KIA STONIC FROM $22,290

Kia’s smallest SUV, the Stonic, is based on the Rio hatchback. Prices start at $22,290 for the 74kW/133Nm 1.4-litre petrol/six-speed manual Stonic S; the six-speed auto is $23,790. So at base model level Stonic is one of the cheapest SUVs on the market, along with its main rival, the Hyundai Venue. Stonic Sport, with the same drivetrains, is $25,290/$26,790. We tested the GT Line, at $30,790, which runs a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbopetrol, also with 74kW of power but with 172Nm of torque, matched with a seven-speed dual clutch automatic. Safety specification is basic. Autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, six airbags and a camera are standard, but that’s about it. A monitor tells you when a rear door is being opened. There’s no blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert…

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