Regurgitated Consumer Reports Ranking of 2020 Stinger Severely Misleading

[TwiceStung]

The Unreliable Cars You'll Most Regret Buying in 2020

Found the attached article to be another example of someone making comments about the Stinger who probably has never even driven or seen one in person. The “gentleman” clearly commented on the 2.0 yet posted pics and prices of the V6. He said the backseat is “useless”. Really? My 6’ 3” son fits quite well back there. He calls it a sports car. Well, maybe compared to a Camry. Yet another example of why I no longer go by Consumer Distorts when I need a truly objective car review. I didn’t even read comments about the other 20+ vehicles listed to “avoid in 2020”. It would be a waste of time.

 

[Kimberly Lazarski]

I quit trusting Consumer Reports when it comes to cars before I was even old enough to drive when they rated the C4 Corvette "much worse than average" for body rust. (the body is composite and cannot rust EVER)

 

[NS_Stinger]

Don't mind those top 20 lists that fake auto journalists pump out. They're just click bait with a bunch of inaccuracies. I occasionally read them for a laugh.

 

[P22Tyler]

"You'll burn through gasoline quickly" but he's talking about the 2.0L??? What????

 

[turboAWD]

"You'll burn through gasoline quickly" but he's talking about the 2.0L??? What????

It's not a Prius. Therefore, it's a gas guzzler. You have to understand how these guys think. They rate everything (TVs, appliances, etc) in terms of kw-hours/year and praise the most efficient one. The Stinger (even the 2.0T) will not win a fuel efficiency contest against a Corolla, Prius or Golf TDI, therefore it's "really bad" in terms of consumption.

 

[me&stinger]

Haha, jokes on Mr. Wilson! I bought a 2019 Stinger.

In all seriousness, his take on the 2020 Stinger (2.0) is an opinion. Nothing more, nothing less. Now if you excuse me, I'll continue to look for Stinger accessories to purchase.

 

[xot1]

Such a worthless article.
I bet they had nothing else to write about.

 

[antne]

Rear seats useless? Burn through gasoline ? At today's gas prices, yessir I will .
I could have wrote that article in my sleep, GM = junk, Fiat + FCA likewise, done.

 

[TheAlien666]

Let Josh Wilson drive his Fiat 500, which is probably the only car he can actually afford, and then come back and lie to us about how good and reliable it is.
Meanwhile several thousands of Stinger owners will be very happy with their cars, such as myself, and dozens of Fiat 500 drivers (because that's about as few as they actually sold) will be stranded on the side of the road, waiting for a tow truck...

 

[HerbieTheCar]

They probably never drove any one of those cars in the list -save for the Mitsubishi Mirage and the Buick Regal-. They are just spewing out of their ass for clicks and views. Consumer Report is good about reviewing economy cars but when it comes to cars that cost more than a fully loaded Accord, they start to show their bias.

Automobile Mag rated the car excellent in its long-term review wrap-up. The car even impressed the original Venice crew, who was behind some of the greatest Mustangs in car history. Source: https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2018-kia-stinger-gt-long-term-test-review-wrap-up/

Consumer report needs to get over the fact that a Kia isn't worth the money because the Stinger is better than any other car in its class for its value and performance.

 

[Oryan]

Consumer Reports?
If it's not an SUV, it's too small and impossible to live with daily.
If it's not a hybrid, it guzzles gas.
Not a Toyota?...maybe Honda? Unreliable trash.
Has a hint of power or can handle? Too extreme for most buyers. 200HP is scary.
Cost more than 30k? Luxury, too fanceh for the commonfolk.
They want everyone in a CH-R, if you were to actually follow their drivel.