Kia has announced prices of the Stinger in Australia ahead of the launch of the Korean sports sedan there in October and it looks like the car is going Down Under with a serious advantage.

The company only revealed retail prices for models fitted with the most powerful 365 hp/510 Nm 3.3 litre Lambda II twin-turbo V6 at the moment, as it sought to assuage buyers – almost all of whom ordered the larger engine – who plonked a deposit without knowing the price.


As it turns out, prices start at AUD 48,990 for the S, rising to AUD 55,990 for the mid-spec Si and AUD 59,990 for the top-of-the-line GT.

To give you a sense of perspective, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, the Stinger’s closest competitor, asks for nearly AUD 10,000 more, more than the GT at AUD 69,900 for the base 420, all while having two fewer cylinders, half the horsepower and likely a lot less kit. And it certainly wouldn’t go from zero to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.


The Stinger will also be available with a 253 hp/353 Nm 2.0 litre Theta turbo four-pot that will likely result in even more competitive prices, which will be announced once they are finalised. All models get an eight-speed automatic transmission, with drive sent to the rear wheels.