8.1
2022 Kia Stinger GT review
The Kia Stinger has been around for a while now, but its appeal isn't fading. It's a comfortable alternative to the classic Aussie sedan.
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Scott Collie
2022 Kia Stinger vs 2024 Genesis GV80 Comparison
Kia Stinger
Genesis GV80
2022 Kia
Stinger
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2024 Genesis
GV80
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Kia Stinger GT (BLACK LEATHER)
Based on the Genesis GV80 3.5T AWD LUX COUPE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Fun
TowingFuel Efficiency
60L
528 to 612 km
80L
704 to 952 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$128,914 - $139,414
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Twin-turbo V6 is a torquey beast
- Comfortable, luxurious interior
- Spacious boot beneath liftback
Misses
- Tight rear seats
- V6 never raises its voice
- Infotainment is good, but not great
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Best-in-class interior quality, finish
- Super luxury with a bit of fun thrown in
Misses
- Incessant active safety warnings
- No wireless Apple CarPlay... yet
- Feels its weight
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
NA
Colours Available
Matte paint is a $2000 option.
The following gloss finishes are available:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Himalayan Grey
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic Blue
- Barossa Burgundy
The matte finishes comprise:
- Matterhorn White
- Melbourne Grey
- Brunswick Green
There are five interior colourways available, each with a choice of open pore wood trims:
- Obsidian Black, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Vanilla Beige, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Urban Brown, with Olive Ash or Birch
- Dune Beige, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
- Smoky Green, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | DUAL DIRECT MPFI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 3342 | 2996 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.3L, 2.0L | 3.5L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V6, TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 182kW - 274kW | 204kW - 279kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 3800 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 353Nm - 510Nm | 530Nm - 588Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1400 | 1300 - 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 | 11 - 16 | |
