2017 KIA Stinger GT -Wow

mrk · 8 Jan 2017 at 22:33

This just popped up on a feed and had to double check to see I was looking at a KIA photo :eek:

Numbers are quite good also, 3.6 V6 twin turbo, 365BHP, 509Nm, RWD (with LSD).

Really digging that interior, just not the iPad :rolleyes:

The body style has hints of A7, XE, and various BMW cues.

That's a KIA!

mrk · 8 Jan 2017 at 22:39

That was just the concept!

mrk · 8 Jan 2017 at 22:42

Hmm unless they do release a coupe version also. The GT in my op is what's being officially unveiled tomorrow at the Detroit Autoshow, so perhaps a coupe will follow later?

mrk · 8 Jan 2017 at 23:53

We will find out tomorrow what the UK gets

One thing is confirmed though, no manual gearbox option

Doesn't sound like the auto box is a double clutch unit either going by the 0-60 time of 5.1s, either that or it's quite heavy!

mrk · 19 Jun 2017 at 17:28

Too Gear have driven it at the Ring, and they liked it.

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/stinger/first-drive

mrk · 19 Jun 2017 at 20:06

It's the 7yr warranty and no hassle ownership that draw people to Kia. Their latest models really do look good and appear to offer good value for money with the current quality of them as well.

mrk · 25 Sep 2017 at 14:40

Word on the street is that a v8 version is a "possibility" for the Aus market. I imagine that would be an even bigger hit especially over there.

mrk · 22 Nov 2017 at 19:37

Heard recently that even the sport trim level on the 4 cylinder models will come with quad exhausts :rolleyes:

Just when things were going seemingly well for Kia.

mrk · 23 Nov 2017 at 08:01

Not really comparable though, when the Stinger is 2 years old it will be much cheaper than a 2yr old M5. Look how much a brand new M5 was at release, or still is.

Obviously that's just comparing the rrp, other factors weigh in favour of either car.

mrk · 16 Oct 2018 at 02:22

Mods already out for this to make the exhaust sound "proper", and it does sound rather cool!

Good bits start from 4:50.

mrk · 17 Oct 2018 at 12:15

My engine doesn't have a plastic cover on top, the bonnet does have a piece of material on the inside though which is labelled as sound absorption, and in the event of a fire, the plastic clips holding it up melt and the material falls to cover the engine. Think that kind of "system" is the best way to do it. Means you can still see the engine as an enthusiast, and you also get the noise/safety benefits at the same time.

mrk · 17 Oct 2018 at 12:24

[TW]Fox said:
Surely that thing with M stuck on it is a plastic cover...

Rocker cover? That's part of the design and serves little other purpose like sound deadening or safety rather than a massive plastic cover blocking view and access to most of the engine from inside the bay.

Every engine has a rocker cover.

mrk · 17 Oct 2018 at 13:01

So yeah it's for the style/design of the overall block then

Whereas a plonked on cover blocking the whole engine is not!