The Kia Stinger may not spawn a second generation but a facelifted version of the sports sedan is being readied and is expected to receive a host of upgrades.
For some time, there has been speculation the tweaked Stinger will ditch its current 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 in favor of the larger 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 that Genesis recently rolled out with the GV80 SUV and the G80 sedan. However, it appears such reports were inaccurate and Australia’s Car Sales says the 3.3-liter will stay put in the flagship Stinger GT model.
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With that being said, some minor performance gains should be made thanks to tweaks to the available bi-modal exhaust system. As it stands, this engine is good for 365 hp and 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) and is an absolute barnstormer. Power increases, even if only slight, would be very welcome.
Current 2020 Kia Stinger pictured
It’s also reported that the entry-level 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder will not be replaced with the larger 2.5-liter also introduced by Genesis. The current 2.0-liter churns out 244 hp and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm). In certain markets, it’s quite possible the 2.0-liter will be removed from the range entirely. In Australia, for example, just two per cent of Stinger buyers opt for the 2.0-liter over the 3.3-liter V6.
Alongside some power increases, the updated Kia Stinger is said to receive some tweaked styling, including new headlights and taillight graphics. Subtle changes in the cabin will also likely be made. Hopefully that will include the presence of Kia’s latest infotainment system as found in the likes of the new Seltos.
