2018 Kia Stinger GT
Kia Stinger Details
Automatic
V6, 3.3L
Silky Silver
RWD
Gasoline
30,050 Miles
Black
5U0432
KNAE35LC6J6028994
Leather
GT
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2018 Kia Stinger
Equipment
The leather seats in the Kia Stinger are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. Bluetooth technology is built into this mid-size car, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. The Kia Stinger keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this unit. The rear parking assist technology on this 2018 Kia Stinger will put you at ease when reversing. The system alerts you as you get closer to an obstruction. This 2018 Kia Stinger comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in the vehicle . Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for this 2018 Kia Stinger - stay connected and entertained on the go! This unit is rear wheel drive.
Packages
Puddle Lights. Door Sill Applique. Wheel Locks 19". Cargo Net. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
The leather seats in the Kia Stinger are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. Bluetooth technology is built into this mid-size car, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. The Kia Stinger keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this unit. The rear parking assist technology on this 2018 Kia Stinger will put you at ease when reversing. The system alerts you as you get closer to an obstruction. This 2018 Kia Stinger comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. Keep your hands warm all winter with a heated steering wheel in the vehicle . Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for this 2018 Kia Stinger - stay connected and entertained on the go! This unit is rear wheel drive.
Packages
Puddle Lights. Door Sill Applique. Wheel Locks 19". Cargo Net. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Features & Options
- Engine: 3.3L Twin Turbo V6
- Full-Time All-Wheel
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS; Front And Rear Vented Discs; Brake Assist; Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Chrome Power w/Tilt Down Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Radio w/Seek-Scan; Clock; Speed Compensated Volume Control; Steering Wheel Controls and Voice Activation
- Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 12-way power adjustable driver seat w/4-way lumbar support and 8-way power adjustable front passenger seat w/height adjustment
- 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Sport Heated Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
- Rigid Cargo Cover
- Smart Device Integration
- Perimeter Alarm
- Immobilizer
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Front And Rear Parking Sensors
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Restricted Driving Mode
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Back-Up Camera
- Puddle Lights
- Door Sill Applique
- Wheel Locks 19
- Cargo Net
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smart device mirroring
- Rear mounted camera
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Leather front seat upholstery
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Full-time AWD
- 3.3L V-6 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- D-CVVT variable valve control
- twin turbo
- premium unleaded
- engine with 365HP
- Restricted driving mode/alerts
- Smart Key with hands-free access and push button start
- Automatic brake hold
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Rear climate control system with separate controls
- Immobilizer
- Vehicle tracker
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- UVO external memory control
- Supervision digital/analog instrumentation display
- Electronic stability control system
- Hill Assist Control
- Leather rear seat upholstery
- Automatic climate control
- Front and rear parking sensors
- LED daytime running lights
- LED brake lights
- 3 12V power outlets
- Leather and metal-look steering wheel
- UVO eServices emergency SOS system via mobile device
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Power driver and passenger door mirrors with tilt down in reverse
- Power folding door mirrors
- Drive Mode Select System driver selectable steering effort
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Auto stop-start engine
- Metallic paint
- Wheel security locks
- 19 x 8-inch front and 19 x 8.5-inch rear machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels
- P225/40VR19 summer performance BSW front tires and P255/35VR19 summer performance BSW rear tires
- 7 airbags
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Curtain first and second-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
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2018 Kia Stinger GT2 Review
As the Korean automakers continue to blaze new paths into luxury and performance, Kia’s taking their first shot at a rear-wheel drive enthusiast’s car engineered to mix it up with the best of them. So get the Epipen ready - this is the all-new Stinger GT.With the exception of a pickup truck, Kia is a full line automaker offering a broad range of vehicles ranging from economical to extravagant. But the addition of the Stinger now makes them a player in the performance arena, as well; a grand touring car, if you will, that aims to be nimble and fast while also being luxurious and quiet. These types are designed for spirited long-distance driving with enough room to handle up to 5 and their gear. And with its Sportback body styling and an accommodating back seat, the Stinger delivers on the GT ethos, bolstered by a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque. A 4-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive are available, but this one here is the purest and most lavish – the Stinger GT2 priced at $50,100 including destination. A base model starts at about $17,000 less.
In their advertising, Kia shows the Stinger drifting around race tracks and performing similar acts of heroism so I was anxious to see if it was all that. Its resume has the goods: 5 distinct driving modes, a suspension system that continuously adjusts to road conditions and driving style, an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, stop-dead Brembo brakes and ultra-high performance 19” Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, wider at the rear. Off the line it turns in a 0-to-60mph performance of 4.7 seconds – a number Kia likes to point out would smoke a Porsche Panamera with its turbo V6. And with launch control to help things along, it does feel very quick with a brilliant gear box eager to do as it’s told and smart enough to choose the right cog when left to its own devices. The driving positon in general is GT appropriate with long trip comfort fortified with the right amount of side bolstering to hold you in place, but it does sit low so getting in and out can be a bit challenging. Once settled in and dialed into sport mode, the Stinger GT can feel like a backroad hero with that driving precision and eagerness to dance enthusiast types will crave. The limited slip differential effect on the rear wheels is often at work - the perfect tool for harnessing the Stinger’s noteworthy power output, helping to keep curve exits on the straight and narrow. And the GT’s variable ratio steering improves high speed stability and comes with a lot of feedback baked-in so that the driver knows what’s happening at all 4 tires. But when we were playing with the Stinger out here with its stability control and traction control disabled, the cruder side of the Stinger GT showed up where its long wheelbase and big turbo boost make it difficult to drive with the precision demonstrated in its TV spots.
I generally don’t consume other car reviews but I’m aware of the hype the Stinger has received so my expectations going in were naturally raised. The twin turbo V6 is lusty, this thing is really quick - the 8-speed automatic is a great match with on demand paddle shifts and smart logic, and it plays the role of a grand touring car exceptionally well with mild manners on request. But it’s once you get into Sport mode and start to push the Stinger to its limits that my admiration comes down several notches. This is a difficult car to control and with all of the electronic nannies turned off it takes a light right foot to keep from completely losing the back end. And on public roads the Stinger has a surprising penchant for understeer which can quickly manifest into white knuckle oversteer. Finding the sweet spot has proven to be elusive.
At about 70% the Stinger GT feels like the rear deal. Beyond that, I could see this car being ripe for some cringe worthy YouTube videos. Perhaps all-wheel drive is the better way to go here…just food for thought. Gas mileage checks in at 21mpg on recommended premium.
When you’re taking it easy, the cabin is a little louder than I’d prefer but not from the pleasing sounds of engine or exhaust – the Stinger GT doesn’t produce much those – but more from tire noise. Still, in Eco and Comfort this is a soft-riding, easily manageable daily cruiser. I only wish the Driving Modes would default to Smart on startup and not Comfort – a bit odd. We all know Kia’s technology side is solid and this touchscreen makes life easy and packs in all of the latest goodies. I’m just surprised the 15 speaker Harman/Kardon audio system with it seat-mounted subwoofers and all of its music restoration tricks didn’t blow me away…perhaps the high level of ambient noise dinged my experience. A new first for Kia is the Driver Attention Warning system that can detect a drowsy driver and warn them to pull over. I love the head-up display, too. In general, the soft leather-trimmed cabin mostly feels the part of a $50,000 car, is stocked with lots of accoutrements and is spacious and versatile. Looking sharp in HiChroma Red, the Stinger GT isn’t the laser-focused drive I had envisioned but a creditable foray for Kia nonetheless.