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Kia Stinger (CK)

Compact Sedan

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Kia Stinger (code CK) is a compact executive sports sedan in production from 2017 to 2020, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.3 liters.

The Stinger has an exterior styling that excites. It has also a decidedly RWD-oriented chassis setup. Unfortunately, Kia has decided to use MacPherson strut front suspensions, which, while durable, is not conducive for the best handling characteristics.

The engine to get is the 3.3-liter bi-turbo V6 found in the GT. It was best in the first two years of the Stinger's production run, with 370hp and RWD. Unfortunately, after 2019 Kia had to detune the engine to meet the new Euro6d emission standard: AWD became "standard", too.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 79%

Pros

Great external styling
Down to 4.9s 0-100kph time
Good towing capacity
Good fit and finish

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Addiction to AWD worsens

What external reviewers found

External score 66%

Pros

Fantastic handling
Excellent infotainment system
Excellent infotainment
Fantastic performance
Impressive handling
Excellent seven-year warranty

Cons

Poor infotainment system
Lack of safety features
Lack of standard kit
Lack of driver-assistance tech
Lacklustre cabin
Lackluster rear-wheel drive

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Specifications

Variants shown:

2.0 T-GDI 245hp

2.0 T-GDI 256hp

2.2 CRDi

2.2 CRDi AWD

GT 3.3 T-GDI AWD Euro6d

GT 3.3 T-GDI

GT 3.3 T-GDI AWD

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 49% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The 2.2-litre CRDi diesel isn’t the most exciting engine in the world. It’s a rather vocal unit at idle and under acceleration, although it does pipe down when you reach cruising speeds. Its ride errs on the firmer side of things at lower speeds, but pick up the pace and it becomes far more fluid and comfortable.

Pros

Powerful diesel engine
Excellent seven-year warranty
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Not the most exciting engine
Lacklustre cabin

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

£31,580 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Turbo 200 Super is the top pick here for keen drivers. It was the quickest car on test, accelerating from 0-60mph in 6.7 seconds. It's not as good to drive as the Alfa, but it's slightly more comfortable and returned better economy on test.

Pros

Powerful engine
Sharp handling
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Poor infotainment system
Lack of standard kit

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 61% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

The Stinger maintains its adjustable nature on road. It doesn't feel invincible, but provides the tools and feedback needed to coax it down a challenging road. The steering might be low on feel, but it is well-weighted and breeds enough confidence to start taking some serious speed into corners. Prices are from £31,995 for the entry-level 2.0-litre petrol and up to £40,495 for the top-of-the-range diesel.

Pros

Powerful petrol engine
Comfortable to drive
Decent handling

Cons

Fidgety ride
No manual lock-out

cnet^[4]

Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The base-level Kia Stinger GT starts at just $32,900. It has the same, 365-horsepower V6 as the GT1 and GT2, with 376 pound-feet of torque. The Stinger's cockpit is thoughtfully laid out and nice enough for its modest price tag.

Pros

Fantastic performance
Comfortable cabin
Excellent infotainment

Cons

Lack of driver-assistance tech
Lackluster rear-wheel drive

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References

^ Kia Stinger 2.2 CRDi 2018 UK review. [autocar].
^ Kia Stinger vs Jaguar XE vs Alfa Romeo Giulia. [autoexpress].
^ Kia Stinger GT (2018) review: well worth a look-in. [carmagazine].
^ 2019 Kia Stinger GT review: An amazing performance bargain. [cnet].

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autocar[1]

autoexpress[2]

carmagazine[3]

cnet[4]

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References

autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

carmagazine^[3]

cnet^[4]