By Julian Cardenas
When one thinks about Kia vehicles, people often have a mental image of a disposable item that is only good after five years. Yet the same cannot be said today as Kia has gone through tremendous changes over the years and has produced stunning cars lately – such as the impressive ‘Sorento’ SUV, and its luxurious minivan the ‘Carnival’.
Now, a new star has been born and is looking to rival the current range of crossover vehicles in the market, such as the Toyota Raize , Hyundai Venue, Ford EcoSport, Geely Coolray and MG Zs.
The Stonic.
It’s already making itself known in terms of styling attributes, as the wide aggressive exterior combined with its curves make the vehicle look aggressive yet tamed at the same time.
The styling doesn’t stop at the exterior. Inside the Stonic boasts of modern and crisp, yet also utilitarian with comfortable seats; cavernous space and a high tech infotainment system that is extremely user friendly with features such as Android Auto and Apple carplay.
The trunk of the Stonic would impress anyone as it’s easily big enough to swallow bags of groceries and K-pop products at the same time.
To drive – the stonic offers an agile control, with a smooth and comfortable ride that absorbs the bumps and holes of the Filipino roads.
The power output of the Stonic’s 1.4-liter engine gives it a quick burst of speed upon stepping on the gas – accompanied by an impressive fuel consumption which sees an average of 14 kilometers per liter in the city and 23 on the highway.
Perfect for city driving and a road trip.
And with prices starting from php.780,000 to 970,000, the Stonic is also quite affordable.
Long gone are the dark days of Kia, shall we say?
