Kia Officially Launches the Kia Stinger

[Kia Stinger]

Kia Motors began to sell the “Stinger,” its first premium performance sedan, on a full scale after holding an event for the launch of it on May 23.

The Stinger is the first model of Kia’s luxury car line-up loaded with Kia's design capabilities and R&D expertise. The new model is powered by a 3.3 turbo gasoline engine, a 2.0 turbo gasoline engine or a 2.2 diesel engine. The 3.3 turbo gasoline model has best-in-class power with a maximum output of 370 horsepower and a maximum torque of 52.0 kgf•m. The combined fuel economy is 8.8km per liter (ℓ) according to combined fuel consumption standards announced jointly with the government. The 3.3 turbo gasoline model reaches 100 km/h in only 4.9 seconds after departure. The 2.0 turbo petrol model has a maximum output of 255 horsepower and a maximum torque of 36.0 kgf•m. Its combined fuel efficiency is 10.4km per liter. The 2.2 diesel model has a maximum output of 202 horsepower and a maximum torque of 45.0 kgf•m. Its combined fuel economy is 14.8km per liter.

The Stinger delivers smooth speed change and the highest level of transmission efficiency in its class as the model is equipped with a second-generation rear-wheel eight-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle also features braking performance that can match explosive driving performance. 'Brake cooling holes' (an air guide that facilitates air inflow to the undercover for cooling the brakes while driving) were applied to the Stinger’s brakes, further raising its brake disc cooling rate. In addition to its powerful driving performance, the Stinger has a variety of features to support dynamic driving including five driving modes (sport, comfort, eco, smart and custom), active engine sounds, and a launch control. Continue reading...

 

[lostnspace]

I like the part:

"Kia Motors plans to launch the Stinger in the Korean market this month and accelerate its move in competition with overseas premium high-performance sedans in major foreign markets."

Anytime that can be shaved off my of the US release is a good thing!!

 

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[Jenny Wang]

I like the part:

"Kia Motors plans to launch the Stinger in the Korean market this month and accelerate its move in competition with overseas premium high-performance sedans in major foreign markets."

Anytime that can be shaved off my of the US release is a good thing!!

Good choice of words!

 

[Frozzem]

Hey Guys,

first post here, love reading it so far. Buuuuut...
...hold on a second, am i reading this right?

Its combined fuel economy is 14.8km per liter.

Doesnt that equal to about 6.7L per 100 kilometers (ok realistically speaking it would be around 8-10L, depending on how / where you drive)? But still, this sounds insanely good for a 4er BMW Rival.
I mean I live here in Germany and have a bunch of friends that drive stuff like 3-5er BMW, Mercedes C / E Class or Audi A4-A6. And basically all of them need more fuel. But this only goes for the 200HS diesel model, right?

 

[delirium]

Doesnt that equal to about 6.7L per 100 kilometers (ok realistically speaking it would be around 8-10L, depending on how / where you drive)? But still, this sounds insanely good for a 4er BMW Rival.
I mean I live here in Germany and have a bunch of friends that drive stuff like 3-5er BMW, Mercedes C / E Class or Audi A4-A6. And basically all of them need more fuel. But this only goes for the 200HS diesel model, right?

6.7L per 100 km might be pretty much close to real life scenario. My friend owns KIA Sorento (KIA Sorento Prime in Russia) with 2.2 CRDi. KIA brochure states 7.8L per 100 km in mixed cycle, in real life it translates to 8.2-8.8 depending on traffic.

 

[lostnspace]

Hey Guys, first post here, love reading it so far.

Doesnt that equal to about 6.7L per 100 kilometers (ok realistically speaking it would be around 8-10L, depending on how / where you drive)? But still, this sounds insanely good for a 4er BMW Rival. But this only goes for the 200HS diesel model, right?

Welcome to the boards @Frozzem!!! I am jealous you're in place where an Audi A4 is the equivalent of a Toyota Camry in the States lol.

Secondly yes, those awesome numbers are only for the diesel spec'd cars (which sadly, I don't think is come to the US).