Kia have struck gold with the new Stinger, which is
not only a more affordable take on the BMW 4-Series GC and Audi A5 Sportback,
with a sexy design, but also rear/all-wheel drive. In fact, the car is so good that it made it
among the finalists for the 2018 Car of the Year in both Europe and North
America.
Among the features that should convince potential
buyers to go for the upscale Kia are the McPherson front and five-link rear
suspension setup, electronically controlled one with active dampers on the GT
and an optional US$ 2,200 all-wheel drive system.
Prices for the 2018 Kia Stinger start from US$ 32,800
in its base version, which is powered by a 255 hp 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder engine paired to a 8-speed automatic gearbox, whereas the GT
starts at US$ 39,250, featuring a 365 hp 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 engine.
Customers will have to choose between two trim
levels available with the latter powertrain, called GT1 and GT2, priced from US$
44,150 and US$ 50,100 respectively. The GT1 gets sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen,
extra performance gauges, and premium sound system, and the GT2 adds Nappa
leather, ventilated front seats, smart trunk opening and closing, limited-slip
differential, pre-collision braking, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control.
Kia will bring the Stinger into dealerships across
the United States in December. Until then the five-seat Sportback is currently
on display at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, where it will remain until
December 10.
