AWD versus RWD - Kia Stinger GT at the Race Track

[@93remix]

i was hoping you'd line 'em up and do a 0-60, 1/4mi., and braking... not just track experience, i don't think most of us will ever visit a track

[@RandomTechWZ]

Yeah, I just want to see the difference in a straight line.

[@calvinlee9849]

@@RandomTechWZ me too

[@mrpmj00]

A track tests all 0-60, 1/4mi., and braking.

[@tony9554]

NOT a race car at all, sports sedan

[@TasimanaOG]

i wanna see drag race :P

[@sattymike0155]

RWD stinger owner here - appreciate the video. 👍

[@Coupydog]

Marvelous in most respects, but whoever thought they'd be driving Kias around Race Tracks? 10 years ago, nobody would've dreamt this!

[@davebo357]

Just Peter Schreyer I imagine.

[@StinkySundae]

Kia at a race track was almost impossible.

[@jeffjeff8562]

I don't doubt the rwd is faster around the track, but 6 seconds faster then the awd model tells me the driver wasn't consistent with both cars. And why in the hell didn't these guys line them up for a quick drag race? They would've gotten a few million views over the long run.

[@ErectileSceptile]

I would have to agree. 6 seconds disparity leads me to believe the biggest difference in the cars was between the steering wheel and the seat.

[@beelzebub425]

Rwd is technically superior on track but only if the driver has the confidence for example when awd corners it has under steer and you can get out of it with throttle but not as good as rwd cuz in rwd as soon as you under steer it’s just a matter of getting on the gas to get around the corner cleaner and faster it’s called a slip angle it’s really interesting and I don’t mean drifting just a little controlled angle to get the rear end to conform around the turn

[@The_Rob_D]

You just saved me from wasting 9 minutes of my time.

[@channasnakehead4051]

@@beelzebub425 uhm why only rwd when awd has both? I'm just saying put it on sport+ and its 97% rwd

[@beelzebub425]

@@channasnakehead4051 it only goes 80% to the rear and the awd model has no lsd so if it was 97% it would just one wheel wonder

[@mumenrider862]

Finally.. a stinger video with new info! Love my GT2 AWD...

[@93455Driver]

The weight and friction losses of the AWD may account for the time differences, but surprised that the gains in AWD traction did not make this a closer race. Best guess is that the conditions were good and the driver was smooth and not overwhelming the tires in the corners.

[@goatmonkey2112]

Are they really on the same tires? I thought someone said that the AWD version shipped with all season tires and 18" instead of 19".

[@EdgyNumber1]

AWD more relevant for cooler, perhaps snowy climes. But yeah, as a track day racer (well not really a racer but for fun) and as a cheaper luxo-barge commuter, the RWD should be the one.

[@devn3813]

TheSaintST1 it would be so nice to have in the winter but you’re spending $3,000 more, handles worse, mpg reduced so much, higher off the ground, and slower in every way in the dry. I’d like to have awd but I’d probably put snow tires on the rwd

[@Ricardo-eg3wn]

AWD is for soccer moms who can’t drive. Everyone knows RWD will always outperform AWD. The issue is most people can’t handle a RWD car in extenuating conditions. Thus a AWD in sports cars was invented as a handicap / training wheels for inexperienced drivers. There are absolutely no practical benefits to AWD that can’t be compensated for by a seasoned RWD driver. Thus - if your a soccer mom who wants a sports car go ahead and get the AWD. If you understand how to drive your vehicle. Get the RWD. The only exception would really be with rear engine rwd PORSCHEs if you intend to daily drive a rear engine Porsche recommend the AWD Carerra 4s because 911s are a death trap in bad whether they slip around uncontrollably in the rain🌧

[@EdgyNumber1]

@@Ricardo-eg3wn I'm sure those Audi rally dar drivers will bare you opinions in mind.

[@Ricardo-eg3wn]

EdgyNumber1 considering the Porsche 911 is the motor vehicle platform with the most racing wins in the world , and it’s first win was a “Rally Race”.... I sure hope they do. They might learn a thing or two. They might actually Learn how to spell the word ( car ).

[@timgriffin2579]

Ricardo Rivera ugh...how petty do you have to be to call someone out for a typo these days?! Everyone is typing on small keyboards on their phone. The d is next to the s. You knew he meant car. So does everyone else. To be fair, in your previous post, you said “if your a soccer mom”. It’s “you’re” FYI

[@sergeysmelnik]

I really want a RWD Stinger GT but I probably wont get one for at least a couple years. The weight difference along with fun factor is why Id choose this configuration. Also looks like the 3.3 gains a ton of power from a tune and a better breathing exhaust. What an amazing car.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

I'm with you on that one Sergey.

[@sergeysmelnik]

ADEBISI ADEBISI looks like someone is upset with their premature purchase of a C250.

[@christianfuentes1138]

Got one I love it ..........

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Which one? Regardless, I'm jealous.

[@brandonwright2067]

The better race would be the Ford Taurus sho awd twin turbo vs the stinger same exact set up identical weight interior space and initial price.

[@testy462]

As a SHO owner, I have to say 99 percent sure the Kia would whip it around the track. Kia is lighter, and it's suspension and chassis is a decade newer. Current (and last sadly) gen taurus chassis was borrowed from a Volvo setup from like 08.

[@ge-8135]

0-60 awd kills rwd. Want to beat a muscle car to the Next light? AWD.

[@adbarrnz]

"One would expect all-wheel drive to help the Stinger's performance numbers, but while quick, our handsome HiChroma Red Stinger GT tester proved to be slower than the rear-drive Stinger GTs we've tested. Our tester accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and on through the quarter mile in 13.6 seconds at 104.8 mph. The quickest rear-wheel-drive Stinger GT we've ever tested ran to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and through the quarter mile in 13.1 seconds at 106.9 mph. Our all-wheel-drive Stinger didn't perform as well on the skidpad or figure eight, either. It averaged 0.90 g of lateral acceleration on the skidpad and ran a 25.2-second figure eight while averaging 0.77 g. Respectable numbers, but the same rear-drive Stinger GT quoted above pulled 0.93 g on the skidpad and lapped the figure eight in 24.8 seconds at 0.79 g." -Motortrend

[@roddwestphal2379]

Yeah, on a cold icy or snowy day, I'll be driving right by you.

[@stevewise1656]

I’m surprised by this comparison. I own the GT2 AWD and there’s a rear wheel bias, so thought this would have been closer. I’d have to see the track setup from above, because what you all initially described was what I thought would be more twists and turns. I know from personal experience in the tight corners the AWD doesn’t slide/drift the way the RWD does.

[@mohamednawwar1450]

They are mistaken here because the awd comes with all season and the rwd comes with summer.... And i don't remember if they are the ssme brand i know the summer is michelin pilot sport 4s or just s.... That will add a very huge difference in grip, cornering and acceleration....the awd has 18 inches wheels and the rwd has 19s....not accurate comparison

[@stevewise1656]

@@mohamednawwar1450 I wasn’t aware re the rear wheel drive tires, though that does make sense. I have Michelin Pilot Sport all-season on all four.

[@mowglig9382]

Fun job man

[@vegarosa69]

Pretty decent review. I love my Rwd GT. Plenty of power and super comfortable.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Thank you!

[@johnnielewis8325]

Shity

[@jordycruz6661]

Wouldn’t awd be better for putting down power on bumpy roads?

[@beefen7921]

My take is depends on where you live.. if you live in a place where you get snow/ice/sleet during winter, go with AWD.. other than that, RWD. I live in Northern VA where it occasionally gets snow/ice/sleet during winter so i'd prefer AWD.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

I'm going to have to agree with you. Well said 👍

[@St1ngerGuy]

Get the AWD, do full bolts on and tune it to around 420 WHP and don't look back. That's what I did and I'm sure it would take a stock RWD any day of the week, rain or shine...or snow. You could do the same mods to the RWD but I suspect traction would become a major issue and the AWD would still win. These cars need sway bars to really be ready for the track, they are set up for comfort.

[@beefen7921]

AWD is what I prefer but can't complain with my newly found JOY in a GT RWD :) for a great deal. it's much more fun and engaging together with more mechanical grip AND less weight!. This was a great comparison video btw! Great job!

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Thank you!@@beefen7921

[@xCavght]

Good quality video, saw this in my recommended 👍

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Thanks. It was a lot of fun making.

[@invertedpolarity6890]

I would be interested in a Stinger GT AWD vs RWD using an AWD car for both tests. The AWD in the Stinger can be disabled so that it is RWD only by pulling a fuse in the engine compartment.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

That would be an interesting test to do!

[@roddwestphal2379]

You can adjust the the percentages as well.

[@vofking]

Great review. Never watched same comparison on other channels.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Thank you!

[@Loopsrainforest]

We can't even get the RWD Stinger in Canada :(

[@poetic8tradegy]

This is great I was trying to choose between Awd and Rwd I just didn’t know the difference. Would cost and maintenance be cheaper with Rwd vs Awd? I live in Vegas and don’t think I need awd but it’s mostly what they have for sale here

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

RWD would absolutely be cheaper. AWD has a better resale value so the initial cost is pricier. As for maintenance, the AWD is a more complicated system and would be a more expensive fix if needed. Great question!

[@poetic8tradegy]

Thanks for replying! I will check out rwd

[@mysneaksaintbeat]

@@poetic8tradegy it comes with a 10 year warranty though if you buy new or certified pre-owned. i dont think thats really a concern when it comes down to it whether or not RWD or AWD is more maintenance cost.

[@TravelinVeteran]

I live in Chicago and ... winters here = AWD. I'll just leave the house 6 seconds earlier every day.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

haha, I like your style.

[@isaiahsimpson7402]

You won't need too lol because the rwd will spin out or lose traction

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Haha. Is your. Commute exactly 1.8 miles?

[@fredericpons1316]

Do it again when its pouring rain....

[@UnderWarranty]

Why it is obvious what the out come will be on a wet track....

[@Hanserfaust]

or in snow :) but great vid!

[@commantrosexetlos4700]

230kg lighter is a lot when remaps start..and this baby somehow pulls a lot..a lot of big companies will have a problem..this stinger gt is overbuild ..reliability with a remap 430hp on 4 seater..merc-audi-bmw will loose a lot of customers that they dont like buying a status..but buying a damn fast do it all car that dont brake every 30.000 miles..that means aftermarket used value too....a reliable tt car with 4 seats..until today eu cars was alone in that m3-rs3-rs4....the figures stand only if the car drives

[@Ricardo-eg3wn]

Yeah I feel you but to be honest you probably shouldn’t be zipping around in the rain anyway. Not so much for yourself but other drivers. Cops will ticket you if you get into an accident for not doing 5-10 under. It’s law ...you must reduce speed in the rain 🌧 so for a rwd driver on the road as long as your tires have traction it’s fine. AWD is for soccer moms who can’t drive. Everyone knows RWD will always outperform AWD. The issue is most people can’t handle a RWD car in extenuating conditions. Thus a AWD in sports cars was invented as a handicap / training wheels for inexperienced drivers. There are absolutely no practical benefits to AWD that can’t be compensated for by a seasoned RWD driver. Thus - if your a soccer mom who wants a sports car go ahead and get the AWD. If you understand how to drive your vehicle. Get the RWD. The only exception would really be with rear engine rwd PORSCHEs if you intend to daily drive a rear engine Porsche recommend the AWD Carerra 4s because 911s are a death trap in bad whether they slip around uncontrollably in the rain🌧 this is typically not the case for many front engine sports cars but the weight distribution of a Porsche makes them ass end heavy. Easy to slide around in a turn or high torque = less traction scenario

[@bigspanish18]

I luv my RWD 19 GT2

[@bluev2srt]

This was interesting the g70 comes with summer only tires on the rwd version and all season tires with the AWD version. Surprised the stinger did not and also surprised it was 6 seconds slower with the same tires and just a little more weight. That's a huge difference!

[@damianlou9617]

Hey Rob should I purchase a used 2018 Stinger gt with 37,000 miles on it for 31k? Just want your opinion

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

That sounds like it's in the ballpark of a decent price. Pretty good mileage for a 2018.

[@chrismarcantel8480]

AWD is faster equil power to all wheels. That in its self is something to think about.

[@TasimanaOG]

which one launches harder? / does the launch feel similar.?

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

I think the RWD launched harder, at least it felt like it did. With the RWD you can feel the car pushing you vs the AWD it feels more like its pulling you around the track.

[@TasimanaOG]

@@AllThingsKiaCO nice, gettimng rwd, thanks my friend

[@tunanocrust2642]

Would be curious to see how the new Stinger GTS compares to these two as well. Great track! basically in my backyard, almost literally. Awesome video!

[@VeryBadReputation]

Awd is to "safe" for fast track laps. Rwd is agile and easier to rotate. Both can be adjusted/modified to handle better but overall a rwd is a better platform when driving on the limits

[@ErectileSceptile]

AWD can have the same or more potential but it takes an extremely skilled driver capable of pulling a scandinavian flick

[@VeryBadReputation]

@@ErectileSceptile I won't disagree but there's times a "flick" isn't useful. A well balanced rwd will rotate more easily on every state of a turn. How can you "flick" a awd on corner exit or how can you close tighter on a apex? Its just all more easy with a rwd.

[@jasonosantowski9211]

Thank you for this video as I want to take my stinger to this track. One question though, they really both had the same tires?

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

I believe so!

[@m.m.6757]

The AWD is way faster… where I live. Because it snows here and it’s my winter ride while my camaro 1LE is in storage for five months a year. I enjoy the stinger more. It’s the best car.

[@salferaih1984]

Any difference in weight??

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Yes, The RWD sits around 3'800 lbs and the AWD sits around 4'000 lbs. (2020 models)

[@LotusOwnersOfTexas]

6 seconds is too much of a difference in lap times. This test is unfortunately hard to take seriously with a 6 second difference between same make and model cars just different drive wheels

[@adbarrnz]

The RWD is 200 pounds lighter, and has a mechanical LSD. The difference in times is absolutely what I would expect.

[@bouldersportsmanage]

Great fun! Let's do it again soon!

[@djerickd_official]

did they both have the rear LSD?

[@ronin2167]

In a 1/4 mile run the awd would probably take the rwd due to better grip.

[@MrFirerod1]

@@AnomalousAnomaly Correct the rwd is about .1 second faster. I have zero traction issues in my RWD stinger GT

[@howardkahn4330]

has the noises quality control improved? i have been told that in earlier models a lot poor quality knobs and controls, also much noise sounds throughout the interior........rattles and squeaks.......has the noises quality control improved? i have been told that in earlier models a lot poor quality knobs and controls, also much noise sounds throughout the interior........rattles and squeaks.......

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

The Stinger is a very quiet ride. I haven't noticed any rattles or squeaks when driving.

[@hugdeath929]

Good review. Thanks for the tips at the end for your advice on the best uses for AWD vs RWD. I want the safety and practicality of AWD but 6 seconds is a ton. I wonder how much of that is noticeable on the road. AND it’s cheaper too.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

I think the average driver wouldn't mind the 6 seconds.. the AWD still hauls!

[@hugdeath929]

Thanks! Do you have any idea how good the RWD launches and applies grips in the rain versus the AWD version. We get more than our fair share of rain.

[@robertmcgee3616]

hugdeath929 I think it grips well in the rain, but you can’t push the gas too far over 2,000 rpm. The car is very punchy because the max torque kicks in at 1,300 RPM. I have an AWD stinger gt and it’s so much better in the rain than the rwd I tested. I haven’t tested my luck but there were a few times I had to make a quick lane change and pass and it handled just as it would if it were dry

[@mumenrider862]

pull the fuse in the awd to make it rwd and test again to see if it's the same as a real rwd!

[@MotoGQ]

No because it's still 400lbs heavier.

[@mumenrider862]

@@MotoGQ ya.. good point.. let hammond drive the awd and clarkson the rwd then :)

[@USARAY1947]

Well done comparo. Thanks

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Thank you!

[@dreammusicvancouver]

The awd doesn't have limited slip.

[@davidlaurence-gallant4206]

The g70 awd does si il guess the stinger too

[@patrickteto]

It was hard to see if they where apples to apples? It looked like the RWD might have been standard shift vrs automatic?If so not a real 1 for 1.

[@Tyler-de1ex]

They are automatic only. No manual option

[@patrickteto]

Okay then wasn't sure,towards the end of it kinda looked like he shifted.I still can't believe that the all wheel drive is 6 seconds slower either way if I get the chance to get one it will be the AWD then sent to Tork Motorsports for the full experience. ;) Take a look at what they have done so far,good stuff man,,,

[@BlackwingDuck]

Wtf is this guy talking about 400 pounds? The awd is 194 pounds heavier. I have an awd, the extra weight is not even noticeable unless you're pushing it to the max at the track.

[@merlindouglaslarsen1684]

Yeah, I caught that immediately too and had to read down the comments to make sure somebody called that inaccuracy out. Good job.

[@dougmiller1460]

The 2018 AWD engine CAL is not quite the same as the RWD. AWD was only running like 5.1s 0-60. Would be interesting to update with the 2022 AWD with the 2018 RWD to get a more fair comparison. I'd still prefer the RWD all things equal, but the engine CAL is a bigger difference in this scenario.

[@youngblood23rb]

The jump cuts and shakiness of this video made it hard to watch good concept and outcome though

[@koreandude81]

At the end they said the big guy in the blue shirt "called it" after discovering the RWD was faster? He said the AWD would be faster. Lol.

[@vincer9960]

The guy in the first couple mins doesn't know anything about racing. He thinks RWD causes push (understeer) while AWD can help get rid of that and help "pull"the car around the corner while in fact it's the total opposite, lol.

[@kevinhibbard320]

@@vincer9960 Thats what i was thinking.

[@VG-RACK]

vince R soooo???? I’m looking at the 2021 GT and thats what I was thinking.. should I go AWD or rwd?? I thought the AWD will be faster but idk

[@vincer9960]

@@VG-RACK I'd recommend AWD to 9o% of people. It's safer especially if you like pushing the car and potentially faster off the line. RWD is more fun, requires more skill, and more of a "purist" racecar type of setup. In short, RWD is more hardcore.

[@jayknight139]

I feel like track testing is irrelevant because few people use it relative to strait line racing.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Thats fair. It was a thrilling video to shoot though!

[@jayknight139]

@@AllThingsKiaCO and it's fun to watch. To be honest I wish I could ride along. But I think we should get away from using it as a standard

[@checkmate9111]

Next time line them up for a drag race. 0-60 & 1/4 mile.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Next time! We didn't have access to the 1/4 course that day.

[@remyche4300]

Awd drive would only benefit in snowy places. Other then that rwd would be lighter and just all you need

[@Randomadventuresebike]

Awd also benefits in the rain for sure

[@IsolestiK]

Great video but in other comparison videos they weren’t showing that much of difference in record.

[@johnp5264]

Really awesome job..!!

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Thank you very much!

[@DavidDiaz-ug5qv]

Yes but the all wheel drive is faster on the 1/4 mile and 0-60

[@adbarrnz]

In the ice and wet, sure. Anywhere else, and in all actual straight line 0-60 tests the RWD is faster.

[@Randomadventuresebike]

For sure! Especially when you put a tune on. Rwd will just roast the tires. Awd will be faster with mods done

[@By_Any_Means_Necessary]

6 seconds na that's driver error that's way to big of a difference and like he said his self he was more comfortable the second time around in the rear wheel drive and that means he push harder which means faster time 👎

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

The mechanical LSD in the RWD model is far better suited for a dry track environment and is why Nick had a much easier time rotating the car and pushing it harder in the corners. The torque vectoring diff in the AWD model really isn't tuned for a track environment and resulted in lower cornering speeds. However, in the real world most drivers appreciate the AWD model and it's versatility.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Nick here! the time difference between the two models is real as the more mechanical and lighter nature of the RWD model just gives far more front grip to work with on a dry track. If anything the difference is greater than what the times show as I was having more fun in the RWD model and over-drove it into a couple corners. The AWD's lap was actually cleaner.

[@chrishuber8930]

i25 Kia the awd would kill the rwd from a dig though

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

I'm thinking your'e right. I'm curious what the difference would be. Maybe we will test that out.

[@nickb3968]

You should test the 2.0 RWD to see if it's faster than the V6 AWD version.(around a track)

[@basdergen2565]

You got yourself to drive the car?

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

I just saw this! Nick and I do look very similar, he is just way cooler than me. Haha this cracks me up though..

[@merlindouglaslarsen1684]

It's the sunglasses; and the beards; and the voices; oh hell, you look and sound like twins on video. :D@@AllThingsKiaCO

[@ajdahun]

did the rwd drive have lsd?

[@esteemedenergy]

Mustang is a jallopy deathtrap

[@layesse1]

6 seconds is an insane difference wow

[@iranvolley9971]

KIA NEW KING IN THE WORLD 👍

[@BlackWolf-rw1cy]

For track rwd is the best, rolling race too, awd is good in start and slipery track

[@donbaird3826]

2020 stinger gt panthera metal chameleon trim tt rwd.

[@monkeyboykc3190]

This test seems invalid. 2 people in the car? Added weight.

[@StudentDriverBR]

RWD is better on corners the front wheels are only for turn there's nothing to make the front wheels lose grip the AWD and FWD as less grip on corners because the power sending to front wheels lower the front grip(bonus: In the past Lamborghini used AWD Gallardo on races now uses RWD Huracan)

[@StudentDriverBR]

AWD is better off road, AWD and FWD is better on slow corners

[@namehere1369]

Shitty part about being in Canada is we only get the awd :(

[@michaelthompson4178]

Wouldn't u rather have awd? I'm n MN, while I've driven rwd cars in the winter, there's no way I'd even be considering this car if awd wasn't an option. I'm sure you get at least as much if not more snow then us

[@St1ngerGuy]

Really you want the AWD, just do some mods and a piggy back tune. Lap3 will give you an additional 83HP with 93 octane gas. With AWD you get to use all that power, with RWD you will just burn your tires up. It's very easy to get these cars to 420 WHP and they can handle it no problem.

[@robertrodriguez8167]

What ? Which one has more grip? Rwd or Awd? Something is off in this video.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Sorry, I accidentally removed your comment. I was trying to respond to it. At 6:12 he was saying that the RWD has more mechanical grip.Thanks for your comment.

[@eduardofierro3750]

Hi I have one like the blue RWD 2019. Just need to said its a nice car but mine have two problems. 1- Braking pulsation or shakes steering. Solution from my dealer was to replase all brakes not under warranty. For the amount $1000.00 2- Rear Suspension. I hear noise time to time hit or bang on rear like when car don't have shocks. Pls if any one have this problems and fix it. Replay and let me know its very annoying to drive this way. Thanks.

[@raysal5149]

That sucks, did you find out what caused it

[@eduardofierro3750]

@@raysal5149 yes. Brakes need to be replaced for aftermarket parts.that will fix it but I never changed. The rear noise was the hatch to heavy for the weatherstrip. And for my good luck I hit a big tractor tire debris damage bumper intercooler belly cover fender. I was doing oil change dealer offer they take car damage. to pay off my car and get me on a 22. So. I did same payment GT1 RWD blue. So no problem so far on this 22 over 3500 MI drive

[@raysal5149]

@@eduardofierro3750 nice, I paid way to much for my 22 stinger GT2 53,620 rear wheel drive... and another 5,000 for California state tax.. but I have 0 interest for 5 years.. I'm sure you paid less for your GT2 ? How many miles did you have when you're breaks started making noise? I also damaged my Lexus running over something on the freeway, but that car I totaled but insurance gave me 22,000and I bought my 4X4 Tocoma

[@eduardofierro3750]

@@raysal5149 Oh wow nice. Brake problem start by 8k to 9k but I complain when was about 13k. And the GT2 thats the msrp here in FL

[@raysal5149]

@@eduardofierro3750 oh alright thanks for responding bro, I don't feel that bad know lol

[@vincer9960]

The guy in the first couple minutes doesn't even know racing basics. Rear wheel drive won't push a car through a corner while AWD helps pull it around the corner, that's wrong. It's generally the complete opposite because AWD (and FWD) generally has a higher chance to understeer due to front wheelspin. That's racing basics 101 you learn within 1 day of racing or watching / learning racing, lol.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

We're novices when it comes to racing. Thanks for the info though!

[@vincer9960]

@@AllThingsKiaCO No worries. Apologies for wording it harshly.

[@miked3168]

Cant get the RWD in the snowy states, AWD drive only. Even going to Canada, they only have AWD.

[@1231nlp]

Sure you can. For RWD cars in the snow just have snow tires, all season tires, or all weather tires. Add some weight in trunk if necessary as well.

[@ronin2167]

I would think if you ordered the car instead of buy it off the lot, you could get whatever you wanted.

[@mr.2cents.846]

Wasn't there a widebody Stinger at SEMA? Looks really sexy.

[@kjam87gxp]

Mr. 2cents. u tell me

[@beaulong3270]

How do I find out if my gt1 is an all wheel drive?

[@mgofan2]

do a vin look up like carfax

[@remyche4300]

Look ahead! Choose yo lines wisely, learn from the past

[@larrycalloway1724]

Alright guys 👍🏽😊

[@isaakresendiz5651]

It sucks though because they only put the 3.0T in the RWD

[@JK-dv8yi]

It's has awd for $2,200

[@vegarosa69]

What? the 3.3TT is available in both awd and rwd cars. The also come with the 2.0T in both configurations if you're not interested in power.

[@gw7624]

"AWD will handle the corners a lot better"... Yeah, that's why an RS5 handles corners better than an M4. Oh, wait.

[@trell1011]

RS5 is nose heavy with the engine placed almost in front of the front exile.

[@DMillhouze]

No offense, I like the video and all. But this test is completely unreliable. You cannot do one lap in any vehicle and expect to get an accurate track time. Do a best out of 3 AT LEAST and pull the average.

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

The whole production was very short notice. But, I totally agree with you. If we had the time to do three laps we would have. Unfortunately, we could only rent out the course for so long.

[@SaxonWinther]

I almost stopped watching when he said the AWD will corner faster. Glad I finished though. The other guy knew what he was talking about

[@adolfos.b4010]

I'm gonna guess AWD let's whatch and see if I'm rigth

[@Ricardo-eg3wn]

Wrong af

[@Rarok666]

Initial D second stage be like:

[@cindykeselowski899]

Ok, so living in AZ do you recommend RWD or AWD Stinger GT?

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

Great question! Me personally, I would choose the RWD. I would test drive both and get a feel for them.

[@cindykeselowski899]

@@AllThingsKiaCO You are just confirming what I thought, thank you! I am curious, which of the two versions is faster say 0-100 mph?

[@LoneStarStinger]

@@cindykeselowski899 both

[@famtsla]

Dang I wanted to see the difference in the 1/4 mile and 0-60.

[@waynerhea6649]

AWD wastes power and adds weight and these cars have a decent amount of power but it isn't anything crazy you would probably see awd win in a something like a hellcat which has too much power for its two wheels

[@Randomadventuresebike]

Hands in pockets 🤣

[@frankENZC]

AWD will win in a drag race

[@adbarrnz]

Motor Trend comparison under identical conditions: AWD 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, quarter mile in 13.6 seconds at 104.8 mph. RWD 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, quarter mile in 13.1 seconds at 106.9 mph.

[@ContentinMesa]

Comes down to tires. The AWD all seasons are not as good.

[@Mr20564]

Why do they have the AC on ????????

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

We didn't. It would have been nice though because I was burning up.

[@kiwan5425]

Koreans tested AC on / off. Did not make any difference on Stinger.

[@rickyohh9330]

Rwd has more mechanical grip? Wtff

[@PovHowIDo]

Driver feels more connected to the car.

[@dockogugum]

역시 후륜이 체고시다

[@stcroixatlast]

It’s also lighter

[@ShahidKhan-kc8pg]

Best

[@peterparker9444]

I've seen two of these on the roads and looks great but what I do notice is that Kia seems to have stolen that rear RS7 styling from Audi and this is what's attracting the people who are buying them that can't afford an RS7!

[@passionstevenson2496]

Hello, Peter KIA DID NOT steal anything, as much as people are reading about the STINGER, are they taking the time to see who DESIGN this vehicle. The DESIGNER came from the AUDI CORPORATION. Conflict of interest took place at the AUDI CORPORATION and that gentleman moved on. The other individual came from (BMW) who got fired. This disturb me when I read KIA stole from AUDI N BMW no that's not TRUE. These two individuals from AUDI N BMW was offered a FANTASTIC DEAL at KIA so with that said they put their heads together one came up with the DESIGN (Audi) the other came up with the performance (BMW). Who wouldn't bring their knowledge over with them to accomplish. That's why when u see the Logo of the E on some STINGERS it means ENGINEER OF ELLECENCE!!

[@damiencarapella5794]

Rwd rules

[@GuitarsnCars]

Haha, RWD any day. AWD only good for people who don’t know how to drive properly!

[@turdlingjenner9361]

Rain or snow? 💧❄. 😯

[@StormÆLnGoFth]

Only 1000 ways to crash 😅

[@1st.charly597]

this is not a test, it is a Smurf show. Makes the track wet and then again 😈 🤠

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

I do agree that a wet track would have made this more fun. Smurf show?

[@travellover3373]

👎 I think they did themselves and us a “disservice “ so to speak,.They already had the two cars with them and they did not do the quarter mile time for each car at same environment and weather conditions? So, 👎👎👎

[@AllThingsKiaCO]

True... However we only had access to the curvy course that day. 🤷 Maybe we'll get back there someday.

[@n0ly77]

Holy nauseating video

[@Ricardo-eg3wn]

AWD is for soccer moms who can’t drive. Everyone knows RWD will always outperform AWD. The issue is most people can’t handle a RWD car in extenuating conditions. Thus a AWD in sports cars was invented as a handicap / training wheels for inexperienced drivers. There are absolutely no practical benefits to AWD that can’t be compensated for by a seasoned RWD driver. Thus - if your a soccer mom who wants a sports car go ahead and get the AWD. If you understand how to drive your vehicle. Get the RWD. The only exception would really be with rear engine rwd PORSCHEs if you intend to daily drive a rear engine Porsche recommend the AWD Carerra 4s because 911s are a death trap in bad weather. they slip around uncontrollably in the rain🌧 this is typically not the case for many front engine sports cars. but the weight distribution of a Porsche which are traditionally (rear / mid) engine makes them ass end heavy. Easy to slide around in a turn or high torque = less traction scenario. Such as accelerating into the highway from a ramp. Most 911 drivers will always make sure they are the hottest thing coming into the highway every time so 80-90 mph is what you would expect a Porsche driver to merge into the highway at. Without 4wd you can either slow your rate of acceleration or your pretty much guaranteed to fishtail every time in a 911. This doesn’t apply to most Americans. Your not doing that in your cheap little Kia . So you shouldn’t need 4wd in the rain unless you intend on driving your Kia like a maniac. ....other than that AWD is only practical for some SUVs.

[@ndk2k4]

Who cares... Its a kia either way. At least test the Genesis g70 which is the exact same car, but better in every way lol.

[@cascorick8253]

ndk2k4 except the price don't you think unless money doesn't matter to you of course

[@AlexM-fq5nb]

casco rick the g70 is not the same car lmao

[@coolguy48457]

Stinger arguably looks better, is a fastback/hatchback, the lowest model twin turbo g70 is 44k compared to 37k for the stinger...so I think you might be misinformed. Oh and the genesis g70 will likely be 30% more on insurance than the stinger.

[@wbwayne8887]

@@AlexM-fq5nb Same platform and chassis with a shorter wheelbase and trunk instead of hatch. Makes the G70 much lighter with the same 3.3T engine and 8spd auto. The G70 also has a slightly stiffer suspension.