Kia updated their Stinger in December 2020 with safety and convenience features. I drove a micro Blue 200GT with red Nappa leather, a stylish combination.
The main improvements over some subtle evolutionary style changes are the new 10.25 inch infotainment system with Bluetooth multi connectivity, improved safety features including cyclist detection and the in dash blind spot cameras that appear when the indicators are activated.
Stinger 200GT is powered by a 2.0L turbo 4 Cylinder engine that produces 182 kW of power and 353 Nm of torque with quad exhaust tips. The 200GT provides an alternative to the 3.3LGT with 0-100kmh times of 6.0 seconds which is still relatively quick.
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However it’s the everyday driving that makes the Stinger so brilliant, it will happily potter along at 50kmh around town, yet find a twisty road or the freeway and it will lift its skirt and sprint away providing excellent driver engagement.
Stinger 200GT is priced from around $57,730 plus the usual costs and remains a stylish executive sports lift back that fills a niche in demand left by the departure of the sports Commodore and Falcon.
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What is good?
- Performance/ride/handling balance
- Value for money
- Looks good
What is not so good?
- No AWD version
- No massage seats
- Pay the extra for the 3.3L
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Model | KIA Stinger 200 GT-LINE |
| Model Price | $57,730 MLP* |
| Engine | 2.0L 4 Cyl Turbo Petrol |
| Drivetrain | 8 Sp AT Rear wheel drive LSD |
| Power | 182kW @ 6,200rpm |
| Torque | 353Nm @ 1,400 – 4,000rpm |
| Safety | Five Star ANCAP (2017) |
| CO2 Emissions | 201 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 8.8 L/100km |
| 0-100kmh/Top Speed | 6.0Sec/TBA |
| Servicing | 12 Months / 10,000 km Service Plan |
| Warranty | 7yr/ Unlimited km with 1 Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating | 87/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 8 |
| Comfort | 8 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 8 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 9 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| Street Credibility/Fun Factor | 8 |
| Infotainment/Technology | 9 |
| Value for Money | 9 |
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KIA Stinger PE 200 GT-LINE Overall Rating
- Behind the Wheel - 8/108/10
- Comfort - 8/108/10
- Equipment/Features - 9/109/10
- Infotainment/Technology - 9/109/10
- Ride and Handling - 9/109/10
- Practicality - 9/109/10
- Fit for Purpose - 9/109/10
- Performance - 8/108/10
- Street Credibility/Fun Factor - 8/108/10
- Value for Money - 9/109/10
Summary
Stinger 200GT is priced from around $57,730 plus the usual costs and remains a stylish executive sports lift back that fills a niche in demand left by the departure of the sports Commodore and Falcon.
