"what are your intentions with my daughter?" "today, im gonna take her on a tour and see all her quorks and features, then im gonna get her on the road and sea how it rides, and then im gonna give her a doug score"
I believe the Kia and Hyundai brands are doing what Samsung has done: moving on from the bargain basement market perception of the late 1990s/2000s to becoming a top tier, respected brand.
@Clorox Bleach You know a new Kia comes with a 7 year warranty right? There's loads of Kias here that are 10+ years old. They are proving to be reliable.
Ferrari Dave im actually debating if this should be my next car I have a 2007 cadillac STS with a naturally aspirated 3.6 liter engine but its horrible with gas and also Ive never driven a v6 turbo engine, curious if I should get this as my first turbo car.
why would anyone pay over 50k for a kia when u can get infiniti red sport that has more hp and more luxurious, or a bmw 340, or a Lexus is350F, ect... this kia should of been 35k tops
is350F is slower with an underpowered engine, bad infotainment system that's outdated, and has worse handling. Yet, costs about the same as the stinger. At that point your just buying for the brand or status and not for any objective reasons. I was considering it and after this car was announced it makes the lexus is350F and acura TLX seem like a rip off.
yea id rather buy brand lol. that lexus also in 5 years will be worth 3x more then this car. this is nice but its a KIA. and resale will be shit you can get a 2012 optima for 5k all day go find a 2012 camry for 5k .... you wont
So many people saying "Still a Kia". This is why the Germans are laughing at the world. You care more about the badge glued to the hood than the engineering under it.
I care more about a *QUALITY* fucking car than the badge on the hood. KIA is **NOT** a quality manufacturer. blog.caranddriver.com/hyundai-and-kia-recall-1-2-million-cars-for-engine-failures/
Doug said in his car reveal video that he likes to buy his cars in the Press Colors, so he bought a red car. Also he said that he buys a fully decked out model which he did.
Meiryan Giovanni I absolutely agree on the build quality, they were lacking a car one actually wants though, up until now. I think this car will improve the image of Kia massively.
Seriously, it cost me $2400 to replace an alternator and new battery in my BMW 5 series. $1200 to clean out the transmission fluid. I’d take a Kia warranty over a BMW any day.
Something you should have added to your video is that in 2006 Kia hired former Audi designer Peter Schreyer to design much of their current lineup including the Stinger. And he is a huge reason the Stinger exists and is so good looking.
NovaResource Exactly. I don't know how he didn't mention that. The new designs of Kia have the "Audi touch". This Stinger even have the same AC vents as the Audis.
Yep. Albert Biermann, former head of the BMW M Division, is now Hyundai's, Kia's, and Genesis's lead engineer. You can tell he had a hand in their MY 2017+ compact cars that get independent rear suspension. They got two great people to really get cars into the market that are going to change the way we think of quality and value.
Chrome is called when the metal chromium is deposited by electrolysis -usually on an intermediate copper layer- on a steel piece. In this case looks like a plastic finish as the one in toys an consumer electronics.
Looks like you didn't watch the Toyota Century video. Apparently Doug thinks that the badging all over the car is that of a majestic chicken instead of a Phoenix.
This is the video that sold me on the Stinger. I got a red rwd GT2 a couple weeks ago. Awesome car with tons of power, good handling and a great interior, AND 100k mile warranty. Got it for $5k under Msrp as well.
@happy gekko I wouldn't say that because I still think my Evo 8 was the best car when it comes to performance. But the Stinger is the best I owned when it comes to blending performance and comfort. Just like a true GT car should be. I honestly think the Stinger is a great car that probably won't be too successful just because its made by Kia and because some people still think its a sports car, which is not.
I have a gt2 with 20k miles on it. Purchased in 12/17. It is my wife’s daily driver and has been solid with no complaints. A couple little quirks that were quickly resolved by Kia. Was looking at bmw, Lexus, and Audi. Price, warranty and hatchback were selling features.
Doug, as an owner of a GT2, there are a few things I wish you had covered in your video, as I think they are features that support this car being right up there with luxury cars (esp circa 2018)… 1) Pivoting headlights when turning (dynamic bending light) 2) Retractable mirrors 3) AI features like dynamic cruise control and blind spot/cross traffic detection 4) Adjustable exhaust sound 5) Trunk opens automatically when near with key for 5 secs 6) Launch control feature with depressing brake and gas pedals simultaneously with traction and ESC off Quirks: 1) No badging that delineates GT-line vs GT1 vs GT2 2) Park is a button (at least on GT2 trim level) I think these features really add to what you mention here.
@Franz Fanon no, I have a 2018 and all I mention are included in the GT2 trim level While I’m at it, I’ll add that 7) ambient lighting is also adjustable to 5 colors - Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, or Purple
Yeah, I'm still getting used to the Park button. My wife's BMW has that too. I definitely have to do some double takes to make sure it's actually in park.
Ironically, with Kia being developed by ex-Audi Peter Schreyer and ex-M Division Head Albert Biermann, the Stinger might turn out more Germanic in nature than current BMWs/Audis.
yeah just because the guy that runs the place decides to change every part and quality in a day or two? people leave companies and join others all the time, this does not mean much unless company is changed from the ground up, kia is hyundai and they use same shit the parts are interchangable you must be joking thinknig its more german
Rhyme905 do you think the only thing that makes a German car is German parts? Long time fans are jumping the BMW ship because they've lost touch, clearly there is more to it
Rhyme905 Albert Biermann has given interviews where he decried BMW for losing focus on quality control and overcomplicating handling dynamics and he has said he would be bringing old school BMW ethos to Hyundai/Kia. The all new Stinger/G70 platform is the first product under his supervision.
Valanahara because it’s not chrome..... it’s plastic with a sticker.... hence reflective material... chrome is metal dipped in a solution and is a highly toxic process hardly available anymore
search it hyundai kia sudden acceleration damage conroad bearing. cylinder scratch, engine knocking problem. in korea they r so much hate. korea car company history only 30years other brands 100years over
guy good, yes there was a massive problem with the manufacturing of that particular engine (from 2012 to 2014 I believe?) and I had an optima that fell under that recall, which ran 100% fine for me but I did trade it in. my friend w. a sonata with the same engine did experience the metal destroying her engine and they did end up putting a whole new engine in her car. kia did send out a warranty extension from 100k to 120k bc of the issue but yes, it is unfortunate. it was a well known problem though so im not 100% sure why I've seen you post it 500x. it was on national news and I did receive many letters from kia about it. I no longer own that car so im not sure if they have done anything else to rectify it.
Livinghighandwise if a Genesis holds the value the same as BMW then that means it deprecates very fast..... German luxury cars depreciates the quickest
yea i wouldnt pay 50k even if it has "all the options" when i could get a fully speced out scat pack charger/challenger 485hp, for $46,000. this kia is $12,000 over it's value mark. shouldve been 40k not 52k
Actually, I salute people who buy Kia vehicles. They aren’t afraid to break from the status quo and try another car company. I respect people that can break from the pack and make their own way. Kia Motors is blazing their own trail. I just have to respect that.
I've got 10,500 miles on my stinger in three months. It's gotten 30 mpg, had zero issues minus a couple paint chips and has been nothing but an absolutely amazing cruiser. I've hit its top speed and tracked it. It has performed well in any situation I've put it in, including snow
Slider6294 worst car to buy damn u fucked up lol do research before u buy cars instead of trying to be different and cool. Genesis is the worst car in terms of appreciation they lose the most Value out of any car ...
I think this car is a huge success, where I live in Australia for every BMW I see, I probably see about 5 Kia stinger GTs. Edit: I didn't know so many people liked this comment lol
I used to drive BMWs. My wife and I had a 528, X5, Z4,Z4, X1,Z4, and we loved them all. I started traveling for business and ended up in Hyundai's and Kia's. I started to see that for the money and the options the BMW's no longer made sense. Especially when we bought some CPO BMWs. I have never had so many things break on any brand of car as we had in BMWs. And some repairs weren't covered and the expense to repair was outrageous. So we switched to Kia's. First a Sorento, then an Optima, then traded the Sorento on a Niro Hybrid and traded my Optima on a Limited Yellow Stinger GT2. I have never had so many people stop me and ask about the Stinger. I've had people follow me into stores just to ask about it. Many think it's a Panamera, others think it's a Maserati. I wanted people to look at the car and come to an opinion before saying what they usually say, "But it's a Kia" or "I can't believe this is a Kia". So I took off the KIA badge on the rear and replaced it with a large Stinger script like they use in Korea. It still says Kia on the steering wheel and hood. I'm proud to say I love my Kia's. So far I have never had a problem with any of them (except the paint recall on the yellow but Kia did the right thing and repainted the whole car plus a financial incentive. They really know how to handle problems. If Kia lacks in any area compared to the luxury cars it would be the dealership experience. I liked the nice lounges and free snacks and most of the time a loaner car with my BMWs. But since I haven't had any problems with the Kia's I guess that hasn't been all that important. The driving experience is second to none at this price point. Every option you could want and very good performance. I love the hatch back as it becomes a very versatile vehicle.
Growing up, the first 9 years of my life we had American cars. Mostly GM and Chrysler. We had a Chevy Blazer, Buick Skylark, Buick Century, Dodge Caravan, and Plymouth Voyager. The last three were horrendous vehicles. The Century needed a new transmission because the 2nd gear stopped working. Then it had an issue with the distributor contacts which apparently was a common problem with Buicks that had the earlier version of the GM 3800 engine. The Chryslers were the worst of them all. Especially our 88 Caravan. It went through a starter motor, fuel pumps (6 of them due to a design flaw causing the fuel pumps to burn out), a cracked cylinder block gasket, and a busted brake line. And I am not counting the small things like failed windows, shorted interior lighting, interior panels coming apart, AC system failed, door locks failed, and so on. The 94 Voyager had a strange problem where when you put it in drive, it needed 5 seconds for the gear to engage and would randomly power off at red lights. That car we ditched shortly after. After 1996, we bought only Japanese cars. And these cars were solid with very little to no issues at all. We had a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder and then a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. After that a Suzuki Grand Vitara. My aunt who lived with us for a long part of my childhood had an 1990 Subaru GL. She had that car for a very long time with the only real issue was the notorious 80s era Japanese car rusting problem. Then she had a 1998 Altima after that which she also had for a long time. In college around 2004, I got my first Korean car experience. My uncle had a 1996 Hyundai Accent that he was getting rid of because he moved to Arizona. I bought it off him as a cheap "learn to drive stickshift car". My uncle never took care of it. So once I took it off his hands I had the engine flushed out of all the sludge, made a few minor repairs to it like replacing the Catalytic converter and the two O2 sensors, and I never had a problem with the car ever since. It was an excellent little car. We also had a 2002 Sedona which my dad had as a work vehicle (to replace that Voyager). It was ok. It had a few small issues like the rear heater had a leak but to be fair, it was a pre-owned vehicle. I now own a 16 Rav4 and 30K miles later, absolutely no issues at all. Since then, I will buy only Japanese and Korean cars. We are looking for a 3-row SUV. And I have it narrowed down to Honda Pilot, Subaru Ascent, Hyundai Palisade, or Kia Telluride. Am really leaning towards the Palisade.
+Tom Ausburne, This is my experience as well. Although I don't have the Stinger. I have the 2018 Sonata Limited and the 2017 Santa Fe Limited both with the ultimate package.
I live in San Francisco California and the other day i’ve seen someone driving a black stinger and i kept trying to figure out who’s the car maker till i got here, that car looks so awesome in person, it’s pretty amazing what Kia has done much respect. ✊
I actually find it quirky, just like Doug's review style in general. No professional equipment. Videos look homemade. I can tell when a video is by Doug, just because of its non-professional video quality. Kinda gives Doug a unique character (besides his Doug Score and the associated memes about him).
Hello Sam, welcome, the year is 2018 and high end phones are better cameras than most cameras on the market. This is due to processing power that rivals laptops and dual lense cameras.
I’ve never seen one of those until this morning on the way to work. It merged onto the interstate going the same way I was going. At first I thought “wow. That’s a really nice Audi (The rear end reminded me of an A7). Then I got up close and saw it was a Kia and I was like NO WAY!
I love that you can set the turn signal flashes to seven. I always feel that the three mine does isn’t enough, so I always end up hitting it twice for six flashes.
I never liked them because they're for people who aren't signalling an impending lane changed. They're for people who put the signal on while they're changing lanes. That's not what a "signal" is for. It's like people who put the signal on while going around a turn. It's like, "I don''t know what a signal is for but I do know where the switch is."
Albert Biermann who spent 3 decades at BMW M division left for KIA who’s now responsible for Kia performance...and Peter Schreyer, the person behind the Stinger's looks, whose résumé includes time as Audi and Volkswagen's head of design
Yeah i don't get that either. I have much more respect for brands like Kia and Hyundai than the German premium brands that charge you extra for options that come standard in cars half the price. If i lived in the US you bet i'd rather take a Stinger GT over a base model E class.
@@idkwuisp7626 the thing is that yeah it’s a good car and value but the Kia badge does weight it down a lot especially when you consider it’ll probably be worth 20k if that in 5 years. Kia’s and Hyundai’s don’t hold their value well.
Alien Imagine the backlash and hate if a BMW or Audi had fake vents. Gimmicky items in a car are hate magnets. Disappointing since this car doesn't need them and would look better without them.
Because it looks like KIA had sex with a Dodge Magnum - and Magnums are absolutely FUGLY. I don't see this selling for shit in America. Nobody here is gonna pay 50K for a KIA
We just bought one, and it's fantastic and a relative bargain at under 30k. Granted, I got the regular GT, not the GT2 shown, but still very well equipped.
I'm gonna give Doug the benefit of the doubt that he knows what chrome is, given the number of vehicles he's driven and owned during his life. So I'm gonna assume it's some other sort of reflective material that looks like chrome but isn't.
Non-car guys don't know its existence and won't even care about this car because they'll think it's just any other kia, not a bmw and mercedes rival. It's unfair to judge cars by their badge. Look at current maserati models, you'll think they're brilliant cars but not at all. Don't judge a book by its cover.
@@aaronsanchezz just from your comment I learnt a couple of things about you. First, you just called a man gay just because he thought the car performance was intense from his personal experience driving the car. Secondly you are not mature enough to release not even teenagers call other people gay anymore these day. Another thing your message suggest about you is that you are unable to have a constructive argument/debate as you would insult your opponent instead of facing them with facts
He does it because some cars are plain out painful for anyone over 6 foot. I've been in suvs that were in drivable with out my legs getting in the way of the steering wheel
Think its because chrome is an actual thing, like an actual plating... this is not its plastic and not really chromed... so its in reality just a mirrored looking material
All modern cars are decreasing in quality and getting made with more rubber and plastic that will deteriorate long term. Just gotta pick a brand that is going on the downward spiral the slowest rate. It’s Toyota>Honda> above all other garbage car companies.. what makes you sad about consumers holding car companies accountable to their recall and reliability track record? Are you a Kia car dealer or something😂? A sucker is born every minute you should have no problem selling KIAs 😂. If you’re not tied to the company do some research on car makes and how some just fall apart
Yes, but part of cars is the status symbol as well. People want to show off to their friends they got a BMW or Audi not necessarily a Kia. Unfortunately, Kia is still associated with economy cars and value cars and not with high end luxury cars.
@@louiss.w1944 but I dont go off shit that happened 5 years ago like people saying dont buy the sportage from 2020 becuase one of the cars blue up from about 2 genarations ago for non car people badge means a lot but from a current stand point most car companies that were shit back then are good now but the stigma stays cause people dont like the small boys becoming men lol people talk shit about dodges mpg and mechanics yet police are buying them more then ever people talk shit abput GM but ever since my mom got one all tho we havent even broke 10k yet mpg has been very efficient and the terrain can move decently quick and for a slightly above base model small size SUV has a nice exhaust note not at all what these GM haters were saying
Doug loves a kick in the head, that's why until cars will give him a kick in the head equivalence he is going to rate very fast cars a low score in terms of acceleration. I wonder what score he would give to my 33 year old car. Probably -3.
Haha. I know right, how much faster does it get outside these supercars that break 3 secs. Actually some don't eveb, but how much are those.. how many hundreds of thousands?
I leased this car in large part to this video. It's now been about 15 months and I still fall in love every time I enter my garage. Every time I press on the gas pedal and get rush of speed it's so incredible. Haven't had a single issue in the past 15 months either, which I'm honestly surprised about with the new model. It also doesn't have the usual creaks from 'cheaper' brands. Now for the negative. The adaptive cruise control is kind of shit. It's functional but compared to my Grand Cherokee's it's not as polished. It's a big car but still a bit hard to get in to. Plenty of headroom once inside, but it's low. Comparable to a 3 series, however (my last car). The materials clearly aren't luxury but the seats are good (headrest is super comfortable). I wish you could also fully turn off the LCD infotainment screen. Even in its 'off'/clock mode it's a bit bright. Finally, the narrowing of the car in front makes parking a bit different. I'm used to more rectangular vehicles, but parking perfectly in a space is damn near impossible. You can't line up with the parking space lines and it's even more frustrating reversing into a space since the visibility is relatively poor. It's not the end of the world, but if you're like me who takes pride in parking dead center in a space, you're going to get your ego hurt. Basically, for $50,000, the GT2 is the best fucking deal. If you don't care about cooled seats and a sunroof, GT1 is fine. Only reason I leased it was because it's a new model type and I still don't expect it to hold value compared to sticker. But since this car probably only appeals to people who care about cars, I expected used versions to be well taken care of, but not numerous.
Only the curbweight is becoming ridiculous. Peoples are complaining everywhere that the Lexus RCF is heavy. This car is 100 kg (around 200 pounds) heavier.
You are right about that. I would simply point out that every car reviewer points out the high weight of the RCF, but they generally overlook the weight of the Kia. @@e90baby
Honestly just debadge it. It's not that businessmen want BMWs, it's that they don't know this thing exists and they certainly aren't going to stroll into a Kia dealership hoping to find a luxury sports sedan. When it's time for a new car they say "let me check out the listings at my local Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar dealerships". They don't think about all the companies that aren't known for their luxury cars. If your argument is "It's a Kia", grow up. It's not the company that made the car it's the car itself that you are buying. This is an amazing deal that surpasses all the Mercedes and BMW cars that the Stinger competes with, and I think it would be a major success if they just advertised it more. The Alfa Romeo Giulia has seen slow but steady growth since it came out all thanks to marking, and I think this would benefit from it too. I know people in college who didn't even know Alfa Romeo existed until they saw a Giulia commercial.
Drift Rai You should see how heavily it's marketed at the Australian Open. Every 5 minutes, Stinger commercial. There were 2 display vehicles. Yet, people are still buying BMWs and Mercs. People don't want a Kia, even if it's a good car.
I would argue in hindsight that the importance figure be lifted to a 7. The Stinger marked the beginning of a complete turnaround for Kia in both quality and reputation. Mad respect.
Getting a kick out of all the kids in the comments like "Harumph, it's still a KIA, I will take my fifty thousand dollars, which I definitely have because I am not a child, and buy a Mercedes instead!" Uh huh. You do that, bro. Kia will be super bummed that they missed out on your totally non-imaginary purchase that you're definitely going to do in real life. :D
I think he's referring to relative price points. IE. you're not going to get into a loaded BMW for 50k. But a KIA that's loaded and offers that performance it's a relatively awesome value.
Those bloody things also terrorize Polish roads. You drive calmly only twice the limit and suddenly you see this car in the mirror ... then your driving license is leaving you in a stinger.
The market will not support a Genesis and another premium Korean brand. Genesis is doing relatively well as is with only 2 premium sedan models that are in segments that are not even growing.
Kia aint playing around no more even the kia optima looks nice. Every since Hyundai has owned kia they just keep getting better. Hopefully this car doesnt sell well so I can get a steal on one used in a year or two. I think kia offers some of the best used car value if your going to keep it a while due to the lackluster name.
Matt and Damar the 370Z and Scat pack are largely college kid's car where I live. They're nothing more than that. As you get older you'll know what "sport and comfort in one car" mean.
Definitely my next purchase, this car turns heads, I took it for a test drive as my current lease is almost up, everyone was staring, felt great, and very good handling
Thanks for making me spend on $44,000 on a freaking KIA last month Doug. I went all out and bought an AWD GT2. I had to check one out after watching this review a couple months ago and fortunately for me, my wife’s car was totaled while parked in front of my house. I test drove a couple used Panameras, various Audi RS/S, and various M division BMWs and although it’s not as fast as some of the ones I test drove, the Stinger GT2 was by far the most appealing to me (The price was a bonus). Although my company flys me everywhere, I’ve opted to drive the last couple business trips (get paid .545¢ per mile) and have put about 7,000 miles on it. One trip luckily put me on a route that was only 20 miles away from the Tail of The Dragon, so I hit it on the way back and this car handled beautifully while pushing it to its limit from start to finish. The only issue I could find was what seemed to be warped rotors midway through the dragon, however it appears to actually be build up from the OEM brake pads causing the slight wobble when warmed up (easy fix). With an MBRP exhaust, Akrapovic tips, and cold air intakes installed, she sounds incredible. I have a Burger Motor Sports JB4, HKS plugs, and dual catch cans sitting in my garage awaiting a warmer day to install. On 91 pump, it should be over 450hp and 500 ft lbs once everything is installed. I highly suggest that people test drive these cars if they are in the market for a 4 door luxury sports car. They fit two child seats in the back comfortably and are the perfect car for a Dad to convince his wife into letting him purchasing. I gladly handed the keys to my 2018 Lariat w/tech package over to my wife to drive for now on.
Thumbs up from me. I am a Kia owner, never would have thought but they are great cars. Mechanics here in Australia rave about them (and all of them suggest avoiding european models unless you have $$$ for maintenance).
I got a Kia cerato and my old man liked it so much he got one. Its a brand new, 7 year warranty, for AU$17k. Thats a fucking bargain for such a car. The brands reputation needs to change becuase i test drove the mazda and toyota. Kia was better - FOR LESS
Dukens Saint Vil The same with the optima. If you just had change out the kia badge to a merceders, audi, jaguar, lexus or bmw badge it would be seen as a very exclusive car
I work at a dealership in maryland and as of today I've seen two Stingers on the road and both times I've turned my head to check it out. If I had the money, I would definitely consider buying this car.
I just bought a 2018 stinger gt limited. I saw.this video when it came out and wanted one ever since. Thanks Doug. I hope you can review the tribute edition stinger soon.
I don't feel like the reflector on the side is 'controversial'. I agree it's not common, but it certainly looks good on the model itself, and in fact even more so when it's *not* on a red paint. Proud owner of a Kia Picanto, would love to buy this car someday if I win the lottery.
"what are your intentions with my daughter?"
"today, im gonna take her on a tour and see all her quorks and features, then im gonna get her on the road and sea how it rides, and then im gonna give her a doug score"
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At least KIA tries to justify the $50K price. Instead of relying on their "Emblem" to sell a $50k car 👽
doug the type of guy to call chrome "mirror material"
Yeah,ahahha:)
Chrome hasn't been used in decades.
And you are the type of guy who makes stupid troll comments, like me!
The color is known as black chrome
Groundskeeper Willie then what the heck browser am I using?
I believe the Kia and Hyundai brands are doing what Samsung has done: moving on from the bargain basement market perception of the late 1990s/2000s to becoming a top tier, respected brand.
Hiratio Masterson Hyundai with the genesis
100K on my 15 Sonata. Has only been in for oil changes. Just got new tires and wheels. Other than that? Drives like it just came off the lot.
@Clorox Bleach You know a new Kia comes with a 7 year warranty right? There's loads of Kias here that are 10+ years old. They are proving to be reliable.
@Clorox Bleach you sound like you're talking about Dodge lol
@@Vault13CanteenFNV and his Chrysler
Is it me or does Doug look like he's in SD and everything else is HD?
Edited video? Or maybe he's a holographic image. Lol
low bitrate upload, still images are sharp, motion is blurry
Maybe he was sweaty and gross that day and felt self conscious so tried to add some blurring to hide it :P
yah, that's weird!
Actually
Having the old Audi designer, and M division chief seems to have helped things for Kia.
Ferrari Dave im actually debating if this should be my next car I have a 2007 cadillac STS with a naturally aspirated 3.6 liter engine but its horrible with gas and also Ive never driven a v6 turbo engine, curious if I should get this as my first turbo car.
why would anyone pay over 50k for a kia when u can get infiniti red sport that has more hp and more luxurious, or a bmw 340, or a Lexus is350F, ect... this kia should of been 35k tops
is350F is slower with an underpowered engine, bad infotainment system that's outdated, and has worse handling. Yet, costs about the same as the stinger. At that point your just buying for the brand or status and not for any objective reasons. I was considering it and after this car was announced it makes the lexus is350F and acura TLX seem like a rip off.
stealthblack07 Acura shouldn't even be considered FWD booboo
yea id rather buy brand lol. that lexus also in 5 years will be worth 3x more then this car. this is nice but its a KIA. and resale will be shit you can get a 2012 optima for 5k all day go find a 2012 camry for 5k .... you wont
So many people saying "Still a Kia".
This is why the Germans are laughing at the world. You care more about the badge glued to the hood than the engineering under it.
Joshua Thiel younger generations
Yeah but if you actually think this things more refined than an 340 or an s4 then you’re high
I care more about a *QUALITY* fucking car than the badge on the hood. KIA is **NOT** a quality manufacturer.
blog.caranddriver.com/hyundai-and-kia-recall-1-2-million-cars-for-engine-failures/
elesjuan Toyota got recalled my sister bmw got recalled . KIA might not be the best quality but others are not that much better
elesjuan i don’t see the stinger gt on that recall list so why does it matter. Plus after that massive recall they’d probably step it up
This looks exactly like the one Doug bought as his new daily
Same color at least.
He secretly bought it back then. This guy has enough money to play around with cars. Oops this car has more chrome.
Wow, what a coincidence. I'm so shocked. 😱
lukespack he bought it this year in January
Doug said in his car reveal video that he likes to buy his cars in the Press Colors, so he bought a red car. Also he said that he buys a fully decked out model which he did.
Kia went all out with this. Massive respect.
Joshua Thiel the build and quality of Kia is ridiculously awesome! I've grown to love the brand honestly!
Meiryan Giovanni I absolutely agree on the build quality, they were lacking a car one actually wants though, up until now. I think this car will improve the image of Kia massively.
They definitely went all out , it weighs 4000lbs lol
Clous von it's not a track beast, practical and sounds like it drives well
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Seriously, it cost me $2400 to replace an alternator and new battery in my BMW 5 series. $1200 to clean out the transmission fluid. I’d take a Kia warranty over a BMW any day.
$2400 for an alternator? I think u got ripped off
Yup I remember those days....I will always ❤ BMW but the maintenance on them are super expensive. Now I ❤ driving my Kia. 😁
dont bmws have free warranty for like, 5 years?
It looks better than any BMW to be honest
Idraki Radzi That I don't know. My BMWs were preowned and didn't have warranties. I bought $1,500 clutch on my 1992 325is.
Doug the type of guy to call chrome color "Mirror Material"
Ekg. Chrome has a more silver and white shine too it I assume this is mote reflexive and a different material
Paths GFX Reflective* it’s just a high gloss paint
Ekg. The type of guy to call reflective chrome, a "color"
I remember when this video came out and I made it a goal to have this car asap. Now I finally have it thank you for introducing me to this car Doug.
Doug bought this car to use as his daily driver.
😭❤️❤️❤️
How do you like it?
Same
Something you should have added to your video is that in 2006 Kia hired former Audi designer Peter Schreyer to design much of their current lineup including the Stinger. And he is a huge reason the Stinger exists and is so good looking.
NovaResource Exactly. I don't know how he didn't mention that. The new designs of Kia have the "Audi touch". This Stinger even have the same AC vents as the Audis.
They also managed to headhunt one of the heads of BMW’s M Division to assist with their current lineup.
Yep. Albert Biermann, former head of the BMW M Division, is now Hyundai's, Kia's, and Genesis's lead engineer. You can tell he had a hand in their MY 2017+ compact cars that get independent rear suspension. They got two great people to really get cars into the market that are going to change the way we think of quality and value.
That's right, Albert Biermann in 2014.
Interesting. I noticed the three round AC vents and controls below it are almost identical to an Audi A3/S3.
Doug the type of guy to crack his knuckles before taking a dump
Aldo S 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lmaooo!
Where Has The Time Gone Welcome to the Doug community.
Monster shits need full attention and some aggression💩
Wait, this isn't RCR...
goal set... buy a stinger, figure out how to replace the welcome / goodbye sound with Windows xp log in/ log out sound
sam marqus i thought it was the Windows XP start up sound 😂
the programming is probably Linux. cant be hard to figure out.
KIA: **comes out with their first ever luxury sports sedan and calls it "Stinger GT"**
Rockstar games would like to know your location.
Lmao
no
and wobbly center console. its cheaply made.
Omg I cant believe I missed that lmao great call
Still waiting on a Blista Compact.
Doug is the type of guy to run a car channel and call chrome, "Mirror material."
Subtractive Email
LOL
Chrome is called when the metal chromium is deposited by electrolysis -usually on an intermediate copper layer- on a steel piece. In this case looks like a plastic finish as the one in toys an consumer electronics.
I really like the not blue paint. It matches the dark rubber tire type Rollie thingies.
German, OK, but he could have said 'Chrome-looking material' or something?
Chrome doug, its called Chrome... Not mirror material
It's probably not actual chrome though.
You know nothing, it's a mirror material. LOL
Looks like you didn't watch the Toyota Century video. Apparently Doug thinks that the badging all over the car is that of a majestic chicken instead of a Phoenix.
Hey this is Doug land ok, got it?
Black crome to be exact
This is the video that sold me on the Stinger. I got a red rwd GT2 a couple weeks ago. Awesome car with tons of power, good handling and a great interior, AND 100k mile warranty. Got it for $5k under Msrp as well.
@happy gekko I wouldn't say that because I still think my Evo 8 was the best car when it comes to performance. But the Stinger is the best I owned when it comes to blending performance and comfort. Just like a true GT car should be. I honestly think the Stinger is a great car that probably won't be too successful just because its made by Kia and because some people still think its a sports car, which is not.
I'm starting to look at these very hard. I think they look great, power, features, and awesome warranty for the price
@@dreadnaut1269I think there should be some good rebates going on right now since in a couple of months they'll have the 2020 models showing up.
@@vegarosa69 yeah that's what I'm hoping.
I have a gt2 with 20k miles on it. Purchased in 12/17. It is my wife’s daily driver and has been solid with no complaints. A couple little quirks that were quickly resolved by Kia. Was looking at bmw, Lexus, and Audi. Price, warranty and hatchback were selling features.
Doug, as an owner of a GT2, there are a few things I wish you had covered in your video, as I think they are features that support this car being right up there with luxury cars (esp circa 2018)…
1) Pivoting headlights when turning (dynamic bending light)
2) Retractable mirrors
3) AI features like dynamic cruise control and blind spot/cross traffic detection
4) Adjustable exhaust sound
5) Trunk opens automatically when near with key for 5 secs
6) Launch control feature with depressing brake and gas pedals simultaneously with traction and ESC off
Quirks:
1) No badging that delineates GT-line vs GT1 vs GT2
2) Park is a button (at least on GT2 trim level)
I think these features really add to what you mention here.
@Franz Fanon no, I have a 2018 and all I mention are included in the GT2 trim level
While I’m at it, I’ll add that 7) ambient lighting is also adjustable to 5 colors - Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, or Purple
Yeah, I'm still getting used to the Park button. My wife's BMW has that too. I definitely have to do some double takes to make sure it's actually in park.
Exhaust isn't adjustable on older models.
Drive through employee: "Hello sir, what would you like to order?"
Doug: "It's a Kia!"
@Throngdorr Mighty this comment makes me really mad for some reason
I'm laughing too hard at this.
Dougs the type of guy to call chrome "Mirror material"
I was looking for this comment. Lol
It's kinda different though
It isn't chrome. Its a film over plastic.
Kudos to whoever runs KIA. That company has come a long way in the last 10 years and is making pretty cool cars
chargersfan1111 what is Kudos?
rhinoskin extraboss praise
Waliq Knolle 👌ok but I still don't understand Kudos why?
rhinoskin extraboss some of the early model kias weren’t great in any category.
Albert Biermann from BMW's M devision was brought in to develop this one...
Who's here after seeing Doug's new Kia?
Me 🖐️
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Kia gave him the car in exchange for him making the video.
Yep
Yes
Doug the kinda guy who only listens to AM radio
TheVP lolll
Lol@
i was going to say that LOL
LMAO
I only listen to am radio when i'm not streaming music or playing cds. No problem there but yah no f ing way i'm paying $50,000 for a KIA!
Ironically, with Kia being developed by ex-Audi Peter Schreyer and ex-M Division Head Albert Biermann, the Stinger might turn out more Germanic in nature than current BMWs/Audis.
natnut2008 very true indeed
yeah just because the guy that runs the place decides to change every part and quality in a day or two? people leave companies and join others all the time, this does not mean much unless company is changed from the ground up, kia is hyundai and they use same shit the parts are interchangable you must be joking thinknig its more german
Rhyme905 do you think the only thing that makes a German car is German parts? Long time fans are jumping the BMW ship because they've lost touch, clearly there is more to it
Rhyme905 Albert Biermann has given interviews where he decried BMW for losing focus on quality control and overcomplicating handling dynamics and he has said he would be bringing old school BMW ethos to Hyundai/Kia. The all new Stinger/G70 platform is the first product under his supervision.
Doug the type of guy to call chrome "reflective material"
Valanahara because it’s not chrome..... it’s plastic with a sticker.... hence reflective material... chrome is metal dipped in a solution and is a highly toxic process hardly available anymore
Doug is classy.
Like Thurston Howell.
You cant chrome plastic. Duh.
search it hyundai kia sudden acceleration damage conroad bearing. cylinder scratch, engine knocking problem. in korea they r so much hate. korea car company history only 30years other brands 100years over
guy good, yes there was a massive problem with the manufacturing of that particular engine (from 2012 to 2014 I believe?) and I had an optima that fell under that recall, which ran 100% fine for me but I did trade it in. my friend w. a sonata with the same engine did experience the metal destroying her engine and they did end up putting a whole new engine in her car. kia did send out a warranty extension from 100k to 120k bc of the issue but yes, it is unfortunate.
it was a well known problem though so im not 100% sure why I've seen you post it 500x. it was on national news and I did receive many letters from kia about it. I no longer own that car so im not sure if they have done anything else to rectify it.
Really nice. Doug should consider this for his e63 wagon replacement.
Absolutely agree.
You called it
He did
You got it
Wow
Can someone please make a compilation of all the times Doug has told us his height
And all the times he says "quirks and features"
And all the times he says "THIS is"
He grows and shrinks depending on the day
This thing is going to nuke itself in depreciation which is wonderful. This is my next car. Just give it a 18 months and 20K miles.
Snazzy Labs not necessarily. It's a Kia so parts are cheap, the usual reason luxury sedans depreciate so fast is because they're expensive to fix.
They thought that about the Hyunda Genesis and it holds it's value as well as a BMW.
Oh hey Snazzy Labs! Didn't know you're a Doug fan. Love your videos!
Livinghighandwise if a Genesis holds the value the same as BMW then that means it deprecates very fast..... German luxury cars depreciates the quickest
yea i wouldnt pay 50k even if it has "all the options" when i could get a fully speced out scat pack charger/challenger 485hp, for $46,000. this kia is $12,000 over it's value mark. shouldve been 40k not 52k
Actually, I salute people who buy Kia vehicles. They aren’t afraid to break from the status quo and try another car company. I respect people that can break from the pack and make their own way. Kia Motors is blazing their own trail. I just have to respect that.
I own a Genesis and bought it for that reason--great quality, incredible value, and it's been wholly reliable.
I've got 10,500 miles on my stinger in three months. It's gotten 30 mpg, had zero issues minus a couple paint chips and has been nothing but an absolutely amazing cruiser. I've hit its top speed and tracked it. It has performed well in any situation I've put it in, including snow
Recently bought a 15 soul base, LOVE IT
I currently own a 2011 Kia Optima, great car with great MPG! Especially here in LA. Love this car!
Slider6294 worst car to buy damn u fucked up lol do research before u buy cars instead of trying to be different and cool. Genesis is the worst car in terms of appreciation they lose the most Value out of any car ...
And THIS is my new daily driver
I think this car is a huge success, where I live in Australia for every BMW I see, I probably see about 5 Kia stinger GTs.
Edit: I didn't know so many people liked this comment lol
Are you saying these cars are rare atm?
Yeah same I saw some one with it today
Cause they are cheaper
That grey color is a head Turner .
@@lewisbarbieri4900 no, they are common. I heard some Australian police forces use kia stingers.
Doug the type of a guy who study for a blood test
Earth shaker Good one
Spectator omg!!!!!! Lmao!!! Good one!
Earth shaker he is
I used to drive BMWs. My wife and I had a 528, X5, Z4,Z4, X1,Z4, and we loved them all. I started traveling for business and ended up in Hyundai's and Kia's. I started to see that for the money and the options the BMW's no longer made sense. Especially when we bought some CPO BMWs. I have never had so many things break on any brand of car as we had in BMWs. And some repairs weren't covered and the expense to repair was outrageous. So we switched to Kia's. First a Sorento, then an Optima, then traded the Sorento on a Niro Hybrid and traded my Optima on a Limited Yellow Stinger GT2. I have never had so many people stop me and ask about the Stinger. I've had people follow me into stores just to ask about it. Many think it's a Panamera, others think it's a Maserati. I wanted people to look at the car and come to an opinion before saying what they usually say, "But it's a Kia" or "I can't believe this is a Kia". So I took off the KIA badge on the rear and replaced it with a large Stinger script like they use in Korea. It still says Kia on the steering wheel and hood. I'm proud to say I love my Kia's. So far I have never had a problem with any of them (except the paint recall on the yellow but Kia did the right thing and repainted the whole car plus a financial incentive. They really know how to handle problems. If Kia lacks in any area compared to the luxury cars it would be the dealership experience. I liked the nice lounges and free snacks and most of the time a loaner car with my BMWs. But since I haven't had any problems with the Kia's I guess that hasn't been all that important. The driving experience is second to none at this price point. Every option you could want and very good performance. I love the hatch back as it becomes a very versatile vehicle.
Growing up, the first 9 years of my life we had American cars. Mostly GM and Chrysler. We had a Chevy Blazer, Buick Skylark, Buick Century, Dodge Caravan, and Plymouth Voyager. The last three were horrendous vehicles. The Century needed a new transmission because the 2nd gear stopped working. Then it had an issue with the distributor contacts which apparently was a common problem with Buicks that had the earlier version of the GM 3800 engine. The Chryslers were the worst of them all. Especially our 88 Caravan. It went through a starter motor, fuel pumps (6 of them due to a design flaw causing the fuel pumps to burn out), a cracked cylinder block gasket, and a busted brake line. And I am not counting the small things like failed windows, shorted interior lighting, interior panels coming apart, AC system failed, door locks failed, and so on. The 94 Voyager had a strange problem where when you put it in drive, it needed 5 seconds for the gear to engage and would randomly power off at red lights. That car we ditched shortly after. After 1996, we bought only Japanese cars. And these cars were solid with very little to no issues at all. We had a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder and then a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. After that a Suzuki Grand Vitara. My aunt who lived with us for a long part of my childhood had an 1990 Subaru GL. She had that car for a very long time with the only real issue was the notorious 80s era Japanese car rusting problem. Then she had a 1998 Altima after that which she also had for a long time. In college around 2004, I got my first Korean car experience. My uncle had a 1996 Hyundai Accent that he was getting rid of because he moved to Arizona. I bought it off him as a cheap "learn to drive stickshift car". My uncle never took care of it. So once I took it off his hands I had the engine flushed out of all the sludge, made a few minor repairs to it like replacing the Catalytic converter and the two O2 sensors, and I never had a problem with the car ever since. It was an excellent little car. We also had a 2002 Sedona which my dad had as a work vehicle (to replace that Voyager). It was ok. It had a few small issues like the rear heater had a leak but to be fair, it was a pre-owned vehicle. I now own a 16 Rav4 and 30K miles later, absolutely no issues at all. Since then, I will buy only Japanese and Korean cars. We are looking for a 3-row SUV. And I have it narrowed down to Honda Pilot, Subaru Ascent, Hyundai Palisade, or Kia Telluride. Am really leaning towards the Palisade.
I.like Stinger already...
+Tom Ausburne,
This is my experience as well. Although I don't have the Stinger. I have the 2018 Sonata Limited and the 2017 Santa Fe Limited both with the ultimate package.
@@tonyd9312 I have Sonata V6 very good engine...
I live in San Francisco California and the other day i’ve seen someone driving a black stinger and i kept trying to figure out who’s the car maker till i got here, that car looks so awesome in person, it’s pretty amazing what Kia has done much respect. ✊
I own this car and I love driving it everyday. I get bored of cars quick. Still love this car after 2 years. Very comfortable , quick and fun.
You sure you don't have a Kia optima? Which looks exactly the same.
@@norm1233dude stop
I saw you now multiple times saying the same shit.
The Kia Optima looks completly different from a Stinger. Period.
@@Calgar_Gaming you mean once or twice? And a second time I can't remember
@@Calgar_Gaming oh prolly copy pasting it yeah.... Cause ppl legit thing they got a stinger but don't
I work at a dealership
I see nearly every model every day
And i can tell you that they look wastly differntly
Doug's the kind of guy to get over a million subs, and still use his iphone to record...
I actually find it quirky, just like Doug's review style in general. No professional equipment. Videos look homemade. I can tell when a video is by Doug, just because of its non-professional video quality. Kinda gives Doug a unique character (besides his Doug Score and the associated memes about him).
I absolutely love him for that.
I like of too its just funny because he could probably afford some really nice camera equipment
Hello Sam, welcome, the year is 2018 and high end phones are better cameras than most cameras on the market. This is due to processing power that rivals laptops and dual lense cameras.
Lenarr does
Doug the type of guy to buy trail mix just so he can eat the raisins
Seth Freckleton I don’t know why, but I can see this. 😂
Seth Freckleton lmao good one
What gives you that impression
Seth Freckleton good one haha
The engine cover says turbo, because writing turbo anywhere on your car gives you 500 extra hp
That's why I wrote "hyperturbo" on my bicycle
@@germanher7528 ultrahyperturbo?
Doug: "This car lets the car adapt to you, it is loaded with features"
Also Doug: 7/10 for features.
Well when compared to other cars that's on the list I understand. lol
I’ve never seen one of those until this morning on the way to work. It merged onto the interstate going the same way I was going. At first I thought “wow. That’s a really nice Audi (The rear end reminded me of an A7). Then I got up close and saw it was a Kia and I was like NO WAY!
The Sinister Minister I’ve seen it now 3 times on the road and it looks so aggressive and high-end! It definitely catches my eye!
The Sinister Minister I swear I have the same experience on my way to work
Yeah saw one and looked again and was like "kia? Wtf" lol
Same reaction here. Saw one at night and was really surprised when I got close to it and saw it was a KIA. It looked like a 70k car.
Jenny Wilson Same!
Conclusion: Kia wants to earn the consumers respect. 2nd conclusion: they have.
I love that you can set the turn signal flashes to seven. I always feel that the three mine does isn’t enough, so I always end up hitting it twice for six flashes.
Hugh Jafro same here
I didn’t even know it flashes auto, I always hold it.. going to try it in my infiniti now
Depends on the car. Not every car works like that.
Hugh Jafro if you have a bmw you can code this in!!
I never liked them because they're for people who aren't signalling an impending lane changed. They're for people who put the signal on while they're changing lanes. That's not what a "signal" is for. It's like people who put the signal on while going around a turn. It's like, "I don''t know what a signal is for but I do know where the switch is."
Normal person: Chrome
Doug: Mirror material
Doug is using Google's Mirror Material instead of Chrome
Doug the type of guy to wear socks in the shower
Rohan Wadhwa socks with Birkenstock sandals ,perhaps,but not socks in the shower
Rohan Wadhwa you right about that ;)
How do you know that?
Tony Valdez lol
Cant get germs on your feet dude
Albert Biermann who spent 3 decades at BMW M division left for KIA who’s now responsible for Kia performance...and Peter Schreyer, the person behind the Stinger's looks, whose résumé includes time as Audi and Volkswagen's head of design
Doug the type of dude to still have an MP3 player
Porsche991 GT3 Microsoft Zune mp3 player. Don't get it twisted,I love his reviews,and he doesn't seen to be a fanboy. Microsoft Zune
yo plenty of us still have MP3 players
"bUt ItS a KiA"
Who cares? It's still a really cool car. The fact that it's a Kia is irrelevant to me. This is one of my favorite cars.
It isn't *just a KIA,* it is a high performance Kia with good value and being more reliable than BMW.
Yeah i don't get that either. I have much more respect for brands like Kia and Hyundai than the German premium brands that charge you extra for options that come standard in cars half the price. If i lived in the US you bet i'd rather take a Stinger GT over a base model E class.
@@idkwuisp7626 the thing is that yeah it’s a good car and value but the Kia badge does weight it down a lot especially when you consider it’ll probably be worth 20k if that in 5 years. Kia’s and Hyundai’s don’t hold their value well.
@@mrnoname7370 well spoken, on the other hand when these are selling for like 20k its gonna be a huge bargain for secondhand buyers
Do you think Doug just walked into a dealership kicks the door open and says I'm ready to test the latest model
"Hi I AM THE DOUG DEMURO FROM AUTOTREDER DOT COME SLASH UNDERSTEER AND I AM HERE TO REVIEW ALL THE QUIRKS AND UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS VEHICLE."
Doug the kinda guy who always lets you know he is 6'3"
it's relevant when you're talking rear seat space
He's trying to brag to shorter people,
Quinton Gooden well he aint got shit on me im 6'5"-6'6"
Chris Holmes Chris Holmes the type of guy to brag about being a lil freakishly tall
Idk why so much hate
Put Audi or bmw logos on the car and everyone goes crazy
Alien Imagine the backlash and hate if a BMW or Audi had fake vents. Gimmicky items in a car are hate magnets. Disappointing since this car doesn't need them and would look better without them.
would u even care if its fake man its 50,000$ just look at it
Thicc John Wick ofc man it ain’t on the same lvl of quality and performance neither the same lvl of money
lol true
Because it looks like KIA had sex with a Dodge Magnum - and Magnums are absolutely FUGLY. I don't see this selling for shit in America. Nobody here is gonna pay 50K for a KIA
We just bought one, and it's fantastic and a relative bargain at under 30k. Granted, I got the regular GT, not the GT2 shown, but still very well equipped.
I've had my GT2 for about a month now. Favorite car I've ever owned so far. Beautiful, smooth, fast, comfortable - and just plain fun.
How much was out the door?
Do you play a lot of Aerosmith in it? 😎
you broke 2 points from value just cause it's nota BMW? car racism.
carism
lmfaoooo thanks this made me laugh
Oktay Dönmez carcism
Say no to Kiaphobia
Not car racism but Carism
We used to call that strange mirror material "chrome."
I was thinking the exact same thing!! LOL!!
I'm gonna give Doug the benefit of the doubt that he knows what chrome is, given the number of vehicles he's driven and owned during his life. So I'm gonna assume it's some other sort of reflective material that looks like chrome but isn't.
It's painted plastic so....
That's the joke...
it's not chrome, it's much darker than that.
Doug: hexagons
me: *flashbacks to the Lamborghini Urus review*
Non-car guys don't know its existence and won't even care about this car because they'll think it's just any other kia, not a bmw and mercedes rival. It's unfair to judge cars by their badge. Look at current maserati models, you'll think they're brilliant cars but not at all. Don't judge a book by its cover.
arda kaya well I'm a car guy that knows about it and still thinks it's shit so...
As a semi-car guy, I wish this car having MT.
Judging cars by their badge is exactly why the VW Phaeton failed.
arda kaya does Doug not know what ( chrome ) is
He got paid more money than u can imagine to say good stuff
I got an UBER ride in an AWD base model and wanted to buy one just from my back seat experience.
Mr Miguel you ever driven one lol?
Mr Miguel 10/10 you’ve never driven one... I have. It’s intense.
@@krystalsperfectteeth8194 if you like boys maybe lol
@@aaronsanchezz just from your comment I learnt a couple of things about you.
First, you just called a man gay just because he thought the car performance was intense from his personal experience driving the car.
Secondly you are not mature enough to release not even teenagers call other people gay anymore these day.
Another thing your message suggest about you is that you are unable to have a constructive argument/debate as you would insult your opponent instead of facing them with facts
@@blepala you're an idiot because i didn't call anyone gay.
If I was to get $1 for everytime Doug mentioned how tall he was and his height in each of his videos I would be rich
Or at least enough to buy a Kia Stinger.
Bitch, he has to give you height to show you how much room it is nigga
He’s actually 5 foot 2 so yeah
A lot of people like to brag but he does it for perspective and demonstration.
He does it because some cars are plain out painful for anyone over 6 foot. I've been in suvs that were in drivable with out my legs getting in the way of the steering wheel
Who's here after seeing that Doug bought this for his daily driver
Me ...
Yeeees! 🙋♂️🤦♂️
yessirskiii
I asked that first!
Literally everyone who watches this video from here on out....
So, here you have it Maserati. A Kia has less Panelgap than your Ghibli :D
I think the "mirror material" is called chrome
Avarokin Raj ya same here dude wtf !!!
probably black chrome in this case
actually that is called black chrome, but yeah
Think its because chrome is an actual thing, like an actual plating... this is not its plastic and not really chromed... so its in reality just a mirrored looking material
If Doug thinks that reflector (4:49) is a foot long, his wife's been lying to him...
Get your eyes checked. Unless you measure from rear bumper line instead of rear light, it's a foot long reflector.
@@bremc666 wooosh
One of the best comment out there
Doug the kind of guy to spank himself during sex.
Vince Dibona 🤣🤣🤣 I feel bad for laughing. Poor Doug! 😔
It’s sad that the brand name is ultimately what makes a car have credibility to most people
All modern cars are decreasing in quality and getting made with more rubber and plastic that will deteriorate long term. Just gotta pick a brand that is going on the downward spiral the slowest rate. It’s Toyota>Honda> above all other garbage car companies.. what makes you sad about consumers holding car companies accountable to their recall and reliability track record? Are you a Kia car dealer or something😂? A sucker is born every minute you should have no problem selling KIAs 😂. If you’re not tied to the company do some research on car makes and how some just fall apart
Yes, but part of cars is the status symbol as well. People want to show off to their friends they got a BMW or Audi not necessarily a Kia.
Unfortunately, Kia is still associated with economy cars and value cars and not with high end luxury cars.
If that wasn’t the case brands wouldn’t bother making reliable cars.
@@louiss.w1944 but I dont go off shit that happened 5 years ago like people saying dont buy the sportage from 2020 becuase one of the cars blue up from about 2 genarations ago for non car people badge means a lot but from a current stand point most car companies that were shit back then are good now but the stigma stays cause people dont like the small boys becoming men lol people talk shit about dodges mpg and mechanics yet police are buying them more then ever people talk shit abput GM but ever since my mom got one all tho we havent even broke 10k yet mpg has been very efficient and the terrain can move decently quick and for a slightly above base model small size SUV has a nice exhaust note not at all what these GM haters were saying
1k24 Dispatch bro learn to use a . or ,
I’m not a Kia fan, but oh boy this seems sweet
Alex Green who is a Kia fan 😂
I have to agree this car is great
But would you drop over 50 grand on a KIA ?????
Why not? They're usually very reliable, and it looks objectively good.
DustinCorvetteZr1 If it's worth it, why not? Compared to others in its class it's rather inexpensive. It has impressive build quality inside and out.
*Drives a luxury car *
"This feels kinda like a luxury car"
Great. Thanks, Doug.
youreallydontneedtoknow I wouldn’t have thought it was a luxury tbh just bc of Kia
Acceleration is a 6 out of 10. A 0 - 60 time of 4.7 seconds only earns a 6? I must need to look at the specs of other cars.
Doug loves a kick in the head, that's why until cars will give him a kick in the head equivalence he is going to rate very fast cars a low score in terms of acceleration. I wonder what score he would give to my 33 year old car. Probably -3.
A camaro is ab the same 😂
Haha. I know right, how much faster does it get outside these supercars that break 3 secs. Actually some don't eveb, but how much are those.. how many hundreds of thousands?
4.7seconds on paperrrrrr. Put it next to a 4.40i and roll then you`ll see 50hp less 440i pulling two cars ahead...
he is stupid
other cars like bmw or audi are 90k at least
I leased this car in large part to this video. It's now been about 15 months and I still fall in love every time I enter my garage. Every time I press on the gas pedal and get rush of speed it's so incredible. Haven't had a single issue in the past 15 months either, which I'm honestly surprised about with the new model. It also doesn't have the usual creaks from 'cheaper' brands.
Now for the negative. The adaptive cruise control is kind of shit. It's functional but compared to my Grand Cherokee's it's not as polished. It's a big car but still a bit hard to get in to. Plenty of headroom once inside, but it's low. Comparable to a 3 series, however (my last car). The materials clearly aren't luxury but the seats are good (headrest is super comfortable). I wish you could also fully turn off the LCD infotainment screen. Even in its 'off'/clock mode it's a bit bright. Finally, the narrowing of the car in front makes parking a bit different. I'm used to more rectangular vehicles, but parking perfectly in a space is damn near impossible. You can't line up with the parking space lines and it's even more frustrating reversing into a space since the visibility is relatively poor. It's not the end of the world, but if you're like me who takes pride in parking dead center in a space, you're going to get your ego hurt.
Basically, for $50,000, the GT2 is the best fucking deal. If you don't care about cooled seats and a sunroof, GT1 is fine. Only reason I leased it was because it's a new model type and I still don't expect it to hold value compared to sticker. But since this car probably only appeals to people who care about cars, I expected used versions to be well taken care of, but not numerous.
Kia is the type of car to give Doug a KiaScore
Lol
I like this car. Thoughtful design, good features, good value. Perfect for somebody who doesn't care about showing off but wants something fun.
Only the curbweight is becoming ridiculous. Peoples are complaining everywhere that the Lexus RCF is heavy. This car is 100 kg (around 200 pounds) heavier.
Where I live the RCF starts at 89K while the stinger GT-Line starts at 42K
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@@boboutelama5748 the segment that the Kia is in doesn't care about weight, mercs Audi's and most BMWs are boats but no one cares
You are right about that. I would simply point out that every car reviewer points out the high weight of the RCF, but they generally overlook the weight of the Kia. @@e90baby
Honestly just debadge it. It's not that businessmen want BMWs, it's that they don't know this thing exists and they certainly aren't going to stroll into a Kia dealership hoping to find a luxury sports sedan. When it's time for a new car they say "let me check out the listings at my local Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar dealerships". They don't think about all the companies that aren't known for their luxury cars. If your argument is "It's a Kia", grow up. It's not the company that made the car it's the car itself that you are buying. This is an amazing deal that surpasses all the Mercedes and BMW cars that the Stinger competes with, and I think it would be a major success if they just advertised it more. The Alfa Romeo Giulia has seen slow but steady growth since it came out all thanks to marking, and I think this would benefit from it too. I know people in college who didn't even know Alfa Romeo existed until they saw a Giulia commercial.
Drift Rai You should see how heavily it's marketed at the Australian Open. Every 5 minutes, Stinger commercial. There were 2 display vehicles. Yet, people are still buying BMWs and Mercs. People don't want a Kia, even if it's a good car.
Are you shitting me, the c43 amg is a much better buy, especially if you get one that says c450 on it
Stop Comparing shit with Benz, BMW ......
Drift Rai Hit it on the head.
Drift Rai I regret clicking read more, I didn’t wanna see an essay
I would argue in hindsight that the importance figure be lifted to a 7. The Stinger marked the beginning of a complete turnaround for Kia in both quality and reputation. Mad respect.
Getting a kick out of all the kids in the comments like "Harumph, it's still a KIA, I will take my fifty thousand dollars, which I definitely have because I am not a child, and buy a Mercedes instead!"
Uh huh. You do that, bro. Kia will be super bummed that they missed out on your totally non-imaginary purchase that you're definitely going to do in real life. :D
Hyundai/kia are killing it and we appreciate you guys hard work, and at decent good pricing
Value: "if it were a bmw it would've got a 10.. But cuz it's a Kia, it gets an 8".. That doesn't seem right lol
trebor229 depreciation would be heavier than on a BMW or a Mercedes...
I think he's referring to relative price points. IE. you're not going to get into a loaded BMW for 50k. But a KIA that's loaded and offers that performance it's a relatively awesome value.
trebor229 BMW’s deserve a point subtraction at all times actually. It’s called the douchebag-tax, to compensate for the twats that drive BMW’s.
The Juice just because you can't afford one
Victor Ramirez dumbass lol. Most BMW drivers are dickheads, that's an actually documented fact 😂
I bought one. 2021 GT2. Freaking love it. So much fun to drive.
they have started using these as cop cars in australia
The blower Man!!!
Are you serious Sir or just kidding? That's awesome.
@@williamdiep8466 only in Queensland
Those bloody things also terrorize Polish roads. You drive calmly only twice the limit and suddenly you see this car in the mirror ... then your driving license is leaving you in a stinger.
@@Dziki_z_Lasu lmao getting stung by the police I'd say
I honestly think Kia needs a new logo or brand name if they plan on looking more upscale.
They should do what Hyundai did with the Genesis.
W-_-T you are right
Nah, Kia should just stay on its feet. Genesis is a joke.
The market will not support a Genesis and another premium Korean brand. Genesis is doing relatively well as is with only 2 premium sedan models that are in segments that are not even growing.
I like the Kia name. They will let their cars do the talking. The badge snobs can suck it.
Kia aint playing around no more even the kia optima looks nice. Every since Hyundai has owned kia they just keep getting better. Hopefully this car doesnt sell well so I can get a steal on one used in a year or two. I think kia offers some of the best used car value if your going to keep it a while due to the lackluster name.
My plan exactly bro!
You’ll definitely be able to get a buy on a used one.
If I had a budget of $50,000 for a car, I'd definitely buy this KIA Stinger.
2019 Nissan 370Z nismo edition
We skipped out on all the options and got a decent discount, our out the door price was $33,200 on a new 3.3T Stinger GT!
Scat pack
Matt and Damar the 370Z and Scat pack are largely college kid's car where I live. They're nothing more than that. As you get older you'll know what "sport and comfort in one car" mean.
Aaryesh G. I want muscle I want a v8
Definitely my next purchase, this car turns heads, I took it for a test drive as my current lease is almost up, everyone was staring, felt great, and very good handling
great car, but lets be honest nobody is impressed by the looks.
@@Pieguy223 i like g70 more
Joshua M chill out it’s a kia 😂
It’s still a KIA .. lol like wth
Doug, that "Mirror Material" is called Chrome! LOL
Chris Barr Black chrome.
It's a bit different than regular chrome.
Black chrome to be exact
Man, you made me laugh. So right. :D :D :D :D :D
Haha, you can't deduct points for it being a Kia and then say later that its DougScore is pretty good "for a Kia"
Pick a lane, Doug!
Thanks for making me spend on $44,000 on a freaking KIA last month Doug. I went all out and bought an AWD GT2. I had to check one out after watching this review a couple months ago and fortunately for me, my wife’s car was totaled while parked in front of my house. I test drove a couple used Panameras, various Audi RS/S, and various M division BMWs and although it’s not as fast as some of the ones I test drove, the Stinger GT2 was by far the most appealing to me (The price was a bonus). Although my company flys me everywhere, I’ve opted to drive the last couple business trips (get paid .545¢ per mile) and have put about 7,000 miles on it. One trip luckily put me on a route that was only 20 miles away from the Tail of The Dragon, so I hit it on the way back and this car handled beautifully while pushing it to its limit from start to finish. The only issue I could find was what seemed to be warped rotors midway through the dragon, however it appears to actually be build up from the OEM brake pads causing the slight wobble when warmed up (easy fix). With an MBRP exhaust, Akrapovic tips, and cold air intakes installed, she sounds incredible. I have a Burger Motor Sports JB4, HKS plugs, and dual catch cans sitting in my garage awaiting a warmer day to install. On 91 pump, it should be over 450hp and 500 ft lbs once everything is installed. I highly suggest that people test drive these cars if they are in the market for a 4 door luxury sports car. They fit two child seats in the back comfortably and are the perfect car for a Dad to convince his wife into letting him purchasing. I gladly handed the keys to my 2018 Lariat w/tech package over to my wife to drive for now on.
“You wouldn’t know what you were looking at unless you knew what you were looking at”
-Doug Demuro, 2018
You inhale when you breathe.
You drink when you consume water
You urinate when you pee pee
You parp when you fart
you make vocal sounds when you speak
All doubts aside this really is a handsome automobile.
And a handsome men inside
Yeah. Looks better than maybe a lawnmower
ehh
Those non-functional scoops, though
I'll pass
Kia has come a long way
Franz Marcos it sure has man my dad just got this car not too long ago. Drives beautifully.
Thanks to cheap azz americans
Thumbs up from me. I am a Kia owner, never would have thought but they are great cars. Mechanics here in Australia rave about them (and all of them suggest avoiding european models unless you have $$$ for maintenance).
I got a Kia cerato and my old man liked it so much he got one. Its a brand new, 7 year warranty, for AU$17k. Thats a fucking bargain for such a car. The brands reputation needs to change becuase i test drove the mazda and toyota. Kia was better - FOR LESS
I've owned both a Mazda(CX-9) and a Toyota(Camry) and it will be a while before KIA matches the reputation of those two.
"You wouldn't necessarily know what you were looking at unless you knew what you were looking at."
-Doug Demuro 2018
It looks like the model name 'Stinger' will transcend the KIA brand name..........sign of a great car. Well done KIA.
Put a BMW or Mercedes tag on it. It will sell like hotcake
Dukens Saint Vil
The same with the optima.
If you just had change out the kia badge to a merceders, audi, jaguar, lexus or bmw badge it would be seen as a very exclusive car
It wont last as long as ether of those cars. Kia is trash
@@brandont7214 press X to doubt
I work at a dealership in maryland and as of today I've seen two Stingers on the road and both times I've turned my head to check it out. If I had the money, I would definitely consider buying this car.
So you work at Kia but don't make enough to buy THE CAR....LOL
nethater shut the fuck up maybe he is paying for your sisters facial reconstruction.
Only the biggest douchebags money-shame. It's scientifically proven
I just bought a 2018 stinger gt limited. I saw.this video when it came out and wanted one ever since. Thanks Doug.
I hope you can review the tribute edition stinger soon.
Beautiful car. Saw one of these pass me and I had to see what type of car it was. Surprised to see it was Kia honestly. Good for them.
Doug "I'm 6'3" DeMuro
Manko Slayer Doug "I wear short pants" DeMuro
Doug "I wear 2 T Shirts" Daddy DeMuro
FruitablyPlayz YT Doug "I havent changed my shoes in 10 years but i drive a ferrari" DeMuro
This is the car I'm buying when I move out of my parents basement.
By that time you'll be in your mid 30s, should probably buy something more practical like a cross over for the kids/wife. Well... who am I kidding.
Just save your money and beat your meat
Malice Mage Grand Cherokee trackhawk.
Cameron Lee very low classed
Mike Dancy stay there bro
"This mirror material..." Chrome, it's chrome Doug
Think he says it just because its fake chrome plastic so its not actually chrome
He's kind of full of it sometimes
I don't feel like the reflector on the side is 'controversial'. I agree it's not common, but it certainly looks good on the model itself, and in fact even more so when it's *not* on a red paint. Proud owner of a Kia Picanto, would love to buy this car someday if I win the lottery.
looks totally out of place and dare i say it? it looks ugly
@@il2rock ratio
verified pog
@@ezrahaskard3527 ratio accepted
Hyundai and kia are looking better and better
You're right👍👍👍
Hyundai and Kia are looking better these days because they are designed in Germany now
Yea! Deutschland for lyfe xD
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Agreed
My dad listens to AM radio, always tryna know about the damn traffic and stuff lmao.
Putther what are you doing here
Putther what's up putther
bruhh putther watches doug?!
meanwhile i'm driving at 4am so i can go 200kmh+ a lot
Wheres his smartphone? they'll tell him all that info and more?
Who's here after Doug bought it?😊