Kia introduced the 2022 Stinger and now the company has announced U.S. pricing will start at US$ 36,090. Costing US$ 3,000 more than its predecessor, the entry-level Stinger GT-Line comes with a new turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 300 hp and 422 Nm of torque. That’s 45 hp and 69 Nm more than the old 2.0-liter turbo.
The engine is connected to an eight-speed
automatic transmission, which sends power to the rear wheels. All-wheel drive
is also available for extra US$ 2,200. The Stinger GT-Line comes nicely equipped
with acoustic laminated front glass, LED lighting units and 18-inch alloy
wheels. Drivers will also find a 12-way power driver’s seat, leather upholstery
and heated front seats.
Other notable highlights include a
4.2-inch driver information center and a 10.25-inch infotainment system with
GPS navigation as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. There’s also a
leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, a dual-zone automatic climate
control system and aluminum pedals. Buyers will also find an auto-dimming
rearview mirror, a wireless smartphone charger, gloss black trim and a
nine-speaker audio system.
On the safety front, there are an
assortment of driver assistance systems including navigation-based Smart Cruise
Control, Forward Collision Warning, and Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with
pedestrian, cyclist and junction turning detection. The Stinger GT-Line also
comes standard with Blind Spot Collision Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Lane
Departure Warning and High Beam Assist. Rounding out the highlights are Safe
Exit Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist and a rearview
camera with dynamic guidelines.
Moving up the trim ladder is the mid-level
Stinger GT1, which starts at US$ 43,690 with rear-wheel drive and US$ 45,890 with
all-wheel drive. It boasts a twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 with 368 hp and 510 Nm of torque. Besides the V6, the GT1 features launch
control, red brake calipers and larger 19-inch alloy wheels. Rear-wheel drive
variants gain a limited slip differential, while all-wheel drive models have
torque vectoring.
The changes don’t stop there as the GT1
has additional interior equipment including an 8-way power passenger seat, a
sunroof and LED lighting. Drivers will also find aluminum trim, aluminum scuff
plates and a multi-color ambient lighting system. Sitting at the top of the
range is the Stinger GT2. It starts at US$ 51,290 while the all-wheel drive
variant goes for US$ 53,490.
That’s luxury car money and the model
comes equipped with a number of upgrades including Nappa leather seats with
16-way power adjustment for the driver and 12-way power adjustment for the
passenger. Both are heated and ventilated, while the rear seats only have
heating. The ranger-topper also boasts a head-up display, a surround view
monitor and a larger 7-inch display in the instrument cluster. Other highlights
include a power tilt / telescopic steering column, a 15-speaker Harman Kardon
audio system and HomeLink. Lastly, there’s higher-end LED headlights, an
electronically controlled suspension and a power-opening smart trunk.
The 2022 Kia Stinger goes on sale this
spring and prices exclude a US$ 1,045 destination charge.
