Kia has revealed sketches of its new Stonic compact crossover which is due for introduction later this year.

Sketches of the forthcoming Kia Stonic compact crossover have been revealed showing a bold design. The Stonic will rival cars such as the edgy Toyota C-HR, Renault Captur, Nissan Juke and Suzuki Vitara, to name a few.

These teaser sketches reveal a promising design direction for the Stonic, which features a sweeping roofline and pronounced wheel arches. The production version, however, will likely be less striking when it’s launched later in the year.

The Kia Stonic will enter thecompetitive crossover segment and based on these sketches, it could sell very well.

Kia says that the Stonic will have a “European-designed cabin [that] echoes the appearance of the exterior, with straight lines, smooth surfaces and geometric design forms”. A ‘floating’ Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) will provide smartphone integration and Kia says that customers will have the opportunity to extensively customise the look of the interior and exterior.

As for what engines will power the Stonic, reports are suggesting that both a 1.4-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel engine will be used for the European market, while a 1.6-litre petrol engine is a possibility for North America.

At this stage, it’s unclear whether the Stonic will make it to South Africa, but we will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

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