One Last Ride: KIA Stinger GT V6 // Nürburgring

[@mgcharoudin]

The Rimac KIA Stinger that I drove (and you can see me driving on video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4rNh6J3l9eVZtU

[@benlecluyse]

Hell yeah !!

[@Brosky_ca]

Have to put it in custom mode and choose sport Everywhere and traction comfort. Sport is 80rear/20 . Love to see a Stinger like mine on your hands! Thanks again!

[@lordbouzas3640]

Misha u were spinning wheels all the lap? Whats that noise? Turbo whistle? Annoying

[@tkostang]

How were the brakes? KiaStingers with the Brembos in the US are plagued with brake judder. Pad compound is too soft and builds up on the rotor. I’m on my 3rd (different) set of pads and rotors trying to get out of the issue completely…only 47k miles. Brake issues started before I hit 2000 miles

[@HellzHonour]

I’ve had my Stinger for 4 years now and 170,000km and i still always look back at it when I park. Never left me stranded either.

[@leizerg]

170kkm- impressive! Ive got mine for roughly 3 years and only made 40k - makes me more confident i'll be able to drive it for a long long time as I love this car.

[@JDMEXforme]

42k km a year thats insane.

[@chadpennington4594]

looking back is how you know you have "the one" lol I bought a 2020 370z...I do the same thing..every....time

[@GMKDP]

Nice got mine almost 4 years ago. July 2020. I just hit 68,000 km today

[@silaskaimenyimutuma5023]

@@GMKDPhows the reliability?

[@PsyTubeX]

If this was branded as an Audi , BMW or Mercedes everyone would want one. This is the best case of brand blindness in recent vehicle history.The great irony is that masters from Audi and BMW M division actually created this car working for KIA. This car is extremely underrated and has quite the following. With the +-500hp tune kit this car hauls ass with all the comforts and luxury of a 100000 EUR car and is powerfull and agile enough for day2day driving and silly fun weekend sheninagns. Don't forget the price tag when you compare it to other brands in the same performance class. Just the rarity and head turner factor is great. I have recieved way more attention in this car than other "performance cars". This car will definitly go up in value in the long run. They are a bargin at current prices. Get one and don't look back. Just debrand the whole thing if you still have 90s KIA etched in your mind :)

[@tommyvercettygt]

i rebranded mine with the new black logo and put the "stinger" on the back, i feel perfectly fine with it

[@DriftEntry101]

Facts but there will always be more on the side of "Yeah.... but.... it's a Kia". As long as you don't care about that, it's a great car. Buddy of mine has it and I still remember that first 0-100km pull, fast bugger.

[@vladimirvladimirov8313]

Абсолютно точно)

[@soul-sensis]

fantastic analysis, thank you

[@TheNextCorner-original]

Nice Kia

[@foehammer2003]

Kia should never of discontinued the Stinger! Will be getting one later this year 2nd hand

[@Magicstick509]

How much do they run for

[@foehammer2003]

@@Magicstick509 2018's around £20k 22 plate nearer 30-33k

[@Dj_Tim_G]

Agreed!

[@jclean5323]

On my second one. Love this damn car

[@headhunter531]

Even though it was a fun car, people didn't buy it cuz it's a "KIA" and "KIA" can't make fun cars. The same treatment as the Lexus LFA.

[@vladventura1928]

This is my "within reach" dream car. Easy to drive, nice for my area's weather, a lot of space, and more than enough power for me. Maybe controversial, but I really like how it looks. Thanks for the vid Misha, a shame that Kia isnt doing any more of these

[@rishi4828]

kia isnt doing because people underrated this car... thats bad i hope kia or hyundai/genesis makes more cars with this 3.3tt engine.

[@turbo111777]

very happy with my stinger, for the price, features, engine, etc its a great car

[@fudd]

I like the stinger (and the genesis g70) though the backseat room is pretty small if you are close to 6ft hard to fit adults in the back seat. :)

[@Cgee3]

If you want a Stinger, I suggest you start looking now. They are being snatched up in the used market due to their discontinuation.

[@lxdr146]

@@Cgee3and if you're looking used, look for a g70. They go for same price used in my area and the g70 has a much better interior and in my opinion better looking exterior.

[@olarul99]

So glad that this underrated car finally appears on the channel. I got a 2.0 turbo second hand with only 29.000 km last year, in the red color. I love the car much more than I expected, it simply puts a smile on my face every time I enter it and drive it. I wanted the 3.3 engine, but in Romania, where I am located, the annual tax would be 1400 EUR, which is simply insane. As a difference, for the 2.0 I am paying 35 EUR/year. This car failed at selling because Kia forgot about the marketing completely, a fact that I cannot understand. I got ultra BMW fans and German car fans praise the car like I never expected. They couldn't believe the material quality in the interior, what tech is build in and other stuff. Yeah, all in one, if you like the car, go for it! People are beginning to chat with you about the car in parking spots, because nobody knows this car.

[@dthcre]

Helo, Im living in South Korea. this car was made just for show what can they do. Is a show car no a potencial best selling car. not made for win money with it.

[@ghizmo1bb]

i got the 3.3 in Romania and its awesome

[@MrTchou]

Impressed at the temps, not changing that much….

[@BasRikken]

its cold outside and stock

[@SXS90B]

السيارات الكورية قارئ الحرارة غير حقيقي وهذا معروف

[@MDEV-86x86]

​@@SXS90B Then what's the BEST car for hot weathers ?

[@christianhorn8811]

Dont forget thats the best era of Hyundai and KIA (these cars are almost indestructable... by normal use and not doing stupid shit) but even on track the cars won't get critical failures by hard driving...

[@SXS90B]

@@MDEV-86x86 حسنا انا ارشح دائما السيارات اليابانية والتي منتشرة في الشرق الاوسط لاني اسكن في العراق والخليج العربي ترتفع به درجات الحرارة الى 60درجة مئوية في فصل الصيف ونكتشف ان السيارات الكورية تتضرر وتتعطل بسبب الحرارة وذلك يكشف ان قارئ الحرارة غير صحيح

[@avis1978]

I have 2020 stinger gt limited AWD in canada for the last 3.5 years. I did 87k km on it and i had only one issue with the thermostat that got replaced under warranty. Like you said it's an amazing sport gt car with one of the best value for money in the business.

[@adamkucera3343]

the most underrated car out there. for the price you get better-speced car than 440i or S5, while the driving dynamics will be for the most population very simmilar.

[@philhenderson3516]

Forget those, this thing gives the Lexus GSF & IS500 a run for their money and with better style to boot! And yes, I get it, the V8 sound, but this V6 doesn't sound bad at all.

[@jeffduncan02]

Genesis G70 driver checking in. It's a fantastic daily driver, and with a JB4 for some extra power it's pretty quick, but can get 30mpg at 80mph (yes freedom units). Brake pads are a definite first upgrade!

[@pyrosaxplayer12]

I'm a fellow '22 G70 3.3t SP owner. You have the SP as well? Jb4 is on my list.

[@Andregeorgetownkia]

Brakes/rotors are terrible on these cars.

[@jeffduncan02]

@@Andregeorgetownkia Why I have DBA rotors and GLOC pads.

[@joshgathings007]

Agree. JB4 and brake pads, definitely a must!

[@nickbowen405]

Brembo package clutch

[@ThekErniii]

Misha, First of all great lap, thanks for that 🙏🏼 As a Stinger GT owner for almost 2 years now few quick explanations: - Sport+ has 87/13 RWD/FWD bias, comfort it’s 50/50, sport it’s I believe 70/30 - Stock brakes are shit, most people change them - Engine needs a small software tune and goes to 460-480HP and 700Nm without any hardware changes and hiccups - More passionate owners in Poland also do the gearbox software change which eliminates any lags in sport+ - Temperatures display is fake, it was boiling in reality, when I check temps in JB4 they are completely different Hopefully I can finally manage to bring mine to Nordschleife and give you a proper version for testing 😎

[@klasseact6663]

Hope you make it out there🏁🏁

[@Omarkoman]

lucky you got the AWD, in Australia we can only get the RWD. Still love my GT though, fantastic car and value for money.

[@ThekErniii]

@@Omarkoman in Poland only full option GT AWD was available

[@wizzle4604]

It's bullshit that America doesnt have sport+

[@killneq]

@@ThekErniiimożesz polecić jakieś miejsce do dyskusji dla właścicieli Stingera? Grupa na FB czy forum? Z góry dzięki! :)

[@douglarsen50]

Loved it. I've watched several Nurburgring videos over the years and that includes a couple of Stinger laps. This one aces them all. Your "emotionless drive" was highly entertaining and impressed me. You're a cool cucumber at the wheel. I have driven a Stinger for the past six years. My Silky Silver GT1 is six years old yesterday. When it got rear-ended I thought it was dead and rushed over to the dealer and got a replacement that same day, a Micro Blue Premium. We kept it when the GT1 was repaired and it's my wife's car. A two-Stinger family I never expected to be. Driving my Stinger on the Ring is a bucket list item for sure. Will never happen. The Pond is in the way. :D What impressed me to get a KIA was the promotional book, especially the chapter on developing the Stinger at the Ring, that blew my mind. Add in a capacious hatch - practicality to the max - to sexy design and grand touring convenience and comfort, and of course performance - I love to pass fast - and the only thing remaining was what I call the "fatal test drive". Once I got behind the wheel I was down and bought the GT1 three days later. It is my favorite material thing, or rather they are, since I enjoy driving the 2.0L 90% of the time as much as the 3.3L. They both want to move, the 3.3L just wants to a little easier. Since getting the Stinger, my first and so far only brand new car ever, I enjoy driving and any excuse to do so. Errands are no longer annoying, they are an opportunity to drive my "third place", which includes a rolling sound room. I could go on ...

[@delfromarkley]

My first ever new car too. Love it every time I drive it.

[@delfromarkley]

'22 AWD 3.3, Ascot Green.

[@oscarzt1652]

6:05 that e92 m3 was stupidly loud

[@benlecluyse]

LMFAO 🤣

[@PinkunioPL]

I was watching the proceed video and commented that it would be cool to see the stinger on a ring, and here it is! Im driving stock 3.3 GT as a daily drive and its lovely. The brakes are something that need an upgrade for sure, but all in all its a great car! And really affordable. Its the best time to buy a used one, most of them still has KIAs 7 year warranty! Crazy! So if someone hesitates - go ahead and buy one!

[@mgcharoudin]

7 years - WOW!

[@aab350z]

No thanks.

[@rishi4828]

@@aab350znobody cares about you baby

[@abulhashem-jc9mv]

I got mine 2years ago 2019 gt1 . Now I’ve got k&n intakes, jb4, hks spark plugs. Day and night difference!

[@Grimm-14]

I drive an 07 IS350 for my daily, & always wanted to see it on the ring, one of the best cars for the $$$$. Love & hate the brakes, for how I can kiss the windshield when needing to brake hard they sure do like to squeal whenvI start driving. Went up against a Stinger, but it must of been the turbo 4cyl. Cool cars 4sure. MISHA, NURB AN IS350 PLEEES 😁

[@Cars_and_adventures]

Coming in June with my stinger ! Glad to know it can handle it well !

[@fugitiveminded]

Just got my 2023 gt2 last week aft wanting for years. I'm in love and lust!😈

[@MiggySmallzXD]

YASSSSSS THANK YOU!!!! Been waiting to see you drive the stinger for over a year

[@fulltechnologystorejerseyt2592]

😂❤I just realized that you uploaded more videos, thank you brother

[@THCthehonestcaz]

Same 😂

[@tonyjude2451]

Who's he's brother

[@CrazyTechLab]

Finally! My motor! :D Sounds like you have the AWD and not RWD if you're talking about rear bias Love mine. It feels a LOT lighter than it actually is (close to 2 tons I think). Agree on the breaks that considering they're Brembos they're not amazing. Most people have replaced the Brembo pads and discs with aftermarket such as EBC as a minimum. I've got a peddlecommander on mine to improve the throttle response - even in Sport/Sport+ its a little laggy, at least my 2017 is. Sadly we don't get the AWD here in the UK as components for it messed with the right hand drive layout we have here and cost too much for such a small market, but RWD is fun. It really responds well to good tyres and will punish you with bad tyres. I just love the fact that it's fully loaded as standard and equivalent BMW 440i costs about 10-15K more for similar spec and it also gets way more attention.

[@МихаилМихо-с2ч]

Rwd this is the best that money can buy) light weight and better handling

[@joehoad1997]

Hey man, nice to see someone else with the gts in the UK, we are few and far between it seems. I have the facelift and I don't know if they changed the throttle and shift response for the facelift, but when in sport and sport+ for me, I was surprised how quick it was, especially as I came from a DSG gti, but big respect for fellow stinger owners

[@jonas.3442]

In Germany we only have the AWD version haha

[@frizzlefry1921]

​​@@МихаилМихо-с2чAnd a bit more reliable, cheaper to fix when it does break, and doughnuts! Although if you get a lot of snow and on hills..... yeah

[@CrazyTechLab]

@@jonas.3442 Well you have colder winters plus Quattro and xDrive to content with so makes sense from Kia's perspective

[@guypascua8848]

We own a white 2022 Stinger GT1 RWD. We love the car. We had at one time, 2006 Charger RT (430hp), 2015 Mustang GT (500hp), and AMG C63 S(500hp). The Stinger is 368hp and weighs 3800lb. Unofficially through my son, the Stinger nearly kept up with the Mustang and the AMG, with a top speed of 143-145mph. I've had cruise control set to 105 on my way to Vegas. It's a very comfortable, sporty, little daily driver. You can still get it as Genesis G70.

[@pyrosaxplayer12]

I topped my 2022 G70 3.3T Sport Prestige at 163mph before I had to brake.

[@JSBF2013]

👍

[@hakinen4000]

Awesome!!!.....long over due, this is an underdog in its category a very capable everyday sedan that you can have fun with at the track, and its reliable too! I've had mine since 2018 new and it now has 71k miles of nothing but fun.

[@hyedefinition1080]

I got mine in 2018 on a great deal. I've since added more "fun" vehicles including motorcycles, but don't think I will be letting the Stinger go. It's still stunning to look back (and drive as well). Like looking at beautiful sunset the sea with sailboats silhouetting against the sky 😂❤

[@danwake4431]

i have a 22, the 2.5T version AWD. Ill never drive like this, but i love my car. I look back at when i park, like the other guys do. I get compliments everywhere I go.

[@KobeMpthers]

What’s the 0-60 for your 2.5?

[@jclean5323]

Ive been dying to see how the stinger does around nurburgring. Great video💪🏿🙏🏿

[@stanislavkan103]

I was waiting for this review from you on driving the Stinger🎉💯👌👍

[@tomchoi7074]

I have stinger gt. It's got easy and quick power right away. Very versatile for daily driving. You can drive like a sedan or drive it like a sports car. I use 87 gas, and them twin turbo kicks in quickly when you need them. Very usable and practical and sporty at the same time.

[@Jesus_is_Lord01]

Owners manual says minimum is 91 or above, I fill mine with 93 that’s all I can find near me btw

[@joshgathings007]

Great car!

[@BaconNationChannel]

The twin makes it so you have boost at around 1200 and a boost ready at 5000 rpm. They kind of work independently. A friend told me that's how it works, I thought that made sense since the car just pulls non stop. That transmission also does a lot of good work. Barely notice the shifts no matter how hard he pushes it.

[@tomchoi7074]

@@BaconNationChannel did not know

[@BaconNationChannel]

Also, use that 91 gas once in a while. They have additives that will keep your motor running longer. Look up videos about it, you might get enlightened and want to spend a bit more on gas to keep your car going longer.

[@BennyTheWoo]

I had one, one of the very first delivered in October 2017. It was a sensational car, copped an absolute pizzling…. track days, school run, it could do it all. Sadly, it was stolen and burnt out. Rest easy Ring Stinger. Good car.

[@soul-sensis]

RIP sorry to hear ;(

[@mickanon5607]

Have driven the 330s Australian (Turbo V6 and RWD) since their 2017 release. Very similar performance as the GT featured here except RWD only. You're absolutely correct about the brakes. The series 1 had TERRIBLE pads, and they improved with series 2, but are still low temp and suffer from fade after a couple of hard applications. Unfortunately with series 2 came a recalibration of the ESC and TRC which made them overly 'safe'. Series 1 was loose (possibly a little too loose), but it was better than the current settings. I wished they went for a series 3, with the drive mode selector able to reduce the intrusion of the ESC and TRC but not completely turning it off, and maybe some more power - 350kw would turn the stinger into a FUN-FUN car :)

[@matthewchw770]

I just bought a red one today.... what are the odds. Saying hi from Toronto

[@SlickSniper3]

Enjoy! Fantastic machine.

[@dominiquegreen1425]

Big up Toronto 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@soul-sensis]

hope you're having fun :)

[@joshgathings007]

Congrats!

[@philhenderson3516]

It's a shame Kia didn't further the development of this platform, it had so much potential! All this other EV nonsense is getting tiring and pukable. I still remember when the Stinger came out, it had a similar impact to when the Nissan GT-R was unveiled in 2007. Obviously very different cars but nobody could believe that Kia would be capable of mass producing something like this. This car was a worthy successor to the GT-R if Kia had only made a high performance version of it.

[@Brosky_ca]

Hell yeah! Thank you mate!! Finaly THE car i want to see:D

[@Youainthim86]

I have a white GT1 RWD, the only thing I dislike about this car is the brakes. The factory gives you pads that don’t match the Brembo caliper specs. It vibrates and brake fades fast. The way to fix it is slotted rotors and softer pads and it handles and brakes like a DREAM.

[@MDEV-86x86]

What brand of discs and pads are you running ?

[@ruturaj47]

If you are in US get csg cp pads.

[@MDEV-86x86]

@@ruturaj47 ok. Thank you.

[@joshgathings007]

Ya, I replaced my brake pads fairly quickly. Car would shake under medium braking after just a few thousand miles.

[@MDEV-86x86]

@@joshgathings007 ok

[@adilator]

Very nice driving. This video made me feel good about buying a Stinger.

[@grey-god]

Cars seems solid all around. Fun and efficiency.

[@joachimbrands2781]

Drove the car 4 years as my daily; impressive good! Especially on long distance Autobahn drives very comfortable and fast.

[@XaviRdgz]

I own a 2019 GTS limited edition and its super lovely. Comfort, reliability, and speed.

[@Crisheight]

Helped my dad find a GT2 AWD Scorpion Stinger. It's an awesome do it all car. Edit: yes, the AWD system is a rear-biased system.

[@lxdr146]

most likely the same as this kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJKXdH6vhr1qbtk

[@daleparisotto105]

I have a 2018 and still enjoy it! Great car and a steal for the price now adays.

[@solarpaerga]

I have a Stinger 2023 GT Line, is a I4 2.5L Turbo, 300 HP and I love it, not as powerful as the 3.3L but not bad

[@KobeMpthers]

What’s your 0-60 for your 2.5?

[@Gavin-fg3yy]

Pretty sure that one is a RWD. I think only North America got the AWD. I have two Stinger GT’s one stock and one with bolt ons and a custom tune (330 rwkw) and also DBA pads with DBA T3 rotors. They are amazing cars for the price had one since 2019 with no issues despite track days. Upgrading the brakes is a good idea especially if you want to track it for a bit of fun. No idea why these didn’t sell enough to continue.

[@alexlee-isted5046]

Had my Stinger coming up to 4 years now in the UK. Hasn't missed a beat and I love it. Really underrated and the amount of conversations the car has started is crazy. Get a nice exhaust on it and it's perfect!

[@joshgathings007]

A great car!

[@salmen530]

I have a 2021 Stinger GT and love it. It is truly sad that Kia has done basically 0 marketing for the car. That is why it's not selling. I added a cold air intake and MBRP exhaust which really wakes it up. I frequently have people checking out the car because they don't know what it is, 6 years after it launched. Shame on Kia PR.

[@mowglig9382]

I have a custom exhaust and most of my compliments are to the exhaust sound. I have GFB bov’s and HKS Sports Plugs. I want next in this order: Intakes Downpipe Tune Lowering springs Nice Rims And a wrap to top it off Maybe a color matched street wing. Some aftermarket Carbon hood replacement. My biggest challenge is dealing with the exhaust tips, I may have to cut them out and fabricate the fender to fit som fatty cans as my custom exhaust is dual instead of quad. Great car I love it. ‘18 RWD Black Exterior/Red Interior.

[@joshgathings007]

Agree, not much marketing but maybe the reason for the lower cost initially. Awesome car.

[@HDhomeCity]

I am impressed by that grey Suzuki Swift keeping up at high speed

[@BaconNationChannel]

The Suzuki was a SX4, AWD.

[@alexrobidoux2062]

I've got in a couple of bumps with the GT2 with my '08 G35 6MT and i was surprisingly impress by their performance, i could barely keep up w them by a hair plus i love the design of the car.

[@Chuckles9191991]

I’m still enjoying my 2018 GT1 AWD. Take it the track 4-6 times a year, the car is a blast to drive. Lap3 tune and running at 480 HP to the wheels.

[@alexobelets]

I have owned this car for 2 years. One of the biggest concerns is a stock-breaking system. Even though it's a Brembo, it's still not enough for the car, especially if you actively drive through the serpentine for several hours. The braking system overheats, and it stops reacting appropriately. But if you change the regular braking system, it becomes much more fan. Except for the cons above, the car has a lot of pros. It worth every dollar. The best version of the car you can find is RWD, which is a super fan. Thanks for the review.

[@stefans.8672]

I have a MY22 as a daily driver. Just came back from a 1500km rosd trip through the ore mointains with my wife. For what it is, a GT, well, I love it. Perfectly comfy ventilated seats, enough space for two plus luggage, comfortable suspension, functional driving aids, Buttons (!!!) For all the important functions, great harmann kardon stereo and most importantly - it goes like stink. I, as a driver, dont do it justice. What i do not like: 1. The brakes. After prolonged use of the adaptive cruise control there is a lot of residue on the rotors which in the end results in slight vibration at the steering wheel. Solution is simple: drive like a man and brake like a man to clean the discs. Still going to get rid of the stock pads sooner or later. 2. After market rim options very limited due to 8 inch width in front axle. 3. It has a horrible drinking habit. 9l on 130/h autobahn runs with the wife, far in excess of 15l if you entertain its habit. My overall consumtion over 15000km is 12.5l. Would certainly buy it again.

[@mowglig9382]

Thanks for showing us this experience. I own a gt1 and haven’t taken it to a track so it’s cool to see the performance at higher end.

[@dewfall56]

As a 2022 GT1 owner, with the same color, thank you for showing me what my car is capable of, with a competent driver behind the wheel.

[@Alupl]

Thanks for driving Stinger GT, I own one since FEB 2024 and I was thinking of going to Nürburgring or even give it to you for a drive since there wasn't GT 3.3 on the channel but now I don't have to :) (at least stock :P) Ps. In sport/sport+ mode it's 80% rear (that's what I read) and in comfort 60% rear but it can put 100% torque to the rear if the car thinks it's needed (or fuse is disabled). Definitely you can turn, hit the gas and it'll spin rear wheels giving easy to control drift :). I love it for a daily / family / fun car to drive. It's got everything I need and is superior price wise for what you get. Ps2. You didn't mention HUD which I love and it's hard to find addon in many, even premium cars :)

[@spartacus2954]

Finally the Stinger!!

[@Dj_Tim_G]

Your driving skills are top notch👌🏻

[@KyWild]

I bought a stinger GT2 a few months ago with some nice mods. So much car for the money and you can get 450-490whp with only bolt-ons and a piggyback. Mine also doesn't hit 90 degrees, it's slightly below. And regarding rear bias, at least the GT2 and the GTS has dynamic all-wheel drive and will try to send everything it can to the back wheels in sport mode if you floor it. I'm not sure about the regular GT-model. But yeah you can drift around and do powerslides and stuff no problem even though it's all-wheel drive.

[@ruturaj47]

It really needs thicker sway and suspension tune before power mods.

[@KyWild]

@@ruturaj47 Mine is lowered but other than that nothing done suspension-wise, it still handles pretty well. I don't take it to the track though I just cruise around on the streets.

[@ruturaj47]

@@KyWild mine was all stock except rear sway bar, made significant difference. We still have my wife's stinger.

[@KyWild]

@@ruturaj47 cool! might looking into upgrading that next then

[@juniorotero9030]

Man I was waiting for this video !!!

[@Wiggy321]

A car I always liked. I'll probably end up getting one in the future.

[@darkhorse2036]

Amazing car love love love the stinger it does everything right performance is insane. Rear wheel drive is much faster on track by the way.

[@brett7761]

All of you with the brakes issues, i switched to Power Stop pafs, front rotors are now dimple and slotted and i put steel braided brake lines. Issue is almost gone. When i have the money ill go with drilled rotors all 4 wheels.

[@stonewall3041]

You should drive the Genesis G70. Slightly smaller than the Stinger & few hundred pounds lighter. Same 3.3L twin turbo V6 engine.

[@Digi20]

unfortunally we only get the 2.0l turbo in europe.

[@unjabbed]

I wanted that car, but read that it was only in RWD. The info I got was American. In Canada, I could have gotten AWD. Bad intel! Still, I love my 2022 Stinger AWD. Sometimes I think about modding it, but when I drive it, I realize that it is all I need, as stock..

[@iamnisham]

Hey Misha, You could have send her much better that this video ..... I feel that you haven't pushed her enough. You are doing a great job, inspiration for many of us and you are wearing the shoes that every one of us wish to wear by driving many different cars .. Love you mate 💙 Some day hope to get my car shipped all the from UAE - United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 Dubai and do few laps with you in The Green Hell. Thanks for you videos, Nashmi Bin Muhammed

[@LOLHICRONO]

love my stinger gt, got the facelift model back in 2021. was always curious to see what misha would think of it in the ring and how it'd do

[@justme3894]

I LOVE KIA CARS, I have a 2018 sportage and learned to love KIA cars....they are also reliable and drive nicely..... I would love to have a stinger....

[@SebiStr99]

That Swift towards the end of the lap was actually swift xD

[@alex99398]

I see these on the street and it is still such an amazing looking vehicle...it's not common and that's what I love about it. I would take a 5 year old Stinger over a 5 year old 3-Series or A4 if it was for the long term. It's such a sleeper and I'm all for it..

[@kaleschelin8067]

I absolutely love my rwd Stinger GT. Would love to see Misha rip a rwd one on the ring.

[@mowglig9382]

I love mine too

[@Hardcaslte]

I'd actually like to see a G70, in particular of it has the eibach pro kit springs and sway bars. It's an awesome car. On a weird note, I'd love to see a GV70 fully loaded. I had one of those before my G70 and that SUV handles mountain roads waayyy better than you'd ever imagine.

[@baki6631]

This car is amazing, good job Kia !

[@DennisfromMunich]

Amazing car. A bigger brake kit and it’s a great daily plus track ride. Impressive how the temps stayed low up through Kesselchen!

[@deaks25]

The Stinger GT is such an underappreciated car. Even the power is good. the 360-odd bhp is more than enough to be absolutely rapid on the road without being OTT. It's a car I'm a big fan of it and would genuinely consider buying as and when a 4-Door becomes a thing I need.

[@IsolestiK]

Schreyer designed, Biermann engineered yet Kia just had to discontinue it…. proud owner of 2018 GT limited.

[@jugobetrugo7213]

Its a shame they discontinued the Stinger. Really cool car, 4doors, V6 Biturbo, enough Horsepower/Torque to have Fun...

[@mattaboutenglish8217]

not biturbo, it's twin turbo :)

[@jugobetrugo7213]

@@mattaboutenglish8217 you know its the same shit?🤣

[@mattaboutenglish8217]

@@jugobetrugo7213 well, they can be used interchangeably, however, there's a subtle difference :)

[@jugobetrugo7213]

@@mattaboutenglish8217 bro its the same thing, google it. The only diffrence is in the way they operate … compound, sequential & parallel. Car Manufactures use Bi&Twin just as a fancy word to sell their cars.

[@BaconNationChannel]

Exactly, its the perfect family daily car and you can have fun in it!

[@anischalbi8855]

The way the video is shot is very great ❤❤

[@blueangellee7604]

너무 잘봤습니다. 브레이크 성능만 더 좋아지면 좋겠지만~~~~ 가격이 문제 겠져? 저도 한국에서 스팅어를 타고 있지만 너무 재미있게 일상에서 운전을 하고 다니네여~~ 가족들도 같이 타고 다닐수 있고 재미있는 차입니다.

[@mowglig9382]

That’s awesome, I love going to family parties in my stinger. It’s RWD Black

[@nytram64]

Not emotionless, Misha; your driving is always a joy.

[@TheEMan621]

9:00 The AWD Stingers are 20F/80R biased so they don't suffer much from understeer, they do also come in an only RWD version.

[@tecjonny]

Wait until I will one day make it to the ring... I have all the updates the stinger never got from factory. From brakes to tireseize, power, sound and suspension. I would sure beg you to drive it ❤️

[@JPD617]

Always liked the styling of these. Looked impressive on the track as well..

[@ebbebb91]

I had to let my Stinger go because someone damaged it badly when it was parked and would of taken too long to fix. But I will get another one one of these days. Loved that car.

[@Munin666]

Maybe it is nice to know. The Stinger ist nearly an RWD if you drive it on Sport +. I dont know the exact power distribution, but it is a lot on the rear. Somewhere over 90% in Sport +. I am really glad that you like the stinger, but maybe it would be nice if you would have tested it with the Bastuck Exhaust ;)

[@Ralph-cx5gk]

I drive a 2020 GT Line and love it, best bang for your buck

[@mtDNA_Refresh]

Would have liked to see you run a stinger with a mild tune. The turbos are nanny'd from factory hitting like max 12 psi for warranty im sure. Bump up to 18-20psi and its a big difference. Wonder what speeds would get on the straights then.

[@motorizeduniverse7884]

I just bought one, and I'm taking it to the ring in late May. If any locals want to meet up and talk shit about cars, I'm all in. 😁

[@1SeanPG]

You're a hell of a driver. My dream car.

[@mowglig9382]

It’s crazy how many people make this their dream car.

[@BaconNationChannel]

@@mowglig9382 cuz its cheap and does everything nice. it also has looks, dream cars dont always have to a BMW which everybody has on the road.

[@Uncle19]

I absolutely love my stinger. Tuned and FBO it is an absolute dream. It also carries my kids and golf clubs lovely. What a steal of a deal.

[@unjabbed]

FBO?

[@Uncle19]

@@unjabbed full bolt on. Intake, down pipe, catback exhaust and a jb4 tune

[@unjabbed]

@@Uncle19 so this just means that these parts were bolted on, no welding required?

[@mowglig9382]

@@unjabbedyes

[@TheKeysMan100]

@misha in sport mode 80/20 split rear bias!

[@HeenaVaghela-i7n]

Most underrated car.

[@ruttedarc]

My 2.0 did great on my local track... other than boiling and warped brakes but that's my fault. Scared to try anything in my new GT2 though lol

[@rodvts9378]

Excelent drive and car, Mischa! Congrats! One thing I’ve realized is this car runs on low turbo boost. Maybe going up to 13psi when in overboost, but regularly running on the 10psi range. So, imagine this car running on 18 or even 20 psi that I believe it can stand originally! Then you should have those 450horses and much more performance with not much of a change! Again, thank you and cheers!

[@nathandonner2]

The tune I run on my stinger peaks at 18 psi and it makes a big difference, especially above 4k rpms. Excellent observation

[@mtDNA_Refresh]

You are absolutely correct. I've reached 21psi in my stinger with stock everything and it's a blast Edit: meant to say 20

[@nathandonner2]

@@mtDNA_Refresh damn 21, ecu or piggyback? What timing?

[@mtDNA_Refresh]

@@nathandonner2 damn my bad meant to actually just say 20. Im running JB4. I have good 93 and E85. Ran Map5 and in 3rd gear the target was 7.4psi over. But actually did hit 20.6psi. timing was good to go also

[@SmokeyQuartzSpirit]

I dont think the stinger is too light. What was the tyre specs? What brand and type of tyre? It looked very very stable. Really didn't expect this. I was thinking more or less it kicking the rear end out? Doesn't seem this way and your breaking seemed decent too. Pretty surprised if im honest.

[@tommyvercettygt]

you can see the Bmw M influence also in the handling of the car

[@CyberSkunk90]

Should do a lap in the Genesis G70 as well, the Stinger's bigger more wealthier brother

[@Cgee3]

G70 is smaller than the Stinger

[@Digi20]

and we dont get the V6 in europe.

[@harrymason5032]

G 70 is OK but not as fast as the Stinger

[@vinzvega5614]

KIA allowed you to do 2 laps? They should honestly pay you at this point to do as much laps as you want with it. (not that you wouldn't have other options to spend you day on track with other awesome cars) 🎉😅

[@anthonylim2428]

Why? Lol

[@seal4ever778]

I only have the 2.0t and it’s not fast, but it is a fun car to drive on the streets. Handles great, chassis is super balanced and as a daily driver, very practical.

[@KobeMpthers]

How about the 2.5?

[@GuitarSaxBassoon]

@@KobeMpthers Better than the 2.0T obviously, but only offered after the facelift. I have a 2.0T as well and although it'd be fun to have the 3.3T, I don't drive that crazy and the 2.0T itself is still plenty of fun and comfortable. Kinda nitpicky, but I love the exterior design before they updated it with the generic light bar. For that alone, I'd say 2021 are the best to snag a GT-line (especially because 2022 GTs have been having issues).

[@rodbrown8306]

Beautiful underrated car.

[@rishi4828]

damnn true this car is underrated.

[@alt5z]

OUT OF THE WAY LOTUS. KIA COMING THROUGH. 😆😆

[@ianthomson4427]

Thanks Misha - As a stinger owner is was fun to watch!

[@blaze55661]

i have to admit Kia has been making some really nice cars recently, hopefully they can get into the racing scene i would love to see these beautiful cars on the real tracks and in the games

[@mowglig9382]

Forza HORIZON 4 is the only console game that features the 2018 KIA Stinger GT. In game, When modding the car, you can swap between RWD or AWD as well. Only car game I play because of this reason alone.

[@screp36]

I had this car on my liste, the ford Sho 2013, i ended up with a Taurus interceptor, 305 hp, awd 6 speed, great dayly car

[@user-pb7rq1tu3h]

A strong and beautiful car. I don't understand why it was discontinued.

[@jethrox827]

I can't believe Kia dropped the ball with the stinger, it could have gone on to be developed into a great track performance car

[@aussiegruber86]

Police use the Kia stingers in parts of Australia

[@TomG80]

@aussiegruber86 Same for south of Poland. They are not tagged with Police inscriptions, they look as a regular civilian cars, but when one of them starts following you and then blinking in blue, you know it's gonna cost you.

[@christiantucker9293]

What's crazy is that with just a tune and fuel these are 500whp and still reliable around the track.

[@mowglig9382]

Yup