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2023 Kia Stinger

large car / 4-door hatchback

2023 Kia Stinger 4-door hatchback
2022 Kia Stinger shown

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
Standard system
Superior
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)
Standard system
Advanced

Seat belts & child restraints

LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

  • Standard blind spot detection
  • Standard lane departure warning & 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. 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

About the small overlap front test

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. 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

About the small overlap front test

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. 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

About the original moderate overlap front test

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. 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

About the original side crash test

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

About the roof strength test

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

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

Headlights

Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

  • GT-Line trim
Low-beam headlight typeLED reflector
High-beam headlight typeLED reflector
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 in all 4 tests.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

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

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

Technical measurements for this test
Trim level(s)
  • GT-Line trim
Low-beam headlight type LED reflector
High-beam headlight type LED reflector
Curve-adaptive? No
High-beam assist? Yes
Overall rating
Applies to 2022-24 models
LOW BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)		 Amount glare
exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge 109.4 m None
Straightaway left edge 60.9 m None
250m radius right curve, right edge 72.6 m None
250m radius left curve, right edge 72.4 m None
150m radius right curve, right edge 55.0 m None
150m radius left curve, left edge 58.6 m None
HIGH BEAMS Average minimum useful
illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge 149.1 m
Straightaway left edge 123.3 m
250m radius right curve, right edge 78.0 m
250m radius left curve, left edge 80.2 m
150m radius right curve, right edge 56.7 m
150m radius left curve, left edge 59.5 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

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

  • Standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2022-23 models

Superior
Superior
  • 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.

About the original front crash prevention test

Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)

System details

  • standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection

Overall evaluation

This rating applies to all 2019-24 models

Advanced
Advanced

Crossing child

  • In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
  • In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 10 mph.

Crossing adult

  • In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
  • In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

Parallel adult

  • In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
  • In the 37 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 33 mph. A warning was issued 1.5 seconds before impact.

About the pedestrian front crash prevention test

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2019-24 models

Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim2.0L
Seat type leather

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim2.0L
Seat type leather
1 2 3
GGood
AAcceptable
MMarginal
PPoor
Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol
Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol
Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol
Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
No hardware available

Details by seating position

1
Tether anchor
easy-to-find location
no other hardware could be confused for anchor
Lower anchors
too deep in seat
not too much force needed to attach
difficult to maneuver around anchors
2
Tether anchor
easy-to-find location
no other hardware could be confused for anchor
Lower anchors
none available
3
Tether anchor
easy-to-find location
no other hardware could be confused for anchor
Lower anchors
too deep in seat
not too much force needed to attach
difficult to maneuver around anchors
Technical measurements for this test

Seat position 21

3

Lower anchor A
Open access rated No
Depth (cm) 4-6
Force (lbs) 5
Clearance angle (degrees) 20
Lower anchor B
Open access rated No
Depth (cm) 4-6
Force (lbs) 3
Clearance angle (degrees) 22
Tether anchor
Location Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present Yes
Has contrasting label
within 3 inches of tether anchor		 Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed
while seatback is properly positioned
for use of LATCH		 Not measured

Seat position 22

2

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present Yes
Has contrasting label
within 3 inches of tether anchor		 Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed
while seatback is properly positioned
for use of LATCH		 Not measured

Seat position 23

1

Lower anchor A
Open access rated No
Depth (cm) 4-6
Force (lbs) 6
Clearance angle (degrees) 22
Lower anchor B
Open access rated No
Depth (cm) 4-6
Force (lbs) 7
Clearance angle (degrees) 18
Tether anchor
Location Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present Yes
Has contrasting label
within 3 inches of tether anchor		 Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed
while seatback is properly positioned
for use of LATCH		 Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation