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Kia Stinger CK

Headline trim: 3.3 V6 Twin-Turbo GT-S — 365 bhp, 0-62 in 4.9s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
365 bhp
0–60
4.9 s
Top speed
168 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$19,000-$41,000

Strengths

  • Genuine performance saloon credentials
  • 3.3 V6 twin-turbo serious shove
  • Cabin properly upmarket

Weaknesses

  • Steering numb in Comfort
  • Boot tighter than rivals
  • Discontinued — parts and badge value uncertain

Notable tech

  • Rear-wheel drive (or AWD)
  • Longitudinal 2.0 turbo / 3.3 V6 twin-turbo
  • 8-speed automatic
  • Brembo brakes (GT-S)
  • Mechanical LSD (GT-S)
  • Adaptive dampers
  • Launch control

Common issues

  • Theta II noise (rare UK 2.0)
  • Lambda II oil consumption (early)
  • Brembo pad squeal
  • Adaptive damper sensor faults

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across CK's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
2.0 T-GDi
BHP244
Torque353 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD / AWD
Gearbox8AT
3.3 V6 Twin-Turbo GT-S
BHP365
Torque510 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top168 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD / AWD
Gearbox8AT