2023 Kia Stinger

Hatchback · 2018–2023

Trims and features

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

What changed for 2023

Starting prices: +$400 (2 trims; hover for each)
Trim dropped: GT1
Engine: 2.5L Smart Stream Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) G4KIII → 2.5L Turbo GDI 4-Cylinder (GT-Line)
Remote start: App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start → Key Fob Remote Start (all trims)
Engine: 3.3L Twin Turbo V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda II → 3.3L Twin-Turbo GDI V6 (GT2)
Heated seats: Front, Second Row Outboard → Front, Second Row (GT2)

2023 Stinger trims

	GT2	GT-Line
Price
Starting MSRP	from $51,890	from $36,690
Powertrain
Engine	3.3L Twin-Turbo GDI V6	2.5L Turbo GDI 4-Cylinder
Horsepower	368 hp	300 hp
Torque	376 lb-ft	311 lb-ft
Gears	8	8
Drivetrain	AWD / RWD	AWD / RWD
Size and capability
Seats	5	5
Tech
Touchscreen	10.25 in	10.25 in
Apple CarPlay	Wired	Wired
Android Auto	Wired	Wired
Digital gauge cluster	7 in	—
Head-up display	Windshield HUD	—
Audio	Harman Kardon	Optional
Speakers	15	9 + option
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go	Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
Lane keeping	Lane Centering	Lane Centering
Blind-spot monitoring	Blind Spot Intervention	Blind Spot Intervention
Automatic emergency braking	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
360-degree camera	Surround View Camera	—
Parking sensors	Front, Rear	Rear
Comfort
Seats	Leather	Leather
Heated seats	Front, Second Row	Front
Ventilated seats	Front	—
Driver seat memory	Driver Seat	—
Climate zones	2	2
Remote start	Key Fob Remote Start	Key Fob Remote Start
Exterior
Power liftgate	Power Liftgate	—
Wheels	19 in	18 in
Headlights	Bi-LED Projector	LED Reflector

Packages and options (32)

	GT2	GT-Line
GT-Line Apex Special Edition Package $1,000	—	Optional
GT2 Grand Tourer Special Edition Package $1,000	Optional	—
GT-Line Sun and Sound Package $2,300	—	Optional
GT2 Tribute Special Edition Package $1,500	Optional	—
Black Brembo Brake Calipers	Optional	—
Black Exhaust Tips	Optional	Optional
Black Fender Garnish	Optional	Optional
Mud Guards $125	Optional	Optional
Paint Protection Package $200	Optional	Optional
Power Sunroof	Standard	Optional
Puddle Lamps $285	Optional	Optional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $80	Optional	Optional
Wheel Locks $65	Optional	Optional
Alloy Door Sill Plate $130	—	Optional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350	—	Optional
Cargo Mat $125	Optional	Optional
Cargo Net $55	Optional	Optional
Cargo Tray $115	Optional	Optional
Carpet Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $130	Optional	Optional
Carpeted Floor Mats for AWD Only $175	Optional	Optional
Carpeted Floor Mats for RWD Only $175	Optional	Optional
Door Sill Appliqué $110	Optional	Optional
Brembo Brakes	Standard	Optional
Ascot Green	Optional	Optional
Aurora Black	Optional	Optional
Ceramic Silver $495	Optional	Optional
HiChroma Red $495	Optional	Optional
Micro Blue	Optional	Optional
Panthera Metal	Optional	Optional
Snow White $495	Optional	Optional
Steel Matte Gray	Optional	—
Red $295	Optional	Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, 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.

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