Kia's Baby Crossover Appears in Spy Shots Again
Expected to be called the Kia Stonic, the compact crossover has been spied testing in Germany.
The first time spy photographers caught the Stonic, it was testing on a frozen lake in Sweden but it was heavily camouflaged. This particular prototype has shed some of the camouflage, giving us a better look.
Unfortunately it’s still difficult to pick out details on the crossover’s styling, but it’s starting to look like it will resemble the Rio. The model is expected to have a closely related Hyundai variant, which means both crossovers should share powertrains while having significantly different exterior and interior styles. Expect both models to come available with a range of turbocharged engines, although it’s unclear if either will offer all-wheel drive.
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The Kia Stonic is rumored to debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show in September before making its U.S. debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Sales could start late this year in Europe, but it’s unclear when it will arrive dealerships in North America.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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"Stonic"? Sounds like either a health drink or a vestigial organ that needs to be removed by the time you're 60.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it's best coming from me being your Dr., but you've passed another gallstone the size of the mole on Lemmy Kilmeisters's face. Your gallbladder has turned "stonic" and will need to be removed.