A 2023 Kia Stinger on a road

How well does the 2022 Kia Stinger perform?

Engine and Performance Features of the 2022 Kia Stinger

Kia Stinger is a sports sedan produced by Kia Motors since 2017. The new 2022 Kia Stinger has a fantastic design and aesthetic features paired with an amazing engine spec that makes it one of the market’s most capable vehicles. It gets even sportier with the stylish LED headlights and taillights. Let’s take a look at some of the engine and performance features offered by the new 2022 Kia Stinger at Royal Kia in Tucson, AZ.

What powers the 2022 Kia Stinger?

Available in three different trim levels: GT-Line, GT1, and GT2, the 2022 Kia Stinger has two high-performance engines ready to take on the tarmac. A turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine connected to eight-speed automatic transmission powers the GT-Line trim level of the sports sedan. The engine produces a power of 300 hp and 311 lb.-ft. of torque at the rear wheels as standard. Customers can also select the available Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive for enhanced driving maneuverability. The 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line delivers a decent fuel economy of 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway, depending on the driving conditions with the rear-wheel-drive equipped.


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Does the 2022 Kia Stinger have a V6 engine?

The 2022 Kia Stinger GT1 and GT2 trim levels add more luxury to the sports sedan and sport a powerful twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 engine. It now delivers a whopping 368 hp of power and 376 lb.-ft. of torque combined with a responsive eight-speed automatic transmission. Step inside the cockpit, activate the launch control system, and floor the gas pedal to experience the 2022 Kia Stinger clock 0-60 mph in an impressive 4.7 seconds. The V6 provides an estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg and 24 mpg on the highway with the available all-wheel-drive option.

Dashboard of the 2023 Kia Stinger
2022 Kia Stinger on runway

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The 2022 Kia Stinger has already received a lot of positive buzzes, and for a good reason. Feel free to schedule a test drive or contact us for more info.