2018 Kia Stinger Full Review & Comparisons - In 4K

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Auto Buyers Guide | Alex on Autos

Auto Buyers Guide | Alex on Autos

Күн бұрын

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@Pr0freestyler
@Pr0freestyler 7 жыл бұрын
Holy smokes, I've watched at least a dozen Stinger reviews and this one blows them all out of the water. The attention to detail was amazing. Great job, I'm thoroughly impressed. And I will recommend your channel to anyone looking to buy a car 👍
@awsumedog
@awsumedog 5 жыл бұрын
I agree, the level of info knowledge impressed me to seriously consider this car over lots of other options I was looking at. Well done indeed.
@padfoo
@padfoo 4 жыл бұрын
So true Alex is good!
@johncoll4456
@johncoll4456 4 жыл бұрын
Alex shows how it's done!
@ilwol1004
@ilwol1004 7 жыл бұрын
03:28 Hyundai owns Kia since 1997. Many Korean companies including Kia went bankrupt because of South Korea's economy deterioration started from 1997. So South Korea requested bailout to IMF to save the country's economy. At the end of the 1997 there were many motor groups to buy Kia including Ford, Daewoo, Samsung and Hyundai. Ford and Daewoo refused to take over Kia because of the company's bad capital situation. Even Samsung refused to buy Kia because they judged that Kia had no technical power to build new platform and cars. So Hyundai decided to take over Kia in the beginning of 1998 and built current Headquarters in Seocho, Korea. Since then, Mazda(Technical adviser and alliance with Kia) quit trading with Kia. Hyundai-Kia 's first platform-shared based car was 2003 sonata and 2003 first generation optima. They designed the interior EXACTLY the same and shared many parts. Buy the way, KIA (起亞) means "Rise up(起), Asia(亞)" in Korean words. :)
@sphong0610
@sphong0610 6 жыл бұрын
It was meant to have both meanings but Koreans pronounce "Gear" as 기어 and KIA as 기아.. the 어(Uh)/아(Ah) being a bit different but close enough for people to just accept it.
@yuhengwang2185
@yuhengwang2185 5 жыл бұрын
very helpful! Thank you!
@rlgwoody8966
@rlgwoody8966 7 жыл бұрын
Alex, Thanks for providing valued content on the Stinger. I was trying to decide between a BMW 440i Gran Coupe, an Infinity Q50 Red Sport Coupe and a Stinger GT2 AWD. I finally took delivery of a black/red Stinger. It is incredible! Also thanks to Redline, Matt Maran, KBB and others for the assist.
@srodens
@srodens 5 жыл бұрын
how is it holding up after a year?
@SanthiratanMandyam
@SanthiratanMandyam 5 жыл бұрын
any update on one year usage experience?
@manejandoenusa
@manejandoenusa 6 жыл бұрын
Very good comparison. Stinger is a super fast car!. I've leased cars every two years for the past 15. I have now a Kia Stinger GT1. This one has been the best after having BMW, Subarus, Lexus, Acuras and Audis. Super good performance, styling and reliability. People asked me in every corner what is my car. Italian style with German dynamics. It is also a hatchback! same as Audi A7 but this one is 70K! My stinger smoked many cars for only 42k. Koreans showed with Hyundai, Genesis and Samsung and other brands than can be very reliable and competitive! My best car in 15 years.
@boxingvortex4364
@boxingvortex4364 6 жыл бұрын
Everyone keeps talking about KIA not being a brand name, but this car along with the optima has elevated their brand significantly. All car brands have had to grow and refine their product over time and KIA has done this masterfully
@Maxfli82
@Maxfli82 7 жыл бұрын
The stinger is getting rave reviews. Saw one in red in person in a “stinger salon” at my local mall and it looks better in person than the pictures. The back end looked weird in pictures but looks nice in person. It’s a gorgeous car. I think Schreyer and Biermann have made a fantastic car here.
@SNESmapper
@SNESmapper 7 жыл бұрын
KIA is stepping up and not joking around
@andeeznation
@andeeznation 4 жыл бұрын
Not really. This car was designed by the guy who designed all the bmw M series cars. He moved over to kia in 2016
@riteshvthekkedath3297
@riteshvthekkedath3297 6 жыл бұрын
You deserve many more subscribers, Alex. The quality of your reviews is just incomparable.
@allenfsanchez9572
@allenfsanchez9572 6 жыл бұрын
You were born to do car reviews bro! Super detailed comparisons! You da man!
@hugdeath929
@hugdeath929 5 жыл бұрын
So thorough... Always like the depth your reviews display. Summer of 20 I’ll be in the market and Stinger GT2/Genesis G70 are at the top of the list. I’m a value based thinker and I think these two vehicles really are some of the best value based choices for driving enthusiasts.
@markg1531
@markg1531 5 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2019 GT2 and I love it. It comes with even more equipment. A great review of a great car.
@fat4ll
@fat4ll 6 жыл бұрын
I dont comment a lot but I must tell you this is one of the best reviews i've seen so far. The way you talk..etc is ...just great!
@pedrofernandez3893
@pedrofernandez3893 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent choice Alex. It has elevated not only Kia, but Korean cars in general.
@mrbill4207
@mrbill4207 7 жыл бұрын
As always Alex, you ROCK!!! had my test drive this morning of a GT Limited, I am SOLD! what a beautiful Everyday Driver. THANKS! :)
@mr.bosstang8363
@mr.bosstang8363 7 жыл бұрын
We must not forget that Hyundai/Kia head designer is ex- Audi designer Peter Schreyer. And head of performance is BMW great Albert Biermann. So I think they have something good going on over there.
@glenncoe1
@glenncoe1 7 жыл бұрын
Good job Alex! We have an Audi S5 and it is a dreamy car but with a dreamy price tag. If this car had been available when I made my purchase it sounds like it would have been a solid contender.
@Rhyme905
@Rhyme905 6 жыл бұрын
Dont worry both will depreciate like deflated balls after good sex
@TheBigbangguy
@TheBigbangguy 6 жыл бұрын
Your purchase is the best. Stinger is a very good car, but has nothing to do besides de S5. 😉
@markg1531
@markg1531 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheBigbangguy Not true at all.
@mathieucossette9019
@mathieucossette9019 7 жыл бұрын
Wow so professional reviews! So detailed, and not biased
@damienpol5215
@damienpol5215 6 жыл бұрын
I've owned hard-edged sport cars. Unless you're taking them to the track every weekend, they get old fast. The Stinger is a sporty car that you can live with.
@WhiteBoardFinance
@WhiteBoardFinance 7 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is why I LOVE your channel because your aren't afraid to give your HONEST opinion! It just feels "wrong" recommending a Kia over the cars you did in your description, but I respect your opinion so I believe you. Well done Alex, as always.
@mathieucossette9019
@mathieucossette9019 7 жыл бұрын
WhiteBoard Finance tired of people that underestimate the KIA brand!
@acidnut
@acidnut 7 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 Kia Sorento SX V6 and it is the best SUV I 've driven. Nothing wrong with recommending a good brand.
@mountainhobo
@mountainhobo 7 жыл бұрын
WhiteBoard Finance, I have an advantage over you since I've owned a Kia in the past, and I would have no problem recommending it over other brands.
@hoathai9105
@hoathai9105 6 жыл бұрын
WhiteBoard Finance a
@jaythomasni
@jaythomasni 6 жыл бұрын
Hope you knew it already Alex is a Kia enthusiast. He personally drives Kias..
@JamesSarino
@JamesSarino 5 жыл бұрын
Alex was and still is spot-on with the Stinger. I had narrowed my choices to the Q50 Red Sport, TLX A-Spec SH-AWD, and a GT1/GT2 AWD Stinger, and his review helped sell me to get my 2019 Ceramic Silver GT1 AWD. :-) I will note that since his review, a number of features exclusive to the GT2 have since come over to the GT1 for 2019. Also, wireless charging is now available for both GT1 and GT2.
@StarShippCaptain
@StarShippCaptain 6 жыл бұрын
Stinger compared to many car models; Detailed overview with graphic inserts in the video; 4 pane window views; high quality review. Review is very well done
@joeseeking3572
@joeseeking3572 4 жыл бұрын
Found this channel a couple days ago - very well done, very thorough - better than any new car reviewer I've yet seen. Kudos - a solid 'A'
@jinyeopkim5763
@jinyeopkim5763 6 жыл бұрын
Ok i don’t care what badge snobs say, I believe in Alex, hence i am getting a Stinger.
@rpmautoreviews9249
@rpmautoreviews9249 4 жыл бұрын
I bought one too.. I was shopping for a SUV, as per my first 5-6 car reviews were all about my own shopping.. then drove this and boom !! I loved it and bought one.... No regrets so far.. Loving it.. and look forward to a follow up review on it after owning it for few months.
@daytonasayswhat9333
@daytonasayswhat9333 4 жыл бұрын
Got one. It rules.
@hasanz5259
@hasanz5259 4 жыл бұрын
Performance comparison at 11:10 Trim levels at 18:00 Car comparisons at 21:25 Why you should pick this over most of its competition 28:30 You’re welcome.
@CrzyMav
@CrzyMav 6 жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 Kia Optima SX Turbo with the 274hp and I have to say myself and my Wife love this car. It’s an amazing car have had no major issues and it has over 107000 miles and I definitely won’t trade it in but get a Stinger if we make our decision to do so. I installed a set of 2017 Genisis 3.8 wheels witch are staggered and it looks just like the Kinetic model that was sold in 2016. Keep up the good with ro Peter Shryer, you made Kia what it is now...
@Dave-in-France
@Dave-in-France 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, I was amazed and delighted with the level of detail and precision in this review. I really felt like I had experienced the car for myself. Great work, very well done.
@snakerb
@snakerb 7 жыл бұрын
Been impatiently waiting on this review. My fellow Audi S4 owners either love it or hate/fear it. I personally like it
@kolt9051
@kolt9051 7 жыл бұрын
haha fear it. They should!
@imprintz
@imprintz 5 жыл бұрын
Wow very descriptive. Looked at other reviews and this one was so much more in depth, almost like they were buying it themselves. Thank you for your review!
@michaelquaiser2318
@michaelquaiser2318 7 жыл бұрын
Good job Alex, the most comprehensive review of a car I have ever seen. Not just about the ups and downs of the car you are reviewing but also the cars competition. I am a car enthusiast and am impressed with the minute details that you cover. You will certainly pare someone’s shopping list to just a few. All then that will be required is a comprehensive test drive of said models. I explore all car purchasers to take a lot of time test driving any proposed purchase. At least one or two hours with all eventual drivers having seat time. Again Alex, excellent job. Also, I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of the Kia Stinger. The German models are definitely going to have some problems competing with this cars value and quality.
@darrius362
@darrius362 6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your reviews! I’m and Audi guy but this will be my next choice. This car is so unique and like you say there’s nothing that it could compare to.
@PremierAutoMan86
@PremierAutoMan86 7 жыл бұрын
Kia has turned into what Pontiac used to be, affordable, well packaged and fun to drive.
@omarpabon5751
@omarpabon5751 7 жыл бұрын
PremierAutoMan86 You are right. I feel like Kia is shaping up to be the Pontiac to Hyundais Chevy, and Genesis is their Cadillac.
@michaelthompson4178
@michaelthompson4178 6 жыл бұрын
Well, I hope so cuz I'm currently in a supercharged 07 Grand Prix and I never thought I'd be considering a Kia as my next car. I've always been a GM guy but with Pontiac getting the axe and the Chevy SS going the way of the dinosaurs, there is no sports sedan that they make that I like besides a cts-v, which is way outta my price range. With this having an AWD option, it's checking all the boxes for me. And in 2 years it'll be around 35k.
@chdreturns
@chdreturns 5 жыл бұрын
Michael Thompson The Chevy SS wasn't even a Chevy, it was a rebadged Holden (one of the best manufacturers to have never made it outside its home country) which was an Australian manufacturer that mostly dabbled in muscle cars. The reason the SS was discontinued was because after years of declining sales despite having great cars, GM eventually pulled the plug on Holden. Holden's Monaro (sold in the US as the 2005-6 Pontiac GTO) was actually one of the few cars that all three of the Top Gear/Grand Tour presenters liked. I am personally of the opinion that if GM had decided to sell the Holden brand outside Australia they would still be around.
@marksim3488
@marksim3488 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelthompson4178 you called it. 2 years after your comment, I’m thinking this car is a great deal at mid-30’s. And unlike it’s German counterparts, it doesn’t cost a fortune to maintain.
@michaelthompson4178
@michaelthompson4178 3 жыл бұрын
@@marksim3488 I've had my 2020 awd gt for almost a year now. Bought it new for 36k put about 6500 miles on it. It's been great, trouble free besides an easy fix for the hatch rattle issue. Just got a set of intakes for it and I plan on adding a rear sway bar, which will definitely improve the handling.
@austing4321
@austing4321 7 жыл бұрын
I've known Kia's have been great for a while now but this car shocked the world. This is going to turn their brand around like the 2011-2014 Sonata and Genesis did with Hyundai's. I've always said Kia's brand perception is where Hyundai was 7 years ago and this is the car to establish them once and for all.
@MrNemo721
@MrNemo721 7 жыл бұрын
I knew it Alex! I knew it would win your top vote! A used GT2 AWD will be my next car.
@beefen7921
@beefen7921 6 жыл бұрын
same.... i'd wait it out a year or 2...
@Emadavid
@Emadavid 6 жыл бұрын
Bernie Fen I'm going to wait 2 years exactly... No hurry. Until I see one for $35k I'm not buying.
@L1GHT119
@L1GHT119 6 жыл бұрын
Smart, you’ll save $17 k lol
@mikequinn7835
@mikequinn7835 6 жыл бұрын
Actually for me, I take a RWD GT1, red(or black) on black.
@houdini6465
@houdini6465 5 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a used Kia Stinger GT2 AWD two weeks ago. My last three cars were Mercedes, and I’m thoroughly impressed with the Stinger
@Telecraster
@Telecraster 7 жыл бұрын
"Fuel economy has not exactly been Kia's Forte over the years" Ahahahahaha, I see what you did there... :D
@madpistol
@madpistol 7 жыл бұрын
I was just about to post this. I wonder if he even realizes he said that...
@biglee13m
@biglee13m 6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yes and it's true that Kias have good fuel economy but... it's just ok comparing to others except the Niro.
@rpmautoreviews9249
@rpmautoreviews9249 4 жыл бұрын
Stinger's fuel economy can't touch it's Audi/BMW/Mercedes competition, ... probably $25-$50/mth more on fuel, but I'll take the $400-$450/mth saving on Monthly Payments over those other rivals :-)
@AmericanRoads
@AmericanRoads 7 жыл бұрын
Saw the blue version of this car in person on the road just a couple days ago. It looked great!
@mauricekwurue4974
@mauricekwurue4974 5 жыл бұрын
It's my favorite too
@friedrice2307
@friedrice2307 7 жыл бұрын
I am happy buyer of a stinger gt. OMG!!!! This is the most fun I have had in a car. I had a Honda civic turbo and that had a crap ton of turbo lag but on the stinger there is very little turbo lag. you barely feel it. I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!! AND this car is luxury enough for me. Has everything I want in the car.
@BennyTheWoo
@BennyTheWoo 6 жыл бұрын
I bought a rear drive GT version in October last year, and it is a superb car.
@Theonestrongbusleader
@Theonestrongbusleader Жыл бұрын
OMG! This is my dream used vehicle Alex.
@willieboon6150
@willieboon6150 6 жыл бұрын
I stumbled on your channel and this is one of the best car review even seen. :)
@leebog1914
@leebog1914 7 жыл бұрын
Great review. You have always pull no punches and tell it like you see it good or bad.. Great Review!
@Omnis2
@Omnis2 7 жыл бұрын
Proud to be the 600th like. This is the best channel for serious car buyers. Doesn't pander to the kids with no money.
@dtw1622
@dtw1622 4 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews, especially your comparisons with the competing vehicles. No other youtube reviewers give us that component as in depth as you.
@kickinballistics
@kickinballistics 6 жыл бұрын
I’ve been comparing new cars to buy recently and for me (in Australia) it comes down to a Stinger GT (with new bi-modal exhaust option) versus an Audi S5. Also, in Australia there are only RWD currently available (August 2018) and only a 7 year warranty...which, although not as long as the 10 year U.S warranty...is still longer than any other comparable vehicles. 7 years is quite astonishing. The Stinger GT is definitely on my radar to buy. Such great value.
@RemixedVoice
@RemixedVoice 7 жыл бұрын
This car is brilliant.
@ruoideptrai
@ruoideptrai 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, Alex, I wish your channel get more popular in the future
@IROCQUE
@IROCQUE 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I still can't believe the Honda Accord won the NACOTY over the Stinger! This was clearly the winner in my opinion.
@michael007ish
@michael007ish 7 жыл бұрын
My god my head almost exploded trying to keep up to you. So much information. Incredible review.
@beartankoperator7950
@beartankoperator7950 7 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your 15 and 30 sec break down on this review well done
@Yassulookinlikeslayyy
@Yassulookinlikeslayyy 6 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks for the detailed information. I will also add that in my experience of owning new 3 series BMW to now owning a KIA K900, my service experience with KIA is much better. Anytime I schedule even an oil change, I am asked by my KIA dealership if I need a rental and my wait times are shorter than what it was at BMW. This experience of course could be regional but for me, it’s one of the reasons I will keep buying KIA cars
@LiohJuney
@LiohJuney 7 жыл бұрын
I love when he talks nerdy to me.
@vegarosa69
@vegarosa69 6 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in the market for a nice sedan and seriously considering the Stinger. It checks all the boxes in my list including the price and knowing it will be way more reliable and cheap to maintain than any of the German brands.
@pistolpete6321
@pistolpete6321 7 жыл бұрын
Great review! You are one of the top car reviewers out there right now! Keep up the great work, love the format of your reviews.
@josegeorge9512
@josegeorge9512 5 жыл бұрын
I think the Stinger is redefining the auto category classification all by itself. Performance car dynamics which is a daily driver taking on the aesthetics of the luxury brands. This is the car I would buy. Kudos Kia!
@py1211
@py1211 7 жыл бұрын
It's a car, not a "brand"...what a statement! People these days still judge a car by its brand.
@riyo84
@riyo84 7 жыл бұрын
this was a really impressive review. I'm surprised you even brought up the kia-hyundai relationship
@gfmathomas
@gfmathomas 7 жыл бұрын
The more I here about the Kia Stinger GT ,the more I want one.
@damienpol5215
@damienpol5215 6 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I own a Stinger GT2 but I disagree with A+ for cabin noise. It has more road/tire noise than the new Toyota Camry and much more than a typical Lexus.
@Ballybunionkerry
@Ballybunionkerry 6 жыл бұрын
Always a great informative presentation....Great job
@royalewithcheese1000
@royalewithcheese1000 5 жыл бұрын
Alex is the text book definition of a true car nerd.
@vanallen9453
@vanallen9453 5 жыл бұрын
...great review Alex...
@mathieucossette9019
@mathieucossette9019 7 жыл бұрын
KIA proves that a car manufacturer can deliver a luxury GT without the high overpriced premium!
@newsundal
@newsundal 7 жыл бұрын
Mathieu Cossette You got the point.
@Unicoseti
@Unicoseti 6 жыл бұрын
luxury kia ????? hahahahahahahahh!!!!!
@LT-jc4qb
@LT-jc4qb 5 жыл бұрын
But it's not. Alex says it over and over throughout the whole video. But you know what...sure, why not.
@samlung2724
@samlung2724 4 жыл бұрын
When you pay premium, you get premium materials, not in the stinger, it has some luxury things but you can tell they cut corners, but at this point, thoes luxury items are now becoming standard now that a camry and accord have them.
@Meqanicull
@Meqanicull 4 жыл бұрын
Never thought I would find an auto journalist better than the savagegeese superb review Alex.
@imraaanmini
@imraaanmini 7 жыл бұрын
Keep it up nice detailed review
@M1MyRifle
@M1MyRifle 7 жыл бұрын
Looks like a solid all around car, I'm looking hard at the XE for when my lease it up this fall, it's very interesting how you kept comparing the AWD system of the Stinger to the Jag.
@PatrickLino
@PatrickLino 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Alex!
@SaiRulez1
@SaiRulez1 7 жыл бұрын
It infuriates me why Kia left out the 360* camera and rear heated seats in the GT2...panoramic sunroof not there, I can live with but why not offer the other 2, even if it were in a package?
@TheAccordingtoyou
@TheAccordingtoyou 7 жыл бұрын
Yep it doesn't make any sense why they couldn't atleast include them as options. I hope they bring them back and add some luxury to the car.
@SaiRulez1
@SaiRulez1 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah..I hope so too...till then...no reason to upgrade from my Optima...or maybe consider the Q50 RS when my lease is up
@TheAccordingtoyou
@TheAccordingtoyou 7 жыл бұрын
SaiRulez1 Yea I will be keeping my Optima SXL 😁
@lizardgreen2121
@lizardgreen2121 7 жыл бұрын
Canada got it. I don't understand why not the U.S
@vladsaghin7644
@vladsaghin7644 7 жыл бұрын
Canada also has suede roof lining and inductive cell phone charging (+ 360 cam and heated back seats) but we don't get the 2.0T and as much as I'd like a GT2, the 2.0T Premium (with basically the same gizmos other than the HUD I think) is still 10 000$ less. That makes it an absolute bargain if you prioritize good looks and better fuel economy as a daily driver in bumper to bumper trafic
@BigHeadClan
@BigHeadClan 7 жыл бұрын
" Not KIA's Forte " I see what you did there Alex. Well done sir rare to see you gush over a car, looking forward to see what the GENISIS is going to be like.
@amotorist3030
@amotorist3030 7 жыл бұрын
Great review as always. The Stinger definitely anchors itself as a very solid choice. It's more of a niche with broad appeal. It's going to sell a lot this year.
@ss9320
@ss9320 6 жыл бұрын
Nothing can touch this car for the money!
@vanallen9453
@vanallen9453 5 жыл бұрын
...negotiate...and always check online first with dealers with real cars and real deals...
@polishdude001
@polishdude001 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been dreaming about this car since 2018 can’t wait
@Snafu2346
@Snafu2346 7 жыл бұрын
For a everyday GT car that has some fun to it. This looks great.
@robertk8524
@robertk8524 5 жыл бұрын
I got one, really happy with it.
@zorbadog4452
@zorbadog4452 6 жыл бұрын
Love my 2018 Stinger GT1 AWD
@maxwella2079
@maxwella2079 7 жыл бұрын
Alex does it again...Great review!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾🤙🏾
@1234567890gundam1
@1234567890gundam1 7 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thx! Very honest as always
@GigginQuick
@GigginQuick 6 жыл бұрын
I just bought a base model Chrysler 300 with a V6. Beautiful car! (And I have to credit you and Sofyan for your detailed reviews to help me find the right vehicle.) I’ll have to keep an eye on Kia, however. Once I run the wheels off my 300, I just might get one of these high-end Kia cars.
@Guy-mx4fb
@Guy-mx4fb Жыл бұрын
I actually like that it has a Kia badge on this beautiful car
@ezcarlos1
@ezcarlos1 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent review packed with useful and relevant information...Thank you
@FUELENT
@FUELENT 7 жыл бұрын
Interesting Review! Thanks for the super honest opinion
@rubenferreira1238
@rubenferreira1238 7 жыл бұрын
Alex, as always excellent review
@411globetrotter
@411globetrotter 7 жыл бұрын
Ruben Ferreira yes because Lexus better than Acura
@Hank039
@Hank039 7 жыл бұрын
Alex - you mentioned a "regular-sized" sunroof. I know it's not a pano one, but it looks bigger than a regular-sized one. Maybe a in-betweener?
@darthvader8433
@darthvader8433 4 жыл бұрын
Bought a red 3 3lt gt here in Australia this week. Waiting for delivery next week... We don't get the 4wd version here but there's no snow on 99% of roads either. Happy to not have the weight penalty anyway!
@icegiant1000
@icegiant1000 4 жыл бұрын
For reasons I won't go into, I tried to buy a 2019 Dodge Charger Scat-Pack, but Chrysler shot me down. For once I wanted a car that did 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. Next stop? Kia Stinger. It will do 0-60 in less than 5, and is ultimately a more refined car than the Charger, not to mention AWD. 24 hours later, I was driving home in my new Kia Stinger GT2. Only complaint is that I am 6'2, I totally fit when I finally get into the car, but getting in and out of the Stinger, is a pain in the butt. Only complaint, otherwise, fasted car I have ever owned, and who cares if it snowed or not, I got AWD.
@oclaytonyoung
@oclaytonyoung 7 жыл бұрын
best car reviewer NA
@tucasaesmia
@tucasaesmia 7 жыл бұрын
@alexonautos are you doing a review on the Stinger 2.0 turbo?
@pheunthai
@pheunthai 7 жыл бұрын
Another great review! Thank you!
@bird718
@bird718 7 жыл бұрын
i really like that A5 sportsback in S trim.hopefuilly next year the kia stinger will have more color options, i hate black interiors and consider them to be the fleet/taxi interior color preference.
@IReahpZz
@IReahpZz 7 жыл бұрын
bird718 red and white are available ya know. Especially for the price of the a5 s line.
@brooklynbensonhurst9701
@brooklynbensonhurst9701 4 жыл бұрын
The 2018 Stinger GT2 all wheel drive trim is comparable to the BMW4 series grand coupe, the Audi A5, even Porsche Panamera. The GT2 Stinger is absolutely considered a luxury vehicle, with it’s Brembo Brakes 4-Piston Front, 2-piston rear, red calipers, Twin Turbocharged 3.3 liter V6 365 hp 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds, CVVT, GDI, ISG. Torque 376 @ 1,300 - 4;500. LSD, Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control, R-MDPS, VGR. Front suspension: McPherson strut w/Stabilizer Bar, high-performance Dampers, ECS, ABS, Safety: blind spot collision warning, lane change assist, rear cross traffic collision, driver attention warning, forward collision avoidance, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, lean departure warning, lane keep assist, Smart cruise control w/stop and go, CBC, ESC, TCS, HAC, TPMS, I am leaving out a lot of features because I don’t feel like typing anymore but this guy definitely did not do his homework on the Kia stinger GT2 which he is attempting to demonstrate. My personal Stinger GT2 features which I only experienced in some top of the line Luxury Cars. Stinger GT2 gives you a nice heads up display which projects a good source of information. The fact that you can change to any DRIVING configuration any time, you don’t have to be stoped and parked. I don’t mean changing the ambience colors but for example changing the drive mode from comfort to sport deactivating the auto shut off system and traction control, stability etc.. My super duper favorite feature is that you can preselect 10 or 12 radio or Sirius XM radio stations and the car starts recording all these channels weather you are on this station or no and it keeps recording for up to an hour. You can go to these recorded stations and a rewind up to an hour and listen to the music you missed because you were listening to a different station. The Kia Stinger GT2 should definitely be considered a luxury sedan capable of competing with the likes of BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, and even sports cars like the Mustang, Dodge Charger and others. The difference is Kia simply gives you all the great, awesome features where the so called luxury cars like BMW, Audi Lexus and Benz Nickel and Dime you sometimes 20k, 30K, or evening 50k over your limit to get the simple features. It’s amazing how people fall for their scheme simple because of the NAME BRAND! Here’s a link to another KZbinr who does a fairly decent job of describing the Kia Stinger GT2 model, with only a few small mistakes, features which he leaves out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opKnhZRjatiEmtU
@UnderWarranty
@UnderWarranty 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the link, the stinger in the UK is simple, there is only a GTS specc which has everything. Which i love as i was looking at a BMW 3 or 4 series but there is so many options it put me off choosing one. But with the stinger i know the one i buy has everything they offer and i don't have to hunt around for the version which has the most on..
@andeeznation
@andeeznation 4 жыл бұрын
The boot also has an auto mode so it opens automatically. The paddleshift turns off manual and goes back to auto once you are under 10kms/hr. It has launch control but you need to read the manual or watch a video on how to do it as its not just a button
@alisadiq7595
@alisadiq7595 7 жыл бұрын
When I drove the new KIA rio I new it took its blood from the big brother stinger... Solid and well balanced driving manner.
@stizzygrayson5541
@stizzygrayson5541 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Subscribed.
@EDHBlvd
@EDHBlvd 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car with great powertrain. If they made this with a six speed manual I would be in love.
@swanblake
@swanblake 7 жыл бұрын
Gus Johnson have you seen the looks of the Malibu I mean SS? Pass
@IReahpZz
@IReahpZz 6 жыл бұрын
Rediscover Film g70 in a motor trend review has a Manual in the 4 cylinder version. But I Beileve that starts at 40k
@falkin42
@falkin42 7 жыл бұрын
I'm just tired of people trying to narrowly define what is or isn't luxury. Why does it matter? It's a car. And a damn exciting one at that.
@XanthanGgum
@XanthanGgum 7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review Alex thank you!
@lacrossewacker
@lacrossewacker 7 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to test drive this. Actually going to cross shop this vs G80 sport. Not sure which experience I'll like better
@IReahpZz
@IReahpZz 7 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Plummer take a peak at the g70, coming relatively soon, unless you need the space.
@Brajin1
@Brajin1 6 жыл бұрын
I am hoping the 2019 Stinger bring the 360 degree camera to the GT2 model
@yongutsa
@yongutsa 7 жыл бұрын
I respect Alex's view as well!
@Balunliinfi
@Balunliinfi 7 жыл бұрын
Hi alex how do you grade the fuel economy of the 2.0l
@yonatanimmanuel2316
@yonatanimmanuel2316 4 жыл бұрын
Wow that's a lot of information,plreasureably executed well done.👍👍
@AlexanderWilson1982
@AlexanderWilson1982 7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful car and review!
@AlainHubert
@AlainHubert 5 жыл бұрын
Great in depth review. Fortunately here in Canada we got a better equipped AWD Stinger for cheaper than in the USA. That's the one I got for not a lot of money because it was a slightly used 2018 model when the 2020 models are coming in...
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