2023 Kia Stinger gt2: All Specs & Test Drive

The Stinger is one of the most performance sedan Kia makes. The #GT2 gets the 3.3l twin-turbo v6, #Brembo brakes and more seat adjustments. Learn about the 2023 #kia #stinger gt2 in this full #review
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[@shelbowski]

Literally bought this vehicle 2 hours ago after test driving 5 different vehicles and after watching your video, it sold me on the purchase and it's the first time I haven't had buyers remorse. Great video.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations and thank you 👍

[@djerickd_official]

congrats! you will love it

[@shelbowski]

Owned it for a month and still enjoy it. Biggest issue and problem I faced is the brake pads are garbage. For whatever reason they decided to put awesome calipers and rotors and then put generic Kia pads. I took it on the track and after lap 1 they were smoking and I had brake fade and needed to stop. After looking at all the message boards, reddit pages etc, it's been an ongoing issue for a few years now. Other than the brake pads, I've had no other major issues. Minor gripes are the lane assist/collision avoidance is terrible and feels like its 10 years old compared to what it's capable of in today's current cars.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thank you for the updates

[@rolloutthebarrel]

I’ve had my 2019 Stinger GT since December 2020 used with 29k miles, and I’ve had nothing but a great experience with it. Tuned it with LAP3 since summer ‘21 and I’ve pulled a 10.97s 1/4 mile with a 3.05s 0-60. Sad to see 23 is the last year, it’s a great car! I’m definitely jealous of all the great tech in this one compared to my base GT model but it was only $33k out the door so I can’t complain; the twin turbo engine was what I really wanted.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome, thanks for the insight 👍

[@dewfall56]

Are you serious? A 10.97 second quarter mile, and 3.05 second zero to sixty? Care to list your mods?

[@rolloutthebarrel]

@@dewfall56 yeah, the main power mods are lap3 stage 2.5 ecu, stage 3+ tcu, and 100% methanol injection. velossa tech wide mouth air scoops, bms cold air intakes with carbon fiber covers, hks plugs at stock gap, ark catless secondary downpipes and a thermal r&d catback exhaust, on 4 gallons e85 and the rest 93, enkei wheels and continental dws06 sport plus 18+ tires.

[@Ragnar0321]

I just picked up my Gt-Line 2023 in ceramic silver with red interior,upgraded sound & moonroof. I am really impressed by what Kia did with this i love it’s look.

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are awesome and congrats 👍

[@jl3303]

Great video, thank you for the amazing review! As a guy who is buying a Stinger GT2 soon, one of the biggest selling points for me was the features that you get as standard with the GT2. The Stinger is fully maxed out with HUD, ventilated seats, all driver assistance features, and the special edition at $56,800. You can get the BMW M340i, Audi S4, or Mercedes AMG C43 for within earshot of that but you need to dish out thousands more for those features I mentioned before. That is what sold me on the Stinger!

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations they are awesome vehicles and that is correct great value 👍

[@camirocz]

I ran a 12.56 at 108.9 mph all stock with my 2023 Stinger here in Montreal. Black with red leather interior.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome thanks for your insight 👍

[@P1MPLESTATTOO]

Just bought mine. Ty for the video. I never dreamed of owning a car like this but I fell in love with the 2020 back when i bought wife a Kia Forte and saw one on the showfloor. I inherited her Forte a year after that because she decided she wanted a Sant Fe. Went to trade in the 20 Forte on a new 23 Forte and somehow ended up buying my new 23 Gt2 twin turbo Stinger. It has thoroughly impressed me not only in its power but the level of refinement put into the build is amazing as is the comfort and pure joy of driving this car. We done KIA

[@HawkeyeRides]

🎉 they are great vehicles 👍

[@jacobw6811]

Getting this exact car in two days. Trading my red 2018 GT2 because I had to have the last model year and love the changes they’ve made since release - nice to have the better exhaust note too. Favorite car I’ve ever owned!

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations Jacob and I agree awesome vehicles sad it’s coming to an end 👍

[@waynetobey6589]

Exact car ordered suppose to get in in 7 days …. So excited to get this car

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@waynetobey6589 congrats 👍

[@waynetobey6589]

@@HawkeyeRides congrats to u as well

[@jacobw6811]

@@waynetobey6589 Congrats! I just got mine a few hours ago. It feels and looks incredible even as a previous GT2 owner. Bringing it home reminded me of some things I needed to keep in mind the last time. So FYI - look at properly bedding the brake pads. I think it’s in the manual. Also, break in your sound system by keeping songs at lower volumes for a while and slowly easing them into louder volumes.

[@bryanalpizar9876]

I wish I had one. I love Kia’s sport mode.

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are awesome 👍

[@femalejaysfan]

I bought this exact car a few months ago and I'm more and more in love with it all the time.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations they are awesome 👍

[@femalejaysfan]

@@HawkeyeRides thanks!

[@1Springloaded]

Very cool video Anthony. The one Kia I would consider. I was surprised to find some just a couple years old low miles and only 30-35k. It is to bad everyone seems to be killing off the sedan. Everything goes full circle. I'm guessing the mighty four-door will rise again. Sooner or later people will tire of driving cargo boxes on wheels and return to having fun.

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree Sam, that’s why I have a 4 door and a suv, hopefully a convertible soon 😁

[@jameszezulinski]

My favorite part along everything was the heads up display and the seat that adjust to your body.

[@HawkeyeRides]

These are good features 👍

[@DCB2018]

Good and Informative Stinger review, those black wheels look nice, might be from the Scorpion edition, I own a Stinger GT here in Australia, I would love a Scorpion rear spoiler, I'm going to check my Stinger for the passenger seat controls, I'm sure they are also powered here on our top of the range GT model.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome, congratulations the Stingers are fun everyday vehicles 👍

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for watching let us know what you think in the comments and give a 👍

[@hellkitty1014]

GREAT REVIEW! Completely unbiased and to the point. The fact that we can put this car in the conversation with the M340i, S5, and C43 with a straight face shows that Kia is dead serious. One question: How was the overall ride quality? I believe the GT2s have the electronic dampers, and I was wondering do they aide tremendously in the quality.

[@HawkeyeRides]

The drive is more dynamic then the base but it is still smooth for a sports sedan 👍

[@hellkitty1014]

@@HawkeyeRides nice!

[@jamesgreenwalt2481]

I am looking at getting a GT2 with the red leather vs the suede. I have concerns with the up keep on the suede. I’ve heard it is hard to keep clean. Also concerned if these seats will feel hot. Do you have any concerns with the suede?

[@HawkeyeRides]

Buy a Suede/Nubuck cleaner it will make it easy, the GT2 has ventilation seats; that takes care of the hot feel 😁 👍

[@ToddPocock]

What material did they use for the internal seats on 2023 model? My 2020 Stinger GT2 is all leather inside, I think I like the leather a bit more but not a big deal.

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s leather as well

[@lbctravis]

Kia is so underrated expecially these stingers. Both me and my cousins are car guys and he just recently got his first car. A 230 hp 2007 328i in decent condition that weights 3500 when he couldve leased one of these for a lot more and a brand new one with more power and features.

[@HawkeyeRides]

The Stinger is a good overall value and performance, 🎉 on the Bimmer 👍

[@PrettyGirlP]

Love I have the 2019 gt2 black out side red inside

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are nice

[@P1MPLESTATTOO]

Just bought this exact car. Mine has the rear spoiler. Love mine

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are awesome 🎉👍

[@1mickyfinn]

Great review. I have a GT2 22. I adore the car. I spent months reviewing at the best sports sedans deal for the price and the Stinger kept coming up as the winner. It doesn't have the Audi or Mercedes badge but if you price in all the amenities the Stinger offers the purchase of a Stinger it is a no brainer. Go to a dealer quick as the Stinger is out of production. Do not pay more than SMRP and don't fall for their hype.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations 👍

[@theb5487]

Took order of my GT2 9 months ago same trim in dark grey metallic paint, and am not looking back. This is a great car and the performance is a steal for the price, comparable German badges cost thousands more. That said, some minor corners were cut (soundproofing), but who cares with the HK premium sound! #NoRegrets

[@HawkeyeRides]

🎉 I agree the value and performance is hard to over look 👍

[@Horrormovieguy2.9]

19-21 are an will slways be my favs because of the weight!!!!!!!

[@HawkeyeRides]

Great vehicle 👍

[@suefantastic4584]

I LOVE mine!!

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are awesome congratulations 👍

[@alextv8374]

Wow .. I love it 😍

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are nice 👍

[@killahChris]

Thinking about trading in my GT Line model for this but don’t know how i I feel about the Swede interior. Mine is all leather interior.

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s not bad but you will have to get different cleaner and it’s a little warmer

[@leeseverson45]

I'll be honest, not to familiar with the Kia brand, but I luv the look of that car & thanks for the great review.

[@HawkeyeRides]

This model is awesome Lee, one that is overlooked but great performance 👍

[@Samsartplace]

Great looking sports car!

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree

[@Bashcash_d1]

im bout to buy one

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congrats when you do

[@belvederedog2563]

The best value money car on the road when all things are considered. I love mine. Cheers from Oz

[@HawkeyeRides]

This is a great point 👍

[@vladimirvladimirov8313]

Отличная машина) В 2018 купил для жены вместо ее мерседеса С класса stinger 2,0 gt line красного цвета. Сам до сих пор с удовольствием сажусь за его руль)) Только что съездил на нем купить пару банок пива)

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations they are awesome 👍

[@evenheller209]

I just got one these in red with the Grand Tourer special edition extras. Amazing car! However, how concerned should I be about resale value knowing that the Stinger is discontinued and everyone seems to be looking toward EVs?

[@HawkeyeRides]

It can go either way, full ev’s are being pushed but most buyers still wait a hybrid or gas engine. Congratulations they are awesome 👍

[@evenheller209]

@@HawkeyeRides thanks! I just had to jump on the opportunity when I saw one available. No regret either way, but would be a nice bonus if the value holds 😁 I don’t drive too much so I won’t be putting that many miles on it, at least.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@evenheller209 it should have better value because you do not drive much

[@BPR-IronCurtain]

​@@evenheller209it's hard the tell. Could get either way. It's different than the G8 and SS that it's a TTv6 which is less sought after than say a V8 for enthusiasts. The stinger didn't sell well so there are not many of them which could help. I went with a CT4 blackwing cause I wanted a manual but I heavily considered this and the G70. At the end of the day it's a car which most of the time is a terrible investment so I'd just enjoy it and not worry about the resell value.

[@kjohn5354]

New Year’s Eve I bought the 2023 black gt2 with red interior.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome congratulations 🎉

[@calliboi01]

So 🔥

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree

[@farrukhPirate1987]

I wanna buy car but I don't know which car to buy it, yesterday I check soany cars from Bentley to Mercedes Benz but I really love Kia Stinger 👍🔥🔥 it's fire car that's why I'm here,maybe soon I will buy finally just check it out😂but they cannot steal my Kia

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are nice 👍

[@lonely-driver]

stinger♡♡♡♡♡

[@HawkeyeRides]

👍

[@piratepete4322]

It looks hot hot hot.

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are nice and the weather was 🥵😁👍

[@GMKDP]

They're gonna get rid of the stinger soon sadly. Wish they wouldn't I think the best option is to make a hybrid. V6 naturally aspirated (get rid of turbos to lower price point), with an electric motor in the front (just like the new corvette e-ray). Power could still be around 400 hp if they want.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That is a great point

[@johnblack4915]

But they're not they gonna make full electrification 😐

[@blackpat28]

i am about to get my second Stinger :P

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome congratulations 🎉

[@T0oM3T4L]

Am I crazy or is the exhaust sound better this model year?

[@HawkeyeRides]

Last year it sounded different due to the variable exhaust sound 👍

[@woocoheed]

I was very surprised by the sound in this video. Doesn’t sound this good in real life lol, I have the variable exhaust version too

[@hellkitty1014]

They added valves to open/close the exhaust for 22.

[@walterboyles7276]

I wish I could afford the Kia stinger

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s an awesome vehicle just keep working for it and things will work out 👍

[@scottyd0530]

Honestly, as annoying as it is to hear, I need everyone to keep saying "it's still just a Kia" and forget about them, so that I can afford one here in a couple years.

[@HawkeyeRides]

😂👍

[@bperwien08]

I am getting this car in 2 days.... PUMPED

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations they are awesome

[@zachbackar5389]

What are you waiting for? Subscribe this guy is Great.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thank you 👍

[@jb0915]

I chose the genesis g70 3.3t over the stinger

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are both awesome congratulations 👍

[@BleedRedWhiteBlue01]

Why wouldn’t a buyer just go with the Acura Tlx Type S at this price point?

[@HawkeyeRides]

The Type S is about 4-5k more at base price, with a twin scrolled turbo and ranching 60 about .2 seconds slower. Great vehicle but this almost fully loaded with a twin turbo, more hp and torque is at base price TLX Type S. Kia really made a sweet spot vehicle but this is the last of it unfortunately 👍

[@Horrormovieguy2.9]

Cuz the acura is slow as balls

[@jonathansteele4881]

@@Horrormovieguy2.9 I have a TL shawd

[@robertebob]

I just test drove this car and quickly came to realize what I considered a major safety flaw. When driving you can just barely move the stick shift into neutral without having to press a button. I found myself in neutral during my test drive without even knowing it. I refused to buy it because of that.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for you insight

[@ElioRose]

unexpected performance? it's been the same for nearly 7 years lol ...I ain't hating though, I have a 2022 G70 😜

[@HawkeyeRides]

Had to get your attention 😁👍

[@ElioRose]

@@HawkeyeRides cheers, it worked.

[@WhatsTrending989]

Lovely car I dislike the wheels!! I would change them SOON AS I BUY IT🤦‍♂️

[@HawkeyeRides]

Sportier wheels would make it look better 👍

[@streetwalkinsweden]

My canal got banned Now I have a new one help me to expand them to you and I hope you have a great day Do they have som issues.. So beautiful car ❤❤❤

[@HawkeyeRides]

Every vehicle has little issues but great vehicles over all 👍

[@tuanxex]

50 grands… for a kia… i rather get a Volkswagen Golf R

[@HawkeyeRides]

For a VW 😁 just kidding Everything is almost 50k no in days 🤷‍♂️👍

[@user-qj3yo5pm2k]

BMW BENZ AUDI KILLER

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are nice to bad they stopped making them 👍

[@keithjay4944]

Ehh it’s a Kia 😂😂

[@HawkeyeRides]

Not just a Kia it’s a Stinger GT2 😁👍

[@chrischrestensen3885]

No rowing option. Next.

[@Scorcher-ii1ty]

Funny I put my Stinger GT line 2022 Into sport mode and it’s like a rocket. I can’t drive around in sport mode because it’s just to quick. I can’t imagine being in sport mode in the 6 cylinder. The GT line is quick enough for me I’m not really into going 100 mph. I would probably end up dead or wrapped around a pole if I had the v6. I do understand why people like that power though. In my car people ask me to slow down please. They are really terrified. And my car as you know is just a 4 cylinder

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are awesome vehicles either way you go 👍

[@vladimirvladimirov8313]

Согласен))😊