After the launch of the new K5, Sorento and Morning, Kia continues to prepare to unveil the low-cost B-size SUV version called Kia Stonic 2021 – a new rival of Ford EcoSport.

After more than 3 years since it was first introduced, the Kia Stonic has had a mid-life upgraded version.

Kia Stonic 2021 version retains the same basic design as the first generation.

Thanks to that, when buying Kia Stonic 2021, European customers can choose 1 of 9 different exterior paint colors.

In particular, the 2021 Kia Stonic stands out with the EcoDynamic+ mild-hybrid gasoline powertrain, combining the Smartstream 1.0L T-GDI turbocharged engine and a 48-volt electric motor.

Kia also said that the 2021 Stonic is a version with 118.3 horsepower when combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which will increase by 16% to 200Nm.

The interior design of the Kia Stonic 2021 is also very noteworthy.

Not only that, the car is also equipped with the new UVO Connect system, providing real-time traffic information, weather forecasts, gasoline prices and parking spaces.

The outstanding new design that cannot be ignored on the Kia Stonic 2021 is the ADAS driver assistance system (short for Advanced Driving Assistance Systems).

– forward collision avoidance can detect car pedestrians and cyclists

– lane keeping assist

– driver distraction warning

– blind spot warning

– Assists in avoiding collisions in blind spots

– lane keeping assist

– smart cruise control as well as smart speed limit support

In particular, in addition to the hybrid electric engine, the 2021 Kia Stonic still has the option of a pure internal combustion engine.

The Kia Stonic 2021 version will be sold from the third quarter of 2020 with 9 exterior paint color options and 2 exterior paint colors.

The opponents that the Kia Stonic 2021 will compete with when sold on the market are names such as Ford EcoSport, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Toyota C-HR.