2018 Kia Stinger Review

Intuitive Infotainment in the Kia Stinger

Performance Specs

An Aesthetic & Spacious Cabin

The brilliance of the 2018 Stinger's infotainment system is that it presents complex technology in a simple, user-friendly interface. It has straightforward menus and well-placed buttons to help drivers navigate the controls easily while driving.

With the Kia system, you'll get Bluetooth® wireless technology for convenient hands-free calling and audio streaming, plus Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integrations. Those popular features let you connect your compatible smartphone and intuitively access your music, messages, and more via the Stinger's sleek, chic touchscreen.

If that's not enough, the available Harman/Kardon® sound system will make you feel like you're at a live performance, as you take in rich and balanced sounds through 15 speakers.

The Kia Stinger is one powerful beast, with a base 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine that produces up to 255 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. If you're looking for even more power, the GT trims use a 3.3L V6 turbo to deliver a massive 365 horses and 376 lb-ft of torque. You'll be burning rubber no matter which engine you pick!

Even with all that power, the Stinger still manages to be efficient. It achieves an EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway MPG when equipped with the 2.0L 4-cylinder.¹ Those are strong numbers for a powerhouse like this, and they'll help keep you away from the pump as you tear through the streets of Langhorne, Philadelphia, and Levittown.

The 2018 Stinger's cabin is a melding of opposites. It feels intimate yet roomy, and vintage with a modern touch. Its interior design is inspired by that of an aircraft, which accounts for its simplicity, splashed with stylish nuance. Metallic accents throughout the cabin lend a sharp sophistication, and the available Nappa leather brings ultra-soft comfort and classical flair.

The Stinger is surprisingly spacious for its small size, with 42.6 inches of front legroom and 36.4 inches of rear legroom, leaving room for a tall driver and passenger up front, as well as a very useable back seat. The trunk in the hatchback opens up to 23.3 cubic feet-plenty of room for luggage, golf bags, groceries, and more.