When it comes to purchasing a vehicle, safety is paramount. For those considering the sporty and stylish 2022 Kia Stinger Gt2, understanding its safety ratings is a crucial step. The Kia Stinger, structurally similar to the Genesis G70, has undergone rigorous testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This comprehensive analysis delves into the IIHS safety evaluations for the Kia Stinger, specifically relevant to the 2022 GT2 model, providing you with the insights needed to make an informed decision.
Kia Stinger GT2 Driver-Side Small Overlap Front Crash Test
The small overlap front crash test simulates a collision where only a small portion of the vehicle’s front end impacts an object, like a tree or pole. This is a particularly challenging test as it bypasses the main energy-absorbing structures of the car. The Kia Stinger, mirroring the Genesis G70’s performance, achieved a Good rating in the driver-side small overlap front test. This “Good” rating is the highest possible, indicating robust protection in this demanding scenario.
The evaluation criteria, including structure and safety cage integrity, driver injury measures (head/neck, chest, hip/thigh, and lower leg/foot), and driver restraints and dummy kinematics, all received a “Good” rating.
Technical Measurements – Driver-Side Small Overlap Front:
| Measurement Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side) | ||
| Lower Hinge Pillar Max (cm) | Intrusion | 3 |
| Footrest (cm) | Intrusion | 6 |
| Left Toepan (cm) | Intrusion | 5 |
| Brake Pedal (cm) | Intrusion | 7 |
| Parking Brake (cm) | Intrusion | 0 |
| Rocker Panel Lateral Average (cm) | Intrusion | 2 |
| Steering Column (cm) | Movement | 0 |
| Upper Hinge Pillar Max (cm) | Intrusion | 1 |
| Upper Dash (cm) | Intrusion | 2 |
| Lower Instrument Panel (cm) | Intrusion | 2 |
| Driver Injury Measures | ||
| Head HIC-15 | Injury Criterion | 226 |
| Peak gs at Hard Contact | Contact | No Contact |
| Neck Tension (kN) | Force | 0.1 |
| Neck Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | Moment | 10 |
| Maximum Nij | Injury Criterion | 0.22 |
| Chest Maximum Compression (mm) | Compression | 35 |
| Femur Force – Left (kN) | Force | 1.6 |
| Femur Force – Right (kN) | Force | 1.0 |
| Knee Displacement – Left (mm) | Displacement | 1 |
| Knee Displacement – Right (mm) | Displacement | 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) – Left | Risk | 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) – Right | Risk | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index – Left | Injury Index | 0.66 |
| Maximum Tibia Index – Right | Injury Index | 0.70 |
| Tibia Axial Force – Left (kN) | Force | 2.9 |
| Tibia Axial Force – Right (kN) | Force | 2.4 |
| Foot Acceleration – Left (g) | Acceleration | 62 |
| Foot Acceleration – Right (g) | Acceleration | 86 |
These measurements demonstrate the Kia Stinger GT2’s ability to maintain structural integrity and minimize driver injury risk in a driver-side small overlap frontal crash.
About the small overlap front test
Kia Stinger GT2 Passenger-Side Small Overlap Front Crash Test
The passenger-side small overlap front test is equally critical, evaluating how well the vehicle protects the front passenger in a similar offset collision. Again, the 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 earned a Good overall rating. This consistent top performance on both sides of the vehicle underscores the robust safety engineering of the Stinger GT2.
Like the driver-side test, all evaluation categories for passenger protection, including structure, passenger injury measures, and restraints, were rated as “Good”. Importantly, driver injury measures (collected on the driver dummy in the passenger-side test) also received “Good” ratings, indicating consistent protection across the front seating positions.
Technical Measurements – Passenger-Side Small Overlap Front:
| Measurement Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Passenger Side) | ||
| Lower Hinge Pillar Max (cm) | Intrusion | 3 |
| Footrest (cm) | Intrusion | 8 |
| Right Toepan (cm) | Intrusion | 7 |
| Center Toepan (cm) | Intrusion | 4 |
| Rocker Panel Lateral Average (cm) | Intrusion | 2 |
| Center Dash (cm) | Intrusion | 2 |
| Upper Hinge Pillar Max (cm) | Intrusion | 2 |
| Upper Dash (cm) | Intrusion | 2 |
| Right Lower Dash (cm) | Intrusion | 2 |
| Passenger Injury Measures | ||
| Head HIC-15 | Injury Criterion | 282 |
| Peak gs at Hard Contact | Contact | No Contact |
| Neck Tension (kN) | Force | 0.8 |
| Neck Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | Moment | 18 |
| Maximum Nij | Injury Criterion | 0.26 |
| Chest Maximum Compression (mm) | Compression | 25 |
| Femur Force – Left (kN) | Force | 0.4 |
| Femur Force – Right (kN) | Force | 0.1 |
| Knee Displacement – Left (mm) | Displacement | 0 |
| Knee Displacement – Right (mm) | Displacement | 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) – Left | Risk | 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) – Right | Risk | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index – Left | Injury Index | 0.59 |
| Maximum Tibia Index – Right | Injury Index | 0.38 |
| Tibia Axial Force – Left (kN) | Force | 3.1 |
| Tibia Axial Force – Right (kN) | Force | 3.7 |
| Foot Acceleration – Left (g) | Acceleration | 56 |
| Foot Acceleration – Right (g) | Acceleration | 74 |
| Driver Injury Measures (Passenger-Side Test) | ||
| Head HIC-15 | Injury Criterion | 170 |
| Peak gs at Hard Contact | Contact | No Contact |
| Neck Tension (kN) | Force | 0.7 |
| Neck Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | Moment | 11 |
| Maximum Nij | Injury Criterion | 0.19 |
| Chest Maximum Compression (mm) | Compression | 31 |
| Femur Force – Left (kN) | Force | 0.1 |
| Femur Force – Right (kN) | Force | 0.8 |
| Knee Displacement – Left (mm) | Displacement | 0 |
| Knee Displacement – Right (mm) | Displacement | 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) – Left | Risk | 0 |
| Knee-Thigh-Hip Injury Risk (%) – Right | Risk | 0 |
| Maximum Tibia Index – Left | Injury Index | 0.31 |
| Maximum Tibia Index – Right | Injury Index | 0.27 |
| Tibia Axial Force – Left (kN) | Force | 0.8 |
| Tibia Axial Force – Right (kN) | Force | 2.3 |
| Foot Acceleration – Left (g) | Acceleration | 24 |
| Foot Acceleration – Right (g) | Acceleration | 46 |
These detailed metrics reinforce the “Good” rating, showing low intrusion into the occupant space and minimal injury measures for both driver and passenger in a passenger-side small overlap collision.
About the small overlap front test
Kia Stinger GT2 Moderate Overlap Front Crash Test
The moderate overlap front test, a more traditional frontal crash test, involves a larger portion of the vehicle’s front impacting a deformable barrier. The 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 once again demonstrated excellent safety performance, earning a Good rating.
The evaluation criteria, including structure, driver injury measures, and restraints, all received the top “Good” rating.
Technical Measurements – Moderate Overlap Front:
| Measurement Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side) | ||
| Footwell Intrusion – Footrest (cm) | Intrusion | 1 |
| Footwell Intrusion – Left (cm) | Intrusion | 2 |
| Footwell Intrusion – Center (cm) | Intrusion | 2 |
| Footwell Intrusion – Right (cm) | Intrusion | 1 |
| Brake Pedal (cm) | Intrusion | 3 |
| Instrument Panel Rearward Movement – Left (cm) | Movement | 0 |
| Instrument Panel Rearward Movement – Right (cm) | Movement | 0 |
| Steering Column Movement – Upward (cm) | Movement | 3 |
| Steering Column Movement – Rearward (cm) | Movement | -4 |
| A-Pillar Rearward Movement (cm) | Movement | 0 |
| Driver Injury Measures | ||
| Head HIC-15 | Injury Criterion | 148 |
| Peak gs at Hard Contact | Contact | No Contact |
| Neck Tension (kN) | Force | 0.1 |
| Neck Extension Bending Moment (Nm) | Moment | 19 |
| Maximum Nij | Injury Criterion | 0.22 |
| Chest Maximum Compression (mm) | Compression | 28 |
| Femur Force – Left (kN) | Force | 0.3 |
| Femur Force – Right (kN) | Force | 0.5 |
| Knee Displacement – Left (mm) | Displacement | 2 |
| Knee Displacement – Right (mm) | Displacement | 1 |
| Maximum Tibia Index – Left | Injury Index | 0.50 |
| Maximum Tibia Index – Right | Injury Index | 0.51 |
| Tibia Axial Force – Left (kN) | Force | 1.5 |
| Tibia Axial Force – Right (kN) | Force | 2.4 |
| Foot Acceleration – Left (g) | Acceleration | 48 |
| Foot Acceleration – Right (g) | Acceleration | 52 |
These measurements confirm the Kia Stinger GT2’s ability to effectively manage crash forces in a moderate overlap frontal impact, minimizing occupant compartment intrusion and injury risks.
About the original moderate overlap front test
Kia Stinger GT2 Side Impact Test
Side impacts are another significant source of injury in accidents. The IIHS side impact test evaluates vehicle performance in a simulated side collision. The 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 achieved an Overall Good rating in the side impact test.
While the overall rating was “Good”, it’s worth noting the driver torso injury measure received an Acceptable rating. All other driver and rear passenger injury measures, as well as structure and driver head protection, were rated “Good”.
Technical Measurements – Side Impact:
| Measurement Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Occupant Compartment Intrusion (Driver Side) | ||
| B-Pillar to Longitudinal Centerline (cm) | Intrusion | -19.0 |
| Driver Injury Measures | ||
| Head HIC-15 | Injury Criterion | 236 |
| Neck Tension (kN) | Force | 0.7 |
| Neck Compression (kN) | Force | 0.9 |
| Shoulder Lateral Deflection (mm) | Deflection | 41 |
| Shoulder Lateral Force (kN) | Force | 1.5 |
| Torso Maximum Deflection (mm) | Deflection | 44 |
| Torso Average Deflection (mm) | Deflection | 36 |
| Torso Maximum Deflection Rate (m/s) | Rate | 5.32 |
| Torso Maximum Viscous Criterion (m/s) | Criterion | 0.89 |
| Pelvis Iliac Force (kN) | Force | 1.5 |
| Pelvis Acetabulum Force (kN) | Force | 1.1 |
| Pelvis Combined Force (kN) | Force | 2.5 |
| Left Femur L-M Force (kN) | Force | 0.2 |
| Left Femur L-M Moment (Nm) | Moment | 135 |
| Left Femur A-P Moment (Nm) | Moment | -63 |
| Passenger Injury Measures | ||
| Head HIC-15 | Injury Criterion | 162 |
| Neck Tension (kN) | Force | 0.7 |
| Neck Compression (kN) | Force | 0.2 |
| Shoulder Lateral Deflection (mm) | Deflection | 27 |
| Shoulder Lateral Force (kN) | Force | 1.3 |
| Torso Maximum Deflection (mm) | Deflection | 26 |
| Torso Average Deflection (mm) | Deflection | 22 |
| Torso Maximum Deflection Rate (m/s) | Rate | 2.30 |
| Torso Maximum Viscous Criterion (m/s) | Criterion | 0.25 |
| Pelvis Iliac Force (kN) | Force | 1.3 |
| Pelvis Acetabulum Force (kN) | Force | 1.1 |
| Pelvis Combined Force (kN) | Force | 2.2 |
| Left Femur L-M Force (kN) | Force | 0.5 |
| Left Femur L-M Moment (Nm) | Moment | 49 |
| Left Femur A-P Moment (Nm) | Moment | -15 |
While mostly “Good”, the “Acceptable” torso rating suggests a potential area for slight improvement in side impact protection, though overall, the Stinger GT2 offers strong side impact safety.
About the original side crash test
Kia Stinger GT2 Roof Strength Test
Roof strength is vital in rollover accidents. The IIHS roof strength test measures how much force a roof can withstand before collapsing. The 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 achieved a Good rating in roof strength.
| Evaluation | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | G | |
| Curb Weight | 3,627 lbs | |
| Peak Force | 20,068 lbs | |
| Strength-to-Weight Ratio | 5.53 |
With a strength-to-weight ratio of 5.53, the Kia Stinger GT2’s roof demonstrates significant strength relative to its weight, contributing to occupant protection in rollover scenarios.
Kia Stinger GT2 Head Restraints and Seats
Head restraints and seats play a critical role in preventing whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions. The 2022 Kia Stinger GT2’s head restraints and seats earned a Good overall rating.
| Evaluation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | G |
| Dynamic Rating | G |
| Seat/Head Restraint Geometry | G |
Both dynamic rating (performance in a simulated rear impact) and seat/head restraint geometry (design and positioning) were rated “Good”, indicating effective whiplash protection.
Technical Measurements – Head Restraints & Seats:
| Measurement Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
These measurements further support the “Good” rating, showing optimized head restraint geometry and effective energy absorption in simulated rear-impact conditions.
About the head restraint & seat test
Kia Stinger GT2 Headlight Ratings
Headlight performance is crucial for nighttime driving safety. The IIHS evaluates headlight effectiveness in providing visibility and minimizing glare. For the 2022 Kia Stinger GT2, equipped with LED projector headlights on the GT2 trim, the overall headlight rating is Acceptable.
While not the highest “Good” rating, “Acceptable” indicates that the GT2 trim headlights provide adequate visibility.
Technical Measurements – GT2 Trim Headlights:
| Measurement Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | A | |
| Low-Beam Headlight Type | LED Projector | |
| High-Beam Headlight Type | LED Projector | |
| Curve-Adaptive? | Yes | |
| High-Beam Assist? | Yes | |
| LOW BEAMS | Average Minimum Useful Illumination (5 lux) | |
| Straightaway Right Edge | 70.0 m | |
| Straightaway Left Edge | 50.1 m | |
| 250m Radius Right Curve Right Edge | 82.3 m | |
| 250m Radius Left Curve Right Edge | 56.8 m | |
| 150m Radius Right Curve Right Edge | 72.4 m | |
| 150m Radius Left Curve Left Edge | 48.0 m | |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average Minimum Useful Illumination (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 |
The measurements show fair to good low-beam visibility on straightaways and curves, with high beams offering good visibility. High-beam assist compensates for some low-beam limitations.
About the headlight evaluation
Kia Stinger GT2 Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-Vehicle
Forward collision prevention systems are increasingly important safety features. The 2022 Kia Stinger GT2’s standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection system earns a Superior rating for vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention.
| System Detail | Rating |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection | Standard |
| Overall Evaluation | Superior |
The “Superior” rating indicates that the system effectively avoided collisions in both 12 mph and 25 mph IIHS vehicle-to-vehicle tests. This system also meets forward collision warning requirements.
About the original front crash prevention test
Kia Stinger GT2 Front Crash Prevention: Pedestrian (Day)
Pedestrian detection is another crucial aspect of modern safety systems. The 2022 Kia Stinger GT2’s Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection system is rated Advanced for daytime pedestrian front crash prevention.
| System Detail | Rating |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection | Standard |
| Overall Evaluation | Advanced |
In IIHS pedestrian tests, the system avoided collisions with a crossing child and a crossing adult at 12 mph and 25 mph, and significantly reduced impact speed in higher-speed parallel adult scenarios.
About the pedestrian front crash prevention test
Kia Stinger GT2 Child Seat Anchors (LATCH)
Child seat anchor ease of use is important for families. The 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 receives a Marginal rating for LATCH system ease of use.
| Evaluation Area | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Evaluation | Marginal |
| Vehicle Trim | 2.0L |
| Seat Type | Leather |
While the Stinger GT2 has LATCH hardware in multiple rear seating positions, the “Marginal” rating suggests some difficulty in accessing and using the anchors.
Child Seat Anchor Details:
| Position | Tether Anchor | Lower Anchors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easy-to-find | Too deep in seat, difficult to maneuver around |
| 2 | Easy-to-find | None available |
| 3 | Easy-to-find | Too deep in seat, difficult to maneuver around |
The lower anchors are noted as being too deep in the seat and difficult to maneuver around in some positions. Parents should test child seat installation to ensure proper and secure fit.
About the child seat anchor evaluation
Conclusion: 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 Safety Performance
The 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 demonstrates strong safety performance in IIHS crash tests, earning mostly “Good” ratings across various evaluations. Its “Superior” rating for vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention and “Advanced” rating for pedestrian front crash prevention highlight its commitment to accident avoidance technology. While the side impact torso rating is “Acceptable” and LATCH ease of use is “Marginal”, the overall safety profile of the 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 is commendable, offering peace of mind for drivers and passengers. For those prioritizing safety alongside performance and style, the Kia Stinger GT2 is a compelling option.
