2021 Kia Stinger

Hatchback · 2018–2023

Trims and features

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

What changed for 2021

Starting prices: +$90 (3 trims; hover for each)
Engine: 3.3L Twin Turbo GDI V6 → Lambda II (GT1, GT, GT2)
Engine: 2.0L Twin Scroll Turbo GDI → Theta II (GT-Line)
Horsepower: 255 hp → 252 hp (GT-Line)

2021 Stinger trims

	GT	GT1	GT2	GT-Line
Price
Starting MSRP	from $39,590	from $45,490	from $50,390	from $33,090
Powertrain
Engine	Lambda II	Lambda II	Lambda II	Theta II
Horsepower	365 hp	365 hp	365 hp	252 hp
Transmission	8-speed automatic transmission	8-speed automatic transmission	8-speed automatic transmission	8-speed automatic transmission
Gears	8	8	8	8
Drivetrain	AWD / RWD	AWD / RWD	AWD / RWD	AWD / RWD
Fuel economy (combined)	20 mpg	20 mpg	20 mpg	AWD: 24 mpg RWD: 25 mpg
Size and capability
Seats	5	5	5	5
Cargo behind last row	23.3 cu ft	23.3 cu ft	23.3 cu ft	23.3 cu ft
Length	190.2 in	190.2 in	190.2 in	190.2 in
Tech
Touchscreen	7 in	8 in	8 in	—
Digital gauge cluster	3.5 in	7 in	7 in	—
Audio	—	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon	—
Speakers	9	15	15	—
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	—
Lane keeping	—	Lane Keep Assist	Lane Keep Assist	—
Blind-spot monitoring	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert	Blind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency braking	—	AEB with Pedestrian Detection	AEB with Pedestrian Detection	—
Rear cross-traffic	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert	Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
360-degree camera	—	—	Surround View Camera	—
Parking sensors	Front, Rear	Front, Rear	Front, Rear	—
Comfort
Seats	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Heated seats	Front	Front	Front, Second Row Outboard	Front
Ventilated seats	—	Front	Front	—
Driver seat memory	—	Driver Seat	Driver Seat	—
Climate zones	2	2	2	2
Exterior
Wheels	19 in	19 in	19 in	18 in
Headlights	Bi-LED Projector	Bi-LED Projector	Bi-LED Projector	—

Packages and options (23)

	GT	GT1	GT2	GT-Line
Sun and Sound Package $2,900	—	—	—	Optional
Electronic All Wheel Drive (AWD) $2,200	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Bumper Appliqué $80	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Mud Guards $115	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Paint Protection Package $200	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Puddle Lights $285	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks $60	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Alloy Door Sill Plate $130	—	—	—	Optional
Cargo Mat $125	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $50	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray $115	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray Seat Back $130	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Carpet Floor Mats for AWD Only $155	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Carpet Floor Mats for RWD Only $155	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Door Sill Appliqué $110	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350	Optional	—	—	Optional
8-Way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat with Height Adjuster	Standard	Standard	—	Optional
Heated Steering Wheel	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Remote Start (Push-Button Start) $495	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Ceramic Silver $495	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
HiChroma Red $495	Optional	Optional	Optional	—
Snow White $495	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Black	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Nhtsa vin decode, Oem order guide, Other. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, 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

Year	Version	Stars	Forward collision warning	Lane departure warning	Recalls	Complaints
2023	Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	5
2023	Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	5
2022	Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	18
2022	Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD	5	Standard	Standard	1	18
2021	Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD	5	Optional	Optional	5	17
2021	Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD	5	Optional	Optional	5	17
2020	Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD	5	Optional	Optional	6	16
2020	Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD	5	Optional	Optional	6	16
2019	Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD	Not Rated	No	Optional	3	44
2019	Kia Stinger 4 DR FWD	Not Rated	No	Optional	3	44
2018	Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD	Not Rated	Optional	Optional	4	69
2018	Kia Stinger 4 DR FWD	Not Rated	Optional	Optional	4	69

Source: NHTSA.

EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)

Year	EPA model	Engines	Combined
2023	Stinger AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–24
2023	Stinger RWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–25
2022	Stinger AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–24
2022	Stinger RWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–25
2021	Stinger AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–24
2021	Stinger RWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–25
2020	Stinger AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–24
2020	Stinger RWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–25
2019	Stinger AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–24
2019	Stinger RWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–25
2018	Stinger AWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–24
2018	Stinger RWD	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L, Turbo	20–25

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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