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The New Sport Sedan Benchmark | 2018 Kia Stinger GT Limited | TestDrive Spotlight
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- Опубліковано 24 чер 2018
- We finally get behind the wheel of 2018's hottest new performance car. We're driving the 2018 Kia Stinger GT Limited AWD!
A lot of automotive journalists have had the chance to feature the 2018 Kia Stinger GT on the road, on the track, and everything in between. While the Stinger is certainly a performance-first type of vehicle, we want to take a different approach with this car, and see how something with 365 horsepower an behave during a regular week of daily driving.
Our episode of TestDrive Spotlight is a comprehensive full tour and review of the 2018 Kia Stinger GT Limited, or GT2 for those in the US. We go over the exterior features and design, along with the interior layout and quality. We also take the Stinger on a road test to talk about how it performs on the road.
We also talk about the enthusiast community around this car, and some of the stigmas or biases others have towards the brand and vehicle. We also capture some raw exhaust sound during our third act of this episode off our GoPro.
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Why not make this video in french. This Kia dealer is in a french Canadian community possible buyers.
While I appreciate the thought, I'm not French. It's painfully obvious to anyone who I talk to here in Québec that my native tongue is English, and while I always ensure to speak French to anyone here unless they feel comfortable enough in English, I am not at the point where I could effectively do this same episode completely in French. Further, while I completely support the French-only automotive channels produced here in Québec, there are outlets here that also produce in English, with significantly larger audiences, views, and subscriber numbers, even though French is their primary language.
That being said, it's not cost effective, or productive for us to produce an entire episode in a language I am not completely comfortable in. Unless PRN grows significantly in the next several years to the point where we can hire a French host and editor, we'll continue to leave the French coverage in the more than capable hands of other phenomenal UA-camrs like Question Auto, Le Guide de l'auto, Virage Auto, & Christopher Car Reviews. I hope you can understand where we're coming from on this.
French-Canadians understand English well, so there is no need.
Why not significantly shrink your possible viewer base? That's basically what you're asking.
I think in the interest of reaching more viewers, English is the best language selection.
Well im watching from scotland so if he spoke french i would be fucked. Bonjour
Love the Stinger it is a good mix of “grrrr I’m coming for you” and “let’s pack our bags and go for a drive” 💕
Grrrrr!
I own a GT2 AWD, upgraded from an Optima SX. I have 2 kids and no wife/girlfriend (why I can afford a Stinger). Kids fit in it great, 15 and 18 so not real young. Performance is fantastic, super fun to drive. Breaks necks everywhere I go, hard not to notice the only bright red Stinger in town. My only gripe is I leased it and I am way over my miles because I just love driving it so much.
He didn't mention it but the stereo in this car slams. I usually put custom systems in all my vehicles, this is the first car from stock where I didn't feel it needed it. Yes the bass could go a little lower but not having to mess with wiring/amps/subs is great.
If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up. Install intakes on it, turbo spool sounds sick and blow off valves can be used as a horn :)
Glad to hear it! We haven't talked about audio in most of the recent episodes just because it's hard to present it in a video, we're recording music from a microphone and it ends up sounding poor. But yes, the harman/kardon audio on the Stinger is really great! We really liked it.
@@PRNTestDrive You need to at least mention the sound system quality to make the review full. The Infinity system in my 2012 Optima SX sounds great as well ( and the 274hp is fantastic too ).
This car has an amazing presence on the road. It really looks the business.
I agree, I always spot them when driving. It's one car I'd love to own!
The Forte has a pretty big enthusiast community. A lot of people mod them, especially the first gen.
Good to know!
Another outstanding review. I am very glad you focused on sharing daily driving experience. Also glad to see the number of your channel subscribers increasing as it is well deserved.
Thanks, we really appreciate that! We wanted to try to do something a bit different with the Stinger, as different as possible given we're still filming most of this solo. We're hoping we can continue to deliver unique episodes to grow the channel further!
I test drove this car and couldn't get enough of it. The Limited version. Has a killer stereo. Sounds soooo gooooood. Is alone worth buying the car. Doesn't feel as heavy as it is. Pushes forcefully forward. Likes corners.
We absolutely loved this car, it's a really impressive vehicle from Kia, and one we're hoping to drive more down the road.
Amazing review! Thanks for the night shots! :)
We did film more but our little GoPro's night performance is downright terrible. After looking at the footage everything was too fuzzy/grainy. Hopefully it's something we can work on down the road!
Perpetual Radio Networks The car has night features like the ambient lighting and lights on the side mirror etc that rarely gets attention...
I bought the stinger gt base for 35k out the door new, I think it was worth it
Glad to hear that, congrats! We recently featured the 2019 Stinger GT-Line in a number of episodes during the three weeks we had it in March, we really liked it.
Gotta say great job just from the intro.
Glad you liked it, thanks! We wanted to include more Stingers, but we think 3 is a nice start for us.
Great review - Fantastic car !!One of the all around best cars on the market under $50k. Great job from KIA.
I really love the Stinger!
Engineering Explained call this car "ego check car" :D
I definitely agree with that title! It absolutely is the car for people who don't need to service their own egos.
I just got one and by far it is the best vehicle i have owned it has everything i was looking for in a vehicle
Glad to hear it, enjoy it!
Far better looking than any current generation Mercedes sedan.
Agreed, we love older BMW and Mercedes design language, but some of the new stuff just doesn't excite us.
Yeah Mercedes and BMW just look like old man luxury cars
Different segment but torn between this or the 4runner, for sure the stinger if i was a bit younger (about to hit my 30), but leaning towards more on the 4runner to fit my “age”..
I'm 30 and I would 100% get the Stinger. Ultimately comes down to what you need out of a vehicle though.
I really like this car, definitely looks like a baby brother to the Audi RS7
Agreed! They both share that same fastback design to them, though something like an RS7 is going to have quite a lot more power over the Stinger.
I purchased a 2018 GT1 AWD. Of all the cars I have owned over the years this is the only car thats feels like an extension of myself, there is little distinction between the car and the driver. This car was featured at the 3018 Paris Auto Show. The Stinfer is still the only car retaing its concept car name.
We really loved the way the Stinger performed, it has a lot going for it!
Great review! I just wonder if these stingers are selling . I've seen them sitting on lots but yet to see one on the streets . (Mtl. And surrounding area). I've already seen 3 different g70s in the last few weeks.
We have started spotting them around, even out where we are. Unfortunately they 3 we spotted in our town never showed up during the week that we had this one. There's one G70 on the press fleet in Montreal, but Hyundai Canada has also been doing extensive testing with them at Tremblant, perhaps some of the ones you've seen are from that batch. Either way we're hoping to get the chance to try out the G70 to see how the luxury side of this platform feels.
Your a big dude. I am 6th 4 245 and like these cars. I'm leaning toward an rt charger cause its so roomy in the seat. Any thoughts on big guys perspective?
The Kia Stinger really maximizes the interior space available on the platform. We've currently got the Genesis G70 and I find it's too cramped. Full size is definitely the way to go though, something like the Charger, Chevrolet Impala even, we featured it a couple weeks back and found the space to be excellent.
@@PRNTestDrive Appreciate it. Found a Stinger pre owned 12k for 32 k in Fl. I will test drive this wknd.
Hope it goes well! We really enjoyed our week with the Stinger. Has a lot going for it.
Very nice,detailed review. From my understanding the G70 is actually the performance variant of the 2 ......
Glad you liked it, thanks! The Genesis G70 and Stinger are about the same in terms of performance. The G70 has a limited-slip differential, and weighs a bit less, but as a slightly more luxury oriented interior when looking at the top trim.
Apart from your gripes about the dash quality and fake vents, (kudos to Kia for keeping the price "low") - you are hands down the most excellent car reviewer I have found. A very talented automotive journalist. I am beyond impressed.
That is why I feel like a such a shit hook saying this -
Your daughter deserves to have you around to guide, support and love her well into her adulthood.
It's not my business but you are on the fast track to a heart attack, stroke, or other life threatening event or condition. I know it creeps up on you - I fight the battle of the bulge just like most of us. But you don't have to be that heavy to be morbidly obese - and you are there buddy.
I wish you the very best and even if you hate me for this post I wish you the best.
Looking to buy a Stinger 2 (in Merica) or Genesis G80 Sport. Red!
Freeze frame @6:12. That red leather is already starting to wear out ?? Look closely at the edge of the seat on the right of the picture: there's a small chip off near the stitching, and there are already creases from getting in and out of the car. This leather looks like it's about to crack. High quality Napa leather my ass.
I agree if the leather is truly wearing at that point it's a big problem. These press cars unfortunately get a lot of abuse, above what a normal owner would experience in the same time period. I don't see any complaints about it on the various Stinger owners groups I'm part of, so hopefully it's just due to abuse on this car.
I have 12,000 miles on mine it the leather looks NOTHING like this. About 3 small creases or more like lines and thats it. Nappa leather is very soft leather, not hard wearing leather.
I've seen as low as 8.3L/100kms on the highway, cruising at around 120km/h, very acceptable fuel economy
Not bad at all! I'm sure if we kept it in Eco mode and had a lighter foot we'd see improved efficiency, but with a car like this we couldn't help but drive it in sport mode!
Andrew Karpyszyn yes, but is a coupé, not a fat, heavy and poor aerodynamic suv, if was an SUV you see 8.3 but km/L
I find that Eco mode works in the city more than on the highway, keeping revs low. At highway speeds the 2 modes are pretty much the same, in Sport the transmission downshifts quicker when accelerating. Also, the enhanced engine sound is noticeable when accelerating, at idle there's no difference.
We did notice we had the same relative fuel efficiency coming home from Montreal in sport mode and returning it in eco mode. Most of our driving was around town though, so the eco mode would have certainly helped a bit, but we're happy to spend a bit more in gas to have more fun!
Perpetual Radio Networks Yessir! The Stinger is definitely fun to drive! That alone makes it worth every penny!
On Hyundai elantra gt/i30 there's air shutters but also fog lights
Very interesting! We've got the Elantra GT Sport for the rest of today, no fog lamps even on the DCT Sport Ultimate trim, and I don't see any mention of air shutters on the website nor physically looking at it. Slight changes though between what we get here and what's offered in Europe!
Perpetual Radio Networks there's also on elentra gt since is the same car, just looks little bit different and are called air curtains (near day lights). Aerodynamic seems refined on this car, on speed feel quiet, i think you noticed the same. But maybe wagon version is even more aerodynamic because rear end is more sloped.
Ah yes, there are ducts like the Stinger that route air flow around the front tires. A wagon would definitely be nice, they haven't had the Elantra wagon here for a while now, older ones looked more like the 80s Civic Wagon/Shuttle.
I'd like to see this as a coupe. They say sedans are dying so let's see if it holds up for years to come..
That would certainly be interesting! Hyundai did it with the Genesis Coupe, although I don't think it was really a two door version of their sedan to begin with, but a coupe version of the Stinger would be very cool.
It's a drag racing family car. Cheers
It definitely is! Especially with launch control, we tried it out but didn't include any of it in the final episode.
I really don't like interior but I'd still buy it anyways I'm currently saving up
The Interior is either a love or hate sort of thing. After driving the new 2019 BMW 3 Series though I feel that the interior on this could be improved quite a bit.
It looks like an optima on steroids, lol.
For this price it's truely amazing.
Definitely is a great price, especially when you consider the same car is $51,000 USD, but we're only paying $49,995 CAD for it.
Perpetual Radio Networks; wait, wait, wait.... $49,995 Canadian dollars for the GT2 model? In USD prices are $32,000 Base model, 37K Premium, 38K GT, 43K GT1, 51K GT2. This will provide great deal beneficial for me negotiating pricing with dealership 🤗
Hope it works for you! This is truly a fantastic car, we really enjoyed our time with it.
Put an Uncle Lap 3 Performance Chip set for 93 Octane. Typhoon Air Intakes, Intercoolers and upgraded Blow Off Vales with a JUN Racing Exhaust system. All Bolt on cost around 5 K Usd
and hold on to your ass.
We’d love to experience that!
@@PRNTestDrive I'll get it Dyno tested. The intercoolers and blow off vales cost 1800 and I'm told they really don't make much extra Hp but what the hell. After the Holidays.
Good luck! we’d be interested to hear back!
nappa leather is the new corinthian leather.
Seems like it! Doesn't quite feel like the same level of luxury though.
@@PRNTestDrive there is no ricardo montalban around anymore to sales pitch nappa leather like he did "corinthian leather".
...but the paint is falling off of them all. Seriously, look it up. Every color now
Not only yellow, I've been following this closely. Paint on the first batch was applied wrong. Why did they only admit to the yellow. Simple $$$. yellow was limited color, only 400 made. Lot easier to "fix" them vs the 5000 other ones also bad. Right now the Stinger community has no idea when they started painting them correctly or if they ever painted any correctly. But all colors have reported issues of bubbling paint, chipping, and paint falling off around head lights, between bumpers, wheel wells etc. I really wanted to see this car succeed but that is a major major issue.
Steve...you're mistaken. I have had mine in ceramic grey for 2 months, no change in paint quality. If you are concerned do buy or use your common sense and utilize the warranty!!
No I'm not. I'm following this very closely. Every single color of the first run of 2018's has the issue to some extent. Now, that is not the same thing as saying every single car has the issue. Some people even with yellow are fine. We also do not know what date the flawed painting process (primer) was fixed or if it was fixed. I'm assuming it was fixed. So I'm hoping, because I am interested in this thing that there is a build date where the cars are safe to buy. Easiest thing is to grab a 2019. I'm going for a G70 first but because they aren't selling though Hyundai up here in Canada, and there is no Genesis booth anywhere near my province yet alone town, I may have to go with the Stinger.
@@GoofieNewfie, still the poll so far shows a very small percentage compared to the global scale of stingers sold - check the poll on the thread on the stingers forums
For me, it's taken too many cues from an array of vehicles and has nothing original. Its cool, but personally Id never buy it.
That's certainly fair, we noted some of the interior elements are borrowed from other manufacturers like the rounded air vents.
i am working for kia garage in this car have a problem with brakes 3000 miles we had to replace theme also we have a leak of oil from the gear box, this is a low quality car and not sporty
we don't believe you... just your arabic name is already a red flag...
@8:16 Kia Stinker.... uiuiui..