Stinger UK Test Drive

[app_master]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/kia/stinger-gt/99147/new-kia-stinger-uk-pre-production-review

Nice to see a RHD cockpit, finally!

 

[unintelligible]

Very interesting article, thanks!

Quite a few little differences in the interior compared to other photos we've seen.

• Speedo is configured differently - it looks like it may go up to 180 MPH vs 160.
• Driver airbag cover is smooth and lacks the fake leather pattern.
• Carbon fiber interior trim instead of piano black.
• The trim that surrounds the A/C controls is matte grey instead of piano black.
• Simpler rearview mirror without compass and Homelink controls (this might just be a regional thing)
• Speakers in the rear are labeled Lexicon (Hyundai's home-brand). (Since the auto show cars & press releases touted the Harman-Kardon brand, this may indicate this particular car is an earlier prototype build)

 

[app_master]

Well spotted...how can you forget to mention the orange label and carbon fibre on the engine cover. That's good for another 10HP!

 

[unintelligible]

Well spotted...how can you forget to mention the orange label and carbon fibre on the engine cover. That's good for another 10HP!

So we should be down to 4.5 0-60 now right? Just keeps getting better and better!!

 

[app_master]

Another same drive report here...
"Test track driven", is not overly glowing but does mention the pre-production disclaimers. Seems they need to keep tweaking the sport and sport+ modes. They speak of the V6 sound again too, being not enough, hopefully it's a UK restriction thing.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ototype-review-first-drive-bmw-4-series-rival