2023 Kia Stinger

The 2023 Kia Stinger is a muscular hatchback that has a style of its own. Its curvy shape and modern details give the Stinger a futuristic look. Long and slender taillights that wrap around the side of the vehicle's rear enhance the aerodynamic feel of the Stinger. Kia offers multiple available design packages and wheel options, so drivers can customize the Stinger to meet their needs. The Apex Special Edition Package features upgraded Brembo brakes. There is also a technology package that includes a premium audio speaker system and a sunroof. For 2023, Kia makes the Stinger in the GT-Line and GT2 trim levels.

The base engine for the Stinger is a 2.5-liter turbo-four engine that emits 300 horsepower. The higher-level trim features a 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine that produces 368 horsepower. Both engines utilize an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is available as an add-on.

With its brawny engine options, the 2023 Stinger is small but mighty. Versions of the Stinger with the 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine can reach a speed of 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. In terms of fuel efficiency, the 2023 rear-wheel-drive Stinger gets 22 mpg in the city, 32 mpg on the highway, and 25 mph combined. If drivers choose a Stinger with all-wheel drive, the vehicle gets 21 mpg in the city, 29 mpg on the highway, and 24 mpg combined. Drivers will enjoy the precise handling and smooth acceleration of the Stinger. With these impressive performance features, the Stinger is capable of handling anything that comes its way.

With plenty of room for five passengers, the Stinger's cabin is cozy and comfortable. The back seat of the Stinger provides 36.4 inches of legroom for rear passengers, so there's plenty of room for adults to ride comfortably. Some standard interior features include leather seat upholstery, power-adjustable seats, and heated seats. Kia makes the base Stinger with other standard features such as circular air vents and a digital driver's display. In addition, drivers will find a variety of silver and chrome interior design details throughout the cabin. Standard technology features include a 10.3-inch touchscreen for information and entertainment, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a navigation system.

The 2023 Stinger comes with an abundance of standard safety and driver-assistance features such as automatic emergency braking, active lane control, and automatic high-beam headlights. In addition, Kia equips the base Stinger with a blind-spot monitoring system, adaptive cruise control, and rear parking sensors. Available safety features include a surround-view camera, a driver's head-up display, and a live-view blind-spot camera in the driver's instrument display. Kia provides a five-year/60,000-mile warranty as well as a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty for the 2023 Stinger.