GT2 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan
2021 Kia Stinger
The 2021 Kia Stinger is the brand's entry-level sport sedan-as opposed to its more mainstream cars, from the Rio to the K5. The Stinger's meant to lure buyers who want German sport-sedan handling with better value-and it does just that. Kia doesn't change anything for the 2021 model. That's fine with us, as the current package is compelling enough as it is: an available twin-turbo V-6, alluring styling, and a roomy cabin and cargo area give the Stinger plenty of selling points.
The base Stinger gets a 2.0-liter turbo-4 making 255 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. That power gets sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is optional. Expect 0-60 mph times of around seven seconds.
The more exciting option is the 3.3-liter twin-turbo V-6, which doles out 365 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is again optional and an 8-speed automatic is again the only transmission choice. Lay into the V-6 and it'll manage a 4.7-second 0-60 mph run.
Gas mileage for the base rear-drive turbo-4 stands at 22 mpg city, 29 highway, 25 combined, with all-wheel drive dipping that figure to 21/29/24 mpg. The V-6 Stinger checks in at 17/25/20 mpg regardless of how many wheels are driven.
Safety equipment continues to lag behind the times, with automatic emergency braking restricted to the priciest GT1 and GT2 trims. Only blind-spot monitors are standard on every model. Adaptive cruise control and active lane control are available, but only on GT1 and GT2 trims.
The NHTSA gives the Stinger five stars overall, and the IIHS named almost every trim a Top Safety Pick; only the performance of the standard headlights kept the base model from earning that title as well.
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Kia doesn't change anything for the 2021 model. That's fine with us, as the current package is compelling enough as it is: an available twin-turbo V-6, alluring styling, and a roomy cabin and cargo area give the Stinger plenty of selling points.
The base Stinger gets a 2.0-liter turbo-4 making 255 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. That power gets sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is optional. Expect 0-60 mph times of around seven seconds.
The more exciting option is the 3.3-liter twin-turbo V-6, which doles out 365 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is again optional and an 8-speed automatic is again the only transmission choice. Lay into the V-6 and it'll manage a 4.7-second 0-60 mph run.
Gas mileage for the base rear-drive turbo-4 stands at 22 mpg city, 29 highway, 25 combined, with all-wheel drive dipping that figure to 21/29/24 mpg. The V-6 Stinger checks in at 17/25/20 mpg regardless of how many wheels are driven.
Safety equipment continues to lag behind the times, with automatic emergency braking restricted to the priciest GT1 and GT2 trims. Only blind-spot monitors are standard on every model. Adaptive cruise control and active lane control are available, but only on GT1 and GT2 trims.
The NHTSA gives the Stinger five stars overall, and the IIHS named almost every trim a Top Safety Pick; only the performance of the standard headlights kept the base model from earning that title as well.
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| Engine | 3.3L V-6 |
| MPG | 17 City / 25 Hwy |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 8-spd w/OD |
| Power | 365 @ 6000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | rear-wheel |
