Several months after being revealed to the world, the facelifted Kia Stinger has now been introduced to the United States for the 2022 model year. Set to arrive at dealerships this spring, the sporty liftback will be offered in GT-Line, GT1 and GT2 trims, with a special edition Scorpion model set to be released later on.
The Stinger engine line-up now starts with a new Smartstream 2.5 litre four-cylinder T-GDi engine, which replaces the previous Theta 2.0 litre unit. The larger-capacity mill is available with the GT-Line trim and is rated at 300 hp and 422 Nm of torque, with Kia claiming a 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) time of around 5.2 seconds.
Further up the range, the GT trims retain the Lambda 3.3 litre twin-turbo V6, but with an electronic variable exhaust system that provides better flow. There is a slight power gain – 3 hp – so drivers will have 368 hp and 510 Nm on tap, allowing for a sprint time of 4.7 seconds. Both engines come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and can be specified with rear- or all-wheel drive.
Styling-wise, the Stinger doesn’t change much from the pre-facelift model, with notable revisions being the new company logo and a taillight design that now spans the liftgate’s width. Other highlights include a new signature for the DRLs, which are also available in an optional “Stinger-signature,” more aggressive exhaust tips, 18- or 19-inch wheels, while LED lighting is standard on all trims.
Inside, there’s a standard 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, joined by Nappa leather upholstery and a Harman Kardon audio system (on higher trims), an ambient lighting system as well as a new 4.2- or 7-inch instrument cluster display (depending on trim). Said infotainment incorporates UVO telematics, with remote features accessed though the Kia Access app.
Kia’s suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems are expanded for the new Stinger and now includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, Safe Exit Warning, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Avoidance Assist, navigation-based Smart Cruise Control, Lane Following Assist and Highway Driving Assist.
As for the special Scorpion model that is due later, it comes with a rear spoiler, blacked-out fender garnish and side mirror caps, darkened exhaust tips, black-painted wheels, carbon-fibre interior trim and a choice of three exterior colours – Snow White, Aurora Black and Ceramic Silver.
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This dead horse is still alive?!
Hey bro Stinger had awarded many prizes including Car of the Year. Only Malaysians looking down upon the value becos of high tax high price on it. Malaysians has no tech and no motivation to improve themselves. Just rely on other countries, just like Perodua=Japanese Daihatu, Proton=Chinese Geely. Shame on Proton and Perodua. You guys had chances to be independent but blowed it away becos of your laziness and no motivation. Just keep being colony of Japan and China scooping your profit to them
How does Perodua got chance to be independent?
Dont forget to shame Lamborghini and Ferrari too…Shame on them for not being independent. They had the chance. It must be because of their laziness and no motivation.
Winning soo many awards does not mean anything if sales is bad. Its free ad but if it does not bring is sales then it does not mean anything.
The best seller in Malaysia won awards for being the best seller, thats it. Its juts good business…good business.
The Stinger is a great car but wearing the wrong badge.
Auto brands targetting common people in middle class such as Toyota Honda Kia (not BMW or Merc So called Luxury class) they make profit by selling affordable cars in bulk, something like A to C segments sedan or SUV. However Stinger is not in the category, even if its sale is low, Stinger is enough to show off their tech and innovation, changing people’s image on KIA brand. Of course, current KIA’s image can not compare to BMW or MERC, but Sitnger’s performance itself can easily beat BMW 3 or 4 series or Merc C.
I am not a Kia fan, never had Kia before. But i can see Kia is Changing, at least they try to change, not anymore targetting middle class, even if stinger’s sale is low, i am sure they will keep trying
But Perodua? Proton? Nah..
They will focus on just low profit bulk sale scooping their profit to China and Japan. For Geely and Daihatsu, malaysia is just car sale market place, never helping Malaysia tech improvement. They just want to suck money from Malaysia, colonizing us economically
Perhaps the Naza bradders will order this “powerful” Kia as their toy car if Berjaya ever bring this CBU over,after the change in distributorship.