Front View of the 2018 Kia Stinger

New Kia Stinger Drive Systems

Does the 2018 Kia Stinger offer all-wheel drive?

The Kia Stinger is set to give Kia fans everything they have ever wanted. This powerful new car delivers impressive performance and practicality. All-wheel drive is one of the features that many car shoppers look for when considering new vehicles. So, does the Kia Stinger offer all-wheel drive?

2018 Kia Stinger Drive Systems

Front Quarter View of the 2018 Kia StingerThe 2018 Kia Stinger will be offered with two drive systems. Standard equipment will include rear-wheel drive, but the 2018 Stinger also offers an all-wheel drive system. The Stinger is Kia’s first sedan that will be available in both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive.

Stinger Turbocharged Engine Options

The rear-wheel and all-wheel drive systems will carry power from one of the Stinger’s two engine options. Standard equipment includes a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This engine produces 255 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.

Read More: Take a closer look at the engine options offered on the 2018 Kia Stinger

In addition to the base engine, the Stinger will offer a 3.3-liter turbocharged engine. The V-6 engine turns in the best performance numbers available on the car at 365 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque. With the V-6 engine, the Stinger jumps from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds with a governed top speed of 167 miles per hour. Both engine options are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

The engine and drive systems offered on the Stinger are paired with a versatile fastback body style. The fastback allows the Stinger to offer 23.3 cubic feet of cargo space.

The 2018 Kia Stinger is now available here at Kia of Irvine. Our inventory of Kia models can be viewed here on our website. Schedule a test drive with our team to get behind the wheel of this impressive new car.