RUMOR: G70 to be lighter, more performance oriented, more expensive than Stinger

[psybj]

Also am watching the G70 board, came mostly from them. They anticipate more of a dedicated Sports Sedan than Stinger. Shorter, lighter.

Is not a concern for me, either is likely to be my wife's car and she is more concerned with utility, thus a bigger, slightly slower Stinger would be ok with her, especially if less expensive.

I would be surprised if there were that much difference, just too expensive to produce cars that different.

Me, I want kik azz & grinz.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Well, it would make sense that the G70 has more power. That's kind of a given. If it were a Hyundai branded vehicle I would think otherwise. But "Genesis" is supposed to be the top brand from the Koreans. The same goes for the G70 being more expensive. It makes sense. Where I'm a little confused is - how are they going to make it lighter?

Genesis buyers are going to expect a more prestigious experience than the Kia Stinger has to offer. The G70 is going to need to be more quiet. That means more sound deadening material - which means more weight. How are they going to make it lighter?

Okay, let's think about this for a moment. Hatchback vs trunk. When I was growing up in the beginning of time, right after the Earth was created (or whatever), the Mustang of choice for people who really wanted to go fast was the Notchback. The "notch" had a trunk as opposed to the hatchback from the rest of the models. The trunk shaved off 100 pounds - mainly from having less heavy glass.

So that's one way the G70 could way a bit less than the Stinger. But I imagine sound deadening material will make up for that difference. So what's next? Racing seats? I really doubt it. How comfortable would they be? Are there really comfortable racing seats fit for a luxury car? I'm not sure - but let me know if there are. If so, then that would be one option.

Lighter wheels? I think that's a good possibility...

Lighter brakes? I wouldn't be surprised if they offered ceramic brakes for the low, low price of your soul.

No moonroof...

I have a feeling that not all G70 models will be lighter than the Stinger. You'll need to select the perfect options, not available in the Stinger, to make that happen...

 

[moinmoin]

Stinger,
in respect to weight, aren't you forgetting "shorter"? And 2 doors instead of four, less glass, just a few items that come to mind to make up a few pounds.
After all, two diffent cars, one a "luxury" sports car, the other a GT....
Cheers

 

[Kia Stinger]

Stinger,
in respect to weight, aren't you forgetting "shorter"? And 2 doors instead of four, less glass, just a few items that come to mind to make up a few pounds.
After all, two diffent cars, one a "luxury" sports car, the other a GT....
Cheers

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[moinmoin]

I can see clearly now....thanks.

 

[srtcrazy05]

they could use different materials like aluminum and carbon fiber in the construction of the car. being smaller could effect the weight as well. no sunroof will definitely be a large factor.