Stinger Test Drive at the LA Auto Show

[BahamaTodd]

I'm currently in line (30 min wait) for a test drive at the LA Show. I'll also check it out in the show. Let me know if you want to know or see anything specific.

 

[Kia Stinger]

I'm currently in line (30 min wait) for a test drive at the LA Show. I'll also check it out in the show. Let me know if you want to know or see anything specific.

Great! How long is your test drive? The things I'm curious about - I'd like to know what YOU think about NVH and plushness of the suspension/ride. Hopefully you're allowed to go over a rough surface or two...

 

[Charly]

I'm currently in line (30 min wait) for a test drive at the LA Show.

Cool! What are you driving and do they have any other models?

 

[BahamaTodd]

They only had two available. Both fully loaded V6 AWD GT2. I drove a blue with tan interior.

The route was short and in the city so I didn't have too much time to pay attention to all the details. I had it in sport more and even then, over bumpy stuff the ride was firm but very comfortable and controlled. I am also concerned about daily driving comfort and I was pretty pleased with the ride. I took some time to play with the seat adjustments and they are very comfortable. The bolstering adjustability also allows them to hug you pretty well if you want. I was able to do a short acceleration and the power is definitely there. The HUD is nice and bright. Overall, it absolutely has a more premium feel. I'll head into the show later to look over the interior in more detail.

 

[admonite]

Awesome, I'm jealous. Hopefully I'll get to test drive one before too long. Did they give you the gift card too?

 

[BahamaTodd]

Drove an Accord Sport 1.5T right after. The suspension is a little softer and more unsettled over bumps. NVH isn't good as far as road noise and especially with the 4cyl with CVT. I'd still like to drive a 2.0T manual.

 

[BahamaTodd]

Awesome, I'm jealous. Hopefully I'll get to test drive one before too long. Did they give you the gift card too?

$10 Amazon card

 

[B Sharp]

Blue with TAN?

 

[CoconutRob]

Blue with TAN?

That' what I was thinking! I think it' the first time I have seen tan. Interesting. ...........

 

[BahamaTodd]

Blue with TAN?

Well I guess that's what they call gray. Looked more like a light tan to me.

 

[CoconutRob]

Does not look like other lt. Grey I've seen

 

[Kia Stinger]

Drove an Accord Sport 1.5T right after. The suspension is a little softer and more unsettled over bumps. NVH isn't good as far as road noise and especially with the 4cyl with CVT. I'd still like to drive a 2.0T manual.

Thank you, I'm glad to hear the Stinger's ride is comfortable, sticks to the road and doesn't wobble around over bumps like a Honda Accord. I know exactly what you mean - since I have one. And the Accord is typically one of the better handling family midsizers. NVH is another complaint I have with my Accord so a Stinger is going to be a big upgrade. Power, I don't even need to mention.

 

[Charly]

It looks good in that light. Maybe blue is an option...

 

[BahamaTodd]

A few more photos from the show:

They had a red on red Korean market version on the floor.

The buttons on the passenger seat for the rear passenger to be able to move the front seat is nice.

Based on that huge bulge right behind the bumper it doesn't look like there is any chance of installing a hitch.

 

[BahamaTodd]

The rest of the photos including the modified SEMA cars can be found in this album:
https://stingerforum.org/gallery/albums/2017-la-auto-show.32/

 

[Kia Stinger]

Great pictures, @BahamaTodd! Thank you for creating the album. Yes, I do like that button on the passenger seat. It comes in handy at times...