2022 Kia Stinger
Price Range: $20,160 - $42,998
Kia Stinger Reviews
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Most Helpful Owner Reviews
Jack of all Trades, Master of One
Castillan, 09/04/2020
2020 Kia Stinger GT2 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
I have the fully optioned GT2 RWD version. This car is fantastic. I'm not sure what can be said that hasn't already been said, but I'll try to put my ideas down. This car is a sum of all that it is, along with a sum of all that it is not, and in understanding this, it still comes out on top as a master of what it truly is.
Is it sporty? Yes, but it's not a sports car, and it … doesn't pretend to be. It gives you enough for a taste when the mood strikes, but it's not built to set any new lap records. It'll take off from a standstill (0-60mph in 4.7s) and roll-on fast enough with a strong smooth linear power delivery that will keep any true sports/muscle car honest in that they have to be serious about keeping the Stinger behind them, but it's no drag strip champion. It'll go around corners better than almost any family sedan you can name, but it's not setup for sports car scalpel-like corner carving. It doesn't have a manual transmission, but you can tell it you want to control shifts yourself, and it'll let you do that. The suspension, even in sport mode, leans more towards the comfort side of sport. The ride is almost never jarring. It's a highly capable sporty mile-eater, and if we accept that's what it actually is, then we can accept that the race-track and drag-strip is not what it was designed for.
Is it a luxury sedan? Yes, but it's not top-shelf luxury, and it doesn't pretend to be. It gives you a good taste of quality leather trim, soft touch materials, brushed aluminium accents, quality controls, 3-zone automated climate control, a soft quality ceiling, plenty of room front and rear, stitched panels, with middling-firm but extremely comfortable ventilated/heated seats that makes it an enjoyable place to be for hours upon hours at a time, but it cheapens out at below knee height, and that's fine unless you spend all your time in the foot-wells. ie. it's luxury where it counts, and if you don't expect more than that, then all is well.
Is it loaded with quality of life features? Yes, in this trim level. Tiltable/powered sun/moon roof, powered rear hatch, a sound system with crisp and clear sound quality reproduction that's capable of making your face vibrate with distortion free intensity. Parking assist, blind-spot monitoring, a clear reverse camera, lane keep warning/assist, frontal collision warning/auto-braking assist, 360 degree split-screen camera views, power ports front and rear, internal lighting everywhere, navigation and a fully featured infotainment system. It's all here. It may be missing a few of the very latest whizzbang sub-options (eg. no in-dash blind-spot camera view on lane-changes, physical dials instead of a fully digital configurable dash screen), but even if it doesn't have the absolute latest version of whatever feature, it will still offer a basic form of said feature.
Is it a practical daily driver? Yes, amazingly so. With the 4 doors you can stick it in comfort drive mode and you're used to the throttle response, it'll perform family/commute duties all day, every day, in high comfort. We traded in our old Camry LE for this, and the Stinger is just as capable of the daily family runabout chores as the Camry was, just in better comfort.
Can it carry much stuff? Can it or what?! Fold down the rear seats, and it's almost as roomy as a small pick-up truck with covered rear. I used a throw-down sheet to protect the upholstery, but I parked next to a guy in a pickup truck at Lowes, and it so happened that we were both buying stuff for flooring projects. I was able to fit underlay, the boards, tools, trim, the whole works for a 200sq.ft project in the one trip. The guy loading up next to me was pretty much the same thing, and the back of his pickup truck looked almost as full as my Stinger. Later I picked up a 55 gal aquarium for the wife with a flat pack cabinet. No problem. It still had plenty of room left over.
This car truly is a jack of all trades, but a master of the one thing that matters most in a one-car family garage, versatility....and that's what this car is, a highly comfortable mile-eating sporty grand-tourer with a capital V on Versatile. Love it!
Got myself a 2021 Stinger GT2!
Phil S. , 07/09/2021
2021 Kia Stinger GT2 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
I took a lot into consideration when deciding to buy a Stinger, but it ended up beating out other new Kia models, as well as the more expensive luxury sedans (I.e. Mercedes, audi, Lexus, etc.). The Stinger occupies a fairly niche class in the car market (Performance sedans from non-luxury brands), and actually shares the class with cars like the Dodge Charger. Despite being from a … "non-luxury" brand, the quality of the Stinger easily rivals that of typical luxury brands. All in all, I love my car. It's a blast to drive, the ride is incredibly smooth, and it has great all around performance. I passed up the typical "luxury" brands because of the increased costs, and because I have no interest in being associated with the Uber-bougie reputation those brands are associated with.
As for what I think about the vehicle, I would agree with the "cons" described by Edmunds' professional reviewers in that it has pretty poor rear visibility due to its fastback design. It sits rather low as well and with the sloping roofline, it can be difficult to get in and out of. There is some slight jitteriness at times, but I feel this is minimal and isn't worrisome to me.
Beyond the aforementioned styling issues, etc., I absolutely love the look and feel of the vehicle. The interior and exterior quality is outstanding for the class of vehicle the Stinger falls in. The interior is incredibly comfortable. While I missed out on the larger 10'' infotainment screen of the 2022, I feel the 8'' screen of the 2021 is plenty large enough. The UI took some getting used to as the car has a lot of available tech, but was easy to use once I spent some time with it.
My only other [slight] complaint is the gas mileage. Though, this is somewhat relative, as depending on the vehicle you are coming from, fuel economy may be better or worse. For me the drop to 17/25/20 was an adjustment. That said, I would like to point out that when driven on the Eco setting and driving mildly, my MPG has been consistently higher than the EPA ratings above. When driving on a Highway with 60-70 MPH, the inertia of the car is enough to carry it over hills easily and I was able to get 29 MPG. My combined MPG is usually 21-23. Even though I'm driving on Eco, I feel very loss of performance.
All-in-all, I love my new car, and I definitely don't regret my purchase. I love driving my Stinger, and I love seeing other Stingers on the road. I feel like I'm part of an underappreciated car club; especially since the roads in my area are dominated by Lexus, Mercedes, Audi, and BMW. When I see someone driving one of the typical "luxury" brands, I can't help but think that they got duped into paying a lot more for an insignia rather than actual value.
Awesome Beast!
Keith Cruickshank, 03/15/2020
2020 Kia Stinger GT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
The Kia Stinger GT with its 3.3 liter engine makes 376 lb feet of power. I've had admiring looks everywhere I go! Comfortable seating, lots of power, spacious rear storage and thousands cheaper than Audi S5 and BMW. It nor only best these competitors in power it excels in value. Providing a stellar value proposition . Get yours today! You will be amazed at how awesome this car is!
Perfect!!
dmichael885, 04/29/2020
2020 Kia Stinger GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
I had no intention of buying a Kia when I started looking. I was looking into BMW 5 and Audi A6. The Kia was as fun to drive and the interior caught me off guard with how nice it was. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase and saved money in the process. Win-win
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 Kia Stinger, so we've included reviews for other years of the Stinger since its last redesign.
Safety
Our experts like the Stinger models:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assistance
- Alerts you if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't react in time.
- Lane Keep Assist
- Warns if you are drifting out of your lane and gently nudges you back.
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning System
- Illuminates a warning light if a car is in your blind spot and beeps if you activate your turn signal in that direction.
FAQ
Is the Kia Stinger a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2022 Stinger both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.1 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2022 Stinger gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 47 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Stinger has 23.3 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Kia Stinger. Learn more
What's new in the 2022 Kia Stinger?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Kia Stinger:
- Updated styling
- More powerful four-cylinder engine
- Bigger infotainment display and more advanced driver aids
- New Scorpion Special Edition trim
- Part of the first Stinger generation introduced for 2018
Is the Kia Stinger reliable?
To determine whether the Kia Stinger is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Stinger. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Stinger's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2022 Kia Stinger a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2022 Kia Stinger is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2022 Stinger and gave it a 8.1 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2022 Stinger gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 47 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2022 Stinger is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2022 Kia Stinger?
The least-expensive 2022 Kia Stinger is the 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $36,290.
Other versions include:
- GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $36,290
- GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $38,490
- GT1 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $43,890
- GT1 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $46,090
- GT2 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $51,490
- GT2 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $53,690
What are the different models of Kia Stinger?
If you're interested in the Kia Stinger, the next question is, which Stinger model is right for you? Stinger variants include GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A), GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A), GT1 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A), and GT1 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of Stinger models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$291/mo for Stinger GT-Line
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$300/mo
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