First look: Kia Stinger D-AWD

[Waynerm002]

Reading that article, got me thinking. Are they working on turning KIA into the Korean equivalent of BMW? Now before folks get testy over that statement, keep in mind that the BMW we know today had to start somewhere and any good company that wants to survive and grow has to makes changes to make it happen. I recall reading an article about how BMW basically paid a bunch of Ford's racing engineers to come over to them and make their cars drive better, which got them started on their way to being what they are today. We know in the past 10 plus years, Hyundai/KIA/Genesis has pulled in a lot of top talent to help them design and engineer their products to be better. What will the next 10 years bring?

I have noticed a change since the introduction of the 2016+ Sorento, Optima, Cadenza and Sportage, that they have been improving their vehicle's interior quality, noise level and ride/handling characteristics. The Stinger was the first shot at a sporty KIA. We all know they could have done better but having the G70 out there in the wings made them not make it as great as it could be. The G70 so far has impressed the press, if only they can get some selling here soon, then I am sure a lot of folks looking for more performance and luxury will make the jump. For me though, the Stinger is my thing and seeing some of what the future holds, I'll have to look into the Stinger mid-cycle refresh if it brings more things that I want to the car.

 

[Socalstinga]

I’m not all that interested in a drift type GT, but I’m all for a more sporty shift logic that can maximize this engine power. If only they could put out a Better tuned TCU logic as an optional upgrade, I’d pay for it! Lol

 

[Marc Collins]

The usual KIA prevarication, but what we all knew would come.

I am pissed now that I did not wait for this option/model. In February of 2018 I asked KIA when this was coming because I would prefer to wait and got the usual non-commitment to any date or even doing it. Oh well, better late than never.

Sharper Stinger: Testing Kia's upcoming performance-tuned AWD

 

[westcoastGT]

I'll bet they offer it in the mid lifecycle update , so another 2-3 years possibly

 

[Audible Silence]

How many times are people going to keep bringing this up.

BTW this system is in the new g70s launching in Korea. Not available in USA yet

 

[Marc Collins]

Drift mode isn't for drifting...just a marketing name. But I still want this update and wanted the LSD from the outset (March) when I found out the G70 (AWD and RWD) in Canada would come with it standard. The range of control of rear bias is only one step away from the WRX full dial, which is what any serious driver would want in an AWD performance car.

 

[jmf_tracy]

honestly, i am a little pissed about this.
When i bought my car, i thought i was getting the LSD and bummed when i discovered that i did not get it. I bought the top of the line car, it should have came with the LSD. I would have paid more if necessary.
Now they are going to add the LSD and call it dynamic AWD