New Kia Stinger 2020 pricing and specs detailed: Holden VF Commodore successor now costs more

Kia Australia has increased the pricing of its performance flagship, the Stinger large sedan.

The Stinger is now $200 dearer, kicking off at $47,390 plus on-road costs for the entry-level 200S and reaching $64,990 for the range-topping GT Carbon Edition (see full pricing table below).

No changes have been made to the Stinger’s standard specification, with a Kia Australia spokesperson telling CarsGuide the price rise was “due to the usual business/exchange-rate pressures”.

As such, the 200S and GT-Line variants are still powered by a 182kW/353Nm 2.0-litre single-turbo four-cylinder engine, while the 330S, GT, GT Night Sky Edition and GT Carbon Edition versions up the performance ante with a 272kW/510Nm 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 unit.

Both engines are mated to an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission, with drive exclusively sent to the rear axle. As such, the Stinger is viewed as a spiritual successor for the homegrown Holden VF Commodore.

As reported, the Stinger will receive a mid-life update later this year, with it expected to usher in mildly revised styling, upgraded technology and improved engines.

That said, the Stinger is reportedly in danger of not receiving a second generation due to low demand in key markets as well as competition from the mechanically related Genesis G70.

2020 Kia Stinger pricing before on-road costs

Variant Transmission Cost
200S automatic $47,390 (+$200)
GT-Line automatic $56,490 (+$200)
330S automatic $50,390 (+$200)
GT automatic $60,990 (+$200)
GT Night Sky Edition automatic $63,700 (+$200)
GT Carbon Edition automatic $64,990 (+$200)

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