pace.In terms of ICE vehicles, Kia unveiled the Kia Stonic, expanding its range with a B-segment Crossover while Hyundai showcased the Kona, a subcompact SUV.Chery displayed its new flagship SUV with th...

News  Updated at: 2017/09/13

Kia announces all-new Stonic compact crossover in Europe On June 20, Kia announced that the all-new Kia Stonic is set to become an important conquest model for Kia in one of Europe’s newest and fastest-growing vehicle segments.The B-SUV segment currently accounts for 1.1 million new car sales in Europe each year - around seven per cent of the market - and is forecast to expand to more than two million annual sales by 2020.A range of lightweigh...

News  Updated at: 2017/06/22