The 2019 Kia Stonic is a SUV. Expert analysis gives it a score of 8.1/10. Pros: Agile and easy to maneuver and park in the city; Economical fuel consumption in urban driving โ 6โ7 L/100 km; Relatively high feature level for the price โ touchscreen, navigation, and parking sensors standard. Common concerns: 1.0 turbo engine (2017โ2021) prone to increased oil consumption โ requires checking every 5,000 km; Exceptionally small trunk โ only 352 liters, limiting family use; Road noise and squeaking that appears after 30,000โ40,000 km. Stonic owners locally report the car is well-suited for city driving and parking in tight spaces, but a common complaint is road noise and squeaking that appears after 30,000โ40,000 km. local drivers note that oil consumption in the 1.0 T-GDI turbo engine is higher than expected and requires more frequent monitoring โ experts recommend checking every 5,000 km. Additionally, there are reports of issues with electrical connectors and TPMS sensors triggering false warnings.