Kia’s newest vehicle is certainly one of its best. It looks sharp and it drives better than any other Kia ever made. Yes, the Kia Stinger is one heck of a vehicle with spectacular engine specs. We want our sporty cars to drive fast and look good, but we also want them to be safe. In fact, safety should be the number one priority for any vehicle. Let’s explore some of the safety features found on the 2018 Stinger.
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How safe is the 2018 Kia Stinger?
High power doesn’t have to come without high safety. The Stinger may have some very impressive engine options, but it also is one of the safest cars in its class. The answer to the question above is ‘very.’ It’s okay to go fast as long as you’re abiding by the road laws, and the Stinger’s speed is complemented by its safety. Each trim level is fully loaded with safety features so no matter what your budget is, you will be secure. All Stringer models come standard with each the following safety features.
- Hill start assist control
- Traction control system
- Brake fade compensation
- Advanced airbag system
- Dual front airbags
- Seat-mounted side airbags
- Driver’s side knee airbag
- Full-length side airbags
Some available, but not standard safety inclusions are a blind spot monitoring system, lane-departure warning, and forward collision warning.
2018 Kia Stinger pricing details
The Stinger starts off at an MSRP of $31,900. That is for the base, 2.0L trim level. If you want to up the quality the price will go up with it. The Premium is $37,100 while the GT comes in at $38,350. Then we have the GT1 and GT2, which are loaded with more features and power than any of the former three. They are priced at $43,250 and $49,200, respectively.
