Kia Stinger 330Si 2018 review: snapshot

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EXPERT RATING
8.5

Likes

Looks as good as GT
Real leather trim
Feels sportier than S

Dislikes

Big price jump over S model
No LED headlights
Service intervals every 10,000km
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
8 Aug 2018
1 min read

The mid-point in the Kia Stinger 2018 V6 model range is the 330Si, which lists at $55,990. It comes with a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine producing 272kW of power and 510Nm of torque, is rear-wheel drive, and comes as standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The 330Si builds on the extensive equipment offered in the S model, adding real leather seats, along with a larger 8.0-inch multimedia screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an updated sound system with nine speakers (including a subwoofer under each front seat) active cruise control, plus this version adds auto wipers. The Si grade also gains a luggage net and carbon-fibre-look trim.

While the 330S has 18-inch wheels, the 330Si gets bigger 19s that are unique to this model only. Every Stinger has built-in sat nav with 10 years of updates.

All 2018 Stinger models are fitted with auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, driver attention alert, a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, and seven airbags (dual front, front side, full length curtain and driver’s knee).

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Kia Stinger 2018: 330Si

Engine Type Turbo V6, 3.3L
Fuel Type Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 10.2L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $33,550 - $39,930
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$38,424
Based on 60 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$22,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$59,990
Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio. After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017. At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come. Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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Pricing Guide
$22,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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