2022 Kia Stinger | Stinging Only Once? 

Underrated car. Great review and solid insight. Thanks Steve

Pretty sure this car in 20 years will be a classic

Kia loyalist here, I have the k900 with same engine..great car

I own a 2018 GT2 AWD. Was thinking of upgrading to the 2022 Scorpion Edition Stinger but the one I have is still so amazing. Great review.

If you can have only one car, but need a real Swiss Army knife, for under $50k, this is a great choice

I was waiting for this review from you! This exact car, trim, and color combo is what I’m planning on buying the end of the year. I had a reso for the updated model S but Tesla jacked up the price $20k more only 2 months after it was released, so stinger it is. I’m sure I won’t be disappointed 🙂

Excellent review, Steve. Unfortunately, you weren't able to go into detail as to why "the biggest news revolves around the base GT-Line" (1:09) of the Stinger. With the corporate 2.5L turbo 4 cylinder that KIA, Hyundai, and Genesis are offering in at least 9 separate models, the 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds is only about half a second slower than the GT2 version. Fully loaded with the "Sun and Sound" package that provides a sunroof and the upgraded audio system available in the upper trims, the AWD GT-Line has an MSRP of $40,590. That's more than $14,000 less (!) than the GT2 with virtually the same amenities and about 230 lbs less curb weight, all over the front wheels. In fact, the GT-Line base model is a significantly superior alternative to the FWD only KIA K5 GT for only a few thousand dollars more. As such, it's a screaming bargain. I'd have only one small quibble with your characterization of the Stinger as a "sports sedan." That's certainly an accurate categorization of the Stinger's cousin, the Genesis G70 that's clearly aimed at to compete with the BMW 3 series but to me the Stinger is more properly seen as a GT (Gran Turismo) sedan in the European tradition. A 4 door sedan designed to transport 4 adults and their gear in comfort at 3 digit mph speeds over meticulously maintained highways as well as to navigate winding secondary roads, many of which were originally laid down by the Romans two millennia ago. It is sad to see the Stinger disappear so soon. But KIA, like other automakers, has seen the writing on the wall suggesting that high performance cars propelled by ICE engines are dinosaurs compared to the forthcoming crop of EVs. Consider that the Mustang Mach-E is outselling every other Mustang variant. The Camaro will soon disappear to be replaced by an EV with coupe-like styling. Even Stellantis has indicated the Charger/Challenger will be electrified within a couple of years. You're undoubtedly correct that if a vehicle like the Stinger is appealing, it's best not to "linger." Soon, it and most of its competitors will be gone.

This is an outstanding Stinger review and by far the best on RU-vid. Very informative and delivered at perfect pace. Superb camera angles. Well done

I have just spent two months with my new GT-Line and, like all Stinger owners, I love the car. It is fast, comfortable and beautiful inside and out. I don't have all the bells and whistles of the GT but I don't seem to miss them. I did modify the car by getting a license plate that says STINGRR and now the car is even faster. Ceramic silver and red seats are the way to go.

I've got a 2020 gt2, same color combo. Great vehicle, fast, handles well, seats are great like you said and mileage actually is a little better, im usually around 25 combined. Shame no one buys these. They aren't perfect, but definitely feels like a special vehicle.

Excellent review. In Australia we only get the RWD. I have the 2020 top of the rage GT here in Oz and I absolutely love it. Best car I have ever owned and I have had some fantastic cars in the past. When all things are considered such as bang for buck, standard equipment, performance, driving experience, price and warranty, there is nothing close to it in my opinion. An equivalently specced German model costs twice as much here in Oz. Still not a fan of that grey as it reminds me of an undercoat. To each their own I guess. Steve from Oz

Will say enthusiast will definitely miss the Stinger when the announce an official discontinue.

Bierman was the former head of BMW's M division. Not quite just an engineer.

The stinger will be the next “Supra effect” after Toyota canceled the Supra, people wanted it! Now it’s a collectors car way too expensive to buy now. When it was around, people didn’t buy them. Better get it if you can.

You don't kill a Halo car even if it's about to become a dinosaur with a petrol engine.

I have the AWD, let me tell you, it will still get sideways on dry pavement with ease, but I 100% agree, much more controllable. If you modify it slightly, you’ll be running 11’s! Insane!

I have a RWD GT, it’s easily controllable if you take all the nannies off and put it in sport then it really gets to cut loose

I think once the used car market levels out a cpo one of these will be a great value

Beautiful review.

he is right on rear wheel drive. I have just bought a new stinger in UK which has no awd option, the power is so fierce the backend twitches a lot and in the wet its worse than a high powered bmw, fun but very fast and twitchy. My biggest complaint is lack of exhaust noise, the so called variable valve in sports mode makes no sound difference at all. Guess you need 4rd party exhaust system

I was sooooo hoping this was going to be the new 4cyl tester. We're paying $4.50/gallon for premium in CA making the V6 really pricey to run.

The exact color combo I ordered, can't wait. The new Kia badge 2022 model Stinger hasn't arrived in Australia as yet.

KIA Stingers hold Their Resale Value Surprisingly Well!

It's just the best car ever.

Steve never fails to sneak the word "replete" somewhere into his reviews!

Steve great vlog, thank you, I've made my choice and it's the GT 2 Scorpion Edition, I was about to go w/the Acura TLX Type S, but Kia gives you so much more plus that great warranty, my only issue is that's it's only Oct and i was told it won't be here till Feb, Can't wait.......

I have a 2019 GT2-- one of the best cars I've ever owned.

Instead of killing it the KIA should make a Stinger CUV like the GV70

The only problem is their 3.3L gets the same fuel economy as BMW's 4.4L twin turbo V8.

Stinger!

And being discontinued

Damn im thinking i need a 2022 kia stinger, i have the k5 ex

not the last refresh. There will be one more refresh before it is discontinued!

Such a shame this is the last year.

The interior almost looks the same like the new mercedes S550 2017 model

4:18 Ford Taurus?😳

Does the G70 handle the same way?

Would it have killed you say that the lift gate gives the interior “cabinosity?”

That's not a car, it's a piece of jewelry…! How could Kia discontinue a masterpiece like this, to launch a horrible K5 “in its place”…😏

쿠페형과하이브리드 스포츠형이 나와야 한다

In 10 years this will be the next Supra when all you can buy are boring electric cars...

This didn't age well. Kia have confirmed the stinger isn't going anywhere.

Kia should make this car even more exotic and not so technological like zie Germans. And increase prices. People will buy it. Down to the features and suspension and engine

I'm sure it will come back as an EV cuv, eh.

Car reviewers who can't handle RWD smh

You lost me at ‘under steer’.

Great car, wrong brand.

I'm sorry what kind of shit title is this. Also K9 costs more

Oh come on Kia, you've copy&paste the whole car right off of the Germans, couldn't you copy&paste wireless phone connect as well?!?!?!! Just lame!!!

Ugly sorry tiger nose doesn’t do it in this model.