Used 2022 Kia Stinger for sale 

"Marked by agile handling and quick acceleration, the four-door sedan also offers a spacious and feature-rich cabin."  - True Car

The 2022 Kia Stinger is a 3-trim sport sedan that has GT-Line as the base variant at $ $36,090. It has been given Leather upholstery all over the heated front seats as standard. The Kia Connect with a Navigation system and 9-speaker audio system have been integrated as w inside the cabin in pairing with Drive Mode Select for 5 different driving dynamics. 

After that comes the GT1 trim that has been priced a little higher at $43,690 for which it upgrades the wheels from 18-inch to 19-inch ones. The power adjustable front seats and sunshade are also attached from this trim onwards. In the end, the GT2 configuration with Nappa Leather upholstery and heated/ventilated front seats are brought under the limelight at an MSRP of $51,290.     

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The GT-Line of the 2022 Kia Stinger is self sufficient for both performance ride quality and convenience. The standard features such as the heating function for seats and driving dynamics upgrades in 5 different modes in this trim are simply way impressive on all fronts. The high-bolstered and high-cushioned snuggling also make up the case for it along with high-end technology with precision at its best.

"There's poise and grip, both of which are amplified by all-wheel drive and the GT2's adaptive suspension." - Kelley Blue Book

Overwhelmed with a 2.5L Turbo I-4 engine right at its heart, the 2022 Kia Stinger thrills over 300 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque in its GT-Line configuration. Being hitched to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the power delivers either in standard RWD or optional AWD layout. Further, to keep that adrenaline high, there has been a 3.3L Twin-Turbo V-6 that churns out 368 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque and comes standard for the GT1 and GT2 trims only. 

When it comes to dynamics, the Kia Stinger owns a Drive Select Mode that upshifts among Eco, Sport, Comfort, Smart, and Custom drives. Craving high-performance maneuvering entices one to go for the Sport Mode where the Electronically Controlled Suspension gets stiffer than the usual one to manage that cornering ability while maintaining the ride quality. Moreover, it features Torque Vectoring with an AWD platform in higher trims that vouches for a balanced power distribution for better traction. 

Raging with such a powerhouse makes it obvious to have a 5.2 seconds 0-60 MPH acceleration by the Stinger 2.5t with a top speed of 130 MPH. However, engineered with an extra 3hp over the last year's V6 engine, the 3.3L powertrain does the same 0-60 MPH in 4.7 seconds, that's being half a second quicker than the standard one. On the contrary, to limit that power surge, the 2.5t configuration gets 13.6-inch front and 13.0-inch rear ventilated disc brakes in pairing with ABS and Brake Fade Compensation.      

Based on the analysis, the Stinger is almost a second faster than the Genesis G70 in 0-60 MPH sprint but lags behind it by a 15 MPH lower top speed. The BMW 3 Series, on the other hand, cost nearly $5,400 more than the Kia Stinger 2.5t, however, has a power deficit of 45 horsepower. Even, the Audi A5 Sportback S Line can be $7,000 more expensive than the Kia for the comparable power performance in acceleration strips despite falling short by some 39 hp.

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"The Stinger's V-6 gulps down gas." - The Car Connection

The 2022 Kia Stinger returns a combined fuel economy of 25 MPG and covers up to 509 miles with its 15.9-gallon fuel tank. However, the mileage drops by 5 MPG when the 3.3L V6 replaces the 2.5T I-4 under the hood. 

As per comparison, the BMW 3 Series has got 70 miles extra range over the Stinger, thanks to its 5 MPG better efficiency. While the G70 struggles by some 19 miles on average against the Stinger 2.5t before refueling its 0.6-gallon smaller fuel tank. 

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"The Stinger's interior is well designed and attractive." - Car And Driver 

The interior of the 2022 Kia Stinger has been designed to glamour both luxury and sporty ambiance. Owning a space filled with leather upholstery in the GT-Line, the Stinger in its GT2 trim further takes the touch and seating to another dimension with its 3-interior leatherettes including the Beige, Black and Red Nappa layouts. Also, the heated front seats come standard throughout the lineup while the front power adjustability is availed of from GT1 onwards.  

The cabin gets even more comfortable with the exclusive ventilated front seats along with a heated rear row in the Stinger GT2. However, it is that Scorpion Special  Edition costing $1,295 for a carbon fiber accented interior that brings the real stature of this trim that one desires. Having a cargo capacity of 23.3 cu-ft in general, it does offer flexibility up to 40.9 cu-ft considering the seating arrangement. 

From the dataset, it appears that the Stinger has a 13 cu-ft larger cargo volume than the Genesis G70. It also gets, on average, an inch more than the latter in the rear headroom and legroom. The Audi A5 Sportback S Line, meanwhile, settles with the Kia badge with its almost parallel spaciousness. Considering the infotainment unit, Kia introduces the all-new 10.25 touchscreen in pairing with Kia Connect for the 2022 MY as a starter. 

Tracked by a high-precision navigation unit, the 2022 Stinger has been embedded with a 9-speaker audio unit for musical playlist and a 4.2-inch TFT display for the GT-Line and GT1 trims. This further upgrades to 15-speaker Harman Kardon QuantumLogic Premium Audio for that added echoing alongside a head-up display and a 7.2-inch TFT cluster display in the GT2 variant. Some of the notable interior features have been listed below: 

• Leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Power adjustability
• 9-speaker audio unit
• Navigation unit
• 4.2-inch TFT display

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"Newly updated, the 2022 Kia Stinger aims to attract luxury-minded sport sedan buyers with key updates designed to improve its style and fun-to-drive nature." - Motor Trend

Sculpted to radiate that inherent aggression, the 2022 Kia Stinger bashes the track in its 7 exterior color options that include the shades of Ascot Green, Snow White Pearl and Panthera Metal. Those sleek LED headlights with High Beam Assist and Auto Headlight Control have been carved as well on the side of the front fascia to enhance that styling.  

Touring on the 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels, the Kia Stinger has that aesthetic and enthusiastic appeal with its rear spoiler. Moreover, these 19-inch Spire wheels are complemented by the Michelin Pilot Sport Summer Tires making the overall wheel setup come in flow with the design philosophy. Not just that, it even gets Power Sunshade on top but the GT-Line misses that leisure. 

Speaking of the weights and dimensions, Stinger 2.5t comes out to be nearly 300 lbs lighter than the G70 and BMW 3 Series. This variation does impact the forward dive in favor of Stinger while hard braking but that's countered with standard assists for the rivals. The A5 Sportback S Line tends to have a 3-inch smaller wheelbase and 100 lbs lighter weight but these hardly make any difference in dynamics. 

• 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels
• Michelin Pilot Sport Summer Tires
• LED headlights with High Beam Assist
• Power Sunshade
• Rear Spoiler
• Solar Control Glass

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"More standard safety features join the Stinger roster for 2022." - cars.com

The 2022 Kia Stinger has a 5-star safety rating by the NHTSA while the IIHS has marked it by a "Good". It even features in the "Top Safety Pick +" award by IIHS that further reinforces its structural integrity. Apart from these, it has been armed with an array of safety assets such as:

• Navigation based smart cruise control
• Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, cyclist, and junction turning
• Lane keeping assist
• Lane follow assist
• Driver attention warning
• Blind-spot collision warning
• Rear-cross traffic collision avoidance assist
• Safe exit warning

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2022 Kia Stinger vs 2022 Genesis G70

Both the 2022 Kia Stinger and the 2022 Genesis G70 are worthy luxury sport sedans but the former is slightly more powerful and has that knack for acceleration. Even the range practicality favors the Kia Stinger. Though they have almost parallel cabins for seating, the Stinger does have a better cargo capacity. So, one has to go for the Kia emblem over Genesis. 

2022 Kia Stinger vs 2022 BMW 3 Series

One of a class in its premium accents and tech-end, the 2022 BMW 3 Series makes a serious call against the Stinger. Having a relatively better power curve and cargo spacing than the 3 Series, the Stinger does struggle when it comes to sheer opulence and interior engagement. Therefore, one can choose anyone between the two as both are justified for their price tags. 

2022 Kia Stinger vs 2022 Audi A5 Sportback S Line

The 2022 Kia Stinger has been equipped with better power performance and cabin room than the 2022 Audi A5 Sportback S Line. However, the accents and sophistication are more refined in the latter. In addition to that, both can be placed at par with each other when it comes to safety dynamics and handling controls. So, both are equally desirable.   

The 2022 Kia Stinger is surely one of the best luxury sport sedans in the market. Balanced in every perspective, be it performance, cabin isolation, or ride quality, it satisfies all the urges. The additional packages are also exemplary for this 5-seater sedan alongside a premium interior. So, one should consider giving it a shot.