Kia Stonic interior
The Kia Stonic’s interior is easy to use, but alternatives offer more space and a more interesting design
Style
There aren’t many soft materials used in the Kia Stonic’s interior construction but the dashboard’s layout is easy to understand even at a glance. If you’re looking for a car that’s genuinely stylish inside, the Citroen C3 Aircross is the one to go for. However, if you want a stress free environment, the Kia’s control layout is much easier to learn and use than the quirky Citroen’s.
Entry-level Kia Stonic models come with silver trim inserts that do little to lift up the bland atmosphere inside. Top-spec models come with two-tone exterior paint, coloured pieces of trim in the centre console, coloured piping on the seats and matching contrast stitching that makes it just about acceptable inside.
Plastic quality is also just about acceptable but, on the upside, most of the cabin feels sturdy and you do get some soft-touch plastic on the centre of the dashboard.
The faux-leather seats on top-spec cars are soft at least and look quite smart with their contrasting stitching. However, their small bolsters don’t hold you in place in tight corners particularly well and there’s no electric adjustment. Instead, you have to yank a lever so finding your ideal driving position isn’t that easy.
The Kia Stonic compensates for its rather bland design with durable materials and comfy seats
- Cash
- £17,548
- Monthly
- £172*
- Used
- £12,302
Infotainment
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Which of the two infotainment systems you get depends on which Kia Stonic model you go for.
Entry-level cars come with a 7.0-inch screen, DAB radio and MP3 compatibility. There are also USB and AUX ports for playing music and charging your phone. All models get a multi-function steering wheel so you can adjust the stereo on the move without having to take your hands off the wheel. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the range, so you can mirror your smartphone’s screen and you can use its internet connection for sat-nav or music streaming.
Top-spec models retain the screen size but add touchscreen functionality, a built-in sat-nav system with traffic re-routing and a much quicker processor for faster route calculations. Navigating the menus is simple and easy while parked but trickier on the move – the rotary control in a Mazda CX-3 is easier to use while driving.
- Cash
- £17,548
- Monthly
- £172*
- Used
- £12,302
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*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.