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BMW, Audi… or Kia? Chances are it’s a question that’ll rarely have graced your lips before – or indeed, the lips of many other car buyers, for that matter. But it’s one the new Kia Stinger will have more buyers asking – or so its maker hopes.
The Kia Stinger went on sale earlier this year, with the 365bhp V6-engined GT S version headlining the range and earning quite a bit of attention – somewhat unsurprisingly, with its Audi S5 Sportback-rivalling performance figures.
But, of course, the 26.6mpg thirst of the top model means few will actually choose it. More likely, they’ll go for the 2.2-litre diesel, or the 2.0-litre petrol – the latter of which we’ve got our hands on here. It goes up against rivals such as the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.
2018 Kia Stinger 2.0 T-GDi on the road
This is the 2.0 T-GDI GT Line, to be more precise, which means it sits at the entry point of the Stinger range costing a very reasonable £31,995. Don’t imagine, however, that it’s a sluggard as a result. The turbocharged motor kicks out 244bhp, good enough to power the Stinger to 60mph in just 5.8sec – more than enough for it to feel fast to all but the keenest of boy and girl racers.
Even a restrained prod of the throttle results in a satisfying shove in the back; there’s a good wodge of torque low down which gives you all you might need for a safe overtake. Stretch your toe further, though, and the engine has more to give, with enough verve at the top end to have you holding onto gears just that little bit longer.
That extra top-end oomph, though, is accompanied by quite a bit of engine noise – and not all of it good. Fortunately, the Stinger 2.0 is quieter lower down the rev range, which makes it unintrusive when you’re cruising along or pootling around town. Read more: 2018 Kia Stinger 2.0T-GDI review – prices, specs and release date
BMW, Audi… or Kia? Chances are it’s a question that’ll rarely have graced your lips before – or indeed, the lips of many other car buyers, for that matter. But it’s one the new Kia Stinger will have more buyers asking – or so its maker hopes.
The Kia Stinger went on sale earlier this year, with the 365bhp V6-engined GT S version headlining the range and earning quite a bit of attention – somewhat unsurprisingly, with its Audi S5 Sportback-rivalling performance figures.
But, of course, the 26.6mpg thirst of the top model means few will actually choose it. More likely, they’ll go for the 2.2-litre diesel, or the 2.0-litre petrol – the latter of which we’ve got our hands on here. It goes up against rivals such as the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.
2018 Kia Stinger 2.0 T-GDi on the road
This is the 2.0 T-GDI GT Line, to be more precise, which means it sits at the entry point of the Stinger range costing a very reasonable £31,995. Don’t imagine, however, that it’s a sluggard as a result. The turbocharged motor kicks out 244bhp, good enough to power the Stinger to 60mph in just 5.8sec – more than enough for it to feel fast to all but the keenest of boy and girl racers.
Even a restrained prod of the throttle results in a satisfying shove in the back; there’s a good wodge of torque low down which gives you all you might need for a safe overtake. Stretch your toe further, though, and the engine has more to give, with enough verve at the top end to have you holding onto gears just that little bit longer.
That extra top-end oomph, though, is accompanied by quite a bit of engine noise – and not all of it good. Fortunately, the Stinger 2.0 is quieter lower down the rev range, which makes it unintrusive when you’re cruising along or pootling around town. Read more: 2018 Kia Stinger 2.0T-GDI review – prices, specs and release date
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