Pretty early in R&D process but this is what I have been reading so far about the 2021 refresh... In general face lift will likely be receiving new bumpers, headlights and radiator grille, as well as a digital dashboard and a redesigned infotainment system.
Possible changes to the 2021 Kia Stinger
Heading into the 2021 model year, Kia will deliver a refreshed version of the Stinger, with tweaks made to the exterior, as well as upgrades to the cabin.
There are not expected to be a great deal of changes made on the outside, but that is not the case with the interior. We expect to see upgraded materials inside, plus the addition of a new 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation system and addition of the new digital instrument clusters.
The word we are hearing is that the refreshed Stinger will appear in the United States as a 2021 model in the later part of next year. No official announcement has been made by Kia yet!
Kia Smartstream engine tech
One of the biggest rumors surrounding the refreshed Stinger sports sedan is in regards to the potential engine upgrade.
Kia recently unveiled a new “Smartstream” engine family, which consists of a 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo and a 3.5L V6 turbo engines. Both of which are expected to replace the 2.0-liter and 3.3-liter turbo units used in the current Stinger.
Both new engines will be mated to an 8-speed DCT automatic transmission. AWD will still be available as an optional upgrade.
All-electric Kia Stinger
Some of the reports also suggest that an all-electric version of the Stinger may be on the way in the not too distant future.
While that is definitely something to keep an eye on, we do not expect to see the Stinger EV model arrive with this refresh. There are also no immediate plans for a Stinger hybrid model.
Possible changes to the 2021 Kia Stinger
- Release date: second half of 2020
- Exterior changes: minor exterior styling tweaks expected
- Interior: 10.25-inch display, display gauges, other minor improvements
- Engine specs: 2,5L and 3,5L GDI replacing existing engines
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic (DCT possible)
- Colors: new colors to be introduced
- Hybrid: no plans to launch the Stinger hybrid
- Electric: rumored to be launch in the future, but arrival not known at this point
Heading into the 2021 model year, Kia will deliver a refreshed version of the Stinger, with tweaks made to the exterior, as well as upgrades to the cabin.
There are not expected to be a great deal of changes made on the outside, but that is not the case with the interior. We expect to see upgraded materials inside, plus the addition of a new 10.25-inch touchscreen navigation system and addition of the new digital instrument clusters.
The word we are hearing is that the refreshed Stinger will appear in the United States as a 2021 model in the later part of next year. No official announcement has been made by Kia yet!
Kia Smartstream engine tech
One of the biggest rumors surrounding the refreshed Stinger sports sedan is in regards to the potential engine upgrade.
Kia recently unveiled a new “Smartstream” engine family, which consists of a 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo and a 3.5L V6 turbo engines. Both of which are expected to replace the 2.0-liter and 3.3-liter turbo units used in the current Stinger.
Both new engines will be mated to an 8-speed DCT automatic transmission. AWD will still be available as an optional upgrade.
All-electric Kia Stinger
Some of the reports also suggest that an all-electric version of the Stinger may be on the way in the not too distant future.
While that is definitely something to keep an eye on, we do not expect to see the Stinger EV model arrive with this refresh. There are also no immediate plans for a Stinger hybrid model.
