The 2021 Kia Stinger comes in GT-Line, GT, GT1 and GT2 trim levels. Every version may be fitted with all-wheel or rear wheel drive.
Starting with the Kia Stinger GT-Line, it's equipped with a 255-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, upgradable to all-wheel drive is available. Standard features on this trim include a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, satellite/HD radio, six speakers, a smartphone charging pad, keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, a manually adjustable front passenger seat, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, and 18-inch wheels. The only option for this trim level is the Sun and Sound package, which includes an 8-inch touch screen, a navigation system, a 15-speaker Harman Kardon stereo, and a sunroof.
For those who desire more horses under the hood, the Kia Stinger GT trim level is also rear-wheel-drive all-wheel-drive upgrade featuring a 365-horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine and adds a limited-slip rear differential, high-performance Brembo brakes, 19-inch wheels, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, nine speakers, and front parking sensors.
The Kia Stinger GT1 trim level gains even more refinement in gains like an 8-inch touch screen, navigation, a 15-speaker stereo, ventilated front seats, a sunroof, an adaptive suspension, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, driver drowsiness monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlights.
Lastly, the Stinger GT2 trim, which also sports a rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive option adds a power liftgate, heated rear seats, a head-up display, a surround-view parking camera system, and adaptive pivoting headlights.
The 2021 Kia Stinger carries a whole host of Safety features. Those standard features across all trim levels include rearview camera, rear parking sensors, Blind spot monitoring and Rear cross traffic alert. The advanced available safety features are impressive and will include front parking sensors, Forward collision warning, Pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, Lane departure warning, Lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlights, Surround-view parking camera system and Driver drowsiness monitoring.
Sleek Styling
Sporty Chassis
Powerful Engine Options
Available All-wheel Drive
Surprisingly Practical
Stylish Interior
In advance of a modest facelift that's scheduled for the 2022 model year, the 2021 Stinger receives no changes at all other than a tiny tweak in the V6-powered variants in Panthera Gray can now have a red interior.
The entry-level Stinger pricing puts it in the ballpark of the BMW 3-Series and the Audi A4 squarely in its crosshairs. The Stinger is actually a little bigger than those cars, which makes it closer in size to the upmarket 5-Series and Audi A6. Fortunately, the Stinger doesn't feel big and handling is terrific, especially for an automaker not traditionally known for its performance-oriented designs.
The Stinger's high-output engine lineup, bold styling, and strong equipment mean Kia can now be directly compared to the best European sedans available. The Kia is priced competitively, too, making it a much better value than just about any sport sedan out there.
