Kia Stinger

The Stinger is a midsize sports sedan with a liftback design and seating for up to five passengers. It’s Kia’s largest sedan, measuring about four inches longer than the next smaller model, the K5, and it shares a platform and some components with the Genesis G70, which is made by the Korean automaker's sister company. The Stinger received a mid-cycle refresh for 2022, which brought subtle exterior styling changes, enhanced interior materials, and improvements in technology. It is expected to be discontinued after the 2023 model year.

The Stinger's available trims include the GT-Line, GT, GT1, and GT2. The GT-Line is the entry-level trim featuring a four-cylinder engine, while the GT trims come with a more powerful V6. The higher trims, GT1 and GT2, also offer more luxurious features and advanced technology.

Kia offers two powertrains for the Stinger. The base GT-Line employs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 255 horsepower, while the higher trims come with a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 365 hp. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available as an option.

Initially, the Stinger came with a standard 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, with an upgraded 8-inch unit available on higher trims. The model’s 2022 refresh made a larger 10.3-inch touchscreen standard across all trims. It also added a larger digital instrument cluster and more standard advanced safety features, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. Most of these were previously optional or limited to higher-level trims.

For used car buyers seeking a Kia Stinger, the 2022 model year with its mid-cycle refresh offers the most up-to-date technology and styling. However, earlier models, particularly the sportier GT trims, still provide a great balance of performance, comfort, and value.