2021 Kia Stinger: The Stinger seats 5 passengers and is only available as a 4-door hatchbach. With Cadenza and K900 being discontinued for 2021, Stinger becomes the flagship for Kia's sedan lineup. Competitors include the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Lexus IS.
Rear-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive being optional. Four trims are available: GT-Line, GT, GT1 and GT2. There are two engines available: A turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that makes 255 horsepower and a 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that makes 365 horsepower. Both pair to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Available driver-assist technology includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera with cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights. Pricing ranges from $36,000 to $52,000.