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KIA STONIC Common
As of 2026 Q1, 57,936 KIA STONICs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2017 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 8,588 (17.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 57,936 on the road.
Rarer than 6% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the STONIC
The Kia Stonic (Korean: 기아 스토닉, romanized: Gia Seutonik) is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by Kia Motors. Its name is derived from the words "speedy" and "tonic". The Stonic debuted in Frankfurt on 20 June 2017 and in South Korea on 13 July 2017, and was released in the fourth quarter of 2017. It is marketed as the Kia KX1 in China.
KIA STONIC — questions & answers
How many KIA STONIC are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 57,936 KIA STONIC were still registered in the UK — 57,669 licensed and on the road, plus 267 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA STONIC rare?
The KIA STONIC is common, with 57,936 still on the road, making it rarer than 6% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the KIA STONIC increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of KIA STONIC on UK roads rose by 8,588 (17.4%).
What fuel do most KIA STONIC use?
Most KIA STONIC run on petrol — about 58% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, diesel.
When did the KIA STONIC peak?
The KIA STONIC peaked at 57,936 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q3.