Pre-production Kia Stinger GT at the 'Ring' Drives

YEH · Jun 19, 2017

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The front-end grips really well (Michelin Pilot Super Sports on 225/40/19 front, 255/35/19 rear - Australian cars set to wear Continentals) and the inherent balance of the car is very much like a new BMW 5 Series than anything Kia has ever made before.

The BMW connection to the Stinger could be felt through the solid steering system, which, although a tad lighter than we probably wanted (especially in Sport mode), provided good communication and feedback from the front wheels even when things got hairy.

Not surprised w/ the familiarity of feel w/ the new 5 Series due to the connection w/ former M division head, Albert Biermann, and the Stinger being more similar in size and weight to the 5 Series (than the 3 Series).

The switch to AWD was disappointing, because it was ultimately a better car. Despite weighing an extra ~50kg and showing more hints of understeer, it took the RWD’s surefootedness one step further, allowing for earlier acceleration out of the fast corners and a general sensation of confidence that its lighter brother couldn’t match.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/559261/2018-kia-stinger-review/

http://www.motoring.com.au/kia-stinger-gt-2017-review-107637/

Bodes well for the G70 - which according to Hyundai will be sportier than the Stinger (in part due to being smaller and lighter).

mbukukanyau · Jun 19, 2017

This is the Korea era, before the Chinese come, then India, oh wait, the Indians are already here with Jaguar

VS Ute 5Litre · Jun 19, 2017

So.....

is the special edition going to be called the Ring Stinger?

Z Fury · Jun 20, 2017

Stinger Ringer

YEH · Jun 21, 2017

Motor Trend

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/kia/stinger/2018/2018-kia-stinger-gt-track-drive-review/

Car & Driver

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-kia-stinger-first-drive-review

EJD1984 · Jun 21, 2017

YEH said:
Motor Trend

http://www.motortrend.com/cars/kia/stinger/2018/2018-kia-stinger-gt-track-drive-review/

Motor Trend

With the turbocharged four-cylinder Stinger expected to start around $30,000 and the twin-turbo V-6 Stinger GT hoping to come in just under $40,000 and top out around $50,000, it’s playing right in the heart of the market with competitors of all types.

It's a good bet that these will sell reasonably well.

I still find it more than a little frustrating that GM seems to be unwilling (for years) to compete in this market segment for Buick and Chevrolet. Affordable rwd sedan.

Is GM really protecting Cadillac by not offering a cheaper alternative?

Hopefully they're taking this into account for the next-gen Impala.

Pre-production Kia Stinger GT at the 'Ring' Drives

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