2.0L Kia Stinger Now Available in Canada – But Still No RWD

The 2.0-liter turbocharged Kia Stinger is now available in Canada, but just like the twin-turbocharged V6 model, it will only be available with all-wheel drive in the country.

In just about every other market the Stinger is sold in, rear-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. In Canada, however, the sports sedan is only offered with all-wheel drive. That hasn’t changed with the recent addition of the 2.0-liter model to the Stinger lineup north of the border, but seeing as there’s snow on the ground for five months of year in many parts of the country, prospective buyers probably won’t be up in arms.

“Long before it even arrived in our dealerships, the Stinger was already the industry’s hottest car – and for good reason,” Kia Canada COO Ted Lancaster said in a prepared statement. “Since its arrival, the overwhelming customer feedback on the 3.3L version has demonstrated that Canadians are ready for a new option in the sports sedan market, so we’re excited to now be adding the 2.0L Stinger to give the old regime an even harder run for their money.”

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The 2.0-liter turbo engine makes 255 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the sedan will hustle from 0-60 mph in roughly 6.1s and top out at 150 mph. In Canada, the 2.0-liter AWD model will be sold under the GT-Line trim, which includes paddle shifters, drive mode select, 18-inch alloy wheels, a leather interior, a 7-inch center stack display, a 3.5-inch TFT driver’s display and safety tech such as blind spot monitoring, parking sensors and rear cross traffic alert.

Pricing for the 2.0-liter Stinger AWD GT-Line will be announced at a later date, Kia Canada said.

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