Sat at the smaller end of the Kia SUV lineup, the Stonic is classed as a subcompact crossover SUV.
It uses the Hyundai-Kia GB platform underneath which is also shared with the Rio and Soul.
The first examples of the model were rolled off the production line in 2017 with a choice of one of four engines.
Buyers could choose a 1-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that is perfect for territories that tax based on engine displacement like China (where the car is known as the KX1).
For those who need a more torquey engine, they can opt for the 1.6-liter turbodiesel.
If the Stonic proves to be too small or lacking power for a potential buyer then they can look higher up the Kia SUV range at the Niro and Sportage.
In 2020 the car was withdrawn from South Korea due to slow sales but the Chinese version was introduced to the Philippines for the first time in the same year.
Although the car is fairly simple the infotainment system may cause some new drivers to the Kia Stonic a headache, this is where the owner's manual comes in.
The manual PDF document on this page was written exclusively for the 2020 version of the car and is very easy to follow.
Simply choose a page from the index at the start and you can find the corresponding chapter in seconds and answer your query about the car.