2020 Kia Stinger Car With a gutsy optional V-6 engine, flashy exterior styling, and big-time bang for the buck, Kia makes a better BMW and charges less for it.

2020 Kia Stinger

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With a gutsy optional V-6 engine, flashy exterior styling, and big-time bang for the buck, Kia makes a better BMW and charges less for it.

2020 Kia StingerCarWith a gutsy optional V-6 engine, flashy exterior styling, and big-time bang for the buck, Kia makes a better BMW and charges less for it.Displacement: 204 cu in, 3342 ccHorse Power: 365 hp @ 6000 rpmhp2022 Kia Stinger Review, Pricing, and Specshttps://www.caranddriver.com/kia/stinger

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What's New For 2022?In addition to several styling updates, the 2022 Stinger looks to replace the standard 255-hp turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a more powerful 2.5-liter turbo-four. The new engine makes a stout 300 horsepower. Not to be left out, the optional twin-turbo 3.3-liter V-6 receives a slight power boost from 365 hp to 368 thanks to a new variable exhaust system. Styling improvements include updated exterior lighting elements, new wheel designs, and larger exhaust tips. Inside, the 2022 Stinger receives upgraded materials throughout, new metallic trim pieces, adjustable ambient lighting, and a larger optional 10.3-inch infotainment display. Read more

Pricing and Which One to BuyEven though the GT-Line has the looks of the V-6 models, we'd still go with one of the higher-powered models. Of those, the GT1 is the one to get. It keeps its price below the $50,000 mark but adds a sunroof, navigation, an 8.0-inch infotainment display, Harman/Kardon audio, automatic high-beam headlamps, a power-adjustable steering column, ventilated front seats, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and a driver-attention monitor. Read more

Engine, Transmission, and PerformanceEngine, Transmission, and PerformanceThe 2022 Stinger is available with two different turbocharged engines, a new 300-hp 2.5-liter turbo-four as well as a 368-hp twin-turbo 3.3-liter V-6. We haven't tested the new engine, but the V-6 delivers scintillating performance that gets our enthusiast blood pumping. Both engines pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission, which, in our experiences, delivers quick shifts and is unobtrusive when left to shift for itself. We wish the paddle shifters offered sharper responses to driver inputs, however. Still, for drivers in single-minded pursuit of straight-line speed, the V-6–powered Stinger GT does not disappoint. The Stinger GT has … Read more

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGFuel Economy and Real-World MPGThe rear-drive, four-cylinder 2022 Stinger has the highest estimated fuel economy, with EPA ratings of 22 mpg city and 32 highway. Naturally, the more powerful V-6 engine is less efficient, especially with all-wheel drive, which drops its estimates to 17 mpg city and 24 highway. While we haven't tested the new 2.5-liter turbo-four on our 75-mph highway route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, the all-wheel-drive, V-6 model we evaluated returned 26 mpg in that test. For more information about the Stinger's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Read more

Interior, Comfort, and CargoInterior, Comfort, and CargoThe Stinger's interior is well designed and attractive, but it can't quite match the Audi A4 or the BMW 3-series for material quality or construction. Then again, the Kiacosts considerably less than those two German sedans. The Stinger does, however, offer a significantly more comfortable rear seat than many cars in this class—and its advantage feels greater than its numbers would suggest. While the Stinger's interior is free of glaring errors and omissions, the overall effect is less polished than the efforts we've enjoyed from established luxury brands. The Stinger's stated trunk volume would predict that it has by far the most cargo space in this … Read more

Infotainment and ConnectivityInfotainment and ConnectivityKia's infotainment system—called UVO—is used to good effect in the Stinger and consists of an 8.0- or 10.3-inch touchscreen mixed with useful physical buttons. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as is a six-speaker stereo system. Audiophiles can upgrade to a 15-speaker Harman/Kardon stereo system, and Kia offers a host of other tech upgrades as well, such as a wireless smartphone charging pad and in-dash navigation. Read more

Safety and Driver-Assistance FeaturesSafety and Driver-Assistance FeaturesThe Stinger offers nearly every driver assist that we report on available as an option. For more information about the Stinger's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include: 1. Available automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection 2. Available lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist 3. Available adaptive cruise control Read more

Warranty and Maintenance CoverageWarranty and Maintenance CoverageKia's long powertrain warranty is practically legendary, and it easily outdoes every other car in this set for length of coverage. Unlike many of its premium-branded rivals, the Stinger offers no complimentary scheduled maintenance. 1. Limited warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles 2. Powertrain warranty covers 10 years or 100,000 miles 3. No complimentary scheduled maintenance More Features and Specs Read more

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