2023 Kia Stinger Review

Name: 2023 Kia Stinger
Brand: Kia

Price Range: $23,780 - $40,990

Even several years after its debut, there's still nothing else on the road quite like the 2023 Kia Stinger. This sleek hatchback offers a look and feel you won't find anywhere else in the class. It also has loads of cargo space. Overall performance doesn't quite live up to the sport sedan looks, but the Stinger won't leave you bored.

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Pros

Entertaining levels of performance
Refined interior with hatchback utility
Generous warranty coverage

Cons

Limited headroom for rear passengers
Ride quality can get a little bumpy at times
Sloping roofline hampers rear visibility

What's new

GT1 trim level discontinued
Part of the first Stinger generation introduced for 2018

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Overview

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

10/24/2022

When it comes to enigmatic cars, the 2023 Kia Stinger might top the list. It's a sport sedan offering the utility of an SUV. It's a Kia with premium design and interior fittings. It looks like a low-slung coupe, but it has room for your spouse, your kids, and enough luggage under its rear liftgate for a family road trip. It can easily drift around paved corners but offers available all-wheel drive for when a snowstorm strikes. Depending on your priorities in a new car, owning a 2023 Stinger might have you thinking you've died and gone to heaven.

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2023 Kia Stinger
GT-Line Sedan
$27,200
great price
$4,965 below market
- 46,103 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 21 City / 29 Hwy MPG
- Jerry Hunt SuperCenter Lexington (350 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in Lexington, NC
Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price! Carfax Accident Free, LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, Leather Interior, Sunroof, Push to Start, Navigation, Backup...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (21 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNAE35LD3P6128679
Stock: 20883A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-21-2025
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2023 Kia Stinger
GT2 Sedan
$34,590
great price
$2,904 below market
- 61,678 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 18 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Carvana - Tampa (343 mi away)
- Home delivery*
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Tampa, FL
At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (18 City/25 Highway)
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VIN: KNAE55LC4P6127333
Stock: 2004000464
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-27-2025

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What's that? You didn't even know the Kia Stinger exists? Don't worry. You're not alone. But you still have time to check this car out and get one before it's gone. You see, Kia is in the midst of a big electrification push, and with the arrival of the EV6, there simply isn't much need for Kia to keep the Stinger in its lineup. But there's still a lot to like about this overlooked sport sedan. Check out our Expert Rating below for our in-depth testing of its performance, comfort and more.

What's it like to live with?

When Kia introduced the Stinger for the 2018 model year, we added one to our long-term road-test fleet and put more than 18,000 miles on it. Aside from consistent complaints about outward visibility and a lack of refinement concerning the adaptive cruise control system, the twin-turbocharged Stinger GT2 proved its worth. You can read up on our experience living with a Stinger in our long-term test of the car.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Reese Counts

Great

8.1

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Kia Stinger on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Stinger drive? We tested the Stinger GT-Line with the turbocharged four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive. It's smooth and responsive and provides quicker acceleration than most other sedans in this price range. In Edmunds' testing, the Stinger hit 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, which is decently quick. There's also the V6-equipped Stinger GT1 or GT2 if you need more power. With that engine the Stinger rips from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.0 seconds.

Braking performance isn't quite as good. It took the Stinger GT-Line 133 feet to stop from 60 mph, which is longer than the braking distance we get from many SUVs we test. We blame the GT-Line trim's all-season tires, which aren't particularly grippy. Those tires also hold it back when it comes to handling, though the Stinger still feels responsive and fun on winding roads. It leans more in the corners than other sport sedans, but it's fairly composed overall. The Stinger's steering is a highlight. It's on the lighter side, but there's a decent amount of feedback. It's quick and precise and makes the car feel relatively nimble.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Stinger? While it doesn't balance comfort and performance as well as the V6-powered Stinger GT, we found the four-cylinder GT-Line to be smooth and refined. The suspension smooths out bumps and imperfections pretty well, but the ride can get a little jittery on rough pavement. The seats are the bigger letdown. The fronts are well shaped with plenty of support, but the padding is a bit too stiff and can reduce comfort on long drives. The rear seats are stiff too and somewhat flat. They're not uncomfortable, but they're not outstanding either.

The Stinger is pretty quiet. At idle, you occasionally need to look at the tachometer to see if the engine is still on. When you get moving, there's a mild amount of wind and road noise, but nothing unacceptable for the class. The standard dual-zone climate control works well and has easy-to-use controls.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Stinger's interior is a reasonably nice place to spend your time behind the wheel. The driving position is excellent. The seat and steering wheel offer a decent amount of adjustment, so it's easy to find a comfortable position and be able to reach the major controls. The seats are low, and that means it can be hard for some passengers to get in and out, but it does give the Stinger a sporty feel when you're behind the wheel.

The Stinger feels tighter inside than other midsize sedans, especially in the rear. The sloping roofline that creates the Stinger's slick profile means the heads of taller passengers are likely to rub up against the headliner. The front seat offers more room, but other midsize sedans (including Kia's own K5) are better. Visibility is a bit obscured. The rear window is tiny, and thick pillars can block your line of sight.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The Stinger offers a decent array of in-car tech and driver aids, though there's nothing in here you won't find in other midsize sedans. Still, what Kia does offer works well. The infotainment and navigation system are easy to use and operate. The home screen allows for a bit of customization too. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is standard, though there's no wireless connectivity. There is a wireless charging pad and a handful of USB ports and 12-volt outlets for charging.

The Stinger includes a number of standard driver aids and safety features. Those include blind-spot monitoring and forward collision alert. Most of the features are easy to use and work well. Kia also includes a lane centering feature. It's supposed to keep the car centered in the lane, but it constantly tugs at the wheel or ping-pongs between the lane lines. We ended up just turning it off in our testing.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? Pop open the Stinger's trunk and you'll find it's actually a sleek-looking hatchback. The cargo area offers 23.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats raised, more than almost any other midsize sedan out there. With the seats folded flat, the space opens up even more. Small-item storage is good too. The center console and door pockets are sizable, and a small bin in front of the large cupholders is a perfect place for a phone or sunglasses.

Fitting a car seat inside is a bit more difficult than in some other sedans. While the car seat anchors are easy to access, the anchor on the seatback requires you to remove the cargo cover. The low-sloped roofline also might make getting a child in and out a bit frustrating too.

Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Kia Stinger with the four-cylinder engine gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in combined city/highway driving. While that's slightly lower than other midsize sedans with similar horsepower, the Stinger got 26.9 mpg on Edmunds' real-world evaluation route. That's as good or better than what we've seen in much of the competition.

Value

8.5/10

Is the Stinger a good value? The Stinger's base price is high for a midsize sedan, but it comes well equipped from the get-go. You also get Kia's excellent five-year/60,000-mile basic and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Build quality feels appropriate for the price. While it's not as nice premium inside as some Mazdas or newer Kias such as the K5, the Stinger feels a cut above most midsize sedans.

Wildcard

8.5/10

Is there another midsize sedan that looks as interesting or as special as the Stinger? It's the sort of car that people take notice of, even if they don't know what it is, a matter not helped by Kia's divisive new logo. The mild tweaks that come with the refresh do enough to freshen the design without messing with what made it handsome in the first place. We just wish the four-cylinder GT-Line model was as fun to drive as it looks. Its middling braking performance, underwhelming tires and somewhat soft suspension keep it from being a real joy. But if that's what you're after, get the GT1 or GT2.

2023 Kia Stinger trim level differences

The 2023 Kia Stinger is a midsize sedan available in two trim levels: GT-Line and GT2. The GT-Line comes with a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 311 lb-ft), while the GT2 gets a punchy turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 (368 hp, 376 lb-ft). Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. Highlighted features for the Stinger include:

Which Stinger trim does Edmunds recommend?

The entry-level GT-Line is an outstanding choice thanks to a new turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and dual-clutch automatic transmission introduced last year. Together they transform the base model's character while saving thousands of dollars that you can spend on extras like all-wheel drive, fancy paint, an upgraded infotainment system and a premium audio system.

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Cost to Drive

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Reliability

The 2023 Kia Stinger has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

1 recall found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 24V169000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SC300
Number of vehicles affected:: 36248
Defect Description:: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
Defect Consequence:: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

Kia Stinger Owner Reviews

4.4

27 reviews

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4(33%)

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Got myself a 2021 Stinger GT2!

Phil S. , 07/09/2021

2021 Kia Stinger GT2 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

I took a lot into consideration when deciding to buy a Stinger, but it ended up beating out other new Kia models, as well as the more expensive luxury sedans (I.e. Mercedes, audi, Lexus, etc.). The Stinger occupies a fairly niche class in the car market (Performance sedans from non-luxury brands), and actually shares the class with cars like the Dodge Charger. Despite being from a … "non-luxury" brand, the quality of the Stinger easily rivals that of typical luxury brands. All in all, I love my car. It's a blast to drive, the ride is incredibly smooth, and it has great all around performance. I passed up the typical "luxury" brands because of the increased costs, and because I have no interest in being associated with the Uber-bougie reputation those brands are associated with. As for what I think about the vehicle, I would agree with the "cons" described by Edmunds' professional reviewers in that it has pretty poor rear visibility due to its fastback design. It sits rather low as well and with the sloping roofline, it can be difficult to get in and out of. There is some slight jitteriness at times, but I feel this is minimal and isn't worrisome to me. Beyond the aforementioned styling issues, etc., I absolutely love the look and feel of the vehicle. The interior and exterior quality is outstanding for the class of vehicle the Stinger falls in. The interior is incredibly comfortable. While I missed out on the larger 10'' infotainment screen of the 2022, I feel the 8'' screen of the 2021 is plenty large enough. The UI took some getting used to as the car has a lot of available tech, but was easy to use once I spent some time with it. My only other [slight] complaint is the gas mileage. Though, this is somewhat relative, as depending on the vehicle you are coming from, fuel economy may be better or worse. For me the drop to 17/25/20 was an adjustment. That said, I would like to point out that when driven on the Eco setting and driving mildly, my MPG has been consistently higher than the EPA ratings above. When driving on a Highway with 60-70 MPH, the inertia of the car is enough to carry it over hills easily and I was able to get 29 MPG. My combined MPG is usually 21-23. Even though I'm driving on Eco, I feel very loss of performance. All-in-all, I love my new car, and I definitely don't regret my purchase. I love driving my Stinger, and I love seeing other Stingers on the road. I feel like I'm part of an underappreciated car club; especially since the roads in my area are dominated by Lexus, Mercedes, Audi, and BMW. When I see someone driving one of the typical "luxury" brands, I can't help but think that they got duped into paying a lot more for an insignia rather than actual value.

A well balanced high performance GT!

Armtek, 04/22/2021

2021 Kia Stinger GT2 4dr Sedan AWD (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

UPDATE: No major issues approaching 40k miles. Had drivers side rear window die but covered under warranty. Still a hoot to drive! We had been looking at the Stinger since its release and finally got around to buying one. It was our sixth new Kia from Peak Kia in Littleton, CO and 8th overall, so it's safe to say we're Kia fans. I've always been a big fan of Kia's return on investment, … and the 2021 Stinger GT2 AWD is the best example of that. It's very well designed, You can have a leisurely commute and then jump into a high performance bit and always be in control. It has enough power to get you into trouble, but enough features and tech to keep you out of it. This car is certainly a 'halo' car for the brand, and has been useful in shaking out some of the newer tech that's filtered down into the rest of the lineup this year. I take the head-up display HUD for granted a lot and really would like to see it standard on more cars because it really keeps your focus on the road and not looking down at the instrument panel. Especially useful on a commute as you can see the blind spot indicators on the HUD without even turning your head. The 360 camera is also great. Moving the ride mode to 'Sport' mode is really great as the driver seat bolsters move in to 'hug' you, just to let you know that you may be in for some g-forces (which you can call up on a gauge, by the way. The only 'complaint' is that the Apple CarPlay version in the 2021 requires a charging cable connected to it for communication, but the vehicle also has wireless charging and bluetooth which is inconvenient, and when you have a large phone like an iPhone 12 pro max it barely fits to begin with (once you trim the rubber pad on the charger. Wireless connections would be appreciated here. 17k miles later: We went on vacation from Colorado to Illinois/Michigan and back the summer of 2021 and long runs are definitely a pleasure in the Stinger. The 'tech' saved our butt when we had a torrential downpour and the radar speed control and lane detection still worked, keeping us alerted to anything ahead and making sue we stayed in the lane. Later through the winter, absolutely no problem in getting anywhere. We moved to Greeley, so my commute went from 20 minutes to 51 minutes, and wouldn't consider the longer commute with anything but the Stinger. It's not all perfect world, though. Intermittent issues with backup camera (blue screen), occasional interruption of downward pointing side mirrors when in reverse, and resetting HUD height occasionally back to default.

Can’t beat the perfomance

CrawdadE, 10/05/2021

2022 Kia Stinger GT1 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

The Stinger GT is a joy to drive. There have been a lot of rattles coming from the drivers side door and sunroof. The biggest issue is the paint chipping from day one of buying the car. Still working out that with Kia consumer affairs. As of a month of trying to get resolved, still no luck. You get a lot of performance for the money, but you will be irritated by the little things that …

Almost Perfect

Kyle H., 01/17/2021

2021 Kia Stinger GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

The overall appeal and feel of this vehicle is great! I went with the 2021 Kia stinger GT line. It's the 2 l turbo, now this thing absolutely does not have a bunch of power initially but it's got a bunch of potential. The overall feeling and handling of it is almost perfect I believe the sway bar is definitely need upgraded to give it a little bit more less of a flex around turns but the …

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2023 Stinger Highlights

Trim:

GT-Line

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$36,690
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$175/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	23.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Stinger models:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assistance: Alerts you if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't react in time.
Lane Keep Assist: Warns if you are drifting out of your lane and gently nudges you back.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning System: Illuminates a warning light if a car is in your blind spot and beeps if you activate your turn signal in that direction.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover8.7%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2023 Kia Stinger Review

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Wildcard

2023 Kia Stinger trim level differences

Which Stinger trim does Edmunds recommend?

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Kia Stinger Owner Reviews

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Got myself a 2021 Stinger GT2!

A well balanced high performance GT!

Can’t beat the perfomance

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