Differences between 2018 and 2020 kia stinger gt2

[blaster876]

I'm looking to buy/lease a Stinger GT2 and am having trouble finding out exactly what is missing between the 2 model years. I've driven both a 2018 and 2020 now and they both ride and feel the same while driving.

From what I can tell its the 360 Camera system, the wireless charging pad, and the engine audio setting that allows you to turn off cabin noise.

Is there anything else I am missing here? Also sorry if this was discussed before but I searched and found nothing helpful.

 

[Transmetal]

2018 has the Kia emblem on the trunk lid, the 2020 has Stinger script on the back.

 

[Vermillion]

Didn't they update the transmission software and HUD at some point? I saw many asking about limit signs displayed in the HUD.

 

[oddball]

They are broadly identical. 360 camera is the biggest change. Wireless charging if your phone has it.
The HUD speed limits came with the 12.5 release in 2018/2019 (or earlier?). Some extremely early 2018 units had different displays and a few other changes, but those are rare.

 

[blaster876]

They are broadly identical. 360 camera is the biggest change. Wireless charging if your phone has it.
The HUD speed limits came with the 12.5 release in 2018/2019 (or earlier?). Some extremely early 2018 units had different displays and a few other changes, but those are rare.

My phone has wireless charging but in its case it doesn't fit in the slot which was sad. But android auto doesn't work wirelessly so I would have had to use a wire anyways so I'm not bothered.

The Camera system isn't a deal breaker for me so thats fine.

Its one of the Yellow Stingers from 2018 I'm looking at so unclear if it would have been a super early model or not. Its not like I need the speed limits lol.

I was just more worried that I was losing like any of the top of the line features. The automatic bolster adjustments while driving was really fun, and I wanted to make sure I still kept cooled front seats and heated rears if possible.

 

[robz32]

Heated rear seats are only on the 2019 and up

 

[blaster876]

Heated rear seats are only on the 2019 and up

Ok thats what I thought. Guess anyone sitting behind me will have a cold butt then