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The Kia Stinger embodies the Korean brand’s move upmarket, and its aim to deliver cars that are more than simply practical and reliable. Do not worry, though: the Kia Stinger still offers those qualities. However, it does so in a rakish five-door fastback body, with plenty of performance.
Kia pitched the Kia Stinger squarely at big-name German rivals, demonstrating its aspirations. The car has the power and poise to take on the Audi S5 Sportback and BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe. With rear-wheel drive, it's also a more entertaining steer than a Volkswagen Arteon.
With excellent reliability, Kia performs just as well when it comes to dependability and reassurance, and all this makes the Kia Stinger an excellent option to consider. Take a look at a Kia Stinger for sale on heycar to discover just what’s on offer.
Put aside your preconceptions about the badge on the bonnet; the Kia Stinger is more than good enough to tackle the established German manufacturers. From handsome looks to a practical interior, it really is a great option to consider.
Performance from the 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine is as considerable as you might expect, with 365PS - later improved to 370PS in 2020 - delivered to the rear wheels. Real-world ability is helped by the huge amount of torque on offer, aided by the quick-shifting eight-speed automatic gearbox. Our only criticism is the exhaust noise is almost too quiet inside the cabin. The smaller petrol and turbodiesel engines offer lower running costs, though they don't feel as special to drive.
Despite the big power on offer, the Kia Stinger can do more than just go fast in a straight line. That Kia recruited a former top BMW engineer is apparent in how the Kia Stinger drives, with accurate steering giving loads of information about what the car is doing. Even the ride is comfortable for a sporting model, helped by electronically controlled variable dampers.
The Kia Stinger manages to be practical, too. There is plenty of space for passengers in the front, although the sloping roofline limits headroom for those in the rear. Legroom in the back is generous at least, and the bench splits 60:40 to fold for extra luggage capacity. Having a large hatchback-style tailgate aids practicality, especially when it is electrically operated.
It is all part of the generous level of standard equipment depending on trim. From LED headlights to heated and ventilated Nappa leather seats, there is very little extra Kia could have added at the factory.
The Kia Stinger has established itself as an intriguing choice for those who want something different to the usual German-badged GT cars. With handsome styling, strong performance and a comprehensive equipment count, it does make for a great option to buy used.
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If you’re determined to be different then you might as well pick the best Kia Stinger available, and that’s the range-topping GT S with the 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged V6 and handling that’s right up there with its BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe rival. On the flip side, the Kia’s diesel is a little bit too boomy and unrefined and the 2.0-litre petrol lacks the excitement of the V6. Every trim level for the Stinger is very well equipped.
The Kia Stinger is offered with three engines, while the 3.3 litre V6 became the only option from the middle of 2020. All come as standard with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, too.
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Both the 2.0 litre petrol and 2.2 - litre turbodiesel versions of the Kia Stinger pay annual road tax at the flat rate of £180 per year. The V6 model, however, will attract a surcharge of £390 per year on top of that £180 because it cost more than £40,000 when new.
As a true GT car with substantial performance, the Kia Stinger will inevitably be more expensive to insure than a typical saloon car. The Kia Stinger GT-S is rated in insurance group 42 out of 50. The less potent models start in Group 32 and rise to Group 36 for the diesel in GT-Line S trim.
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