2022 Kia Stinger.

At least one judge wished this base engine had been available at launch, before the base price started to climb. "If the Stinger GT had this 300-hp turbo I-4 from the start - and at the low $30,000 introductory price - the Stinger might have been more successful", guest judge Chris Theodore said. PROS PROS New New base base engine engine adds adds 45 45 horsepower horsepower • • Nice proportions • • Improved interior • • Fun dynamics CONS Automatic transmission lags at times • • No power liftgate for huge rear hatch • • Can't turn off stability control VEHICLE LAYOUT Front-engine, RWD, 5-pass, 4-door hatchback ENGINE, TRANSMISSION 2.5L turbo port- and direct-injected DOHC 16-valve I-4, 8-speed automatic CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) 3,823 lb (51/49%) WHEELBASE 114.4 in LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 190.2 x 73.6 x 55.1 in ON SALE Now SPECS 2022 Kia Stinger GT Line Base Price/As tested $37,135/$39,715 Power (SAE net) 300 hp @ 5,800 rpm Torque (SAE net) 311 lb-ft @ 1,650 rpm Accel, 0-60 mph 5.7 sec Quarter Mile 14.1 sec @ 101.8 mph Braking, 60-0 mph 124 ft Lateral Acceleration 0.85 g (avg) MT Figure Eight 26.7 sec @ 0.68 g (avg) EPA City/Hwy/Comb 22/32/25 mpg W hen Stinger Kia five-passenger brought the sport sedan to compete for the 2018 MotorTrend Car of the Year award, we were delighted with its capability, but the lineup suffered from an underpowered base engine. [Extracted from the article]