2022 Kia Stinger Review

When the options before you are great, it makes your life easier. The 2022 Kia Stinger makes this possible with its two energetic engine choices. The standard hardware includes a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine that can reach a maximum of 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque.

Want even higher performance metrics? Upgrade to the available 3.3-liter V6 twin turbo engine that delivers up to 368 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. Both of the engine options come paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and you’ll find paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

To enhance your driving experience further and bring some customization to the table, your Kia Stinger will come standard with Drive Mode Select. You can choose from among the following options: ECO, SPORT, COMFORT, SMART, and CUSTOM modes.  Each one caters to a unique driving style to help you increase your power, conserve some fuel, or create more personalized settings.

The technology within the Kia Stinger is well in tune with the high standards you’ve come to expect with a new model. You’re sure to appreciate the expansiveness of the standard 10.25-inch touchscreen. Navigation is included, along with SiriusXM® Traffic, so that you’re in the know about road conditions.

Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ also come standard, giving you more hands-free freedom to still use your phone on the move. When your phone battery needs more power, the standard wireless charger will prove useful.

For some available tech advancements, you can find an optional Head-Up Display. This cool feature takes the instrument cluster to new heights, literally. This feature uses an LCD screen to give you an image projection of different information, like your speed, above your instrument cluster. With this information displayed right on your windshield, you will be able to easily view it in a more high-tech way.

Advanced safety technology can also be found on the 2022 Kia Stinger. Standard features include Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, as well as Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist detects blind spots for you, but what if there was a way to see these blind spots for yourself? That’s where the available Blind-Spot View Monitor comes in. As you indicate your intention to merge into another lane, a mirror-mounted camera will watch your blind spot. What this camera sees will then appear on a small screen within your instrument cluster for up-close viewing.

When you don’t indicate an intention to merge, standard Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist will be at work to ensure that you stay within your specific lane.