Review from TFL

[Bigtam9]

A YouTube review

 

[Merkur720]

That clearly is an updated info screen design without the border....so that's great to see.

 

[Robs]

The infotainment screen looked different!

 

[FluffyBottoms]

For my money, Alex on Autos is the go-to reviewer for in-depth reviews - he takes the time to show the ins and outs of the car.

 

[hereward]

For my money, Alex on Autos is the go-to reviewer for in-depth reviews - he takes the time to show the ins and outs of the car.

Yes, Alex Dykes is one of the best auto reviewers, with objective analyses of cars as to how they are in daily driving.

 

[hereward]

For my money, Alex on Autos is the go-to reviewer for in-depth reviews - he takes the time to show the ins and outs of the car.

Fluffy--, Thanks for posting this. i've waiting for Alex to review the stinger.

 

[FluffyBottoms]

Fluffy--, Thanks for posting this. i've waiting for Alex to review the stinger.

Wow, Alex said that he would buy this car - that's high praise coming from him.

In looking at the US Stinger in a vacuum, it's an amazing car with a decent price tag. The issue for most of us is that we've been following the release of the car in other markets, and the fact we're paying more (based on exchange rates) and getting less content and color options is a bitter pill to swallow.

 

[hereward]

Yes, you'

Wow, Alex said that he would buy this car - that's high praise coming from him.

In looking at the US Stinger in a vacuum, it's an amazing car with a decent price tag. The issue for most of us is that we've been following the release of the car in other markets, and the fact we're paying more (based on exchange rates) and getting less content and color options is a bitter pill to swallow.

Yes, you've identified the issues that are annoying; add to these the potential for a substandard dealer experience based upon what we've seen so far.

 

[seanmccubb]

I'm hoping @dougdemuro or @thestraightpipes do a review. They are both amazing YouTube reviewers.

Actually, it looks like they are at the LA launch now!
https://www.instagram.com/thestraightpipes/?hl=en

 

[Bamm1]

I'm hoping @dougdemuro or @thestraightpipes do a review. They are both amazing YouTube reviewers.

Actually, it looks like they are at the LA launch now!
https://www.instagram.com/thestraightpipes/?hl=en

Someone msg'ed @thestraightpipes on "the YouTubes" to request they find out if the Stinger comes with a 360 degree camera and wireless charging in the US. They replied they would try to find out.

 

[FluffyBottoms]

Someone msg'ed @thestraightpipes on "the YouTubes" to request they find out if the Stinger comes with a 360 degree camera and wireless charging in the US. They replied they would try to find out.

Lol, that was me! Tried to compliment them first by calling them real journalists.

 

[Bamm1]

Lol, that was me! Tried to compliment them first by calling them real journalists.

I like it. Nice job.

 

[unintelligible]

For my money, Alex on Autos is the go-to reviewer for in-depth reviews - he takes the time to show the ins and outs of the car.

Nice review - although I was disappointed to discover yet another cost cutting measure for the US market: at 8:30 into the video, you can clearly see that there is no suede/alcantara headliner - we get a regular style texture.

 

[FluffyBottoms]

Someone msg'ed @thestraightpipes on "the YouTubes" to request they find out if the Stinger comes with a 360 degree camera and wireless charging in the US. They replied they would try to find out.

The Straight Pipes guys are confirming 360 camera for US, but no wireless charging.

 

[netmag]

Nice review - although I was disappointed to discover yet another cost cutting measure for the US market: at 8:30 into the video, you can clearly see that there is no suede/alcantara headliner - we get a regular style texture.

Also, at 10:47 in the Alex on Autos video, he put up a note on the screen saying "only GT2 trims get the joystick-style shifter"
Wonder what that means? What does the shifter look like in the other trims?

So many changes for the US market. I wonder if the above is true about he 360 camera. If so, then what trim is it on and why haven't they listed that anywhere? Strange.

 

[seanmccubb]

Just had the straight pipes confirm there is not rear heated seats... :/

 

[unintelligible]

Also, at 10:47 in the Alex on Autos video, he put up a note on the screen saying "only GT2 trims get the joystick-style shifter"
Wonder what that means? What does the shifter look like in the other trims?

From the Motor Trend review:

So many changes for the US market. I wonder if the above is true about he 360 camera. If so, then what trim is it on and why haven't they listed that anywhere? Strange.

I'm pretty much done with this. The back and forth is so frustrating. If it's available, why is it not on the options list. Get your S together, Kia.

 

[eljay]

Also, at 10:47 in the Alex on Autos video, he put up a note on the screen saying "only GT2 trims get the joystick-style shifter"
Wonder what that means? What does the shifter look like in the other trims?

Doesn't that mean the lower trims get the old-fashioned PRND*, and that the joy stick is the kind you click back for D and forward for RN, with a button for P? (This is all new to me, as I've always had the former, so I may be way wrong.)

*Yeah, like the picture posted above.

 

[Chris]

From the Motor Trend review:

Is it just me or is that shifter super ugly and out of place in this car. Like something from the 80's

 

[eljay]

Is it just me or is that shifter super ugly and out of place in this car. Like something from the 80's

Yup, it's not just you--looks like my '86 Z28.

Oops, no, even worse--my '73 Mustang.