最近谍照记者首次拍到了起亚Stonic照片，预计该车外观与目前仅在几个国家销售的KX3有很大不同。该车设计预计深受新款Rio影响，但某些车身元素则取自2013年发布的Provo概念车。目前还不清楚该车动力系统细节，预计将与第四代Rio共享。包括一台功率为100/120马力，扭矩同为171马力1.0升三缸涡轮汽油引擎。除了这台引擎，还有1.4升CRDi柴油引擎，功率为76/89马力，但扭矩达到240牛米。目前还不清楚该车是否会与Rio共享1.25和1.4升自然进气引擎。这款车将标配前轮驱动，但不知道是否会提供全轮驱动，而根据不同的引擎，会搭配手动或自动变速器。起亚已经证实今年将推出Rio跨界版本，因此预计将在9月开幕的法兰克福车展亮相。

 

2018 Kia Stonic spied for the first time

Hyundai’s funky new B-segment crossover has been photographed on multiple instances, but it’s only now the equivalent Kia is posing for the spy camera. Believed to be called “Stonic,” the new global model is expected to look significantly different than the similarly sized KX3 currently available in only a few countries. We expect the design to be heavily influenced by the new Rio supermini, but with some styling cues adapted from the cool 2013 Provo concept.

 

In regards to what will power it, expect just about the same engines offered in the fourth-generation Rio. A turbocharged three-cylinder 1.0-liter gasoline engine with 100 and 120 horsepower is likely on the agenda, with both versions of the unit delivering 171 Newton-meters of torque. The new supermini from South Korea can also be had with a thrifty 1.4-liter diesel; one with 76 hp and the other with 89 hp. In both cases, the CRDi unit generates 240 Nm of torque. We’re not so sure Kia’s naturally aspirated 1.25- and 1.4-liter gasoline engines powering the cheaper Rio models will find their way underneath the Stonic’s hood considering the crossover will be heavier.

 

It remains to be seen whether Kia will sell their new subcompact crossover with an optional all-wheel-drive layout, but chances is the crossover will come strictly in a FWD flavor. Both manual and automatic gearboxes will be available, depending on engine selection.

 

Kia has already confirmed the high-riding Rio will be introduced at some point in 2017, so expect to see it debut in Europe this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show.