That thing drove on the nürburgring and it smashed thru there. So whats a sports car then ?

Remember guys, this car was made to be a GT car, not a track car. It can be one but it's going to cost you. It does what it does best and that is drive long distances comfortably with power. It's unique in the sense that it is a 4 door with more space than your average Karen mobile. For a big car (faily long and over 4k lbs) it is rather agile and has more than enough power to move it.

I think the thing you have to keep in mind when talking about, or criticizing the stinger is the price. What you get for the price is what makes it a great car. You could easily spend almost twice the money to get a car that is undeniably nicer and faster, but not by much and certainly not enough to justify another plus 20k-40k. If budget is at all a concern and you can live with having a kia badge on your car its damn hard to beat the stinger with anything in its class for the money. Thats why I bought one and why I'm still more than happy with it plus it just looks sexy as hell

Sounds like a guy that drives more luxurious cars to me. This would be to me. In what i can afford.

Great sound….. needs a 6 speed box

so that's how my moms rav4 sounds like

Would have been faster without bouncing off the rev limiter, but that sound is worth a 1/2 second haha.

Dude. Let off the the throttle before you disengage the clutch

I don't get the noise stuff on mine. I have the Grand Tourer GT2 so a sick suede interior. Also with some mods it can be super fast. In no way was it average stock. Not sure where he is getting stuff.

Omg this guy......ive had 2 2018 models. The most resent one now has over 100,000 miles lol. You sir dont have much experience in many cars do you.

Dudes a crybaby 😂. What car in its class can you get that compares to the stinger for 50k? You’re spending anywhere from 10-20k more with the Germans.

How’s the throttle feel It being dbw instead of the usual dbc. Is it still responsive?

Given that Toyota and lexus are moving toward the hybrid & EV business model you'll feel less sting at the pump moving forward.

Those 2grs got some Rev

I like your wheels please tell me exactly what they are where you got them how much they cost. Some people are putting wheels on. I don’t like method wheels particularly but it seems like they are the new enlightenment of the 2020s. I also would rather not remove my mud it looks like you still have yours on. Keep on posting! KZbin will find your target and u will expose the rest to new things👍🤠🇺🇸

The car sounds amazing even better than my stock 1992 Honda Nsx .

Sounds good 🏎 I have a ported lower intake on my 2GR FE Camry and it made a difference.

Funny that this is the same motor as a sienna.

damn with some fast shifting you would be in the low 4s! Idk if you have already, but you should check out frankenstein motorworks, this guy has been making some real good numbers out of the 2gr. Also, I saw you only dynoed 280whp, I would assume with your mods you would dyno much higher as I've been seeing the IS350 guys hit over 300whp. Maybe because you had an lsd it increases the drivetrain loss slightly? Great build regardless :)

I don't think you know what you want in a car! For 50,000 the stinger has great value and features! I've had a 19 gt2 and just purchased a 23 gt2. Trade the car and get an suv or van sounds more like your style!

Awesome video. Good 2gr noises. The first half was pretty fun with the focus gaining going into the turns and falling off coming out, then the second half.... damn. It looked like you were pushing it a decent amount harder and you pretty quickly were on your own.

Man, I remember coming across your 2GR swap videos awhile back. I bought a 2009 lx at the height of fake 🦠 prices and have a bit of buyers remorse on the one I ended up with. I also purchased mine thinking I would be doing a Tampa to SW Texas trip annually but my family sold the property and that’s a no go (although I did get to experience Big Bend for one day). I have a lot of cosmetic damage from the prior owner, some rust from them living in Massachusetts, and I’ve had to change water pump, idler pulley, serpentine, starter (one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever done) and my radiator/alternator/valley plate have not been done so it’s only a matter of time. They are killer vehicles and are pretty much the penultimate road tripper/off roader I just wish I was more patient when purchasing and held out for a better example. 😢

great vehicle ... own a '14 LX ... my forever car; love it! like you said, gas mileage is the only negative, especially in California!

OMG! Sounds amazing!

Wow that exhaust sounds so good! Almost like an F1 car.

I own a 2016 Lx570 and those cars are extremely popular where I live which is Saudi Arabia. Spare parts are relatively cheap and easy to work on. I have used mine in an extreme off road conditions in the desert for 8 years now and yet interior is as new and 0 mechanical problems . Maybe the only downside i could think of is that the infotainment system is outdated.

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I'm looking for one for a rally car so that's perfect. Your 2gr sounds incredible

Great car ,terrible color .

I got a 2013 LX 570 and it's been the most capable luxury SUV you can take to the trail and off roading without any worries. I have driven it about 50k miles and all I did was the radiator and valley peak coolant leak, I've never been stranded with this truck, and it handles extreme off roading like a dream. I currently have 173k and it's still run like new and it's impressive for a vehicle this age.

what a scenery! it suits the car and your drive pretty well!

Do you live in Vegas? I saw one with this wrap around here. It was also a Turo rental.

Like nothing

What are your power numbers?

This noise issues must have been resolved in later years... I've got a 23 gt2 and it has zero rattles or interior noises, road noise and wind noise are well controlled...i love it...

This guy is bit Ching for everything seems he is comparing a quiet luxurious rolls royce with the stinger just complaining

The stinger looks big until you look at it side by side with other cars, it feels big because it's heavy.

I went from a Forte KOUP R to this car, it's not as sporty as as the KOUP, it's much heavier than the KOUP, the KOUP has much sharper handling. The Stinger is a great car for long trips I drove for 8 hours no problem .It's flashy, its fast , its comfortable, it's a GT car. I'm actually thinking about how I can lower the weight of my Stinger it would be better and to be honest I miss My KOUP R because it was lighter and more agile.

My Borla pro xs doesn’t sound like this 😕

Dude this thing sounds friggin SWEET!!

Just be aware that the different tyres almost certainly wouldn't have the same speed rating as the original tyres. All good as long as you don't get out on the highway and try to find out it's max speed. I've still got the original 18" wheels on my 2008 LX, but changed out the tyres to BF Goodrich A/T's. They've been great, but same issue with speed rating. It's actually a legal modification here in Australia provided the car is a proper 4WD with Low Range (despite our very strict rules compared to the US). I got around the poor MPG by having an EV for daily driving. Great combination of cars.

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Great video, love the lc

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This guy has lost his mind I’ve driven many German cars Japan sports cars and the stinger has it on all of them. Maybe because it’s awd but rear wheel one is so good. Doug manro biggest review channel on yt he bought one that says a lot.

What size tires are you running?

I have a GX460 currently, but this is certainly on my radar. Cant go wrong with either vehicle, but I like the bigger size of the LX.

I have never been so torn about a review video. I agree with a lot of this and found it very informative, but you contradict yourself, even, many times, it seems. I think the whole Stinger ownership experience is kind of a love/hate thing though. The oil dipstick that is nearly impossible to read (due to the colour), the hatch rattle from day one, that that Kia pretends isn't a known issue, and the fact that you can't lift the windshield wiper blade high enough to clean the glass or clear snow (seemingly not an issue for you, as it looks warm there).. Still one of my favourite Singer review videos though, no disrespect meant. Appreciate the brake pad buildup info cuz mine shakes, and I just had them "serviced" to the tune of almost $300, so good to know.. I do love my car though. I can not imagine ever parting with it, in spite of it's short comings. There simply is nothing else like it, for better or worse..

My guess about the road noise: I suspect that the designers are constrained by certain targets of performance, gas mileage, etc....and these constraints, within a certain target price bracket, require a target weight also. I suspect sound deadening efforts are one of the first things to sacrifice in the effort to meet that weight target. I have eight cars, but I always like to make sure one of them is in this category. A "sporty-ish" daily sedan. My current choice is an Audi RS3, but I think the Stinger gives you a lot of car for its price point, and if I were on a bit tighter budget, it would have been a strong contender.

I don't care about Lexus at all, but it's always nice for me to watch a video with somebody actually testing something. Even if it's just a seat of the pants, informal test...I like it. I tire of hearing marketing fluff without any data actually backing it up. Good job.