Here’s what we know for sure, and listeners need to ignore all the speculative click bait that some media outlets come up with.

Kia is not new to dual range 4WD vehicles with the Sorrento originally a true 4WD before it went all soft.

The Tasman will be a dual cab 4WD Ute. Initially it is likely to  come with the tried and tested 2.2L 4 cylinder turbo diesel engine that is in the Sorento.

This has available 148kW of power and 440Nm of torque. The good news is that is peak torque is spread between 1,750 – 2,750 rpm.

This is matched to an inhouse 8 Sp AT. The combination has been tried and tested over many years in a number of Kia/Hyundai vehicles.

Kia have gone all in with a TV campaign featuring some 20 Australian sporting personalities. They have also revealed an unique wrap to camouflage the vehicle while it undergoes rigorous localise testing, as all Kia’s do.

Stay tuned for more details as they unfold.

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A purely urban based front wheel drive the Stonic comes with a plethora of safety features, class leading multi Bluetooth connectivity as well as having its ride and handling retuned for the Australian market.

Top of the range is the GT Line comes with a 1.0L Turbo petrol engine that produces 74kW and 172Nm and drives the front wheels through a 7 speed DCT.

In addition it gets

• Sport suspension tuning
• 17-inch alloys,
• Different body package,
• MFR LED headlights,
• two tone colour or sunroof,
• cloth and artificial leather seats,
• climate control air conditioning,
• Privacy glass and electrochromic mirror.

Driving the Stonic around town, you can see why it will be popular, it’s comfortable with lots of standard features and adequate ride around our bumpy suburban streets.

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KIA has entered an ultra-competitive segment, the urban 2WD SUV with a competitive model, and the GT Line priced at $29,990 drive away is a good price.

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What is good?

• Economy
• Looks stylish
• AWD safety

What is not so good?

• Overpriced
• Tacky interior
• C-HR is better and cheaper

Kia Stonic – Also Look At

• Subaru XV Hybrid
• Peugeot 2008
• Suzuki S Cross
• ŠKODA Karoq
• Hyundai Venue
• Mazda CX-3
• Toyota C-HR
• Toyota Yaris Cross
• VW T-Cross

Kia Stonic joins the already impressive SUV line up for KIA in Australia. Do we really need yet another small urban SUV like the Stonic, Stick around for a minute and we will find out.

A purely urban based front wheel drive the Stonic comes with a plethora of safety features, class leading multi Bluetooth connectivity as well as having its ride and handling retuned for the Australian market.

https://www.anyauto.com.au/kia-stonic-gt-line-urban-suv-review/

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Stinger is more than a sports car. The GT means Gran Turismo. A vehicle you can drive long distances in comfort and style.

We’ve got the Stinger GT Carbon Edition which adds carbon fibre door mirrors, grille surround, fender vents, rear skid plate and hood vent. Inside it adds an Alcantara steering wheel and a badge.

Yes the Stinger is pretty fast 0-100kmh in 4.9 seconds and top speed of 270kmh. But that actually sells the car short. To get the same performance you would have to buy something like the Audi S5 Coupe that cost in excess of $130,000. Or you could buy the Hyundai version the Genesis G70 for about $90,000

Its appeal is that it is also so easy to drive every day and be comfortable. Air-conditioned seats, with multiple electronic adjustments, 360 degree cameras, and walk up boot opening are just a few of the comfort features.

Add to this Kias 7 year owner benefit package and a five star ANCAP safety rating.

Kia Stinger GT Carbon edition is priced from just under $65,000 plus the usual costs.

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Kia Stinger is fast, looks cool, has heaps of street cred and it comes from Kia? Stinger is more than a sports car. The GT means Gran Turismo. A vehicle you can drive long distances in comfort and style. We’ve got the Stinger Carbon Edition which adds carbon fibre door mirrors, grille surround, fender vents, rear skid plate and hood vent. Inside it adds an Alcantara steering wheel and a badge. Yes the Stinger is pretty fast 0-100kmh in 4.9 seconds and top speed of ….

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