2022 Kia Stinger: Approaching Rarified Air

The target of the Kia Stinger has been clear from the first time it was shown to us. This car is aimed at the German sport/luxury sedans, and it’s quickly approaching a point where it will overtake some of them in many ways. While that seems unimaginable when you think of the history and success of cars such as the BMW M3, the Stinger is a sports sedan that packs a serious punch and is offered in more dynamic varieties than ever before.

Get ready for some fun and excitement when you take this Kia out for a drive.

Reach Amazing Levels of Fun

Kia hasn’t been willing to announce the zero to sixty times for the Stinger, but that doesn’t stop us from thinking about just how quick this car could be. If you’re looking for the top speeds, those are listed, with the GT-Line reaching 130 mph, while the GT1 and GT2 can reach 167 mph when you take your car to the track. On the lined roads, you’ll find a car that you want to toss through the curves, find open roads to drive on, and a car that has the right settings for every driving situation you find on the road.

The Stinger Ups the Ante

From the time it arrived, the Kia Stinger has been a car with excellent performance for the price, brings a lineup of powerful engines, offers sharp style, and gives you the option of AWD. A ten-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty covers every model.
The 2022 version of this car gives you a new Scorpion Special Edition model, gives you a new engine with plenty of power along with an improved V6 for the performance you’re looking for.

You’ll see a larger infotainment screen, new driver aids, new LED headlights and taillights, new alloy wheels, along with gloss-black and chrome accents in the cabin.Check Off Those Luxury Boxes

While it’s not offered as a luxury model, the Stinger does reach impressive levels of comfort and style when you’re in the cabin. This car has a flat-bottom steering wheel, Nappa leather at the higher trims, and the comfort you need when you’re riding around on the road. You’ll see a large 10.25-inch touchscreen that appears to be free-standing in the center of the dashboard for you to have the connection you’re looking for.

The Classic Performance Car Appearance from Kia

When the Kia Stinger was first built, this brand could have redefined the sports car look, but they didn’t.

Instead, the Stinger has the classic performance car look, which gives you a long nose and short tail to offer the powerful build you’re looking for.

Finishing out the appearance of this car, you’ll see the new LED lights and a new signature of the LED daytime running lights that give this car a unique look compared to other sports cars. The wheels and exhaust ports finish off the style of this car, giving you the Stinger you want to drive.

This is a Car that’s Pleasantly Practical

This Kia is not only a performance sedan; it brings you a hatchback body style with tons of space in the rear area of the car. This area is a hatchback-style space that gives you a large cargo hold for your stuff.

In fact, this space measures 40 cubic feet, giving you plenty of room for you to have the space you’re looking for when you want to bring stuff along for your drive. Now, you’ve got a car that gives you space for your stuff and a fun driving experience.

Which Version of the Kia Stinger Will You Drive?

Stinger GT-Line (base version)

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Dual-zone automatic climate controls
• Leather upholstery
• Self-dimming rearview mirror
• 10.25-inch infotainment screen
• Apple CarPlay
• Android Auto
• Wireless device charging
• LED headlights and taillights
• Keyless entry
• Push-button starting
• Remote engine starter
• Heated front seats
• 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
• perforated leather-wrapped/flat-bottomed steering wheel
• Nine-speaker audio system
• Forward-collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Pedestrian detection
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alerts
• Rear parking sensors
• Navigation-based adaptive cruise control

Stinger GT1

• Brembo brakes
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Limited-slip differential
• 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Power sunroof
• LED cabin lighting

Stinger GT2

• Nappa leather upholstery
• 16-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
• Heated rear seats
• Power-operated trunk lid
• Adaptive suspension
• 360-degree camera system
• Head-up display
• Automatic high beams
• Harman/Kardon surround-sound system
• Optional Scorpion Special Edition Version

Let’s Talk About that Scorpion

The Scorpion Special Edition model of the Kia Stinger can be added to the GT2 model, and it gives you a ton of excellent features. You’ll enjoy blacked-out fender trim and side mirror caps, dark exhaust tips, a body-color rear spoiler, unique 19-inch alloy wheels in black, carbon-fiber interior trim, and black or red Nappa leather upholstery. This version of the Stinger is limited to 250 per month, which makes it somewhat exclusive.

The Right Power for an Amazing Drive

There are two engines offered for the Stinger, both of which make use of an eight-speed automatic transmission to push that power to the wheels. The engine for the GT-Line model is a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 300 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. Of torque. When you add AWD to the mix, you’ll have 22 city/32 hwy mpg in RWD models and 21 city/29 hwy mpg.

If you opt for the GT, GT1, GT2, or Scorpion model of this car, you’ll enjoy an impressive 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that makes 368 horsepower and 376 lb.-ft. Of torque during your drive. This powertrain gives you 18 city/25 hwy mpg in RWD versions with AWD models returning 17 city/24 hwy mpg.

Will the Kia Stinger be the right sports sedan for you to drive? This is a car that’s ready to give you everything you expect from a luxury sports sedan without requiring you to pay a higher price. Get ready for a fun, active, and energetic ride on any road that you find.