- The best years for a used stinger start in 2020, as this is the year that the entire line became more sporty.
- If you want a model that balances power, and efficiency, then you can look for a 2022 model that is equipped with a 2.5L I4. This makes it perfect for adrenaline junkies who want something practical.
- While the 2018 models were decent, the 2019 models and newer may be more desirable thanks to the reshuffled features.
Right out of the gate, the Stinger came with some nice features, with leather seat trim and power-adjustable, heated front seats. The only drawbacks from the earlier years is that it comes with a small infotainment screen, but that’s really because of the year that it came out. While the Base and the GT have 7-inch screens, the other trims come with an 8-inch screen.
While the 2019 didn’t really add much, it did reshuffle some features, making them more accessible. Now on all trims, blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert comes standard, making these safer than the one before. If you find yourself looking at a Premium, or a GT trim, you’ll find that these now come with wireless charging, and ventilate front seats. If you want the best from this year, then the GT2 comes with a 360-degree camera and heated rear seats.
For the 2020 models, they took a look at the trim levels, and dropped the two base trims. This was done because buy often flocked to the GT trims, so they wanted to add something more in line with it. This is the GT-Line, and it comes with the I4, but looks sportier. If you’re lucky, you may find a model that comes with a sunroof, a larger 8.0-inch infotainment display, navigation, LED headlamps, and a Harman/Kardon stereo as they were optional features.
With 2021 being sparse for new things, that’s because the 2022 model came with a refresh. For 2022, the 2.0L was dropped in favor of a 2.5L engine that can make 300 horsepower. The V6 also saw a slight increase in power, now sitting at 368 horsepower. This year also saw a new optional 10.3-inch screen, making it the largest one offered on the model.
With the model winding down in 2023, they offered the base GT-Line, and the top of the line GT2 as the only trims. These trims did come with some unique packages. For the GT-Line, you can look for one that is equipped with the Apex package. This is because it adds Brembo brakes, black exhaust tips, fenders, and mirrors.
The GT2 also saw the addition of the Grand Touring package, adding black exhaust tips, fenders, and mirrors, but gets specialization for the interior with black suede seat inserts, suede dashboard trim, and sporty red stitching for the seats and instrument panel.
Being that the Stinger is in the books, we can take a definitive look at which engine is the best option, and that is surprisingly the 2.5L I4. Despite being more powerful, it comes with 25 MPG combined, sharing the same as the 2.0L I4. If you’re someone who likes the power of a V6, you can still get 20 MPG from it, making it a decent option still.