2018 Kia Stinger – Video
Albert Biermann, former BMW M Division VP and now head of Kia’s Vehicle Test & High Performance Development, and his team developed the superior ride and handling of the 2018 Kia Stinger. Kia’s first sedan with available AWD, it has a new Dynamic Stability Damping Control suspension that adapts to your driving.
Take your pick of two turbocharged engines, both matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The available twin-turbo V6 engine offers over 360 horsepower for a powerful drivetrain that delivers exhilarating performance, optimized fuel efficiency, and a premium sports car feel.
The 2018 Kia Stinger made a striking impression at the North American International Auto Show with two top awards. Cars.com named it Best in Show for its combination of luxury and performance in a sports sedan. It was also recognized with the EyesOn Design award for Production Car Design Excellence.
To bring the 2018 Kia Stinger to life, Kia Motors’ chief design officer Peter Schreyer turned to his design team in Frankfurt. But what makes it authentically gran turismo, a car for a spirited long-distance drive? Years of commitment and passion resulting in bold style, nimble performance, and undeniable luxury.
The exterior, with its fastback silhouette and sleek rear-wheel-drive proportions, exudes disarming confidence. Longer and wider than a BMW 4 Gran Coupe, with a longer wheelbase than the Lexus GS, it delivers elegance and athleticism. From the back, four oval exhaust pipes show and tell a commanding presence even during departure.
Intimate yet expansive. Minimal yet luxurious. The cocoon-like interior features aircraft-style spoked vents, metal-ringed gauges, and satin chrome trim. Available ultra-soft Nappa leather covers the deeply contoured seats, and the driver’s seat has available adjustable bolsters for outstanding comfort.
POWERTRAIN:
2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cyl engine, 255 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque
3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, 365 hp and 376 lb.-ft. of torque
2nd-generation 8-speed automatic transmission with 5 drive modes
Centrifugal Pendulum Absorber (CPA) torque converter
Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control system (All-Wheel Drive models)
CHASSIS:
Brembo® vented disc brakes with quad-piston front calipers and dual-piston rear calipers
Dynamic Stability Damping Control (DSDC) with 5-Modes
MacPherson front and multi-link rear suspension
Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) with 5-Modes
Staggered 19” Alloy Wheels with performance tires
55% advanced high-strength steel construction.