Kia Stinger - Australia discussions (pre-release)

[Phil]

YouTube of 2WD from 0-258 kph

EDIT= It's been removed from YouTube.

 

[Ozstung]

Hi Tazztattoo. I to have ordered the GT in Chroma blue with the red napa leather. Where in Australia are you based.

Me too, payed a fortune.

 

[Ozstung]

I ordered mine the same DEEP CHROMA BLUE, but with Black Interior.

When did they say yours lands? I ordered mine on the 23/8 and have been told pre-Christmas. - Same colour except Nappa leather in Red.

 

[Ozstung]

HELPPPPP!!!

Hi all, anyone here in AUSTRALIA (NSW) who could assist me in getting the right REGO PLate (PERSONALISED PLATES).

Ordered a Stinger GT with DEEP CHROMA BLUE, but the colours seem to vary and unable to see if I can get a matching rego plate.
See the chosen ones in colour (Not my rego, lol)!

Would love to hear your opinion or suggestions.

Deep purple with white lettering all the way!

 

[Benjamin]

Me too, payed a fortune.

How much of a fortune?

 

[richard]

How much are custom rego plates in NSW? In tassie they $1195. Looking at getting STINGR blue plate with white letters

 

[Ozstung]

How much of a fortune?

Too much.

 

[Tazztattoo]

How much are custom rego plates in NSW? In tassie they $1195. Looking at getting STINGR blue plate with white letters

colour acrylic private plates in WA are $655

 

[ralzod]

I don't think this article has been posted yet, and I'm not knowledgeable about the journalistic quality of this publication, but they seem to think the Australian pricing for Stinger is an "unprecedented value equation."

http://www.forcegt.com/news/kia-stinger-pairs-sharp-pricing-unprecedented-equipment-level/

(I've tried to follow this thread, but the buying process down under seems different than in the US, so "driveaway" price factors aren't clear to me.)

 

[ralzod]

YouTube of 2WD from 0-258 kph
EDIT= It's been removed from YouTube.

0-207 kph

 

[Ozstung]

I don't think this article has been posted yet, and I'm not knowledgeable about the journalistic quality of this publication, but they seem to think the Australian pricing for Stinger is an "unprecedented value equation."

http://www.forcegt.com/news/kia-stinger-pairs-sharp-pricing-unprecedented-equipment-level/

(I've tried to follow this thread, but the buying process down under seems different than in the US, so "driveaway" price factors aren't clear to me.)

Hi Ralzod, yes here in Oz we have the advertised price but this doesn't resemble what we call the "Drive away" price . which added to the advertised price is such things as.
1. Vehicle registration.
2. Government Stamp duty (tax)
3.Dealer delivery charge
4. G.S.T. (Goods and services tax = 10%.
I may have forgotten something else? But as you can see this can and in my case add $7,000 to $8,000 to the price of the car.

 

[Tazztattoo]

I understand the lowest trim base model has different headlights than the rest, although I've only ever seen one video of them. Do you happen to know what exterior features are different between the trims aside from that? Are the taillights any different? Are the front brake vents only chrome on the upper trims or all of them?

This photo recently posted from NSW of the two production cars to be used for the upcoming Australian media launch for the first time shows the base model headlight design compared to the LED headlights on the adjacent GT. I don't believe these base spec headlights are used in overseas markets or at least not yet as I have never seen them before this car arrived in Australia. So from this can we also conclude that the colour instrument cluster already evident on all Korean version cars currently is the 7" colour screen to be used in our local GT spec only and we are yet to see the base spec 3.5 inch mono screen ?

This is a good quality close up walk through video of the car showing the under boot storage so unsure if Oz models will have spare tyre/space saver?:

 

[TomTom26]

This photo recently posted from NSW of the two production cars to be used for the upcoming Australian media launch for the first time shows the base model headlight design compared to the LED headlights on the adjacent GT. I don't believe these base spec headlights are used in overseas markets or at least not yet as I have never seen them before this car arrived in Australia. So from this can we also conclude that the colour instrument cluster already evident on all Korean version cars currently is the 7" colour screen to be used in our local GT spec only and we are yet to see the base spec 3.5 inch mono screen ?

This is a good quality close up walk through video of the car showing the under boot storage among other things:

Hi.
The red one have the basic headlights - in Germany used in the GT-Line trim (LED is optional in Upgrade package or OEM in the real GT).
I dont know whether Halogen or Xenon.
Will be the same all over the world...

 

[Ozstung]

Hi Richard,

I'm in Perth, what about your self?

You may have already seen some or all of these videos (links below) that highlight our chosen colours . The chroma blue is almost purple under bright light which I'm unsure about how that will contrast the red leather but wont pass judgement on until seeing it in the flesh:

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I've always been a fan of the red Mercedes AMG interior with aviation style air vents hence why I was immediately drawn to the Stinger

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And the Maserati Gran Turismo has also had obvious inspiration on Kia

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Most informative, great photos - cheers.

 

[Tazztattoo]

Did anyone on the Stinger mailing list with Kia Australia receive Newsletter 5 yesterday on email?

Can you please share here if possible as the email I received had no attachment or hyperlink to the newsletter.

 

[Skyguy]

There was no hyperlink. What you received was it. Nothing really!

 

[app_master]

Did anyone on the Stinger mailing list with Kia Australia receive Newsletter 5 yesterday on email?

Can you please share here if possible as the email I received had no attachment or hyperlink to the newsletter.

From its renowned performance on the track to its suite of luxury trimmings, the Kia Stinger GT is the complete Rear Wheel Drive package.

Step inside the New Kia Stinger GT and experience a new level of comfort. You'll be instantly cossetted by Nappa Leather appointed seats with power seating memory. The cabin feels luxurious, yet sporty. The floating 8" touchscreen and 15 speaker harman/kardon sound system prepare your senses for what's ahead.

Start the V6 engine and hear it purr. The full colour Head Up Display (HUD) will keep your eyes firmly on the road. The Limited Slip Differential (LSD) and Brembo Brakes on the Stinger GT ensure your nail corners with ease, every time. Wheels Magazine said "It feels progressive and natural, as a driver's car should".





Click on the play button above to join 2012 World Touring Car Champion, Rob Huff, on the Cadwell Park racing track. Jump into the Stinger and take a ride inside.


Kind regards,
Kia Motors Australia

 

[Skyguy]

Official pricing and specs just released in NZ https://www.kia.co.nz/vehicles/stinger/range-and-specifications

Only a few of the pre ordered vehicles available in October. Then nothing till
January. Price $5k better than expected. Even the dealers were surprised.

 

[FluffyBottoms]

Official pricing and specs just released in NZ https://www.kia.co.nz/vehicles/stinger/range-and-specifications

Only a few of the pre ordered vehicles available in October. Then nothing till
January. Price $5k better than expected. Even the dealers were surprised.

TyTimp pointed out in another thread that Canadian pre-order pricing was reduced by $2k. Maybe there's a broader price adjustment going on based on current demand? This is a positive development, if true.

https://stingerforum.org/threads/candaian-price-drop.658/#post-4671

 

[davebo]

Positive for us, not very good for Kia or the future of the Stinger I'm afraid.