1. More robust rear sway bar;
2. Changes/tweaking of dampers, shocks and springs - the suspension tuning is a bit soft, there's room to
harden the suspension w/o losing the Gran Turismo characteristics (or lieu of that, add a Sport+ mode);
3. Wider front wheels (would improve front grip on hard turns);
4.
Paddle shifters made of aluminum instead of silver-painted plastic - actually make all metallic-looking interior pieces be made of the real thing (presently a mix);
5. Use the new K900's steering wheel/airbag cover (looks a lot more upscale/classier than the cheapo thing that is currently used);
6. Add 48V (mild hybrid) system;
7. More power and faster shifting transmission - these things coming w/ the 2.5L turbo (also want to see more power from the V6) and the 10 spd AT (which hopefully also don't limit torque down low);
8. Add completely digital gauge cluster as option (coming on many Kia models);
9. Larger and higher resolution LCD screen w/ a higher-end design (slimmer, more elegant bezel, etc.) and a new, more elegant looking infotainment/telematics system (the higher end Kias should not be using the same UVO system).
10. Add all the things decontented (like the 360 cam) - which supposedly are coming for the '19MY;
11. The large, centered
Stinger script should be standard across all markets;
12. Change Kia logo or make a
new logo for the Stinger (and K900) - and no, not the
E logo that the Korean market uses.
Regarding the quiet exhaust (and probably the horn as well) - the reason for it is the noise ordinances in Korea.
So yeah, a bi-modal exhaust system would be great.
Ahh, nothing. They should be able to produce cars with good paint at this point. I'm seeing 10 year old Toyota Corrola's in Mongolia with no paint damage and those guys drive offroad a lot to get to places.
Issue doesn't seem to affect other Kias (like the
Sorento or Optima).
