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2022 Kia Stinger
Hatchback · 2018–2023
Trims and features
What changed for 2022
- Starting prices: −$1,600 to +$3,200 (3 trims; hover for each)
- Trim dropped: GT
- Engine: Theta II → 2.5L Smart Stream Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) G4KIII (GT-Line)
- Horsepower: 252 hp → 300 hp (GT-Line)
- Blind-spot monitoring: Blind Spot Alert → Blind Spot Intervention (all trims)
- Rear cross-traffic: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert → Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking (all trims)
- Engine: Lambda II → 3.3L Twin Turbo V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda II (GT1, GT2)
- Horsepower: 365 hp → 368 hp (GT1, GT2)
- Touchscreen: 8 in → 10.25 in (GT1, GT2)
- Digital gauge cluster: 7 in → 4.2 in (GT1)
- Speakers: 15 → 9 (GT1)
- Lane keeping: Lane Keep Assist → Lane Centering (GT1, GT2)
- Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian Detection → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (GT1, GT2)
- Parking sensors: Front, Rear → Rear (GT1)
- Headlights: Bi-LED Projector → LED Reflector (GT1)
2022 Stinger trims
| GT1 | GT2 | GT-Line | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | from $43,890 | from $51,490 | from $36,290 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 3.3L Twin Turbo V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda II | 3.3L Twin Turbo V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda II | 2.5L Smart Stream Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) G4KIII |
| Horsepower | 368 hp | 368 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 376 lb-ft | 376 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / RWD | AWD / RWD | AWD / RWD |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | AWD: 24 mpg RWD: 25 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 23.3 cu ft | 23.3 cu ft | 23.3 cu ft |
| Length | 190.2 in | 190.2 in | 190.2 in |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 10.25 in | 10.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4.2 in | 7 in | 4.2 in |
| Head-up display | — | Windshield HUD | — |
| Audio | — | Harman Kardon | Optional |
| Speakers | 9 | 15 | 9 + option |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | — | Surround View Camera | — |
| Parking sensors | Rear | Front, Rear | Rear |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | Front | — |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Optional |
| Power liftgate | — | Power Liftgate | — |
| Wheels | 19 in | 19 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | LED Reflector | Bi-LED Projector | LED Reflector |
Packages and options (33)
| GT1 | GT2 | GT-Line | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpion Special Edition Package $1,295 | — | Optional | — |
| GT-Line Sun and Sound Package $2,300 | — | — | Optional |
| Dark Exhaust Tips | — | Optional | — |
| Black Fender Garnish | — | Optional | — |
| Mud Guards $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Package $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Power Tilt / Slide Sunroof | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Puddle Lights $285 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Body-Color Rear Spoiler | — | Optional | — |
| Wheel Locks $60 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alloy Door Sill Plate $130 | — | — | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350 | Optional | — | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray Seat Back $130 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats for AWD Only $155 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats for RWD Only $155 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Sill Appliqué $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ascot Green | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ceramic Silver $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| HiChroma Red $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Micro Blue | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panthera Metal | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Beige Leather | Optional | — | Optional |
| Beige Nappa Leather | — | Optional | — |
| Black Leather | Optional | — | Optional |
| Black Nappa Leather | — | Optional | — |
| Red Leather $295 | Optional | — | Optional |
| Red Nappa Leather $295 | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Other, Oem press release. 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
| 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.