KIA Stonic

Ratings and reviews of the Best Small SUVs priced under $30K on the Australian market… plus our category winner.

It’s still possible – just – to buy a brand-new SUV for less than $25,000. Of the slim budget offerings around, it’s a Hyundai that stands out.

Kia’s tiny, ageing SUV still has plenty going for it

How does the Kia Stonic S fare as an everyday compact SUV?

There’s a big battle raging in the little SUV arena

Are the top-spec Stonic’s punchy turbo engine and looks enough to make it the pick of the bunch?

Does Kia’s new baby SUV have what it takes to steal customers from Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Venue and Toyota Yaris Cross?