Kia reveals Stonic crossover 12 | 06 | 2017
KIA’S NEW RIO-BASED B-Segment SUV will be called Stonic. The new model, which will rival the hugely successful Nissan Juke crossover, will debut later this year.
Revealed here in a series of bold design sketches, the Stonic has clearly been inspired by the larger Sportage and Sorento SUVs, boasting the family-based tiger-nose grille and sleek headlights.
Interestingly, the Stonic boasts a new LED lighting signature, and features a sportier, more urban-focused design due to its protruding front spoiler, flared wheelarches and rear scuff plates.
The sketches also illustrate the Stonic features a raised ride height and black roof bars.
The cabin is sleek and minimalist, focused around a central touchscreen with just two physical buttons. Close inspection highlights the fact the designers have separated the air-con controls, and they sit below the display.
There are also a number of piano-style buttons which are likely to control things like fan direction and heated seats.
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Jim McGill