To all the younger crowd saying "it's a Kia" I can remember when Toyota was a cheap import that had no credibility, now they have Lexus ...... Kia will also grow if they keep putting out good product like this.
Keep in mind it's more Hyundai's Genesis brand that is growing. Kia is a subsidiary of Hyundai so they are going to most likely keep Kia on the backburner. That's why you see Hyundai investing so much into their Genesis models/trims. Hope that also explains to many the reason why Kia isn't making their own luxury brand. That would be a horrible business decision to cut your own marketshare even smaller when speaking on the Genesis brand's target market.
philip L / I was around when Lexus Debuted. Toyota was never looked as a cheap import. Toyota debuted Lexus correctly, with its own dealer channel. This Kia Stinger is amazing. However it was done with Germans. One from BMW, one from Audi. Lexus was done all in house. Big difference. And is why they successfully done well. Don't get me wrong. The a Stinger is great. You are just wrong with the Lexus comment. Plus, I live in Los Angeles California where import have been always accepted and welcomed. You are wrong about the young people. They are open minded. It's the older crowd that has a problem with Kia. Or people from the south. Toyota was always looked as a quality product. Even the Failed 1957 Toyopet Crown. Americans looked at is as underpowered, but respected the Quality.
philip L Uh, this is incorrect. The younger crowd doesn't think this because they weren't around when Kia first hit the scene, in places like the U.S. it's the older crowd that has that mentality.
THE NICE ONES I thought the same thing. Man, I've been watching Kia and year after year, they've been stepping up. South Korea is taking that American freedom and flexing hard. I NEVER would have thought Kia could growl like that!
Why.......I'm more worried about the car itself and your tripping about the badge. Idk if your talking about the design or what the badge represents as a car maker. Because Kia is making good cars. Now if your talking about design u can't tell me any car maker doesn't have a plain cheesy badge lol
Eduardo Delgado Dude. You're everywhere on here. Perhaps your a salesman for Kia and you're waiting for elderly to read your statements. Kia is dead last in sales in America and they're the CHEAPEST!
I have owned BMWs for the past 10 years. This weekend I saw a Stinger in the showroom, pulled in.. Took a look at it, experienced it. And I have to say... It feels better built than a Mercedes or BMW. Absolutely ridiculous improvement in build quality. Amazing car.
I have 15 C300 fully optioned (about 5k more expensive than top trip Stinger in Canada), I gotta say, it felt like Stinger is class above my car in pretty much every aspect. Got more power, adaptive dampers, more practical, much better interior quality all backed up by 10 yr warranty. It does feel alot more expensive than it is than my car.
King of The Castle It proves that you never purchased new car in your life. I owned 4 cars so far in my life and always got JDpower survey emailed to me. Every year, they email you about your new car and the questions are very extensive takes about an hour to complete and I have always replied. If you havent received any of it, you just havent had a new car. And what's wrong with Chevy winning many JD power awards? Usually non-luxury companies top the chart because those luxury German makers always seem to make mistakes when they innovate. ex 2014 and up Mercedes having lots of problem as a result of radical changes in design language leading interior rattles, squeaks etc thus reflected on JD power rankings.
My wife and I both bought brand new cars in 2015. She got a KIA, I got a Dodge. I’ve been to the Dodge dealership for six separate issues. She’s been to her Kia dealership zero times. KIA is not the same from the 90s/2000s. You think a company that has a 20 year, 200,000 mile warranty gonna make a crap car? Think again. The “it’s a KIA” statement just shows how immature you are.
No major issues in less than 3 years is not that uncommon for any brand. Problem is you bought a Dodge. Im surprised you made it out of the lot without the check engine light popping on.
Schmonathan it’s actually a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty, but whatever. If you don’t mind me asking what Kia vehicle did your wife get and what dodge vehicle did you get?
Kia is trash lmao the interior is cheap still same steering wheel everything on here they copied from other vehicles !! Lmao smh lame ass car Brembo brakes yeah I wonder why they did that $$$$$ bunch of bs
Kia/Hyundai deserves their reputation. They sold complete trash for years and let a lot of people down who took a chance on them. However, if they keep making cars like this, their reputation will slowly improve.
Q K, UA-camr user 12345, Let’s all accept that Kia has included styles from not only Mercedes,but Audi.What I mean is the the style of the center vents is straight from Audi (even the side vents are similar to those in r8s).The controls section and climate controls section also remind me of Audi(Audi a3). Now regarding the style of the center console,indeed it fully resembles Mercedes one(the placement of the vents).BMW has nothing to do with Kia,Merc and Audi if you want whatsoever.U talked about SUVs,and this one is a fastback sedan.But at the end of the day ,what matters the most is that Kia becomes a better automotive company when it comes to reliability ,performance and quality.
Redline Reviews Holy crap you replied to me?? You're the best! And yeah, I really dig this color. It would without a doubt be the color I'd have on this car. With the red interior too. Absolutely stunning!
When I set out car shopping 18 months ago, I had my parameters to fill. 1 - $30,000 cap 2 - Comfortable seats. That of course is subjective but I'm six foot two and have nerve damage in my legs. 2 - Reliability and low cost of ownership. My 2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T Limited was on the dealer lot for over 6 months. I bought it as a leftover. Android auto, Apple carplay, heated front and rear seats with cooled front seats, blind spot detection, smart cruise control, navigation,, with the Blue Link app I can start the car from anywhere on the planet, panoramic sunroof. Basically everything except the heated steering wheel. Is this car or that car faster? Sure. But I didn't buy a race car. It's big, roomy, and fast enough for me. And for $27,200 out the door, what would I be driving from Germany at that price with that equipment? Some off lease used car that was under maintained by somebody who leased it. Certified or not, spending time going back and forth to the dealership with issues is not worth my time just so I can point to the emblem on the hood.
Same, proud GC owner. Happy to see a new competitor in this market I like what the Hyundai/KIA line-up is turning into. Superb cars. Check out my vids :)
says a guy who doesnt know much about california. have u ever heard about sierra nevada, maybe Tahoe where 2 years ago there was over 600 inches of snow and average 200 per yeah, duuuuh
@@TahoeMacedon It doesn't look like he's driving a lot in Tahoe there, bud. That's probably why he made the comment about never needing all wheel drive. duuuuuuuuhhhhhh
I’m seriously thinking of getting this car. I’m in LOVE! $50K yes but I kept my Ford for 8yrs. This car would probably last me for 10yrs when my kid goes off to college lol why not. Ohh, and that ceramic with Napa red is BADD!! Yes
Mr. Bey is the BEST reviewer hands down on UA-cam! His enthusiasm for automobiles allows him to provide clear and concise commentary...so thorough, not boring, and no harping or being overtly negative!
Kinda makes me mad people instantly knock this car just because it's a Kia . I'll give it to you Kias and Hyundais used to be pieces of shits in the 90s and early 2000s . But they've come a long way in the last 7 or 8 years. They've stepped their game up. If you simply don't like this car cause it's a Kia you're kind of an idiot. This is a badass car. With that being said I do feel like Kia needs to make a Stinger badge different from the normal Kia badge, special for the stinger kind of like Hyundai did with the Genesis .
I hope they realize that and change the badge in 2019 model or 2020 . They should of think about the Kia badge before releasing the stinger . Maybe they are testing waters showing people that this is Kia and this is what they are building now to upmarket the brand? Well never the less I gotta feeling they will make stinger it's own badge just like Hyundai did with Genesis
Hyundai is going for the everyday brand and branching genesis to a luxury whereas they plan on giving Kia the sporty/value identity. I agree they should branch kia out with a luxury/sporty brand like Infiniti from Nissan.
I think this car is a really great performance car for the price because the majority of all the cons mentioned were really only applicable for people wanting to use the Kia as a family car, commuter, etc. This car is definitely meant for the driving experience but it still sounds great for families or whoever doesn’t want to use its sport features and stuff. Overall looks like a really nice car
I know all those Hyundai fanboys go crazy with Hyundai hiring employees from other company. but Why is Hyundai making big deal out of this? Corporation world, People come and go daily basis. Hyundai wanted to brag they know have talented guys from competitors?. Pity
@Abhisar Choubey what part of "I have" don't you understand, that means I already have. But you stick with the Kia maybe one day you'll be able to afford the Audi until then you can keep pretending the Kia is on par lmao 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
This this was set up by Albert Biermann (former Head of BMWs M Division, the guy knows what he's doing), looks fantastic, good value for money compared to it's competitors, Kia reliability and warranty, good performance figures, people tend to get too caught up on this sometimes, I don't care if another car will go to 60mph 0.3 seconds faster, the overall feel of the car is far more important, it's been getting very good reviews from people who actually know cars etc but people still don't want to give it the time of day purely because it's a Kia? If you live your life blinded by badges and figures you will miss out on some pretty great cars. I am willing to concede that the gearbox isn't ideal, I get that it's a GT car but a proper manual would be much more enjoyable. Plus from what I've read the engines efficiency across the range isn't brilliant, which is odd for Kia. Still a great car though.
I'm not sure about a manual making it better, and I'm a manual lover and driver. With boosted engines, the right automatics keep them under load making for better and more instant acceleration. I just drove one and was blown away by how fun and quick it was.
I just got a 2020 AWD stinger--it is great and all the parts feel as tight as my Honda that I traded for it.BTW they did some software changes and the Korean ZF 8 speed is great.I actually just leave mine in comfort mode because it is very fast already.Even in comfort I can roast most cars off the line.Also getting on the HWY--it is 70 where I live--and I press the pedal maybe halfway down--doubt the car is even using the second turbo and it will be at triple digits easily before you even enter the hwy.It takes a split second but once both those turbos spool--you are getting the same acceleration as an American muscle car.Sport tightens the car up and adds about 800 rpms to the gear and turns the car into a bullet.It is a GT car--but it is 2020 and this car would shame all out sports cars from just a few years ago.
We get all this as STD in the UK too. It makes pricing up, say an A5 SB an utterly ridiculous exercise. I'm not a badge snob, I'm a gadget snob and I don't think I can ignore the Stinger for all it's tech I can afford......not to mention that speed.
Why do people hate brand perception? This is a good car and affordable, people don't need to bash the brand. If you can't afford 30 to 40k+ stop say shiz about it. I like the color.
BMW recently came dead last in the UK JD Power surveys for reliability. Kia came joint first with volvo. Yet people still tout "German reliability". It's difficult to change brand perception. Hopefully this car will do that for Kia.
I work at a Hyundai/Kia dealership (parts/service) and I was shocked with how well it has done thus far. We've sold our original 4 we bought, got 5 more and I've heard nothing but positive about the car. Kia might really be on to something with this car that will go a long way in changing the perception of a Kia.
I've seen a few reviews on the G70 and this Stinger and I'm being honest when I say this is THE BEST review I've seen...Kudos on a thorough and thoughtful rundown. Extremely insightful and helpful. Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you! We tried our best to go over a lot of details with this car, we only had it for a couple hours but you can expect another follow up video on the 2.0T when it become available in our local press fleet.
That push button to unlock the door needs to be updated with a sensor behind the handle that would bug me if I owned one. I like the fact that my vehicle has that, it’s so convenient than having to push the button every time to unlock the car.
Thank so much for this video. My wife and I were looking at a 2018 KIA Stinger GT today. Your review helped our decision to buy this car. Of course we'll test drive first but overall, I think I'm sold. Thanks again.
Just purchased this car yesterday had a wonderful experience at Demontrond Automotive Group in Houston. Our salesman Fabian was extremely professional and efficient. The car (2020 GT2 Stinger white / red interior) was a dream to drive back home. After a 350 mile drive back home, here is my impressions of the vehicle. Lots of lookers and thumbs up, solid car, quick on the pedal, great mpg and quiet interior. Very smooth driving vehicle, the overall quality I liked. Awesome sound system is phenomenal. My overall experience with this car A+. First time Kia buyer here now I am sure not the last. Thanks Guys.
Stepped up from our 2017 Optime SXL to the 2020 stinger GT-line...sun and sound package. Just got back from a 1,900 mile trip doing 70-90mph and in complete comfort got 32MPG! Lot's of 90mph passes and so easy! Loved the car when launched and now in the driveway!
I test drove a 2020 Stinger GT2 AWD yesterday and was blown away. It’s a very impressive car. It has the 360 camera, rear seat heat, cordless charging, and a few upgrades compared to what he described in this video from 2018. I’d buy it if I had the money.
Excellent Review Sofyan! I had the opportunity to see Stinger for the first time in person at an Auto Show this past weekend and I absolutely love everything about it, including the engine and transmission combination! In addition, after having the opportunity to review your fair share of BMW and Audi products, would you consider the Stinger to be one of the best luxury sport cars that you've reviewed to this day? - Michael
Nexccelerator The best? Definitely not. Does it deliver about 95% of the German competitors with 10-20k on the hood? Absolutely, that’s what makes the new Stinger so appealing :)
I just love your reviews man. You always know what to say. And it just flows. There's no awkward pauses. I have old reviews playing in the background of cars I would never own just because the presentation is just phenomenal.
Loved this car review! Great car but the highlight was getting to see two of my favorite car reviewers in the same video :) y’all are awesome and keep doing what you do.
All you guys complaining this isn't quite as good as a BMW, don't forget this is kia's first real stab at this level of quality, imagine where they will be after a couple gens? By by BMW.
Darren Stewart the last two generations of people (y and z) don't like shelling out for say a radar system that they know is an off the shelf part but 10x the price on a BMW. The do not have their parents buying habits.
Matt Black lol. I got a couple of millennials in the house and their more about label than me. I’m not knocking Kia or Hyundai, but we’ve been down this road before (ie Infiniti, Lexus etc...). BMW et al are still here.
Darren Stewart BMW hasn't made any new market share in 10 years where as Lexus and infinity have so I'm not sure what point your trying to make with that comparison. Lexus outsells BMW in the USA now Also you are anecdotal, go on ANY marketing website of the last decade and your find brand loyalty is the Bain of marketers existence now, a VERY well know problem. It has nothing to do with the little shits in your living room.
Matt Black woooow!! Why so emotional?? 😭 did I hit a nerve?? I owned a q50 POS! Q45 POS and my wife has a GS350. big boat!! I regret telling her to buy it! She should have gone with Audi. Anyway. I left Infiniti NISSAN 2 years ago and ain’t looking back! Enjoy your KIA (killed in action??). And I’ll keep enjoying my M! 😝 Check the numbers. Infiniti is not outpacing BMW... unless you add in NISSANS numbers because it’s the same damn car! Pieces of shit! Check back with me when you’re making real $$$ and can afford a decent vehicle!
This guy truly knows how to articulate his zeal for an automobile.. i own a 2012 KIA Optima SX that has been slightly tuned... but WOW! , the Stinger would certainly be a sea-change experience while maintaining what I believe is a sincerely earned loyalty for the KIA brand.
Sofyan good work on the review. With most editors saying Mazda punches a class above; what are your thoughts regarding a Mazda 6GT in signature trim versus the 4 cylinder version of this? Keeping the price around $35k how's the steering feel, interior quality and back seat room by comparison? They're about the same size. Thanks.
It's amazing how many people including myself and this announcer say not bad for a KIA, it's only a KIA, didn't expect this from a KIA, just shown you how far KIA has come, hopefully it will be as reliable as the Japanese cars.
Yeah, but few days ago I was driven in 4 year old Mercedes CLS, it was looking great and handle great like new car but then I looked on the clock and there it was 341 000 km !!!!!!!!!!!! So the real question is how reliable Kia Stinger is, I sure do like Kia Stinger, would love to own one, but can it reach 341 000 km and still act like a new car !!!!!!!!
Been to the Korean factories and been selling Korean CNC technology for the last 20 years....I can tell you the quality is that of the Japanese and their aim is to surpass the Japanese and I think they are.
I’ve seen this channel since it’s very beginning. It’s amazing how good is now. Very good quality production , almost TV production but in UA-cam . Congrats and keep the good work
David the Stinger is a game changing car. It's performance is going to make many "luxury" (IS350 is still a Toyota) car owners uncomfortable. It's called car envy. That's why everyone is hating on it.
viperz22 I have a RR racing supercharger on my RCF. My car pushing 700+hp to the crank. Supercharger, headers, exhaust and installation was around 15k.
At the 14:07 videomark, I almost spit out my coffee and I immediately had to rewind the video a few times. I thought Sofyan introduced Matt as his "Life" partner, not "Drive" partner. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Kool Acclaimed™ OMG......the opinion of an anonymous internet assclown who doesn't like the profile pic of my car. I guess I'd better run out and trade it in for a more subtle earth tone color. Feel free to render yet another inconsequential opinion once I post the new pic.
It never amazes me to see a hypersensitive male that deliberately misuses the word "anonymous" because it is quite explicit that my moniker is "Kool Acclaimed" (ignorance is a bliss). Also, You seemed to be dumbfounded by the three letters of "OMG" to dictate more assinine with a "grandma-like Volvo" that you think is cool with that abysmal color that you can see a mile away.
I manage a dealership that sells everything and I have never been so impressed with a consumer car than this Stinger. I got out of a 2018 Mustang GT as my demo and got into this. It blew me away. So much more fun to drive that the Mustang or the BMW 3 Series I was in before that. The launch control is amazing. The tech is amazing too. The fit and finish are unbelievable. Even the weight of the doors is impressive. My only complaint is the wireless charger wouldn’t fit my big ass phone. Anyone hating on Kia is stuck in the past. Can’t wait to see what the Korean companies put out next. If the Stinger isn’t s shot across the bow of all the other manufacturers, I don’t know what is.
TheLifeOnHigh Yea, car looks great and sounds great as well. Looks like a good contender for my next vehicle as well haha. Was looking at C450/C43s, 435is and CTS-VSports. I feel like the Stinger falls in line there.
I cannot wait to get mine. So close but yet so far away. I've loved Kias for so long, And when they announced this kia stringer I was super excited. Test drove and fell inlove instantly.
I still don’t understand why KIA is hated by the younger gen like myself. I personally am more of a truck guy but I am a big fan of this new car and I’ve also looked into buying a Kia Optima, they are not bad cars at all. I have a 2010 ram 1500 Quad cab 4x4 and it moves pretty good with the 5.7 in it! But Kia is really going places and they have changed a lot since the early 2000s.
First, I want to say. I love both of you guys. I do watch you both all the time. Every time, you gave it some gas - Matt - starts to smile. Just like giving candy to a child. He is awesome ! Now, at the video section 20:00 to 20:05 - is the best part of the video. Quote: WHERE IS THE DAMN BUTTON" LOL.. That was priceless. I am suprized you didn't edit that part out. I glad you didn't. You should make your viewer laugh. Thank you - love the show and, you always do a great job on your videos. Jim in NYS
He was quite the fun driving partner, you'll see us make some cameo appearance in his review when he decides to post it. Also, we were going to edit that part out, but decided it was a nice candid scene you would really appreciate and I'm sure can relate too. Sometimes when you drive a new car, it gets frustrating trying to figure out where all the buttons are :)
A year and a half after this video, I bought a Ceramic Silver 2019 Stinger GT1 AWD. When I first saw this video back when it first showed, I wanted a Stinger (damn you Sofyan 😛) . I didn't expect to get the same color, must've been subliminal. 😁
It's exhaust doesn't sound that great for being a twin turbo V6. Sounds more like a 4-Cylinder Turbo. I think the interior looks pretty nice though and the Brembo's look nice. They need a Stinger Coupe.
I don't know... they just do. Like the Ecoboost Mustang doesn't sound nearly as good as the WRX or STI but it's also a 4 banger. Maybe because it's a Boxer engine.... no idea really. I'm not saying the Eco sounds horrible... 310 HP out of a 4 banger is great... but the STI's engine sings compared to the Eco in my opinion. I was almost going to get the Eco because I had an insane deal to buy one but it got sold. I just missed out on a low miles BMW 228i as well with the M package. Lost an auction by 1 sec.
Pretty fast but not fast enough to get you into trouble all the time with cops...:D I just liked how it drove... good handling with decent speed. Does she have the AWD or RWD version?
So many people diss this car because it's built by Kia. I have owned Kias and BMWs. My Kia gave zero problems while the BMW I had before the Kia gave me a ton of maintenance problems. This were early 2000s cars, before Kia got way better at making cars. Of course the BMW was a real treat to drive but not knowing when the next big problem would pop up and how much it would cost me was not so much fun. Especially from a company that call their cars "the ultimate driving machine." I would buy a Kia Stinger in a heart beat.
i live in central cali and drive down my 2012 genesis 5.0 rspec down the curves all the time. Awesome experience glad you guys enoyed it!! The stinger looks pretty exciting.
What would be the point of doing that?... It's not gonna make the car any faster or perform any better. It's a KIA, removing the badge changes nothing. It will STILL be a KIA, no matter how you slice it. Would buy one of these in a heartbeat, KIA badge and all, if I didn't already have a vehicle....
Hell, no. I want to see people's faces when they get in a "Kia" they look down on, and see what this can do. I love that Kia is pushing itself, and if you are going to buy this car - be proud of it. Help change people's small minds.
Great review Sofyan! It was a blast riding along with you in these awesome Stingers!
Likewise Matt! Can't wait for the next one!
Matt Maran Motoring #respect
Matt Maran Motoring Matt you’re too cute!
is this kevin spacey?
Seeing matt in the passenger seat made me happy lol
I’m no Kia or Hyundai fan and never had one, but lately these two companies have been impressing me more every year
The Veloster N is another surprise.
Nothing but impressive
Lifted_Above Underrated comment. Looking to buy one in the Spring
I agree the exterior on the brand vehicles have been really impressive. Theinteriorhas been nice too.
To all the younger crowd saying "it's a Kia" I can remember when Toyota was a cheap import that had no credibility, now they have Lexus ...... Kia will also grow if they keep putting out good product like this.
Keep in mind it's more Hyundai's Genesis brand that is growing. Kia is a subsidiary of Hyundai so they are going to most likely keep Kia on the backburner. That's why you see Hyundai investing so much into their Genesis models/trims. Hope that also explains to many the reason why Kia isn't making their own luxury brand. That would be a horrible business decision to cut your own marketshare even smaller when speaking on the Genesis brand's target market.
philip L / I was around when Lexus Debuted. Toyota was never looked as a cheap import. Toyota debuted Lexus correctly, with its own dealer channel. This Kia Stinger is amazing. However it was done with Germans. One from BMW, one from Audi. Lexus was done all in house. Big difference. And is why they successfully done well. Don't get me wrong. The a Stinger is great. You are just wrong with the Lexus comment. Plus, I live in Los Angeles California where import have been always accepted and welcomed. You are wrong about the young people. They are open minded. It's the older crowd that has a problem with Kia. Or people from the south. Toyota was always looked as a quality product. Even the Failed 1957 Toyopet Crown. Americans looked at is as underpowered, but respected the Quality.
philip L Uh, this is incorrect. The younger crowd doesn't think this because they weren't around when Kia first hit the scene, in places like the U.S. it's the older crowd that has that mentality.
Carlos Guevara Exactly this.
Hopefully hyundai will transform Kia into their performance division like how they made genesis as their luxury division
Never heard of this thing.. saw one on the road, I was like wtf is that..got closer.. it's a Kia??
Dan Richter it’s a brand new model
same with me exactly!
They're bad ass ! Lol
Lol, welcome out of those horrible 90’s/2000’s kia had:)
Lol, y'all must've been sleeping, kia became a monster in 08, those kia optima's were super good.
I got to test drive this car and I fell in love instantly. I wish i had the money for it.
miles dickerson same, if I come across money, I’m going straight to my Kia dealer
Hahahaha ashole!! U killed it
They’re starting to pop up on the used market for a decently cheap price with low mileage as well
Just bought one a week ago because I fell in love. It's my favorite thing ever
I never thought I would EVER find myself considering a KIA as my next car... But here I am! Kia/Hyundai have both made huge leaps in recent years
purchased my 2019 Base GT RWD and OMG.. she's a hell of a fun to drive machine!.. SUPER HAPPY with my purchase :)
Worth it for sure? I just got a job a Kia dealership so I'm saving up for this car
@@mrpapamonk1554 good luck bro!
@@mrpapamonk1554 VERY. 😊
I love mine.
KIA needs a new badge ASAP
By the E badge used in South Korea, pretty nice alternative.
Ford too
THE NICE ONES I thought the same thing. Man, I've been watching Kia and year after year, they've been stepping up. South Korea is taking that American freedom and flexing hard. I NEVER would have thought Kia could growl like that!
Why.......I'm more worried about the car itself and your tripping about the badge. Idk if your talking about the design or what the badge represents as a car maker. Because Kia is making good cars. Now if your talking about design u can't tell me any car maker doesn't have a plain cheesy badge lol
Eduardo Delgado Dude. You're everywhere on here. Perhaps your a salesman for Kia and you're waiting for elderly to read your statements. Kia is dead last in sales in America and they're the CHEAPEST!
I have owned BMWs for the past 10 years. This weekend I saw a Stinger in the showroom, pulled in.. Took a look at it, experienced it. And I have to say... It feels better built than a Mercedes or BMW. Absolutely ridiculous improvement in build quality. Amazing car.
Michael P. Lol. Sure!
Buck Fush right on!! That Stinger looks cheap and plasticy ( new word). Saw one the other day!!
JD Powers agrees with you. Kia had highest initial quality than all other non luxury marques
I have 15 C300 fully optioned (about 5k more expensive than top trip Stinger in Canada), I gotta say, it felt like Stinger is class above my car in pretty much every aspect. Got more power, adaptive dampers, more practical, much better interior quality all backed up by 10 yr warranty. It does feel alot more expensive than it is than my car.
King of The Castle It proves that you never purchased new car in your life. I owned 4 cars so far in my life and always got JDpower survey emailed to me. Every year, they email you about your new car and the questions are very extensive takes about an hour to complete and I have always replied. If you havent received any of it, you just havent had a new car. And what's wrong with Chevy winning many JD power awards? Usually non-luxury companies top the chart because those luxury German makers always seem to make mistakes when they innovate. ex 2014 and up Mercedes having lots of problem as a result of radical changes in design language leading interior rattles, squeaks etc thus reflected on JD power rankings.
My wife and I both bought brand new cars in 2015. She got a KIA, I got a Dodge. I’ve been to the Dodge dealership for six separate issues. She’s been to her Kia dealership zero times.
KIA is not the same from the 90s/2000s. You think a company that has a 20 year, 200,000 mile warranty gonna make a crap car? Think again. The “it’s a KIA” statement just shows how immature you are.
No major issues in less than 3 years is not that uncommon for any brand. Problem is you bought a Dodge. Im surprised you made it out of the lot without the check engine light popping on.
HumbleCarMods I can’t disagree with you. It’s left a bad taste in my mouth.
What did you expect?
I've got a Kia Soul 2013 with 120000 on it. Zero issues so far.
Schmonathan it’s actually a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty, but whatever. If you don’t mind me asking what Kia vehicle did your wife get and what dodge vehicle did you get?
Ppl that are hating on KIA can EAD 😒 They really stepping up their game 👍👌
TheLifeOnHigh good for ya pal lol 😭😭😂😂😂😂😂
KIA is for people are can’t afford a nice car
Kia is trash lmao the interior is cheap still same steering wheel everything on here they copied from other vehicles !! Lmao smh lame ass car Brembo brakes yeah I wonder why they did that $$$$$ bunch of bs
It's working tho 😂😂😂😂
Kia/Hyundai deserves their reputation. They sold complete trash for years and let a lot of people down who took a chance on them. However, if they keep making cars like this, their reputation will slowly improve.
I don't care if they copied Mercedes-Benz in the interior. If it looks and feels good, I'm sold.
UA-cam user 12345 and Dodge charger a little wíth the lights in the rear.
UA-cam user 12345 I have no problem with the interior either.
UA-cam user 12345 you probably don't care if your follex watch, abibas shoes, and noke shirt is copied either🤷🏻♂️
Q K, UA-camr user 12345, Let’s all accept that Kia has included styles from not only Mercedes,but Audi.What I mean is the the style of the center vents is straight from Audi (even the side vents are similar to those in r8s).The controls section and climate controls section also remind me of Audi(Audi a3). Now regarding the style of the center console,indeed it fully resembles Mercedes one(the placement of the vents).BMW has nothing to do with Kia,Merc and Audi if you want whatsoever.U talked about SUVs,and this one is a fastback sedan.But at the end of the day ,what matters the most is that Kia becomes a better automotive company when it comes to reliability ,performance and quality.
I've been in one 2 days ago. It feels absolutely amazing. My friend has a 2017 Audi A7... It's got nothing on the Stinger. Not exaggerating at all.
Would definitely buy. I have a 2006 Kia Sorento, 260,000 no issue aside from suspension but engine and transmission is perfect. I love these
YES. the first review I've seen of the grey car. It's like Audi's nardo grey. Absolutely love it. Great review as always!!!
exactly what I thought. Honda makes a very similar color grey for their civics.
US Spec to
Dylan Wodrich The Gray was our favorite color as well! Kia actually calls it Silver Ceramic :)
Redline Reviews Holy crap you replied to me?? You're the best! And yeah, I really dig this color. It would without a doubt be the color I'd have on this car. With the red interior too. Absolutely stunning!
I love the deep blue color by far, but the grey still looks great.
I wouldn't care if it was a Suzuki or even a Metro. If I like it, I like it (Proud Hyundai Genesis coupe owner) 😎
Hakim Muhammad real shit homie, who cares about the badge its all about personal preference
The genesis coupe is badass and this stinger GT is also dope so who really cares what the haters think
When I set out car shopping 18 months ago, I had my parameters to fill.
1 - $30,000 cap
2 - Comfortable seats. That of course is subjective but I'm six foot two and have nerve damage in my legs.
2 - Reliability and low cost of ownership.
My 2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T Limited was on the dealer lot for over 6 months. I bought it as a leftover. Android auto, Apple carplay, heated front and rear seats with cooled front seats, blind spot detection, smart cruise control, navigation,, with the Blue Link app I can start the car from anywhere on the planet, panoramic sunroof. Basically everything except the heated steering wheel.
Is this car or that car faster? Sure. But I didn't buy a race car. It's big, roomy, and fast enough for me. And for $27,200 out the door, what would I be driving from Germany at that price with that equipment? Some off lease used car that was under maintained by somebody who leased it. Certified or not, spending time going back and forth to the dealership with issues is not worth my time just so I can point to the emblem on the hood.
ronny Brown Well put
Same, proud GC owner. Happy to see a new competitor in this market
I like what the Hyundai/KIA line-up is turning into. Superb cars.
Check out my vids :)
"I don't know why you would ever need all wheel drive"
...Says the guy in California
says a guy who doesnt know much about california. have u ever heard about sierra nevada, maybe Tahoe where 2 years ago there was over 600 inches of snow and average 200 per yeah, duuuuh
it helps the car handle well too.
@@TahoeMacedon It doesn't look like he's driving a lot in Tahoe there, bud. That's probably why he made the comment about never needing all wheel drive. duuuuuuuuhhhhhh
I’m seriously thinking of getting this car. I’m in LOVE! $50K yes but I kept my Ford for 8yrs. This car would probably last me for 10yrs when my kid goes off to college lol why not. Ohh, and that ceramic with Napa red is BADD!! Yes
If I hear “bUt ItS a kIa” one more time I’m gonna flip
But it’s a Kia...now go ahead and flip, boy.
But But...
It's a fucking joke
Kia have done such a great job of the design of this. I love it.
That's what happen if you hired an ex Audi designer. The person name is Peter Schreyer.
A rear-wheel drive 4 door with blistering acceleration...
So Korea’s Charger...Love it.
Its_All_Kim I'd say it's closer to a Chevy SS than a charger. This and the SS are nicer and more refined than the charger
Except that it costs more than a Charger
not exactly charger territory but close haha
Chargers are slow and ugly tho
Cnargers are trash... Big bloated unreliable bullshit...
Mr. Bey is the BEST reviewer hands down on UA-cam! His enthusiasm for automobiles allows him to provide clear and concise commentary...so thorough, not boring, and no harping or being overtly negative!
BTW, The Stinger at the dealership DOES have a power charger, 360 cameras, heated back seats, and some other items the one youre showing doesn't have.
He described a 2018. Your talking about a 2019.
The Ceramic Cray w/ Red Leather interior is the nicest combo for this car - Love it.
It's the one car that checks all the bases. I love the GT1 in the Ceramic Silver with RWD. Amazing value. I love driving it.
Kinda makes me mad people instantly knock this car just because it's a Kia . I'll give it to you Kias and Hyundais used to be pieces of shits in the 90s and early 2000s . But they've come a long way in the last 7 or 8 years. They've stepped their game up. If you simply don't like this car cause it's a Kia you're kind of an idiot. This is a badass car. With that being said I do feel like Kia needs to make a Stinger badge different from the normal Kia badge, special for the stinger kind of like Hyundai did with the Genesis .
I hope they realize that and change the badge in 2019 model or 2020 . They should of think about the Kia badge before releasing the stinger . Maybe they are testing waters showing people that this is Kia and this is what they are building now to upmarket the brand? Well never the less I gotta feeling they will make stinger it's own badge just like Hyundai did with Genesis
I'm sure they will in a few yrs. They don't have brand specialists and product demos for shits & giggles...lol.
Hyundai is going for the everyday brand and branching genesis to a luxury whereas they plan on giving Kia the sporty/value identity. I agree they should branch kia out with a luxury/sporty brand like Infiniti from Nissan.
Kia means quality and reliability. Its among the best period
Have had three Kias ... 1 Sorrento, 2 Optimas. No trouble ever.
I think this car is a really great performance car for the price because the majority of all the cons mentioned were really only applicable for people wanting to use the Kia as a family car, commuter, etc. This car is definitely meant for the driving experience but it still sounds great for families or whoever doesn’t want to use its sport features and stuff. Overall looks like a really nice car
Seesh, Kia came a long way!
Still far to go
They hired an Audi engineer and KIA thinks they can hang HA! It’s still a KIA. Go back 8 years, would you buy and Audi yes. A Kia.........?
I know all those Hyundai fanboys go crazy with Hyundai hiring employees from other company. but Why is Hyundai making big deal out of this? Corporation world, People come and go daily basis. Hyundai wanted to brag they know have talented guys from competitors?. Pity
this color is so beautiful.
@Derek Chatham a lot of companies have been using this color recently
Ripped off Audi nardo grey
@Abhisar Choubey lmao I have a 2018 Audi s5, I could afford this and have 10k left over 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😃
@Abhisar Choubey what part of "I have" don't you understand, that means I already have. But you stick with the Kia maybe one day you'll be able to afford the Audi until then you can keep pretending the Kia is on par lmao 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
@Abhisar Choubey 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
This this was set up by Albert Biermann (former Head of BMWs M Division, the guy knows what he's doing), looks fantastic, good value for money compared to it's competitors, Kia reliability and warranty, good performance figures, people tend to get too caught up on this sometimes, I don't care if another car will go to 60mph 0.3 seconds faster, the overall feel of the car is far more important, it's been getting very good reviews from people who actually know cars etc but people still don't want to give it the time of day purely because it's a Kia?
If you live your life blinded by badges and figures you will miss out on some pretty great cars.
I am willing to concede that the gearbox isn't ideal, I get that it's a GT car but a proper manual would be much more enjoyable. Plus from what I've read the engines efficiency across the range isn't brilliant, which is odd for Kia. Still a great car though.
Exactly the guy left bmw m division for Kia. Doing good I see
Yup. Had to steal some of BMW’s engineering!
I'm not sure about a manual making it better, and I'm a manual lover and driver. With boosted engines, the right automatics keep them under load making for better and more instant acceleration. I just drove one and was blown away by how fun and quick it was.
I just got a 2020 AWD stinger--it is great and all the parts feel as tight as my Honda that I traded for it.BTW they did some software changes and the Korean ZF 8 speed is great.I actually just leave mine in comfort mode because it is very fast already.Even in comfort I can roast most cars off the line.Also getting on the HWY--it is 70 where I live--and I press the pedal maybe halfway down--doubt the car is even using the second turbo and it will be at triple digits easily before you even enter the hwy.It takes a split second but once both those turbos spool--you are getting the same acceleration as an American muscle car.Sport tightens the car up and adds about 800 rpms to the gear and turns the car into a bullet.It is a GT car--but it is 2020 and this car would shame all out sports cars from just a few years ago.
I love the review. This car is on my short list. I never would’ve thought that I would say ‘I want a Kia’.
I own this exact 2019 model and it does in fact have a wireless phone charger. It does have a surround view camera and heated rear seats.
Thought that was only the Canadian model, did they add them for the U.S.?
Michael S the Stinger in the U.S. is now on par with Canada. No idea why it wasn’t from day one.
We get all this as STD in the UK too. It makes pricing up, say an A5 SB an utterly ridiculous exercise. I'm not a badge snob, I'm a gadget snob and I don't think I can ignore the Stinger for all it's tech I can afford......not to mention that speed.
Why do people hate brand perception? This is a good car and affordable, people don't need to bash the brand. If you can't afford 30 to 40k+ stop say shiz about it. I like the color.
Jay Win funny thing is, people love German cars but love to forget when German cars were once horrid cars. Bad reliability and expensive fixes...
Kellan Larson Agreed, the depreciation on some of the early 00's German cars are hilarious
Kellan Larson bmw's still are.
BMW recently came dead last in the UK JD Power surveys for reliability. Kia came joint first with volvo. Yet people still tout "German reliability". It's difficult to change brand perception. Hopefully this car will do that for Kia.
Kellan Larson Were? Ha!
That is one sick car! I saw this on the road and drooled 😂
I work at a Hyundai/Kia dealership (parts/service) and I was shocked with how well it has done thus far. We've sold our original 4 we bought, got 5 more and I've heard nothing but positive about the car. Kia might really be on to something with this car that will go a long way in changing the perception of a Kia.
I've seen a few reviews on the G70 and this Stinger and I'm being honest when I say this is THE BEST review I've seen...Kudos on a thorough and thoughtful rundown. Extremely insightful and helpful. Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you! We tried our best to go over a lot of details with this car, we only had it for a couple hours but you can expect another follow up video on the 2.0T when it become available in our local press fleet.
I really like the new KIA "E" Emblem logo
That push button to unlock the door needs to be updated with a sensor behind the handle that would bug me if I owned one. I like the fact that my vehicle has that, it’s so convenient than having to push the button every time to unlock the car.
Oh I'm definitely buying one of these in a few years
Do it they will be worth like 15k lol
Day 1 drive off lot instantly worth $40k 6 months later $33k - Year 2 $29k -Year 3 Kia Soul price lol
That's what I'm saying. 1 year low mile used easy 20k.
buick park avenue with their 10 year warranty definitely a good/safe buy
The rear of it makes it look like a car from a video game.
XboxCarsForza its more like a knockoff a7/s7/rs7 taillight
Martin Ken Sy they went luxury not sport coupe it looks more like s7
Thats a good thing depending on who you are
The rear is hideous!!! The fastback styling is disgusting... in a bad way
looks more similar to maserati tails
Thank so much for this video. My wife and I were looking at a 2018 KIA Stinger GT today. Your review helped our decision to buy this car. Of course we'll test drive first but overall, I think I'm sold. Thanks again.
Did you buy it?
Never thought I would like a Kia but I like this one.
Glad this changed your mind. It's important to remain open minded.
Ya same, this and the nightfall are pretty good looking cars for Kia. Normal Kia makes ugly cars but this is definitely some of their best work.
Kia's doing well to improve their image and go upmarket.
Just purchased this car yesterday had a wonderful experience at Demontrond Automotive Group in Houston. Our salesman Fabian was extremely professional and efficient. The car (2020 GT2 Stinger white / red interior) was a dream to drive back home. After a 350 mile drive back home, here is my impressions of the vehicle. Lots of lookers and thumbs up, solid car, quick on the pedal, great mpg and quiet interior. Very smooth driving vehicle, the overall quality I liked. Awesome sound system is phenomenal. My overall experience with this car A+. First time Kia buyer here now I am sure not the last. Thanks Guys.
Thanks for reviewing my next car, Sofyan! I can't wait to drive it!!! Great video as always. :D
Really cool to see you and Matt collaborate! You’re my go to channel for reviews 🤘🏾
Stepped up from our 2017 Optime SXL to the 2020 stinger GT-line...sun and sound package. Just got back from a 1,900 mile trip doing 70-90mph and in complete comfort got 32MPG! Lot's of 90mph passes and so easy! Loved the car when launched and now in the driveway!
These things are actually pretty badass
LAN Evo honestly out of my price range for now, but for that money 52k I would be looking at the RS3 because racecar
You can't get an RS3 for anywhere near 52k. Cheapest in the country on Autotrader is $60k.
Awesome car though.
Agreed
I drive the cars this thing is trying to copy
With a fucking slushbox? Please, more like limpass.
Great to see Matt riding along. I have a 2009 Kia Optima and have never had a problem with it. If I trade it, I want a Stinger GT.
WikdSeafood consumer reports just reported kia as#3 in reliability, behind Toyota and Lexus.
Sam Park Toyota IS Lexus. Same ownership.
I test drove a 2020 Stinger GT2 AWD yesterday and was blown away. It’s a very impressive car. It has the 360 camera, rear seat heat, cordless charging, and a few upgrades compared to what he described in this video from 2018. I’d buy it if I had the money.
Excellent Review Sofyan! I had the opportunity to see Stinger for the first time in person at an Auto Show this past weekend and I absolutely love everything about it, including the engine and transmission combination!
In addition, after having the opportunity to review your fair share of BMW and Audi products, would you consider the Stinger to be one of the best luxury sport cars that you've reviewed to this day?
- Michael
Nexccelerator The best? Definitely not. Does it deliver about 95% of the German competitors with 10-20k on the hood? Absolutely, that’s what makes the new Stinger so appealing :)
Being a college student, my living necessities and school taken care of (thank god) I’m Gona work my ass off for this car :)
I just love your reviews man. You always know what to say. And it just flows. There's no awkward pauses. I have old reviews playing in the background of cars I would never own just because the presentation is just phenomenal.
Loved this car review! Great car but the highlight was getting to see two of my favorite car reviewers in the same video :) y’all are awesome and keep doing what you do.
Thats it! Im buying it
KIΛ or not ....I dont care . Its really nice and I like it .Also amazing review Sofyan.
I would only get Hyundai or Kia TBH.
Great seeing two of the best automotive reviewers together. Love both channels.
Kia came correct with this one !! I would purchase this.
sheep friends I already put my reservation in. 😋
Taylor Reynolds no wonder your so triggered lol. Sucks for you
GRANNY SHIFTIN AP1 you sound like a dumbass Chevy fanboy. Go get your shitty Cruz. Just mad cos you’re losing to a Kia. 😂
GRANNY SHIFTIN AP1 you’re*
All you guys complaining this isn't quite as good as a BMW, don't forget this is kia's first real stab at this level of quality, imagine where they will be after a couple gens? By by BMW.
Matt Black oooook! Riiiiiiight!
Darren Stewart the last two generations of people (y and z) don't like shelling out for say a radar system that they know is an off the shelf part but 10x the price on a BMW. The do not have their parents buying habits.
Matt Black lol. I got a couple of millennials in the house and their more about label than me.
I’m not knocking Kia or Hyundai, but we’ve been down this road before (ie Infiniti, Lexus etc...). BMW et al are still here.
Darren Stewart BMW hasn't made any new market share in 10 years where as Lexus and infinity have so I'm not sure what point your trying to make with that comparison. Lexus outsells BMW in the USA now Also you are anecdotal, go on ANY marketing website of the last decade and your find brand loyalty is the Bain of marketers existence now, a VERY well know problem. It has nothing to do with the little shits in your living room.
Matt Black woooow!! Why so emotional?? 😭 did I hit a nerve?? I owned a q50 POS! Q45 POS and my wife has a GS350. big boat!! I regret telling her to buy it! She should have gone with Audi. Anyway. I left Infiniti NISSAN 2 years ago and ain’t looking back!
Enjoy your KIA (killed in action??). And I’ll keep enjoying my M! 😝
Check the numbers. Infiniti is not outpacing BMW... unless you add in NISSANS numbers because it’s the same damn car! Pieces of shit! Check back with me when you’re making real $$$ and can afford a decent vehicle!
This guy truly knows how to articulate his zeal for an automobile.. i own a 2012 KIA Optima SX that has been slightly tuned... but WOW! , the Stinger would certainly be a sea-change experience while maintaining what I believe is a sincerely earned loyalty for the KIA brand.
Great review and I in the past when I was young I always though the Kia was boring but now I love Kia
Sofyan good work on the review. With most editors saying Mazda punches a class above; what are your thoughts regarding a Mazda 6GT in signature trim versus the 4 cylinder version of this? Keeping the price around $35k how's the steering feel, interior quality and back seat room by comparison? They're about the same size. Thanks.
It's amazing how many people including myself and this announcer say not bad for a KIA, it's only a KIA, didn't expect this from a KIA, just shown you how far KIA has come, hopefully it will be as reliable as the Japanese cars.
Getting Mercedes and Audi vibes with that interior
Yeah, but few days ago I was driven in 4 year old Mercedes CLS, it was looking great and handle great like new car but then I looked on the clock and there it was 341 000 km !!!!!!!!!!!! So the real question is how reliable Kia Stinger is, I sure do like Kia Stinger, would love to own one, but can it reach 341 000 km and still act like a new car !!!!!!!!
STALKER a 4 years old car with 340k mileage? was that a rental car?
I'm hoping it Depreciates fast that way I can hope to own one in the near future lol
Kenton Patterson good thinking!
Holy Crap! That Kia is AWESOME! 365HP twin turbo? Hell yes!
Matt never got a word in.
Been to the Korean factories and been selling Korean CNC technology for the last 20 years....I can tell you the quality is that of the Japanese and their aim is to surpass the Japanese and I think they are.
I’ve seen this channel since it’s very beginning. It’s amazing how good is now. Very good quality production , almost TV production but in UA-cam . Congrats and keep the good work
Doesn't sit well with me that this thing can smoke my IS350
David the Stinger is a game changing car. It's performance is going to make many "luxury" (IS350 is still a Toyota) car owners uncomfortable. It's called car envy. That's why everyone is hating on it.
@David - What are you gonna do about it?
TIME TO ADD TURBO!
I had a Lexus IS350. They are quick for NA V6. Don't worry, I'm sure Lexus will be adding its 3.5TT to the line up in the next couple of years.
viperz22 I have a RR racing supercharger on my RCF. My car pushing 700+hp to the crank. Supercharger, headers, exhaust and installation was around 15k.
At the 14:07 videomark, I almost spit out my coffee and I immediately had to rewind the video a few times. I thought Sofyan introduced Matt as his "Life" partner, not "Drive" partner. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Haha! He's already happily married anyway, but we could see why you mistakenly heard that lol.
I'm nothing if not open-minded.....lol. I'm glad to see the AvA Mafia is out in force especially since Matt is a fellow Pittsburgh native like myself.
Red Volvo = yuck!
Kool Acclaimed™
OMG......the opinion of an anonymous internet assclown who doesn't like the profile pic of my car. I guess I'd better run out and trade it in for a more subtle earth tone color. Feel free to render yet another inconsequential opinion once I post the new pic.
It never amazes me to see a hypersensitive male that deliberately misuses the word "anonymous" because it is quite explicit that my moniker is "Kool Acclaimed" (ignorance is a bliss).
Also, You seemed to be dumbfounded by the three letters of "OMG" to dictate more assinine with a "grandma-like Volvo" that you think is cool with that abysmal color that you can see a mile away.
I manage a dealership that sells everything and I have never been so impressed with a consumer car than this Stinger. I got out of a 2018 Mustang GT as my demo and got into this. It blew me away. So much more fun to drive that the Mustang or the BMW 3 Series I was in before that. The launch control is amazing. The tech is amazing too. The fit and finish are unbelievable. Even the weight of the doors is impressive. My only complaint is the wireless charger wouldn’t fit my big ass phone. Anyone hating on Kia is stuck in the past. Can’t wait to see what the Korean companies put out next. If the Stinger isn’t s shot across the bow of all the other manufacturers, I don’t know what is.
Gess that trunk is so big you can hide a couple of bodies in there.
Dead hookers
@@philb4682 heh Archer reference.
I’ve fit three.
LOL I was LITERALLY coming to your channel to ask when you were gonna test drive this.
Been looking forward to this car for awhile!
@Celibate Carl - did this video met and exceed your expectations? Are you happier for having seen it?
TheLifeOnHigh Yea, car looks great and sounds great as well. Looks like a good contender for my next vehicle as well haha. Was looking at C450/C43s, 435is and CTS-VSports. I feel like the Stinger falls in line there.
TheLifeOnHigh I literally cannot wait for all the sweet, sweet strange Imma be reeling in and taming because of this thing.
2 of my favorite car reviewers.
gallyun1
Whos the another one?
Matt Maran Motoring, formerly SubaruWRXfan
yup respect both of them and quite surprise to see them both together.
gallyun1: what, gay and gayer?
???....Why are you here then??.....lol
I cannot wait to get mine. So close but yet so far away. I've loved Kias for so long, And when they announced this kia stringer I was super excited. Test drove and fell inlove instantly.
Did you get it?
Love the look of the stinger
Hyundai & Kia deserve more respect
And I just learned Hyundai owns 31% of Kia.
I still don’t understand why KIA is hated by the younger gen like myself. I personally am more of a truck guy but I am a big fan of this new car and I’ve also looked into buying a Kia Optima, they are not bad cars at all. I have a 2010 ram 1500 Quad cab 4x4 and it moves pretty good with the 5.7 in it! But Kia is really going places and they have changed a lot since the early 2000s.
First, I want to say. I love both of you guys. I do watch you both all the time. Every time, you gave it some gas - Matt - starts to smile. Just like giving candy to a child. He is awesome ! Now, at the video section 20:00 to 20:05 - is the best part of the video. Quote: WHERE IS THE DAMN BUTTON" LOL.. That was priceless. I am suprized you didn't edit that part out. I glad you didn't. You should make your viewer laugh. Thank you - love the show and, you always do a great job on your videos. Jim in NYS
He was quite the fun driving partner, you'll see us make some cameo appearance in his review when he decides to post it. Also, we were going to edit that part out, but decided it was a nice candid scene you would really appreciate and I'm sure can relate too. Sometimes when you drive a new car, it gets frustrating trying to figure out where all the buttons are :)
That interior looks amazing! It reminds me of Mercedes Benz
Love his reviews, I could sit and watch them leisurely
On the back instead of Kia logo. It says Stinger on the BACK without a logo. In Korea
아연이 Anything to hide the fact that’s it’s a German designed KIA!!!???
Alex at "Alex On Autos" is going to buy one of these. That's the ultimate recommendation.
A year and a half after this video, I bought a Ceramic Silver 2019 Stinger GT1 AWD. When I first saw this video back when it first showed, I wanted a Stinger (damn you Sofyan 😛) . I didn't expect to get the same color, must've been subliminal. 😁
It's exhaust doesn't sound that great for being a twin turbo V6. Sounds more like a 4-Cylinder Turbo. I think the interior looks pretty nice though and the Brembo's look nice. They need a Stinger Coupe.
alphazoom II then why do subarus sound so nice huh
I don't know... they just do. Like the Ecoboost Mustang doesn't sound nearly as good as the WRX or STI but it's also a 4 banger. Maybe because it's a Boxer engine.... no idea really. I'm not saying the Eco sounds horrible... 310 HP out of a 4 banger is great... but the STI's engine sings compared to the Eco in my opinion. I was almost going to get the Eco because I had an insane deal to buy one but it got sold. I just missed out on a low miles BMW 228i as well with the M package. Lost an auction by 1 sec.
alphazoom II yeah I totally understand ya. The 228i is pretty fast ahah I drove it a couple of times cuz my sis has it.
Pretty fast but not fast enough to get you into trouble all the time with cops...:D I just liked how it drove... good handling with decent speed. Does she have the AWD or RWD version?
alphazoom II she lives in Cali so has a rwd. No need for x drive in Cali
I love that they made it a hatch back or lift back. It adds so much practicality. Now just add a manual option please.
I actrually like that it's like a hatchback/fastback. Practical and different for a sedan.
I drive by my local KIA dealership on my way to work.... they have had the same four Stingers for months.
Wassup everyone KiaStingerGtFan here...
The sole problem with thisncar ia the Kia Logo
So many people diss this car because it's built by Kia. I have owned Kias and BMWs. My Kia gave zero problems while the BMW I had before the Kia gave me a ton of maintenance problems. This were early 2000s cars, before Kia got way better at making cars. Of course the BMW was a real treat to drive but not knowing when the next big problem would pop up and how much it would cost me was not so much fun. Especially from a company that call their cars "the ultimate driving machine." I would buy a Kia Stinger in a heart beat.
But did you ride a roller coaster? lol
I hate his voice but he gives the best reviews so ima watch them
i live in central cali and drive down my 2012 genesis 5.0 rspec down the curves all the time. Awesome experience glad you guys enoyed it!! The stinger looks pretty exciting.
This car looks sexy! 🔥😍
Damn that car looks amazing
Wow! I happen to come across this video and I was very happy to see 2 of my favorite auto reviewers doing a review together! great review!
It's the car I want when I can drive
First thing you do after getting this car: DEBADGE ALL KIA EMBLEMS
What would be the point of doing that?... It's not gonna make the car any faster or perform any better. It's a KIA, removing the badge changes nothing. It will STILL be a KIA, no matter how you slice it. Would buy one of these in a heartbeat, KIA badge and all, if I didn't already have a vehicle....
Yup
DirtyRobot 13 everyone is doing that in Chicago. Crazy , I have the cadenza and kept the Kia badges.
Hell, no. I want to see people's faces when they get in a "Kia" they look down on, and see what this can do. I love that Kia is pushing itself, and if you are going to buy this car - be proud of it. Help change people's small minds.
DirtyRobot 13 it's weight reduction bro
That might be the first OEM wheel I actually love.
Subaru guy blushing like a 'date' 😋😋😋
Guda Lawrence You date ugly women.
Jameriquai Erna , happily married with a kid 😋😋
Guda Lawrence Use punctuation. Sounds like you're married to a kid. Like "let's eat grandma" or "let's eat, grandma".
Sofran we know is gay for sure. Soooo might be some sexual tension for sure lol
kias are becoming really beautiful.....they need a better looking emblem