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South Korean carmaker Kia is better known for slightly offbeat, value-oriented cars than for high-performance wheels, but that changed last year with the introduction of the Stinger.
It was the toast of the auto-show circuit and a clear play on Kia's part to redefine the brand with a classic "halo" car — in this case, a rear-wheel-drive go-fast machine with a game-changing exterior design and an inviting price tag, relative to the upmarket competition. We're talking about at least 10 grand less than a German sports sled.
We were salivating over the Stinger, so when I recently traveled to the West Coast and escaped the miseries of winter in New York, I jumped at the chance to spend a few days behind the wheel. Here's how it went: I drove a $52,000 Kia Stinger and am convinced it is the best car the company has ever made
It was the toast of the auto-show circuit and a clear play on Kia's part to redefine the brand with a classic "halo" car — in this case, a rear-wheel-drive go-fast machine with a game-changing exterior design and an inviting price tag, relative to the upmarket competition. We're talking about at least 10 grand less than a German sports sled.
We were salivating over the Stinger, so when I recently traveled to the West Coast and escaped the miseries of winter in New York, I jumped at the chance to spend a few days behind the wheel. Here's how it went: I drove a $52,000 Kia Stinger and am convinced it is the best car the company has ever made
