After an excellent experience with a Hyundai Equus and a Bentley CFS, I bought the Stinger GT2. The standard features are unbelievable, contributing to safety and drivability. The car almost seems to drive itself, smooth and straight with some of the best handling I've ever experienced. It can literally be adjusted to about any way you want it to be, economy to hotrod. The gas mileage was a great surprise. My only real complaint was a lack of interior colors to choose from and the Brembo brakes, while good, aren't as good as the rest of the car. Great job Kia! Thank you!
Ivan K
on May 26, 2021
Kia stinger has all the features of a luxury car, but for less $.
I leased a Kia stinger about a year and a half ago. The interior is far superior than any other Kia cars. The price is very affordable for what you get. Leather interior, blind spot check signals, ambient lighting, and multiple driving modes make driving the vehicle all the better. It gives you great mileage for how fast the car is as well!
Savanna L
on May 12, 2021
Push to start, leather seats, interior led light, comfort yet sporty.
I have had no problems with my vehicle. I absolutely love it. I have 2 car seats in the back and my children still have enough leg room. We are very pleased with our purchase. It is extremely fast and very sporty yet so great on gas. The seat warmers heat up very fast and the heat gets warm within 2 minutes of cranking the car.
Ji K
on May 6, 2021
Affordable and attractive.
The car is after 7,000 miles and we have no issues with the car so far. The price for the oil change is pricey since it requires a synthetic oil. My problem with the car is that the air conditioner is not strong enough. Other than that, I do not complain since it was affordable and has nice aesthetic features. It has good power, feels luxurious, comfortable, and spacious.
Aram S
on May 5, 2021
Luxury sports sedan at half the price.
Seats are really comfortable. Feels like luxury at an affordable price. It is pretty speedy and has quite a bit of pull, especially coming from being a previous truck owner. For being a sports sedan, the gas mileage it gets is very good (25-30 mpg). The sound system is amazing too, which was a must for me because I am an avid music listener.
Yelena K
on March 31, 2021
Love my car. Will buy again.
I love my car. Never had any problems with it. I love the color of my car because I chose it myself. I like the size of my car, it is perfect for the size of my family. I like the way it rides. If I ever need to buy a new vehicle, I would probably but the same model just a newer year.
Jon S
on March 13, 2021
Power and comfort worth every penny.
The car is very comfortable very well equipped with tons of power but still easy to drive. Very good handling and great tech. Multiple driving modes. Ac is very efficient. It is not great on gas but it has a lot of power and it is worth it. I recommend this car to anyone that enjoys driving.
Kay M
on February 7, 2021
I love it because someone important gave it to me when I was younger.
I do not have any problems with my vehicle. But I would highly recommend my car since it runs perfectly fine every time I use it. But make sure you take care of your car! If not it won't take care of you and won't take you to places. Besides that I added small things to my car to make it look cooler.
Robert Parks
on January 23, 2021
The Stinger can Kill
I leased a 2019 Stinger GT after turning in my Optima a year early. I leased the car on 12/18/18. Within the first 30 days my rear defroster made a popping noise and shorted out. I took it back to the dealership and they supposedly fixed the issue. On May 14th on my way into work the car made the same noise. I called the dealership to have it looked at again. I got into my car after work, within a few minutes I could smell smoke and pulled over on the side of the highway. I opened the hatchback to see the rear defroster compartment melted away and then flames shot out of the hole. Within 4 minutes the car burned down to the frame. A formal investigation was completed with my insurance company, Kia, and the NHTSA. Kia accepted responsibility for the fire. They bought the car back from the insurance to hide a fatal flaw in the car. After weeks of failing to return numerous calls and emails to Kia attempting to understand what the next steps are, we finally received a call stating that they were willing to reimburse us for the contents in the car- WHICH THEY HAVE to do. After several more phone calls and emails, a supposed manager named Jeff C. Contacted us (of course they have no email address, last name or phone number). After going back and forth he offered to refund us the $2000 we put down on the car only 5 months earlier stating it was the cost of ownership! After asking we found out that if we accepted, we would have signed off our rights to any future actions. The fire department told me the only thing that saved my life was that I can a full tank of gas so it did not blow cause of the lack of fumes. I was minutes away from picking my 6 year old daughter from school. The fire started right under where her booster seat was. Do not buy this car as it can easily kill you.
Jonathon B
on January 14, 2021
Stinger gt2 one of the coolest cars almost no one ever buys.
Love the car, fast, comfortable, unique. Only complaints is that the sunroof rattles a little. And the stock spark plugs and coils went bad in mine in 7014 miles but were replaced under warranty. Got it back now all is well and good with it. Do not buy it if you need something fuel efficient.
Eduardo D
on December 28, 2020
Stinger, your dream has name!
I do not have problems with my stinger, my car is fantastic, very beautiful, modern, it is perfect to me. Very comfortable, the stinger is a great surprise. I think it is the best coupe model. Stinger is a complete car. Its performance is from premium cars. In my opinion the best car.
Tom J
on November 13, 2020
Performance and features at a reasonable price.
Awesome straight line power. Different trim levels with rich features at a good price compared to European competitors. The gas tank should hold more gallons. The keyless entry system requires push button activation as it has no sensing feature. Cheap interior trim. Not a white glove dealership experience.
Cathy L
on October 11, 2020
Kia has come along way since starting.
Sits low to the ground and is not made for plus size people this is the only downfall. It hugs curves very well and is very comfortable. It is kind of pricey also. Swore I would never own a Kia but my last two cars have been Kia. They have come along way.
Alex Parks
on September 29, 2020
Death Trap
I leased a 2019 Stinger GT after turning in my Optima a year early. I leased the car on 12/18/18. Within the first 30 days my rear defroster made a popping noise and shorted out. I took it back to the dealership and they supposedly fixed the issue. On May 14th on my way into work the car made the same noise. I called the dealership to have it looked at again. I got into my car after work, within a few minutes I could smell smoke and pulled over on the side of the highway. I opened the hatchback to see the rear defroster compartment melted away and then flames shot out of the hole. Within 4 minutes the car burned down to the frame. A formal investigation was completed with my insurance company, Kia, and the NHTSA. Kia accepted responsibility for the fire. They bought the car back from the insurance to hide a fatal flaw in the car. After weeks of failing to return numerous calls and emails to Kia attempting to understand what the next steps are, we finally received a call stating that they were willing to reimburse us for the contents in the car- WHICH THEY HAVE to do. After several more phone calls and emails, a supposed manager named Jeff C. Contacted us (of course they have no email address, last name or phone number). After going back and forth he offered to refund us the $2000 we put down on the car only 5 months earlier stating it was the cost of ownership! After asking we found out that if we accepted, we would have signed off our rights to any future actions. The fire department told me the only thing that saved my life was that I can a full tank of gas so it did not blow cause of the lack of fumes. I was minutes away from picking my 6 year old daughter from school. The fire started right under where her booster seat was. Do not buy this car as it can easily kill you.
Tony
on September 28, 2020
2019 Stinger GT (Canadian version) AWD
Awesome vehicle... Canadian version AWD GT with carbon fiber panels. Never gave me any problems! A real head turner! As for other complaining about fuel, I didn't purchase this vehicle with a v6 3.3 TT for fuel savings. 6 star!!
Cliff M
on August 20, 2020
Good thing the seats are comfortable because the power surprise you.
The stinger gt is surprisingly powerful and it is agile. Accelerating from a stop will press you back into your seat and bring a smile to your face. It is all wheel drive means that it holds a turn tighter than you can grip the steering wheel. The ride is comfortable and the interior sound is quite, that is until you step on the gas and you hear the engine growl.
Dante Cateni
on July 26, 2020
Cool car with performance to match!
Very reliable and responsive. Most importantly, with all the high tech features I let it drive most of the time - just need to be over 40 mph and with defined lanes. Other than that, it is worth every penny.
Hailey C
on June 24, 2020
Red leather seats, nice safety features.
The gt1 comes with many safety features that are almost like a tesla the car is so safe that once you put on all the safety features it can basically almost drive by itself. The red leather is really nice looking. This vehicles can definitely turn heads... People stare when I am on the road.
Pam A
on June 17, 2020
The interior lights you have the option to change the colors.
Really enjoy the sporty luxury look without the cost. The current issues: phone calls. The Bluetooth doesn't work as well as when I initially purchased the car. The caller cannot hear me. However I can hear them clearly. The performance is tremendous
Dave Scott
on June 17, 2020
Brakes are c**p
I got this car new paid for extended service plan my car has 35,000 km the brakes pulsate and shack the entire car KIA wont warranty these. The brakes on the KIA Stinger are garbage how anyone took this car on a race track is beyond me. I am driving this on the street and the car shacks badly. I owned a BMW X5 M same driving conditions and it had 240,000 km on it when I got rid of it zero pulsation. KIA does not stand behind what they make. DONT waste your money on the extended service plan as they dont warranty bad manufacturing. I will NOT buy another KIA
Wendy
on June 12, 2020
Drive it daily
I love the car
Mike M
on May 31, 2020
A beauty that rides ultra fast in the wind.
The vehicle I own performs really well. The built in seats are really comfortable and relaxing to sit on. It's really reliable and has not given me any issues for as long as I have owned it. I would recommend anyone also who is also passionate about the vehicle they drive to consider also buying or at least trying one out.
Michael roscioli
on April 13, 2020
Great bang for your buck
Great acceleration looks great handles awesome has alot of great features
Hayley B
on March 13, 2020
2019 Kia Stinger Base upgraded from 2016 Kia Optima
Car has a very smooth drive. Very upgraded interior from other model kits. Base model has eco, comfort, sport and custom mode. Can definitely feel a faster engine in the base still. Quiet not too loud when driving on highway or city roads. I previously had the Kia optima and I like that the stinger has the same if not more room than the optima for extra comfort.
Lindsey I
on March 9, 2020
Put a smile on your face!
Everytime we get in the car we cannot help but smile. The interior looks as good as any other sports car on the market. The one complaint I have about the interior is that in my gt model, we do not have programmable seats and the seats will adjust so much, which I love, but when my fiance' drives, he either does not adjust the seat or we have a time getting back where I want it. The interior is beautiful. Looks well made, and seems to be very durable. The smile gets even bigger when you put your foot on the gas, it can push you back in your seat. The tires and wheels are above and beyond what you normally see on a factory vehicle. There was a lot of attention to detail put into this car. It is every bit as beautiful as sports cars that cost twice as much.
tim L
on March 8, 2020
Overall feel of the value.
Gas mileage is not good, improve on the performance and efficiency. From the price perspective it's not priced correctly for the value, gas mileage is the main issue has to be more fuel efficient. Color choices are still limited and no the really color I was looking for.
Stephen J
on January 14, 2020
Great car
The body style is great. Has lots of features at a good price. Has all the power that you'll need.
Tom B
on December 27, 2019
Performance at a fair price.
Pros: powerful straight line acceleration. Options for included at a fair price compared to the competition. Long warranty period. Several driving modes. Great highway miles in eco mode. Cons: cheap interior. Poor customer service. Small gas tank. Fun to drive but racing around results in poor mileage. Cumbersome remote entry.
Jennifer B
on December 23, 2019
Love my 2019 Kia gt 1 stinger.
No problems with my Kia stinger. I love it and would buy another. It drives really well. I get asked all the time what kind of car it is. Most people think it is a high end vehicle and not a Kia. I recommend this car to anyone looking for speed. It will fly.
Tara R
on December 16, 2019
Love my Kia stinger. The price was great for what I got!
I love all the gadgets. Lane assist, high beams go on & off for you and I love the stereo system. The navigation is easy to use. The heated and cooled seats are very comfortable. It also had a lot of flexibility to make the seats very comfortable for any driver.
Robert sliger
on November 30, 2019
2019 Stinger GT review
The car handles great and has a lot of power. Only thing I would have wanted is better options like lane assist and an actual GPS system that you don't have to plug your phone to it. And be able to project phone on the cars LCD. I feel they left out options on the car that their lower models have standard and then offered those options after their customers complained and then added the options on the gt2 and raised the price tag on it to high for the amount of options they have.
Stephen Shermoen
on November 17, 2019
The Stinger GT2 is very fast.
This is my first Kia car.....I'm very pleased with the power and handling as well as the many standard features and the look... Two downsides..The first is that the gas mileage is very poor, around 14 MPG around town....The second is that as tight as the car feels, there is an excessive amount of road coming from the rear of the car..
Marc lemoyne
on November 9, 2019
Fun sport ride.
We love the car but even with premium winter tires we're desapointed on the winter driving.
Jeffrey H
on September 25, 2019
The brand is more dependable.
Wanted a hybrid. Well-engineered. Price. Durability/reliability. Excellent craftsmanship. Riding comfort. Handling. Better gas mileage. Value. Driving enjoyment. Styling. Technology. Brand reputation. Safety features. Performance. Quality. Better gas mileage. The new models are innovative.
Kamil M
on August 11, 2019
Fast and luxurious for a small price.
Great fast car. It is the best bang for the buck. All while drive is great in the snow. Gas mileage is not the greatest. Has a lot of futures that I enjoy. Coming from a rear wheel drive sports car this was a major step up for me and I have really enjoyed my purchase.
Show K
on June 6, 2019
Kia stinger the perfect balance.
The car is fast, it is priced extremely well and is unmatched. It looks very good too, almost like a Maserati. Also, the interior is out of the park. The sport back design means more loading room for all our gear. It is a great car to take on a road trip.
John P
on April 23, 2019
My Aston Martin rapide is a quick car that is also smooth on the road.
My Aston Martin is a very good car. It is quite smooth and silent on the roads and is also able to go quite fast, with quick acceleration. It is not the best at handling off-road terrain as I do not think it was made for that type of terrain. Overall the exteriors are great, Aston Martin does not leave you hanging! In regards to the interiors, the leather is real and feels quite comfortable to sit on. The user interface in the car can be a little glitchy at times and is not the best. I am the back seats, there is lots of space and is good for people of all sizes. For the front, it is equally spacious and is for all people of all shapes and sizes.
Angela D
on March 1, 2019
This is a beautiful fast and fun to drive car.
I love this car! It is very fast and spotty. It is nice and fast even with a v4, it is turbocharged. The interior design is great including a very large touch screen for radio/navigation and so on. Comfortably able to fit four adults. Exterior is a very sleek design reminiscent of a lot of the other "Luxury" brands, but without the high price tag.
Steven M
on November 16, 2018
Pleasantly surprised owner of Kia stinger.
No real issues to report since I only bought car a few months ago and I am still breaking it in. Hopefully, there will be no problems. However, the stinger is a fun car to drive and very comfortable ride. Feature wise everything is pretty standard but the cabin is nice.