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Kia Stinger
Kia isn’t exactly known for building sports cars, but don’t take that to mean that the Korean brand is just going through the motions with the Stinger. With a very dynamic style, this vehicle features a turbocharged, 2.0L four-cylinder engine generating 255 horsepower and 260 lb·ft of torque. The Stinger GT offers a twin-turbo, 3.3L V6 good for 365 horsepower and 376 lb·ft of torque. Solid performance guaranteed. Both powertrains will be offered with rear- or all-wheel drive.
5 Vehicles With Poor Rear Visibility
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All vehicles are not created equal when it comes to visibility, and Subaru is envied by its peers for being the best in this area. Unfortunately, some automakers choose to favour aesthetics over more practical considerations, going against a basic design principle stating that form must follow function. The size, …August 18, 2022
2020 Kia Stinger: Unfairly Shunned
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The Kia Stinger is a Kia unlike any other, a sports car in sedan clothing and the only product in the lineup that’s designed with the goal of beating the Germans at their own game. But how? Well, the Korean automaker went all in during the development of the Stinger, …September 22, 2020
2018 Kia Stinger: Entering Uncharted Territory
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California – Audi A7, BMW 4 Series, Porsche Panamera, Kia Stinger. If you haven't been privy to the auto show circuit or Kia press releases, one would be stumped to find the pattern. Kia products don't enter the luxury conversation—sorry Cadenza and K900. That's at least until now …November 17, 2017
2018 Kia Stinger: We’re Driving it This Week!
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It's safe to say that the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger is the most exciting launch to date from the South Korean automaker. Not known for its performance vehicles, Kia is setting the bar high with this luxurious coupe-like Gran Turismo masterpiece designed by Gregory Guillaume. The Stinger will be arriving …November 13, 2017
2018 Kia Stinger: Surprising!
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September 6, 2017
Kia Vision Meta Turismo May Hint at Electric Stinger Replacement
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As part of a new exhibition in South Korea to celebrate its 80th anniversary, Kia today unveiled the Vision Meta Turismo concept hinting at a future sports sedan for the EV age. It’s yet another expression of the automaker’s "Opposites United" design language, embodied by a distinctly more radical and …December 5, 2025
Kia EV8 Reportedly Coming as Electric Stinger Replacement
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Kia discontinued the Stinger sports sedan following the 2023 model year, and the assumption was that the company would rely on the EV6 GT crossover to appeal to performance enthusiasts. While that may be true in the short term, a more direct successor is reportedly in the works. According to …February 13, 2024
Kia Stinger Adds Tribute Edition as Production Comes to an End
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The Kia Stinger burst onto the scene a little more than five years ago as a unique sports sedan, but it didn’t take long before rumours of its demise started flying around, some dating back to September 2019. Today, the company made it official: production of the Stinger will soon …December 21, 2022
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Lexus ES
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Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Large sedans are a fast-dying breed, so we had to put together some cars that otherwise don’t belong together. These include the Nissan Maxima , Lexus ES and Kia Stinger …January 26, 2022
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August 9, 2021
Kia Stinger Could be Dead in Less Than a Year, Report Says
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Despite being introduced in 2017 as a 2018 model, the Kia Stinger’s death was first predicted way back in September 2019. A new report claims that the sports sedan now has less than a year to live. Local industry sources have told Korean Car Blog that Kia will end production …July 19, 2021
2022 Kia Stinger Comes With Pair of Bad News for Canadians
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Announced several months ago, the refreshed 2022 Kia Stinger will arrive at Canadian dealerships this spring and we finally have all the important details. Quite a few potential customers will likely be disappointed, however. There are two reasons. First, while Kia is replacing the old turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine (255 …March 16, 2021
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2021: Lexus ES/Toyota Avalon
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Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. Large sedans have become somewhat of a strange breed. Competitors like the Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300, Volkswagen Arteon and Kia Stinger are now fighting for attention from the same customers. December 16, 2020
New Kia Stinger Coming With Fresh Styling, Beefier Turbo Engine
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A refreshed and sportier Kia Stinger is on the way and we now know all the major highlights including powertrain details. The main change is the addition of a new turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. These numbers are a big improvement from the …August 27, 2020
2021 Kia Stinger Limited Edition Adds a Flashy New Colour
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Despite being named the 2019 Canadian Car of the Year by AJAC, the fate of the Kia Stinger beyond the current generation remains uncertain. Still, there is a new addition for the upcoming 2021 model year. More specifically, the company is introducing a limited edition that stands out with a …July 31, 2020
Kia Stinger Might not Come Back, Company Hints
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Sorry to cast a dark cloud over your Monday with this depressing bit of news regarding the 2019 Canadian Car of the Year . At a time when many traditional cars—sedans in particular—are being kicked to the curb in favour of SUVs and crossovers, we hear that the Kia Stinger …September 23, 2019
Kia Stinger GTS Debuts with New AWD System and Drift Mode
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In addition to the spicy-hot HabaNiro concept, Kia made sure to turn heads at the 2019 New York Auto Show with the launch of the special-edition Stinger GTS. Albert Biermann, Kia’s head of research and development, saw a tiny gap to exploit between the AWD-equipped and RWD-equipped Stinger GT models, …April 18, 2019
2022 Kia Stinger : first images
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The 2018 Kia Stinger
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The most talked about vehicle in the automotive world this year was, without a doubt, the Kia Stinger. It was also Motoring TV’s Car of the Year. This was the first time we drove it. Check out our other story on the Stinger - https://youtu.be/2xFxI5VVb7g For more stories about the …
2 Minute Test Drive: The 2018 Kia Stinger
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Russ takes a “relaxing” drive......wait, he actually races a snowboarder up and down Horseshoe Resort this week! See who wins below!. For more stories about the 2018 Kia Stinger, hit the link - https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/makes/kia/stinger/2018/ To watch all our most up to date content, check out our TV show schedule - …
Super Bowl 2018: Kia Commercial 2018 Steven Tyler Feel Something Again
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2018 Kia Stinger
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As fun as it was on the autocross, the Stinger is more suited as a cruiser than a performance vehicle. That's clearly evident on regular roads where you're treated to effortless acceleration, small steering inputs and Brembo brakes that only need the slightest of touches. Read the review of the …
