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2018 Kia Stinger

Hatchback · 2018–2023

Trims and features

201820192020202120222023

What changed for 2018

First year we have trim data for.

2018 Stinger trims

BaseGTGT1GT2Premium
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $31,900from $38,350from $43,250from $49,200from $37,100
Powertrain
Engine2.0L Twin Scroll Turbo GDI3.3L Twin Turbo GDI V63.3L Twin Turbo GDI V63.3L Twin Turbo GDI V62.0L Twin Scroll Turbo GDI
Horsepower255 hp365 hp365 hp365 hp255 hp
Torque260 lb-ft376 lb-ft376 lb-ft376 lb-ft260 lb-ft
Gears88888
DrivetrainAWD / RWDAWD / RWDAWD / RWDAWD / RWDAWD / RWD
Fuel economy (combined)AWD: 24 mpg
RWD: 25 mpg		20 mpg20 mpg20 mpgAWD: 24 mpg
RWD: 25 mpg
Size and capability
Seats55555
Cargo behind last row23.3 cu ft23.3 cu ft23.3 cu ft23.3 cu ft23.3 cu ft
Max cargo40.9 cu ft40.9 cu ft40.9 cu ft40.9 cu ft40.9 cu ft
Length190.2 in190.2 in190.2 in190.2 in190.2 in
Tech
Touchscreen7 in7 in8 in8 in8 in
Apple CarPlayWiredWiredWiredWiredWired
Android AutoWiredWiredWiredWiredWired
Digital gauge cluster3.5 in3.5 in7 in7 in7 in
Head-up display———Windshield HUD—
Audio——Harman KardonHarman KardonHarman Kardon
Speakers69151515
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlOptionalOptionalOptionalAdaptive Cruise with Stop & GoOptional
Lane keepingOptionalOptionalOptionalLane Keep AssistOptional
Blind-spot monitoringOptionalOptionalOptionalBlind Spot AlertOptional
Automatic emergency brakingOptionalOptionalOptionalAEB with Pedestrian DetectionOptional
Rear cross-trafficOptionalOptionalOptionalRear Cross-Traffic AlertOptional
Parking sensorsFront, RearFront, RearFront, RearFront, RearFront, Rear
Comfort
Seats———Leather—
Heated seatsFrontFrontFrontFrontFront
Ventilated seats———Front—
Driver seat memory——Driver SeatDriver SeatDriver Seat
Climate zones22222
Exterior
Sunroof——Tilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide MoonroofTilt/Slide Moonroof
Power liftgate———Power Liftgate—
Wheels18 in19 in + option19 in + option19 in + option18 in
Headlights—Bi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED ProjectorBi-LED Projector
Packages and options (39)
BaseGTGT1GT2Premium
Gray Interior Package ———OptionalOptional
Kia Drive Wise Package $2,000OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Limited Edition $1,600—Optional—Optional—
Red Interior Package ——OptionalOptional—
AWD Package $2,200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Bumper Appliqué $75OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Limited Edition Badge —Optional—Optional—
Mud Guards $95OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Paint Protection Package $200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Puddle Lights $240OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks (18-Inch Wheels) $55OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks (19-Inch Wheels) $55—OptionalOptionalOptional—
Alloy Door Sill Plate $130OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350Optional————
Cargo Mat $125OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net $50OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray $95OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray Seat Back $125OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Door Sill Appliqué $110OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Start (Push-Button Start) $495OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
18-Inch Machined-Finish Alloy Wheels —OptionalOptionalOptionalStandard
18-Inch Painted Alloy Wheels Standard————
19-Inch Machined-Finish Alloy Wheels —StandardStandardStandard—
18-Inch All Season Tires —OptionalOptionalOptional—
19-Inch Summer Tires —StandardStandardStandard—
Aurora Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Ceramic Silver OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
HiChroma Red OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Micro Blue OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Panthera Metal OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Silky Silver OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Snow White OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sunset Yellow —Optional—Optional—
Black Leather OptionalOptionalOptional—Optional
Black Nappa Leather ———Optional—
Gray Leather ————Optional
Gray Nappa Leather ———Optional—
Red Leather ——Optional——
Red Nappa Leather ———Optional—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Other, Other, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Stinger 2018–2023 (Apple).

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints

YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2023 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 15
2023 Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD5 StandardStandard 15
2022 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 118
2022 Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD5 StandardStandard 118
2021 Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD5 OptionalOptional 517
2021 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 517
2020 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD5 OptionalOptional 616
2020 Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD5 OptionalOptional 616
2019 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWDNot Rated NoOptional 344
2019 Kia Stinger 4 DR FWDNot Rated NoOptional 344
2018 Kia Stinger 4 DR AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 469
2018 Kia Stinger 4 DR FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 469

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2023Stinger AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–24
2023Stinger RWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–25
2022Stinger AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–24
2022Stinger RWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–25
2021Stinger AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–24
2021Stinger RWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–25
2020Stinger AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–24
2020Stinger RWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–25
2019Stinger AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–24
2019Stinger RWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–25
2018Stinger AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–24
2018Stinger RWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo		 20–25

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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