Kia Stinger Expected To Start At $32,795

Started by cawimmer430, September 28, 2017, 06:09:47 AM

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Kia Stinger Expected To Start At $32,795



Prices for the long-awaited 2018 Kia Stinger are expected to start at $32,795 including destination fees when U.S. sales commence in December.

A company spokesperson revealed to Car and Driver that the entry-level model will use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 255 hp. Additionally, the base model will come standard with rear-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic transmission, 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control and leather seats.

If customers want to opt for all-wheel drive, the price of the base Stinger will rise by $2,200. Prices then increase to $37,895 for the Stinger Premium with added features including an 8-inch infotainment system, a 7-inch display in the instrument cluster, a sunroof and LED headlights.

As for the much more potent Stinger GT with its 365 hp, twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6, prices will begin at approximately $39,895.

Three different trim levels of the Stinger GT will be sold. The base model has similar features to the base 2.0-liter Stinger but adds some more sporty exterior panels. For $44,395, customers can purchase the Stinger GT1 that combines the features of the regular Stinger Premium with the more aggressive styling and V6 of the GT. Last but not least will be the $50,395 Stinger GT2, complete with a limited-slip differential, head-up display, automated emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, automatic headlights, adaptive cruise control and a power-opening trunk.

Kia says it will release final pricing details for the Stinger before the end of the year.


Link: http://www.carscoops.com/2017/09/kia-stinger-expected-to-start-at-32795.html
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Payman

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on September 28, 2017, 07:27:39 AM
This is not a mainstreamer

Yeah, it sorta is. Not quite luxury, not quite sportscar.

ifcar

Quote from: Rockraven on September 28, 2017, 07:32:42 AM
Yeah, it sorta is. Not quite luxury, not quite sportscar.

Base price of $33,000 for a passenger car sounds luxury-grade to me. It's Kia's competitor to an A5/S5.

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12,000 RPM

Quote from: FoMoJo on September 28, 2017, 07:44:36 AM
Compact, Mid-size, what is it?
Midsizer for sure. 190" long, about as big as a Lexus GS.
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MrH

I heard loaded Stingers MSRP'd for like $55k.  That's crazy money.
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cawimmer430

Quote from: 68_427 on September 28, 2017, 07:12:53 AM
Kia is testing a 5.0L model for NA

Damn.  :mask:

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Quote from: 12,000 RPM on September 28, 2017, 07:27:39 AM
This is not a mainstreamer

The 4-banger could be considered such.  Like the V6 G8.
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Xer0

Quote from: 68_427 on September 28, 2017, 07:12:53 AM
Kia is testing a 5.0L model for NA

Will this be a new/updated V8, or the same 5.0 that they've been throwing at the Genesis brand for the last couple year?

12,000 RPM

Quote from: cawimmer430 on September 28, 2017, 08:38:31 AM
Damn.  :mask:

We live in amazing times where you can now get a V8 engine from a brand that produces value-for-money economy and semi-premium cars!
GM has been in that game for decades. But yea, this thing with a V8 would be pretty cool.
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68_427

Quote from: Xer0 on September 28, 2017, 11:25:52 AM
Will this be a new/updated V8, or the same 5.0 that they've been throwing at the Genesis brand for the last couple year?

Don't know, but even the current one has what, 420hp?
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Quote from: 12,000 RPM on September 28, 2017, 04:20:38 PM
GM has been in that game for decades. But yea, this thing with a V8 would be pretty cool.

GM was in the game back when V8s were pretty standard in compact, "economy" cars like the Falcon, Gremlin, Nova, and Maverick.  A V8 in a passenger car for them is old-hat.  Since the industry shift to FWD in the 80s, new V8 passenger cars have gone from the norm to a curiosity.  Even among the established players.  When was the last time any of the big 3 offered a V8 in a non-full-sized sedan?  Hell, Ford's last new V8 sedan in the US came 20 years ago.  To see relatively new players like Hyundai/Kia stepping up at a time when the trend is towards downsizing to fewer cylinders and turbocharging, is heartening for enthusiasts.  Hyundai/Kia have gone where long-established players like Honda have refused to.
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12,000 RPM

Well, Hyundai/Kia have been going for broke for the last 30 years, and getting payback for it all the way. So this hail mary strategy doesn't surprise me. And now that they have a driver's car expertise on hand hopefully they nail the execution.

I'm more excited about the little GTI fighter they have coming though. They are saying it's the real deal. I like cars like the Stinger and the G but I think I may be more of a hot hatch kind of guy. If they give the Elantra sedan the N treatment.....

In any case I am glad Hyundai/Kia are looking out for us enthusiasts.
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The i30 N big homie Steve says you can't even compare to the GTI as it's a whole nother step up as far as hot hatchiness goes
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Quote from: 68_427 on September 28, 2017, 09:45:24 PM
Don't know, but even the current one has what, 420hp?

Yeah, I think it's the same Tau V8 they've been using.  Honestly, not a bad engine.  Direct injection, over 400 hp.  It's a pretty solid engine.
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12,000 RPM

Quote from: 68_427 on September 29, 2017, 07:05:52 AM
The i30 N big homie Steve says you can't even compare to the GTI as it's a whole nother step up as far as hot hatchiness goes
Yea he said it was closer to the Megane RS

But I make everything I drive hot. GTI would get DWS06s, BBC RSB, coilovers and aggressive bushings all around, plus APR tune. Thats pretty mean. I prefer the looks of the GTI too
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68_427

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on September 29, 2017, 07:38:09 AM
Yea he said it was closer to the Megane RS

But I make everything I drive hot. GTI would get DWS06s, BBC RSB, coilovers and aggressive bushings all around, plus APR tune. Thats pretty mean. I prefer the looks of the GTI too

So you're spending $5k at least more than the Hyundai hypothetically
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2o6

They should put the Genesis G70's manual in this.

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Quote from: 68_427 on September 29, 2017, 07:05:52 AM
The i30 N big homie Steve says you can't even compare to the GTI as it's a whole nother step up as far as hot hatchiness goes

Too bad we won't get it here. I'd get one over a GTI every time.
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Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
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12,000 RPM

Quote from: 68_427 on September 29, 2017, 02:51:08 PM
So you're spending $5k at least more than the Hyundai hypothetically
Not used (I know I know)
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Quote from: 12,000 RPM on September 29, 2017, 07:38:09 AM
Yea he said it was closer to the Megane RS

But I make everything I drive hot. GTI would get DWS06s, BBC RSB, coilovers and aggressive bushings all around, plus APR tune. Thats pretty mean. I prefer the looks of the GTI too

It'd be meaner with some RE-71Rs or Rivals
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Cookie Monster

Quote from: CaminoRacer on September 29, 2017, 09:05:39 PM
It'd be meaner with some RE-71Rs or Rivals

Nah mang, Continental DWS-06 is obviously the best tire ever made for everyone.
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Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
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CaminoRacer

Quote from: Cookie Monster on September 30, 2017, 11:12:05 AM
Nah mang, Continental DWS-06 is obviously the best tire ever made for everyone.

It's not even the best tire in the class IMO. The BFG Comp 2 A/S has stronger sidewalls that provide better cornering and steering feel, plus better rain performance.
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Cookie Monster

Quote from: CaminoRacer on September 30, 2017, 11:16:34 AM
It's not even the best tire in the class IMO. The BFG Comp 2 A/S has stronger sidewalls that provide better cornering and steering feel, plus better rain performance.

Obviously you don't know what you're talking about. DWS-06 is the best tire for street, autox and track. No one needs anything more.
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Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
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2 4 R

CaminoRacer

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12,000 RPM

Summer tires + freezing temps = no good

But let the butthurt flow :lol: I will try the BFGs next time
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Do you not have the stock wheels and tires? 
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