Kia2018-present Stinger Overview

Kia Stinger Overview (2018 - present)

2018 - present

Tech Specs Summary


143 - 168 mph

4.8 - 7.5 seconds

197 - 365 BHP

29.4 - 48.7 mpg
kg
1,717 - 1,855 kg

406 - 1,114 L
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The Kia Stinger is produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia and started production in 2018. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive Fastback. There are three power levels available, ranging from a 197 BHP 2.2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine to a 365 BHP 3.3 L V6 Bi-Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Kia Stinger GT S 3.3 T-GDi V6
(2018 - present)
...T-GDi V6

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Stinger is the Kia Stinger GT S 3.3 T-GDi V6 which scores 3.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 365 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 197 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 168 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Kia Stinger 2.2 CRDi
(2018 - present)
...2.2 CRDi

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Stinger 2.2 CRDi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 642 miles and can store 406-1,114 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,500 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2017
★★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
81%
Pedestrian
78%
Safety Assist
82%

Timeline

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