Prices for the Stonic sit at the more affordable end of the small SUV spectrum, although in truth, there’s not really a colossal difference between the priciest and the cheapest choices. There is more of a difference with the amount of standard kit you get for your money, though, and because the Stonic is very competitive on that score, it looks like cracking value for money. Now Kia has ditched the 1.4-litre petrol the Stonic also does a good job on efficiency, meaning affordable taxation and fuel bills. Servicing costs will be less than those on many rivals, too. Most crucially, though, the Stonic’s resale values look to be very solid indeed compared with those of its competitors, which will do wonders for your long-term running costs.