2018 Kia Stinger

large car / 4-door hatchback

2018 Kia Stinger 4-door hatchback
Photo courtesy of Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc.

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Small overlap front: driver-side
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Side: original test
Roof strength
Head restraints & seats

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Headlights (varies by trim/option)
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Optional system
Superior

Other available safety features

  • Optional blind spot detection
  • Optional lane departure warning
  • Optional lane departure prevention

Key

  • G
    Good
  • A
    Acceptable
  • M
    Marginal
  • P
    Poor
  • Superior
  • Advanced
  • Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2018-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Genesis G70 2.0T 4-door

The Genesis G70 was introduced in the 2019 model year. The G70 is derived from the G80, but is smaller and lighter. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai as part of frontal crash test verification. The ratings also apply to the structurally similar Kia Stinger, which was introduced in the 2018 model year.

Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
Technical measurements for this test

Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side

Test ID VTN1814
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm) 3
Footrest (cm) 6
Left toepan (cm) 5
Brake pedal (cm) 7
Parking brake (cm) 0
Rocker panel lateral average (cm) 2
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column 0
Upper hinge pillar max (cm) 1
Upper dash (cm) 2
Lower instrument panel (cm) 2

Driver injury measures

Test ID VTN1814
Head
HIC-15 226
Peak gs at hard contact no contact
Neck
Tension (kN) 0.1
Extension bending moment (Nm) 10
Maximum Nij 0.22
Chest maximum compression (mm) 35
Femur (kN)
Left 1.6
Right 1.0
Knee displacement (mm)
Left 1
Right 0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left 0
Right 0
Maximum tibia index
Left 0.66
Right 0.70
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left 2.9
Right 2.4
Foot acceleration (g)
Left 62
Right 86

How the driver-side small overlap front test is conducted

Small overlap front: passenger-side

Rating applies to 2018-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Genesis G70 2.0T Elite 4-door

The Genesis G70 was introduced in the 2019 model year. The G70 is derived from the G80, but is smaller and lighter. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai as part of frontal crash test verification. The ratings also apply to the structurally similar Kia Stinger, which was introduced in the 2018 model year.

Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
Technical measurements for this test

Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side

Test ID VTP1832
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm) 3
Footrest (cm) 8
Right toepan (cm) 7
Center toepan (cm) 4
Rocker panel lateral average (cm) 2
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm) 2
Upper hinge pillar max (cm) 2
Upper dash (cm) 2
Right lower dash (cm) 2

Passenger injury measures

Test ID VTP1832
Head
HIC-15 282
Peak gs at hard contact no contact
Neck
Tension (kN) 0.8
Extension bending moment (Nm) 18
Maximum Nij 0.26
Chest maximum compression (mm) 25
Femur (kN)
Left 0.4
Right 0.1
Knee displacement (mm)
Left 0
Right 0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left 0
Right 0
Maximum tibia index
Left 0.59
Right 0.38
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left 3.1
Right 3.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left 56
Right 74

Driver injury measures

Test ID VTP1832
Head
HIC-15 170
Peak gs at hard contact no contact
Neck
Tension (kN) 0.7
Extension bending moment (Nm) 11
Maximum Nij 0.19
Chest maximum compression (mm) 31
Femur (kN)
Left 0.1
Right 0.8
Knee displacement (mm)
Left 0
Right 0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left 0
Right 0
Maximum tibia index
Left 0.31
Right 0.27
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left 0.8
Right 2.3
Foot acceleration (g)
Left 24
Right 46

How the passenger-side small overlap front test is conducted

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2018-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Genesis G70 2.0T 4-door

The Genesis G70 was introduced in the 2019 model year. The G70 is derived from the G80, but is smaller and lighter. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai as part of frontal crash test verification. The ratings also apply to the structurally similar Kia Stinger, which was introduced in the 2018 model year.

Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
Technical measurements for this test

Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side

Test ID VTF1826
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm) 1
Left (cm) 2
Center (cm) 2
Right (cm) 1
Brake pedal (cm) 3
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm) 0
Right (cm) 0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm) 3
Rearward (cm) -4
A-pillar rearward movement (cm) 0

Driver injury measures

Test ID VTF1826
Head
HIC-15 148
Peak gs at hard contact no contact
Neck
Tension (kN) 0.1
Extension bending moment (Nm) 19
Maximum Nij 0.22
Chest maximum compression (mm) 28
Legs
Femur force - left (kN) 0.3
Femur force - right (kN) 0.5
Knee displacement - left (mm) 2
Knee displacement - right (mm) 1
Maximum tibia index - left 0.50
Maximum tibia index - right 0.51
Tibia axial force - left (kN) 1.5
Tibia axial force - right (kN) 2.4
Foot acceleration (g)
Left 48
Right 52

How the moderate overlap front test is conducted

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2018-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Genesis G70 2.0T 4-door

The Genesis G70 was introduced in the 2019 model year. The G70 is derived from the G80, but is smaller and lighter. Side impact test ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Hyundai as part of side crash test verification. The ratings also apply to the structurally similar Kia Stinger, which was introduced in the 2018 model year.

Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection
Technical measurements for this test

Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side

Test ID VTS1824
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) -19.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Driver injury measures

Test ID VTS1824
Head HIC-15 236
Neck
Tension (kN) 0.7
Compression (kN) 0.9
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm) 41
Lateral force (kN) 1.5
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm) 44
Average deflection (mm) 36
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) 5.32
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) 0.89
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN) 1.5
Acetabulum force (kN) 1.1
Combined force (kN) 2.5
Left femur
L-M force (kN) 0.2
L-M moment (Nm) 135
A-P moment (Nm) -63

Passenger injury measures

Test ID VTS1824
Head HIC-15 162
Neck
Tension (kN) 0.7
Compression (kN) 0.2
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm) 27
Lateral force (kN) 1.3
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm) 26
Average deflection (mm) 22
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) 2.30
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) 0.25
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN) 1.3
Acetabulum force (kN) 1.1
Combined force (kN) 2.2
Left femur
L-M force (kN) 0.5
L-M moment (Nm) 49
A-P moment (Nm) -15

How the side crash test is conducted

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2018-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Genesis G70 2.0T Elite 4-door

Rating applies to both the Genesis G70 4-door sedan (tested) and the structurally similar Kia Stinger 4-door hatchback.

Overall evaluation
Curb weight3,627 lbs
Peak force20,068 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio5.53

How the roof strength test is conducted

Head restraints & seats

Seat type: Power leatherette seat

Overall evaluation
Dynamic rating
Seat/head restraint geometry
Technical measurements for this test
Seat type Power leatherette seat
Geometry
Backset (mm) 12
Distance below top of head (mm) -14
Seat design parameters
Pass/fail Pass
Max T1 acceleration (g) 10.2
Head contact time (ms) 51
Force rating 1
Neck forces
Max neck shear force (N) 1
Max neck tension (N) 308

How the head restraint & seat test is conducted
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.

Headlights

Ratings are given for 5 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

  • Premium trim equipped with Kia Drive Wise package
  • GT trim equipped with Kia Drive Wise package
  • GT1 trim equipped with Kia Drive Wise package
Low-beam headlight typeLED projector
High-beam headlight typeLED projector
Curve-adaptive?No
High-beam assist?Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:
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Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual left and both right curves and fair on the sharp left curve.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual left curve and fair on the sharp left and both right curves.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway, on both left curves and on the sharp right curve.

Technical measurements for this test
Trim level(s)
  • Premium trim equipped with Kia Drive Wise package
  • GT trim equipped with Kia Drive Wise package
  • GT1 trim equipped with Kia Drive Wise package
Low-beam headlight type LED projector
High-beam headlight type LED projector
Curve-adaptive? No
High-beam assist? Yes
Overall rating
Applies to 2018-21 models
LOW BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Amount glare
exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge 96.7 m None
Straightaway left edge 56.2 m None
250m radius right curve, right edge 70.8 m None
250m radius left curve, left edge 65.5 m None
150m radius right curve, right edge 56.5 m None
150m radius left curve, left edge 53.6 m None
HIGH BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge 168.6 m
Straightaway left edge 153.3 m
250m radius right curve, right edge 73.0 m
250m radius left curve, left edge 77.3 m
150m radius right curve, right edge 57.8 m
150m radius left curve, left edge 59.1 m

Trim level(s)

  • Premium trim
  • GT trim
  • GT1 trim
Low-beam headlight typeLED projector
High-beam headlight typeLED projector
Curve-adaptive?No
High-beam assist?No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:
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Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual left and both right curves and fair on the sharp left curve.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual left curve and fair on the sharp left and both right curves.

Technical measurements for this test
Trim level(s)
  • Premium trim
  • GT trim
  • GT1 trim
Low-beam headlight type LED projector
High-beam headlight type LED projector
Curve-adaptive? No
High-beam assist? No
Overall rating
Applies to 2018-21 models
LOW BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Amount glare
exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge 96.7 m None
Straightaway left edge 56.2 m None
250m radius right curve, right edge 70.8 m None
250m radius left curve, left edge 65.5 m None
150m radius right curve, right edge 56.5 m None
150m radius left curve, left edge 53.6 m None
HIGH BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge 168.6 m
Straightaway left edge 153.3 m
250m radius right curve, right edge 73.0 m
250m radius left curve, left edge 77.3 m
150m radius right curve, right edge 57.8 m
150m radius left curve, left edge 59.1 m

Trim level(s)

  • GT2 trim
Low-beam headlight typeLED projector
High-beam headlight typeLED projector
Curve-adaptive?Yes
High-beam assist?Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:
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Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the left side of the road and inadequate on the right side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and fair on both left curves.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual left curve, fair on the gradual right and sharp left curves, and inadequate on the sharp right curve.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.

Technical measurements for this test
Trim level(s)
  • GT2 trim
Low-beam headlight type LED projector
High-beam headlight type LED projector
Curve-adaptive? Yes
High-beam assist? Yes
Overall rating
Applies to 2018-24 models
LOW BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Amount glare
exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge 70.0 m None
Straightaway left edge 50.1 m None
250m radius right curve, right edge 82.3 m None
250m radius left curve, left edge 56.8 m None
150m radius right curve, right edge 72.4 m None
150m radius left curve, left edge 48.0 m None
HIGH BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge 149.6 m
Straightaway left edge 163.2 m
250m radius right curve, right edge 71.2 m
250m radius left curve, left edge 78.2 m
150m radius right curve, right edge 54.7 m
150m radius left curve, left edge 58.2 m

Trim level(s)

  • 2.0L trim equipped with Kia Drive Wise package
Low-beam headlight typeHalogen projector
High-beam headlight typeHalogen projector
Curve-adaptive?No
High-beam assist?Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:
car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler 0 ft 100 ft 200 ft 300 ft 400 ft 500 ft 600 ft Low beams Optimal low-beam illumination High beams Optimal high-beam illumination High-beam assist credit

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the left side of the road and inadequate on the right side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.

Technical measurements for this test
Trim level(s)
  • 2.0L trim equipped with Kia Drive Wise package
Low-beam headlight type Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type Halogen projector
Curve-adaptive? No
High-beam assist? Yes
Overall rating
Applies to 2018 models
LOW BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Amount glare
exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge 72.0 m None
Straightaway left edge 40.6 m None
250m radius right curve, right edge 40.9 m None
250m radius left curve, left edge 39.6 m None
150m radius right curve, right edge 36.3 m None
150m radius left curve, left edge 31.7 m None
HIGH BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge 104.4 m
Straightaway left edge 137.6 m
250m radius right curve, right edge 44.7 m
250m radius left curve, left edge 51.3 m
150m radius right curve, right edge 37.5 m
150m radius left curve, left edge 41.3 m

Trim level(s)

  • 2.0L trim
Low-beam headlight typeHalogen projector
High-beam headlight typeHalogen projector
Curve-adaptive?No
High-beam assist?No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:
car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler 0 ft 100 ft 200 ft 300 ft 400 ft 500 ft 600 ft Low beams Optimal low-beam illumination High beams Optimal high-beam illumination

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the left side of the road and inadequate on the right side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

Technical measurements for this test
Trim level(s)
  • 2.0L trim
Low-beam headlight type Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type Halogen projector
Curve-adaptive? No
High-beam assist? No
Overall rating
Applies to 2018-21 models
LOW BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Amount glare
exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge 72.0 m None
Straightaway left edge 40.6 m None
250m radius right curve, right edge 40.9 m None
250m radius left curve, left edge 39.6 m None
150m radius right curve, right edge 36.3 m None
150m radius left curve, left edge 31.7 m None
HIGH BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge 104.4 m
Straightaway left edge 137.6 m
250m radius right curve, right edge 44.7 m
250m radius left curve, left edge 51.3 m
150m radius right curve, right edge 37.5 m
150m radius left curve, left edge 41.3 m

How headlights are evaluated

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

  • Optional Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection

Package name

  • Optional Advanced Driver Assist

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2018 models

Superior
Superior
with optional equipment
  • This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
  • In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
  • In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

How front crash prevention is evaluated