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If you’re young, image-conscious, single or newly married, and you’ve set aside a budget between P675,00 to P875,000 for a brand-new car, then we strongly advise you to hold off your new vehicle purchase until October 15, 2020 because that is the date when Kia Philippines will “unbox” the new and exciting 2021 Kia Stonic. We’re confident that with Kia Motors’ “Power to Surprise“, this all-new stylish, hip and trendy subcompact crossover vehicle will surely create waves in the local automotive scene and the Philippine car culture.
The new Stonic is positioned to meet the demands of the young and active who turn their dreams into reality day-by-day and know how to have fun in the process. Kia Philippines projects that the target market belongs to the wide spectrum of adventurous Filipino buyers who do not compromise design and function. With the catchphrase “Style that is Iconic”, this chic Kia crossover is for the first-time buyers and trendy car owners who want to showcase their exquisite taste in their vehicles. Pegged by Kia’s chief designer Peter Schreyer, Kia’s European Design Language is manifested in the compact features, elegant design, sharp lines and smooth surfaces of the Stonic, which harmonizes with the signature Tiger Nose Grille and the stylish and heavy-duty roof rails on the roof.
The well-positioned projector-type halogen headlamps and LED daytime running lights (DRLs), which are exclusive to the EX variant, give bright, proper illumination without distracting incoming drivers. The perfectly-sized Stonic is 4,100 mm long, 1,735 mm wide and 1,532 mm high with a 2,570 mm wheelbase to make sure that comfort can be stylish. These svelte dimensions house a multifunctional storage space with 60:40 full-fold flat rear seats. Even when the seats are in the upright position, there’s ample space behind the rear seats to load 325 liters of groceries or baggage. Meanwhile, the two-tone color option on the top-of-the-line variant is bound to express your bright and positive disposition.
As a young and aggressive individual, you know that road trips can be boring without the right sound track. The Kia Stonic is equipped to keep you entertained whether its a long wait in traffic or a long drive through winding roads. You can have an earful of lively concerts with peers and family with the Stonic’s 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which is compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Crisp clear music emanates from the six audio speakers that is strategically mounted inside the Stonic.
The Stonic is powered by a 1.4-liter dual CVVT inline 4-cylinder engine that is tuned to deliver 94 horsepower (95 PS) when paired with the 5-speed manual transmission or 99 hp (100 PS) when coupled with the 6-speed automatic. All this simply means that the Stonic was designed to produce a higher fuel efficiency rating so you can drive farther and make every liter count. Likewise, the Stonic prioritizes your safety and driving convenience with its rear parking sensor, rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, electronic stability control and hill start assist, which are all exclusive for the EX variant. Furthermore, the 185-mm ground clearance provides you with a sense of security when you have to drive on floodwaters while the smart entry and start/stop push button provides you with added convenience.
While Kia Philippines started 2020 with a network of 30 dealerships across the country, an additional 4 new dealerships started operations by the third quarter. The aggressive expansion to widen Kia’s footprint continues with four more new Kia dealer appointments in key locations that will operate within the fourth quarter. This will bring the Kia dealer network in the Philippines to a total of 38 facilities and a potential for three other appointments before the year ends.
Like the rest of the Kia Philippines model lineup, the Stonic will come with a five-year or 160,000-km warranty, as well as with a 24/7 Roadside Assistance that will be FREE for five years. By simply contacting the Kia Customer hotline, customers will have access to the Roadside Assistance service, which covers Emergency Towing, Personal Assistance, Minor Onsite Repair, Medical Assistance and Information Service for a secured, enjoyable and worry-free ownership of your Kia Stonic.
Kia Philippines saw the market shift towards subcompact SUVs with a median price in the P1,000,000 level. The 2021 Kia Stonic is being offered at an introductory price of P675,000 for the entry-level variant with 5-speed manual transmission (LX MT), P785,000 for the middle-range variant with 6-speed automatic transmission (LX AT) and P875,000 for the top-of-the-line variant with 6-speed automatic transmission (EX AT).
But you have to hurry! These prices are special pre-launch prices that will be only be given to those who will be bold and decisive enough to reserve a 2021 Kia Stonic from today until its official launch on October 15, 2020. If you are looking for a subcompact SUV or crossovers, then take a close look at the Stonic with its enticing price range. Interested buyers who want to know more about the Stonic, along with other surprising Kia deals and offers, may call or visit any of the 34 Kia dealers nationwide or log on to the Kia website at https://www.kia.com/ph/main.html. You may also Like and Follow Kia Philippines on Facebook and Instagram to check what other programs Kia Philippines has designed for the market.
