Verdict
A
Performance Saloon · South Korea · 2017-2023
Kia Stinger
Kia Stinger — spec data and generation history.
Years
2017-2023
Generations
1
Segment
Performance Saloon
Kia's left-field GT-shape saloon, born from the same Albert Biermann (ex-BMW M) regime that gave us the i30 N. Rear-wheel-drive (or AWD), longitudinal engine, the 2.0 turbo at the bottom and the 3.3 V6 twin-turbo GT-S at the top with 365 bhp. Brembo brakes, mechanical LSD on GT-S, fastback body. Discontinued globally in 2023 — too left-field, never sold the volumes. An honest underdog and one of the genuine bargains of the 2020s used market — a Kia that drives like a junior M3.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2017-2023
CK
→
3.3 V6 Twin-Turbo GT-S — 365 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.
Verdict
A
BHP
365
0–60
4.9 s
Top
168 mph
MPG
23 mpg
Used
$19,000-$41,000
- + Genuine performance saloon credentials
- + 3.3 V6 twin-turbo serious shove
- − Steering numb in Comfort
- − Boot tighter than rivals
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2017-2023 · CK
- Theta II 2.0 turbo (rare UK — most UK cars are 3.3 V6)
- Lambda II 3.3 V6 oil consumption on early cars
- Brembo pad squeal
- Adaptive damper sensor faults
Rivals
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe · Audi A5 Sportback · Genesis G70 · Volkswagen Arteon