KIA Stinger GT Review - A Surprisingly Fun Ride!
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
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For this in depth review we drive the brand new Kia Stinger GT. I had driven the Kia Stinger at SEMA VERY briefly but it was time to get a full review. With a 365 hp twin turbo V6 this kia stinger could totally hold it's own against some turbo heavyweights like the cobalt ss turbo, BMW 335i, and much more. The Kia Stinger will go down in the history books as the big attempt made my South Korean companies to make a respectable four door sports sedan. Thanks for watching!
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What do you guys think? Good move or bad move?
good move for KIA
ThatDudeinBlue very good move and that thing would sound mean with the right exhaust system
ThatDudeinBlue good
awesome video as always! I think it's nice to see a fast, practical, affordable car that really brings a lot of value to Kia..especially in a time of crossover this and SUV that lol keep up the great work!
Its definetly a bold move by kia and they nailed it! Wtg
Got this car few months ago, definitely a mind blower. got a great discount, drove better than the bmw i tested, quicker and better handling while 15k less $$$. more interior room, cargo space, LOOKS BETTER at least to me. i've seen 4.5 0-60 stock, though it is officially a 4.7 car. Thats a legit fast on any car, older M3's were as fast. The power comes on very quickly, smooth and oceans worth of torque. easy speed. awesome daily driver... can't get enough of it. Great review!
How much of a discount did you get? I'm looking to pick up a GT2 this summer.
I think way too many car guys aren't giving it a chance because of the brand and that's just stupid in my opinion, don't just knock it before you try it
VtecGoesBwaahh When the Stinger finally showed up at the dealer I worked at... Well... There was lots of excitement. It ended up not being just hype. The car goes. It REALLY goes. It drives quite nicely too (especially for the tire profile.) In the next 2 years we will see how the whole car really holds up though. Props to those making the jump and buying a Stinger. First generations of anything always have the most problems. Looking forward to what reveals itself.
VtecGoesBwaahh zero after market options and no good pocket tuning community. Car guys want a car with big aftermarket support.
No new platform has good aftermarket support really. Within a matter of weeks this car had plug in chips that up the boost. It now has ecu tuning(still limited to around 18psi) catch cans, front mount intercoolers with charge piping. Intakes and turbo back exhaust systems(maybe just TorkM) but there are several cat backs out. I don't really know what more aftermarket support you're looking for, it's building very quickly on a new platform. I believe coil over kits and air bag kits are already out as well. Factory lsds with extremely low miles are already floating around online. The larger brake setups are already being sold second hand. Do some research you'll find they've already made 450whp with this car. I know for a fact 400+awhp is attainable on the awd version with intakes, spark plugs, and a tune plus more tq to boot. The car is also basically in the 11s with minimal bolt ons and a tune on pump gas(even stock tires). So were at 500 hp at the crank basically. What else are you looking for man? Basically no one has been developing aftermarket stuff for this car for more then 6-7 months.
SlowcarsInc he wants the 2jz aftermarket.. like that you can go to random car shop number 45 and buy everything to get 1000hp. Moronic Americans that always has to have bolt ons. Here we just build everything we need or find someone that can help.
Alex Strömberg the best tuners in the world are nearly all American or all American based it's where the car Industry lives also I'm not American. The genesis has been out for a while now and has shit aftermarket support hence when you ask why people traded them in for something like a brz or mustang which have huge aftermarket support they'll tell you it's just not a well supported platform.
This is dope that ur doing a review on this car without corporate backing. Having said that, Kia should be paying you for this.
ChybeQ Exactly
I’m still not a believer of this car lol
miller georges you obviously haven’t driven one! 😜
miller georges, imagine this car with another badge.
pretty sad when kia is putting out more interesting/enthusiast cars than toyota. if toyota didnt have the gt86 their entire lineup would be a snore fest.
John Sullivan they have plenty of interesting and enthusiast cars to enjoy, you’ll just have to go to Japan to experience the gist of them
Actually the new Supra is not far off plus there is the Lexus LC500 with the V8 :)
...it may be wierd to say but I love the look of the new camery and the v6 sounds fun... But it fwd :(
@@DEVILTAZ35 yeah...because it's 1996??
It still is a snore fest lol
I bought one about 4 months ago. Got the GT Limited V6 AWD (Canada). Traded my lifted pick up for it and have never looked back. Best decision I've made in a while!
I'm going to trade in my 2nd Jeep Grand Cherokee for one of these.
If I had the Kia Stinger in a lineup with any Audi or BMW and someone said I could choose one, I'd choose the stinger. Some people stray away from the badge, but that's honestly part of the appeal. It's way cooler to have a Kia that outperforms everyone's expectations than to have another car that's nice, but more of the same tbh
Probably helps that the stinger is also $10k+ cheaper than equivalently specked audi or bmw.
People are giving the Stinger way too much shit for being a Kia. Honesty you have to disregard that it’s a Kia and just pay attention to how it drives. I feel like people nowadays (especially gearheads) are paying more attention to the brand name than the performance. This thing drives great, “but it’s a Kia”. It looks awesome, “but it’s a Kia”. It’s a fantastic bargain, “but it’s a Kia”. Lamborghini began with making tractors and is now a world renowned supercar manufacturer; give Kia a chance and they can do the same. Not saying they’ll make a supercar but if they have the balls to do a sports car right now, there’s a chance later on they’ll make something crazier
Hopefully Kia keeps making sports cars because this one is pretty impressive, I’d love to see a coupe
Crushed this review, thank you for understanding the car!
Exhaust Sports Auto Jelly Kelly says "SHOCKER" that you'd say that lol 😂😂😂😂 I see you 😊
Ayyy whats up haha
KIA has been impressing me since their 2010 Optima.
The older optima looked good on the outside. Current one looks terrible. Next years one looks worse.
Bought Mine GT awd in white this past monday. I love the way it handles. So fR really impressed with it.
Kia and Hyundai are definitely increasing their build quality!
Agree my brother just got a Hyundai i30N and it's brilliant in every way. The electric lsd really surprised me.
dave lowe I bought a 2012 genesis coupe 3.8 track in the past and I was blown away with the quality
dave lowe so the i30N has a electrical lsd
But the new veloster N has a mechanical lsd. Wonder why Hyundai did that?
I think they should make a coupe version
Definitely
Genesis Coup!
I feel like it's the car nobody wants to buy but everybody wants to succeed also I once came across a channel that was trying to tune a Kia stinger to beat a 5.0 s550 mustang but I lost that channel
David F actually very true. At least among car guys.
I feel ya. I'd probably not own one until they become used but I'll sure as hell convince my dad to trade in his BMW E90 328i for one
Tork Motorsports :) I watch them for veloster stuff.
new mustang is 0-60 in 3.8 seconds or something so it would have to be quite a tune.
If i didnt buy a maxima the year before i would have bought one. I think in 5 years they will have a better stinger and i will be ready to buy.
I went to the Kia Stinger Experience back in March, and I got to test the BMW 650i and a Porsche Panamera, and this takes the cake for sure. The BMW felt a tad more comfortable, but was certainly more boaty and floaty. The stinger was still super comfortable, but melted faces. Great driver feedback and super controlled feeling and loved a good thrash. 10/10 recommend
Take the 850i for a spin then tell me if you would choose the Stinger :). The M5 kills it too. Hell even the M4 and M3 do in handling.
DEVILTAZ35 but the 8 series isn't even comparable, or the M series cars. Its like comparing a civic to a Lexus GS
Erik S so how was the Kia stinger comparable to the 650? Or the panamera? And I know for a fact the 650 is faster than the Kia, so how come the Kia was the only one to “melt faces” lmao I see another Kia fanboy just fantasizing.
Here come the: "BuT iT's StIlL a KiA" comments.
MrCThomp48 it’s still a Kia
It is. Nice and shiny, designed to suck in suckers. Its not a long term prospect.
I'm not of a very bid fan of the car but 360 twin turbo horsepower and AWD and brembo brakes plus quad exhaust and launch control, a ricer has none of that and they aren't exactly going to spend 60+ k I mean it's a sleeper sedan so if this is rice than the rs3s and 4s are as well
LMFAO you can go buy an low mileage cts-v for $23,000+ and walk MFO
MrCThomp48 its still a kia
And thats good beacuse kia's are really good
David "this is friggin awesome" Patterson
I have never driven one of these, but there's a Kia dealership really close to the place that I work.The guys who work there come in all the time and I always ask about them and their faces light up and say how its such a joy to be in and they're happy people are finally starting to give them good press as a company, and after seeing all the amazing reviews like this one I'd say they've earned that right to be proud :D
I use to work at a Kia dealer, I was surprised a couple years ago at how nice their interiors are now on upper trim levels, and how quiet they are on the road. The leather equipped Optimas are some of the nicest cars being made, and really bargain CPO cars
I hate the rear, I love the front.
Mr Valenzuela You seen it in person yet? Rear looks sexy to me.
I have, the rear looks meh
But front does look amazing
Hate the fake bonnet vents , rubbish plastic looking front end . The car looks like it's worth 30k at most.
Yes, kind of underdone?
Daniel Castaneda yeah I have. I think it's because the license plate is right in the middle and not on the bottom. And the tail lights look a bit funky, mixed between an a4 b7 and a charger. Still a good car though.
Im totally getting one after college. My kia optima turbo has been sick and this is gonna be a dope upgrade
They are changing the game with the brand! No one expected them to have a fast car. Its big for the brand. Nuff respect to kia
Love my Stinger GT AWD. Finished a 900 mile road trip with it this past weekend and my wife and I were very comfortable the whole way. My MPG was 22.9 at speeds no lower than 80 and we hit the speed limiter on the interstate. I have owned Hyundai and KIA products since 2003 and have never been disappointed. I did love my Gen CP Rspec V6 but I love my Stinger more. It's a lot of car for ur $$. Also I'd have to say that it looks more like the Audi A7 than the Panamera.
kia stinger vs Genesis sedan ?????
6mt > auto all day
I don't think that's really a comparison to be honest. The genesis is meant to be solely luxury and is supposed to go against other bloated Merc sedans. This is supposed to compete with the M3 and such.
p col the g70 will have same engine and trans as stinger, and will have shorter wheelbase and probably lighter.
The 2018 genesis G90 has a 5.0 v8
p col the stinger is considered as a grand tour car, the g70 is the sport sedan.
As a genesis coupe owner i think hyundai needs to put another 2door rwd coupe one the market. I get so many questions about my car i love what hyundai did
Terrence Smith add me on instagram raph_gencoupe
Same hands down the gen coupe is under rated cause it's a Hyundai
I dont believe they will with the Veloster on deck and Genesis Coupe coming in 2021
-to my previous comment- in regards to Hyundai named vehicle...but Genesis will have a sexy expensive coupe.
Daniel Castaneda yea that's what I've been hearing and seeing some of the concepts are nice but they seem almost to futuristic hopefully they pull together a solid platform so far I've hear it could hold a 3.3 TT engine or even there 5.0 v8 with a TT on it
The motor is strong as you pointed out. I gave the car a chance over my primary choice of the Challenger Scat Pack and was pleasantly surprised with how it pulls. I really enjoy this car and am anxious to get it on the autobahn once it arrives in Germany where I am now stationed. I did get it up to 165 mph easily on the highways of Texas. I never expect comments on any car I own but this car in the first month I had it has drawn a vast amount of attention. It is a comfortable and versatile car with a great bang for the buck for the features in comparison to many other brands. The aftermarket is plentiful with quite a few companies offering upgrades.
I'm just at the beginning of the video, but if you told me say, a decade ago Kia would make a sporty executive sedan I'd have scoffed.
But, I remember reading articles about it a few months ago. They tested it, and told the engineers to make he exhaust louder for the state's. Which, perplexed the engineers, but they complied. Which, says to me they're getting it. I mean, even SK cars from 5 years ago stepped it up big time, at least for the average consumer.
As a person from Michigan, I'm a little conflicted, and a dyed-in-the-wool big 3 fan but...can't fault the coming twin turbo V6 dethroning the V8...can't fault the foreign marques for getting it right, and duking it out on equal footing with the established American companies.
Competition is fierce, and necessary for all of the business. Cheers to Kia!
I’ve just got my first job at Kia and hope that I get the chance to road test one
Nathan Chapman W2G man! My first automotive job was with a Kia dealer. I stayed with the manufacturer for 6 years (2012-18) and can definitely say that all the changes they decided to make from 2008-2010 have definitely paid off. Decisions that were made back then are showing themselves very strongly finally and paying off in big ways for Hyundai/Kia. I'm no longer with the manufacturer, but, as a comparison, I'd take a Kia over a Subaru (I worked for a Subaru dealer for a short time.) Kia's (post 2006) are very reliable. Before then... >_> just don't bother. And don't bother with a Kia Rio until the... 12 or 13 model year. Yeah, just don't. Also, if you're a tech or do any service work, you are going to LOVE their diagnostic scanner. Topnotch. I love it. Surprisingly HIGHLY capable AND it runs on an Android tablet.
How do you equate for the rubbish quality of the Stinger then, paint chipping on at least 2 of the colours , rattling door inserts and sunroof , in one case even a piece fell off the rear vision mirror whilst driving. Comparing this to Genesis it is no contest. Genesis is just much better put together inside and out. If i was ever to buy a Korean car i would definitely skip KIA. They just try to disguise poor workmanship in try hard flashy designs copied off other car makers.
What do you think about the first gen fortes?
DEVILTAZ35 Genesis is just a luxury Hyundai/Kia. If that's the extent of the problems we see in the first 2 whole years of the Stinger's existence, I'd say it's a win for Kia. That drivetrain is where the money's at.
hans Rougher ride than most cars in that segment (compact car.) Even a Honda Civic (smaller wheel base, I believe) rides better than a first gen Forte (2010-2013.) That being said, the engine and trans have proven to be quite reliable (over all of the Fortes I remember servicing.) They seem to be going for quite cheap as well. If you want a newer (even though it may be a 10 or 13 MY) vehicle, and you have just some cash go for a Kia Forte. It's one of those super common vehicles now that I believe they will be showing up in junk yards soon enough to harvest parts if you're on a budget. I would definitely recommend a first gen Forte as a daily vehicle for city drivers on a lower budget than most. Serviceability on those cars is also quite easy in comparison to certain others.
Those who are saying "iTs sTilL a KiA " should think of a poor person who worked hard and became rich but people are saying that he still was born poor so he is poor. Not saying that it's an amazing car but it is good to see KIA stepping up their game.
But I think this car is More fitted for Asian people.
The interior design just doesn't work. If you are going to have red seating why isn't the centre console armrest colour matched for a start? > Why isn't the tablet like screen foldable instead of being stuck in the middle like an afterthought. The back of front seats are just horrible plastic. Under the metal top of the centre console is all just rubbish plastic as well right down to the floor.
Why doesn't the leather carry from centre console to dash so it goes better with the design? The steering wheel also looks like a toy from a department store.
DEVILTAZ35 well for that price I think this acceptable
@@DEVILTAZ35 dude you're spending way to much time in this comment section hating on a car you don't own.
I only knew 2 people who owned 90’s Kias before I was even a car guy. But based off riding in them and the amount of problems those people had I said I would never consider that brand.
I bought a new Elantra commuter in 2013. They rebranded themselves, and marketed the 10yr/100k warranty, because let’s be honest, anyone that knew the reputation was worried it would fail before then.
The price was right, the amenities for the price was more than I could get elsewhere, and they made a claim no other manufacturer will.
I think there is hope.
I've never been inside a Kia Stinger, but I have to say, I'm completely obsessed with it. I don't really like sedans, but the Kia Stinger GT is probably my favorite car of all time.
The Stinger is such a cool car I love it
I used to think that KIA cars were garbage, until I bought one. They aren't low quality pieces of junk like people think. The Stinger is such a neat car.
Same here mate :) Bought Sportage 2 years ago and been very happy with it, but swapped it for New stinger 2 weeks ago :))))
Nice! I just got a 2011 Kia Forte Koup SX a few months ago.
Just going to pray it doesn’t burst into flames or the sun roof don’t explode or the dang paint don’t chip off or some other crazy stuff like that. I’m praying for u Kia, rise up show the world y’all are the best!
I own a 2021 GT1. I’ve always wanted different. This car is low production, fun when you want it to be, luxury when you want it to be. On the street it holds it’s own against German competitors. Doesn’t hurt that it has a great warranty and reliability. You won’t get recognition but I’d you love sporty driving you’ll enjoy this car!
Driven the GT2 in autocross. Great car especially for the price
its a hatchback. or fastback if you wanna say. AND yes its the best buy you can make if your shopping for a 50k touring car. And its fast. mine dis a 12.46 at 112.40.
Recently owned a sport limited addition Optima which had the smaller motor which is the standard option for the Stinger. It too was very fun to drive and quick with really nice leather interior etc... A few months after purchasing it my dealership brought the Stinger in which was in a league of its own. For those that haven't seen this car let alone driven a newer Optima with the sport package you are missing out. For the price point you'll be hard pressed to find something else in its class that offers what the Kia brand is bringing to the industry.
Bought MT 2020 Stinger GT in January. I have nothing but praise for this car.
I think the Kia Sting is by far and above, the best 4 door sports car out currently, especially for how little it costs. Kia hit every nail on the head and this is a huge step for them and they made an awesome choice to bring it to production.
Man, someone must have pissed in your Cheerios this morning.
It's not affordable I mean the gt isn't but whatev
4 doors+no manual transmission=not for me
It's a 5 door
Sadly, for the price, you might not be wrong. The options in this segment are slim.
It's basically the Korean Chevy SS
Anonymous Savior but ss fucked up though. less than 13k sold over 4 years in US lmao
Dr. Órale Holmes, MD they literally had no sales goals for the SS which is why they never marketed it other than putting stickers on Nascar bodies.
Dr. Órale Holmes, MD Sales have nothing to do with quality.
JAX the KIA beat it at everything. It's on UA-cam.
woodmaj it's the Holden version they raced it with instead of the SS here in the U.S. Has to be different cause they said that the Holden was doing 0-60 in 5 when the SS does it in 4.4 so it's actually faster than the KIA
I serviced one about a few weeks ago and I can say I'm very impressed!!!! Please dont sleep on this car. This car is very very gorgeous and well built. 👍👍👍 for kia
Great move, was very surprised with the Kia cars 3 years ago when I met my wife. She had a reg optima that was nice for the price point. We test drove 1 of the turbo models and it was a completely different car fealing. Seen the stinger at the dealership a couple of times. Was almost our next car but with starting a family we decided to go suv. They build a beautiful luxury model called the k900. Absolutely beautiful interior. Has 400hp I believe also out of their v8. Would be a great one to review
*Hey David! My mom and I just purchased a brand new 2018 Kia Stinger GT2 AWD Today! We Love the car and we were blown away by the options and utter speed of the car. (Especially since it's a Kia) The amount of options on this car completely surpass brands like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes at this price point. It would be equivalent to a $100,000 BMW. It has been rated to beet everything in its class besides the $130,000 Porsche Panamera. We love the car and can't wait to experience everything it has to offer! (Let me know if you see this comment)*
Charlie G lmao you’re kidding yourself if you think the stinger has more options than the German counterparts. I get it, you couldn’t afford a C43, or 435GC, but don’t think your car can live up to the standards of the merc or bmw, or Audi for that matter.
Don't tell me what I can and can't afford. You don't know anything about me. Furthermore, the Kia stinger out classes all of it's rivals in THIS PRICE POINT. For an MSRP of around $52,000. It has way more options than the German cars AT THIS PRICE POINT. Yes, once you raise the price into 6 digits, they exceed the Kia. If it doesn't live up to the standards of the German cars like Audi, BMW, or Mercedes, why did it beat them in their class for this year. The only car it didn't beat was the Porsche Panamera and that car is twice the price of the Kia Stinger. So before you say shit, do your research asshole.
Charlie G lmao I know you cant afford the German counterparts because if you did, you wouldn’t have a shitty kia stinger! And at 52k, look at all the options you can get in all of the German car counterparts, not to mention a better quality interior, and not having the humiliating realization that you paid 50k for a Kia!! 😂😂😂
xxthehuskycaboosexx trust me we did our research. We have own a long list of BMWs and Mercedes. They are nice but at that price point in our area, they weren’t that good. We were planning to get an X5 M. But it was way more expensive at around 65,000. For a used one with high miles. This car was brand new. Kia is changing the way people look at their brand. Time for you to change the way you talk about other people’s financial situation without knowing them
xxthehuskycaboosexx i mean hes right lol coming from a person ehose been in the kia stinger briefly and has owned a merc benz and a couple bmws for the price the kis stinger is at it beTs a lot of competition honestly its biggest issue is as you pointed out its a kia but guess what every car manufacturer started outside of the u.s. that came over was like that at some point and they all change for example hyundai used to be bad and they have gotten a lot better all the japenese cars besides suzuki have gotten a lot better and even became some of the best cars rn if you ask me honda is on the decline recently with struggles of reliability on some cars and the dealerships refusing to fix it under warranty. Cars are always changing and ever car company started takeing off at some point with one special car done right this happens to be kias car dkne right. Honestly if im getting a life time warranty and a car as nice as the stinger for that price point i dont care if its a kia cause when i see you at the shop forking out a couple grand to fix your car im still under warranty
Perfect intro song,
Hello! My names Robert and I drive a 2013 KIA Optima EX model. I’ve grown to absolutely enjoy the drive 🚙! When I heard the stinger was going to be carrying a twin turbo v6 I was instantly hooked. Since then I’ve dreamed to someday find myself behind the wheel of a KIA Stinger GT and those twin turbos! I love to rep the company despite its past bad tastes. Maybe I should make a UA-cam channel dedicated to KIA? You sir have made an excellent video detailing this car 🤝 thank you for making my day awesome! 🤙
Coming from a 2004 330xi which puts a smile on my face every day, I test drove a Stinger GT1 the other day and it was damn impressive, very controllable and super comfortable, pretty sure if the money was there I would buy this car.
Is it weird that I've been a fan of Kia since before the stinger came out? I fell in love with the (1999) Kia Sephia believe it or not.
iamsecretlyatoaster Aaa, the low key Mazda Protégé.
B0rikua45 I guess it is kinda like the protege bow that I think about it
I liked the Spectra back in the day lol
It only really shares the engine, tho the older models looks was really similar to the Protégé.
B0rikua45 It was mazda b engine right?
Sorry but I really dont see the Porsche Panamera resemblance
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This car isn't as important as some people think honestly. It's a mildly tweaked version of the Genesis Sedan. The Genesis Sedan was overlooked, but was actually as important as people think this car is, it was Hyundai's statement piece, saying Korea can build a RWD Luxury Flagship car to compete with the Germans and Japanese. Huge brakes, plush interior, finely tuned suspension, an emphasis on detail, all put into the Genesis Sedan nearly a decade ago. It's odd to me that they've slacked on marketing the Genesis brand for 9 years but are putting such a push behind a Kia badged car sharing the same platform.
I want one so bad. I started loving Kia after being given an Optima GDI for a rental and decided that I’m getting one. But, now I want this car
Oufh douh it hef fstic?
2:26 is that a integra I see lol
Ratingclub41 thats his Integra...
Jack Williams i know it is
He’s not wrong I work at a Kia dealership and regularly drive these to the gas station etc. very fun and surprisingly quick if you can get over the fact that it’s a Kia
Have a GT1 and am impressed every single day I drive it. I look forward to getting in it and even think of excuses to drive it. It's surprisingly quiet on the highway and very comfortable driving long distances. My ONLY complaint is the smoked chrome (grill and side mirrors) because it shows every fingerprint and water spot, but that's an easy fix. Unbelievable bang for your buck. One word sums up my experience - FUN!
KIA Stinger GT vs Ford Taurus SHO? Which is better and faster?
there's videos of stingers beating mustang gt's in the quarter mile, by a lot. I think the kia is going to win a stinger/Taurus matchup all day long. check it out.
Ford Taurus....eewwww, thats like fucking Meredith from The Office
KIA. The Taurus SHO is a joke.
In America the Sho is the cop car :( in Australia the Kia (replacing Chevy ss) is the new cop car. :) just saying
Stinger is faster and lighter with better looks, although the SHO does have optional massaging and air conditioned (not ventilated) seats. Other than than the stinger is all around better, plus the hatchback makes it super practical.
This is a "I'm rich because I worked to get here" car. Everything else is "yeah I work at my dad's company"
JDM Dragon buying a 50k Kia doesn’t make you rich, it makes you look stupid! 😂😂😂
xxthehuskycaboosexx I'd have to disagree with u. When u pay almost double for an equally equipped car , now THAT makes u look stupid. Penny wise and dollar foolish is no way to go through life son. Recipe for disaster.
I recently test drove a 2020 Dodge Charger ScatPack widebody and a 2020 Kia Stinger GT........the Kia was by far the better car and less expensive too. Driving a charger is like driving a noisy boat around who's bark is worse than it's bite. The Stinger felt like a natural extension of your body to the road. Easy to control and plenty of power. I was surprised how much faster it felt than the charger.
i sat in one very briefly at the NY Auto Show, and i was very impressed. it’s one of the few modern sports sedans that i would truly love to own.
Uhhh have you done a genesis?
daniel yes, but the Genesis is more of a FULL Mercedes competitor with comfort etc. the Stinger is that middle ground.
Never driven one and as such I cannot give my full opinion on it. I’ll let you know once I do!
drove an m3 for years, test drove one and it is VERY impressive
Get your hands on a Genesis G70 when they come out this year too
The Kia Stinger is perhaps the most polarizing car you can get today. It's a great car. Affordable, fun to drive, and it doesn't miss the practicality of a family car, all under those three letters that elicit fear or anger on people's heads. People can't wrap around their heads that Kia makes good cars, heck, they have less problems per 100 cars than Toyota does, which means they've gone further in 20 years then most car makers have.
Great review of the Stinger. I own a Optima SXL Turbo... and it’s. A fun little car, and the interior on this trim package is AMAZING! The price point on the stinger is scary when your talking about the 6 cylinder version and I’d personally think of going outside the brand at the price range.
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Nah the stinger is deffinetly a doge charger competitor, or a larger midsize sedan with some power. It's brand new so the interior is kind of tricking us into think it's a luxury car.
The g70 is squarly aimed at the 3 series.
BigHeadClan nahhhhhhhh g70 is like a land yacht lol
The stinger is like 4100lbs, the G70 is about 3700 if we are calling anything a yacht it's the Stinger. lol
BigHeadClan looks 6363826x better than a Charger though, everything about it is cooler
Agreed but I wasn't picking on any one car in the class was just a throw away example on who the car competes with. lol
Difference is the G70 looks good.
For those who don't know, this car has 100% LED lighting. Unlike most other cars including uber-expensive BMWs, which combine
hi-tech LEDs with old fashioned incandescent lights around the car. They think they've got U fooled (they are available in BMW's in VERY pricey packages or a $2,000 lighting upgrade option). The Stinger even has LED turn indicators FRONT & REAR!
With the Chevy SS going out of production, they saw a gap in a V8 sedan market. And now they’ve gotten even more lucky with Ford no longer making the Taurus. Which works out amazing for this car because it’s the only car like it in it’s class. As long as they can continue to market it and make it better each model I think it has the potential to be a hugely popular and successful car. Personally I love everything about it.
I love it! i'd get one for sure before any boring looking bmw, audi and what not
lol how exactly is an Audi RS3 or especially RS4 or an Audi TTRS boring :). They look a hell of alot better stitched together than a Kmart Kia.
DEVILTAZ35 Kia fanboys talk all high and mighty because this is the only car they can afford. I can guarantee that if they had the chance to own an Audi RS3 or or m4 or any of that sort, they’d ditch the Kia in a heartbeat.
Obviosly can't compare the cars like that and no they are not and not at the same price at all.
These are for ppl who don’t know any better 😂 get a used V
Nah I am not a fan of Caddy electronic reliability track record. Especially in the ATS department.
I own a 2012 BMW 335i M-sport and it is absolutely the best drivers car i've ever driven. At the time, this was the benchmark of it's class to which all cars were compared to. I still own the car and after 92k miles, it still drives like a dream and the acceleration is still smooth and authoritative. I was in the market for another car. I had to have two, my daughter is in need of a car and i'm putting her through college etc. etc. I test drove many cars. I started with the BMW's. I was disappointed. Just shook my head. They aren't the benchmark anymore. At least to me they aren't. I drove the camaro ss, nice, but insurance?, uh, no. I entertained the idea of the Stinger. I drove the GT2, and that was it. I needed this car. So I got it. And I love it. End of story.
This is the best daily, it's pretty without having so much bling, It's fast for a daily, practical with the awd big back seats and a huge trunk, mpg is reasonable and the price undercuts all of the German rivals, not to mention the interior quality and reliability of Kia's is getting really good
Lmao I’m not paying 50k for a Kia! 😂😂😂😂
xxthehuskycaboosexx but I guess you'd pay 65-85 k for a German car that is equipped the same right? I'll take the KIA thank u. And I get to keep almost half of what u would spend to get other things in life. Not to mention your shit warranty. Now that's something to LMAO about.
There some in La for 35-39 there have crazy deals
I don't think these are beautiful.
So excited you got to review this car David!! I got to check one at at the Philadelphia auto show back in the winter months. I'm proud of Kia for going after this full send ✅
7 months later my black GT1 makes me smile everyday. Sujper NIce, Super Fast, Peace of mind with Warrenty.
not another overhyped car review
C'mon now, this is the next big thing....until the next next big thing and then everyone will forget about this car. See Ford Focus RS
the focus rs was kinda cool, this is a lame kia that has more than 200 hp, its not even "cheap"
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The Focus RS was over hyped for a reason the first 2 generations only came to Europe and they were critically acclaimed cars the second RS got acclaim for having a Volvo 5 Cylinder which made a shit ton and was a return of the soul the Escort Cosworth had the RS was a car Americans wanted but Hot Hatches aren't a big seller in the US as it is in Europe I mean, they have the Golf GTI, Leon Cupra, Megane RS, 208 GTI, RS3, A45 AMG.
The RS needed to make a comeback and they need to make a Fiesta RS to keep up the momentum.
Trevon Adams I got a bmw what do you drive? I bet it’s a Kia
I'm not even saying the Kia Stinger or the Focus Focus RS are bad cars - they aren't. What they are are overhyped, like the Genesis.
As for brand snobbery, while that is a fair argument to make, the track history for brands matters. It is very tough to go from unreliable economy car status to high quality reliable "sports" car. Brand image is very difficult to change, which is why Chrysler has so much trouble. You can argue that Kia is no longer what it was, but views are difficult to change. It took Japanese car companies decades of reliable cars to define their image, and even then they needed to make Lexus, Infiniti and Acura to compete at luxury car levels.
At first I wasn't a huge fan of the styling, but I did love the fact that Kia was actually trying to do something cool. After having seen one at an auto show this past November however I can say it looks much better in person and is a really cool car, just wish I could drive one at some point though.
Used to work for Kia and I got to drive it when it first came to NZ at the end of last year. Incredibly impressed. Drives super nice, looks nice. Only disappointment is the exhaust note. Not that it's bad, just a bit tame!
i worked at a kia dealership and drove both the 4 banger and v6, awd and rwd they are amazing for the price. in my area the awd is better but you are right the rwd way better. if i could id own this sucker in a heart beat!!!
So great to see you making reviews again David. Keep up the strong work my friend!
I rarely see them around here which is said I think they are a great car even though personally I haven't gotten too drive one. "Not like I have too many reason to drive one beside wanting to know how it feels" I'm glad KIA went with this and hope they continue it!
Ha you edited your comment and it is still riddled with grammatical errors and typos.
Test drove one today and the launch was fun! We were able to get a brand new 2020 GT1 with care package for $37,900😃
I’ve owned a 2015 SRT Challenger and a 2017 2SS and after driving the Stinger and the G70 Genesis I was blown away to the point that I’m going to get the Stinger and thats because at 6”2 it’s just more comfortable. just drive the car then give your opinions guaranteed it will change your mind and at the least you’ll have a good time.
My dad just bought this car so seeing this video is being recently posted is pretty cool!
They are great cars. My step Dad has a GT 2 I've been able to drive multiple times. Every time I'm behind the wheel I love it and completely forget I'm in a Kia!
I hope the engine is built well, because with an after market exhaust, and a tune to increase the boost, we're talking a possible MEAN sleeper
I love it, it shows that South Korean car companies can actually contend with with german sports cars. It’s kia punching above its weight class and winning. No car is perfect, but euro snobs will try to tear the car apart for the smallest problems.
Dont ever stop doing what you do, i love your channel!
I love the Kia Stinger GT so much I bought a Stinger GT2. It’s a great everyday driver.
Just test drove one today. Things I liked: The car drove great! Responsive throttle, very little turbo lag. Responsive paddle shifters. Great ride. I really didn't get a chance to test the handling though, maybe next time. Very comfortable seats and the cooled seats are a nice touch. Love the hatch design. Things I didn't like: It's a bit chunky looking from some angles. I don't like the bronze exterior accents. I'm not a big fan of the stock wheels either. My biggest disappointment was actually the feel of the buttons and knobs. Not nearly as nice feeling as my Audi. Not even as nice as some VW's. They felt a bit on the chintzy side. Also the screen looks a little down market too, like something you'd see in a Forte. Are those big enough to detract from the car? Not really. It drove really well and was actually pretty fun. The reviewer is correct that the car did seem to shrink once driving it. Overall all I'll give Kia kudos for the amount of value to fun ration.
Honestly, it has potential to be one of the modern tuner cars; maybe not as capable of the JDM's in the 90's, but certainly the closest we've got alongside the BRZ/86, Q60, G70 sedan, and the upcoming mk. 5 Supra to name a few that might still resemble those automotive legends.
Thank you for not reviewing the GT2 like every. single. other review on the internet. People need to remember that car you want is $39,000 not this $50k bs that every comment section brings up.
I was one of the guys that laughed at Hyundai and KIA owners...until I drove the Genesis sedan. I didn't buy the Genesis, but chose to buy an 18 Elantra gt sport. I traded my ecoboost Mustang in on this and do not regret it at all. I had lots of major problems with the ecoboost including an engine failure an hpfp. My next car in 2 years will be a Stinger GT.
I haven't been in a Stinger but I think it's dope that South Korea is actually trying to make cool stuff now. It seems like a great value for money, and may be something that could buck the association Kia has with grandmas.
I own a Kia Stinger GT2 as well. I put the Ark Grip exhaust system with the JUN.BL downpipes on and WOW!!. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you buying the Jonny Tig cold air intake for your car, it’s by far the BEST CAI system for the Kia Stinger. Great video though. I love these cars.
What I find more interesting is how inflexible people's emotional based perspectives are compared to how quickly a company can change their image and product.
Kia stepping up thier game
I'd drive one. Remember seeing that commercial and thought to myself, "huh, Kia trying to play with the big boys, wonder if it's actually cool." Seems to be pretty legit. I got to move a Maserati ghibli in a driveway once, but I was too gitty to really pay attention to the interior haha. For this car to have a better interior than a Maserati is really saying something. Nice job Kia 😎
Funny that he says the Genesis Coupe was a good first step. That's what I traded in for my Stinger GT. A big step up.