[Hi De Hi]

Currently on my second Niro HEV. I like it but would certainly go for the same set up in a stonic given the better styling.

 

[Bill 2019]

New Stonic model coming soon according to email from Kia.

 

[IanB]

The new Stonic is a 'mild hybrid' same as the new Rio which means it won't run solely on electric power.

More info here: 2020 Kia Stonic gains mild-hybrid option and GT Line trim | Autocar
And here: New 2020 Kia Stonic facelift: UK prices and specs revealed | Auto Express

 

[gdh300]

I suspect the architecture of the Stonic just cannot accommodate the larger battery of an PHEV (as opposed in a MHEV). It may be that the platform is just too small, even when a revised Rio/Stonic one comes along in the next few years. As far as I know, the new Hyundai i20 will not come with a 'proper' hybrid powertrian, so KIA's variant of the platform will probably not either.

 

[iooi]

Mild hybrid is really a pointless bow to try to avoid the emissions fines. Would be far better to go for the HEV Not exactly going to take up much more room.

I picked this as they use the best colour