Kia Stinger (CK) facelift Sedan (2020)

57% Neofiliac65% External
Keywords: awdhigh-performancekiamacpherson-strutmid-sizemulti-linkrwdsedanturbocharged

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Product Overview

Kia Stinger (chassis code CK) facelift is a mid-size sedan in production from 2020. It is available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.5 to 3.3 liters.
One of the sportier sedans, the Stinger prioritizes handling dynamics and performance, all offered at an attractive price point.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Kia Stinger uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 57% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good styling
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

What external reviewers found***

External score 65% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent infotainment
  • Fantastic infotainment system
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful V6
Cons
  • Lack of room for your feet
  • Pricier than rivals
  • Slight understeer
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Specifications

2.5 T-GDi2.5 T-GDi AWD3.3 T-GDi 3613.3 T-GDi 3733.3 T-GDi 373 AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity406 L / 14.3 cu-ft ~ 1114 L / 39.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload370 kg / 816 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size225/45 R18, 225/40 R19, 255/35 R19225/45 R18, 225/40 R19, 255/35 R19Front wheel tires: 225/40 R19 Rear wheel tires: 255/35 R19225/40 R19, 255/35 R19225/40 R19, 255/35 R19

Construction

Body Style5-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1400 mm / 55.1 in
Size | Length4830 mm / 190.2 in
Size | Width1870 mm / 73.6 in
Track Width | Front1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
Track Width | Rear1619.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight1690.0 kg / 3725.8 lbs1755.0 kg / 3869.1 lbs1890.0 kg / 4166.7 lbs1775.0 kg / 3913.2 lbs1845.0 kg / 4067.5 lbs
Wheel Size18 in, 19 in18 in, 19 inFront wheel rims: 19 Rear wheel rims: 1919 in19 in
Wheelbase2905 mm / 114.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.7 sec
CO2 Emission151 ~ 156 g/km166 ~ 170 g/km229 g/km192 g/km202 ~ 203 g/km
Fuel Economy8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway)10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (combined)11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (combined) | 12.6 L/100km / 18.7 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (highway)11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (combined) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed269.0 km/h / 167.1 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6d
Engine | Displacement2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc3.3 L / 203.9 cu-in / 3342.0 cc3.3 L / 203.9 cu-in / 3342.0 cc3.3 L / 203.9 cu-in / 3342.0 cc
Engine | Power304.0 hp / 226.7 kW @ 5800 rpm304.0 hp / 226.7 kW @ 5800 rpm361.0 hp / 269.2 kW @ 6000 rpm373.0 hp / 278.1 kW @ 6000 rpm373.0 hp / 278.1 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output121.7 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in121.7 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in108.0 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in111.6 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in111.6 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque422 Nm / 311.3 lb-ft @ 1650-4000 rpm422 Nm / 311.3 lb-ft @ 1650-4000 rpm510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 1300-4500 rpm510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 1300-4500 rpm510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 1300-4500 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engineBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 engineBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 engineBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 engine
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability20202020202120202020

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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 78%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
The Stinger is still a big old beast, and only 10kg lighter than a BMW M5 Competition. The adaptive dampers have been retuned to be a little more forgiving across the board, but at the same time Kia claims to have achieved a ‘slight reduction in understeer’ In Sport mode, the level of assistance has not been dialled back, as you might expect, but increased.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V6
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Decent infotainment
Cons
  • Slight understeer

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 53%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
New 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged unit produces the same 361bhp and 510Nm as before. Performance could be better still if it wasn't for the eight-speed automatic gearbox. At 406 litre, the boot is smaller than in either a 3 Series or an S5.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Fantastic infotainment system
Cons
  • Lack of room for your feet
  • Pricier than rivals

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References

  1. ^ Kia Stinger GT-S 2021 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/kia/stinger/first-drives/kia-stinger-gt-s-2021-uk-review. 2021-03-24. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  2. ^ New Kia Stinger GT-S 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/kia/stinger/99147/new-kia-stinger-gt-s-2021-review. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2022-07-15.

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