Dimensions

[TODDK]

Does anyone have the actual interior dimensions? I have a Maxima now and looking for the same amount of room in the Stinger.

I am a big guy and space is important

 

[ralzod]

This thread has the numbers, including some competitors...

https://stingerforum.org/threads/2018-kia-stinger-specifications.8/

Lots of discussions mixed within other threads on head room, leg room, front and rear. Just depends on which dimension you're concerned about.

 

[Chris]

Just remember there is not a "industry standard" when it comes to all those interior space numbers. One manufacturer may measure different than another. The only way you'll know for sure is to go sit in it.

 

[hej]

The Stinger has a good amount of room but it's probably still not going to be on par with a full size-ish FWD car like the Maxima. This is the compromise you make for a car with a balanced weight distribution. Not sure if you've had a look at the G80, but I would expect it to be more similar in space to the Maxima. It would also be more luxury oriented, like the Maxima, instead of being designed with sportiness in mind like the Stinger.

 

[ralzod]

The Stinger has a good amount of room but it's probably still not going to be on par with a full size-ish FWD car like the Maxima. This is the compromise you make for a car with a balanced weight distribution.

Agreed. The Maxima is FWD, which means more cabin space, since the motor and transmission are mounted over the front axle. The Stinger's RWD layout allows the motor & tranny to be mounted further back on the chassis, hence the longer hood design (and better weight distribution).

 

[TODDK]

Maxima is considered a medium size car. I guess I will have to sit in it and see if its for me

 

[Kia Stinger]

Maxima is considered a medium size car. I guess I will have to sit in it and see if its for me

To us normal people "in the know" it is. But like @hej said, it's full-size'ish - and that's because the automotive media is trying to make smaller cars sound big for those who actually want a bit car. They call the inside of the Buick LaCrosse "cavernous". No. It's a mid-size car playing the role of a full-size car because Buick doesn't have a full-size car anymore. No more Park Avenue. No more Lucerne.

The same goes for Nissan. Even big brother Infiniti doesn't have a true full-size like the Q45 was... Acura's RL? Same thing...

 

[TODDK]

I agree the true full size car is history unless you go full luxury class. I am not ready for that, just want the performance with comfort when I am on a trip.

 

[Kia Stinger]

I agree the true full size car is history unless you go full luxury class. I am not ready for that, just want the performance with comfort when I am on a trip.

There might be a few still left. I THINK The Chrysler 300 is still a true full-size car...

 

[TODDK]

Yeah but who wants that?

 

[Kia Stinger]

Yeah but who wants that?

Would this be considered a guilty pleasure? I do like it.

 

[TODDK]

Would this be considered a guilty pleasure? I do like it.

Maybe if it were a SRT model.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Maybe if it were a SRT model.

I do believe something is coming with Hellcat power...