The 2020 Kia Stinger range starts at $47,190 before on-road costs for the 200S, topping out at $64,790 before on-road costs for the GT Carbon Edition.
This is the first generation of Kia’s large, rear-wheel drive sedan, first introduced in Australia in 2017 to target former Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore buyers. Though there’s no V8, there’s heady performance from the twin-turbo V6.
Pricing
- 2020 Kia Stinger 200S 2.0T: $47,190
- 2020 Kia Stinger GT-Line 2.0T: $56,290
- 2020 Kia Stinger 330S 3.3: $50,190
- 2020 Kia Stinger GT 3.3: $60,790
- 2020 Kia Stinger GT Night Sky Edition 3.3: $63,500
- 2020 Kia Stinger GT Carbon Edition 3.3: $64,790
All prices exclude on-road costs
Engines
The 2020 Kia Stinger range comes with a choice of two engines.
Powering the Stinger 200S and GT-Line is a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 182kW and 353Nm.
The Stinger 330S, GT and the Night Sky and Carbon Edition models use a twin-turbocharged 3.3-litre V6 with 272kW and 510Nm.
All Stingers use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
The 2020 Kia Stinger, when equipped with the turbocharged 2.0-litre, consumes 8.8L/100km on the combined cycle while the more powerful twin-turbocharged 3.3 V6 uses 10.2L/100km.
All Stingers use 91RON regular unleaded fuel.
Dimensions
The 2020 Kia Stinger measures 4830mm long, 1400mm tall and 1870mm wide.
The Stinger’s total luggage space is 406L, increasing to 1114L with the rear seats folded.
Safety
When the Kia Stinger was tested by ANCAP in 2017, it received a rating of five stars.
That rating was based on an adult occupant protection score of 91 per cent, child occupant protection of 81 per cent, pedestrian protection of 78 per cent and safety assist of 70 per cent.
All 2020 Kia Stinger models come standard with autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning, as well as lane-keeping assist, anti-lock brakes, and front, front-side and curtain airbags.
The Stinger GT-Line, GT, Night Sky Edition and Carbon Edition also add blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Standard Equipment
The 2020 Kia Stinger range features both base and up-level trim levels with each engine, plus two special edition models with the larger, twin-turbo V6.
The base Stinger 200S comes with the following standard features:
- Reversing camera and rear parking sensors
- 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Adaptive cruise control
- Keyless entry and start
- “Sports Premium” seat trim
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power passenger’s seat
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Paddle shifters
- Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
The Stinger 330S adds the following features:
- Twin-turbocharged 3.3-litre V6
- Brembo brakes
- Mechanical limited-slip differential
Next up the price ladder is the Stinger GT-Line, which doesn’t include the 330S’s engine, Brembo brakes and mechanical LSD, but adds:
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Front parking sensors
- 360-degree camera
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- High-beam assist
- Leather trim
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- LED headlights
- Panoramic sunroof
- Flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel with heating
- 7.0-inch instrument cluster display
- Alloy pedals
- Head-up display
- Suede interior trim for roof, pillars and visors
- Wireless phone charging
- 15-speaker premium sound system
Over the Stinger GT-Line, the Stinger GT adds:
- Twin-turbocharged 3.3-litre V6 engine
- Brembo brakes
- Mechanical limited slip differential
- Nappa leather trim
- Electronically-adjustable tilt and telescoping steering wheel
- Ambient interior lighting
The Stinger GT Carbon Edition adds the following to the GT:
- Flat-bottomed Alcantara steering wheel
- Carbon fibre rear diffuser, mirrors, grille surround and side vents
The Stinger GT Night Sky Edition adds the following to the GT:
- Light grey Nappa leather interior
- Bi-modal exhaust
Servicing
All 2020 Kia Stinger models require servicing every 12 months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.
Kia offers seven years of capped-price servicing in addition to its seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty. Four-cylinder Stingers have an average cost of $504 per service, while V6 Stingers have an average cost of $581 per service.