2021 Kia Stinger GT S V6 Review | A Badge Snob's Worst Nightmare 

Just bought myself a Kia Stinger GT2 yesterday in Ceramic Silver with the Red Interior. The entire drive home, I got so many looks and people trying to catch up/pass me to see what I was driving. Even had a BMW M440i try to race me on the freeway. When I got home, the first thing my neighbor said to me was "Wow, you bought a Maserati?" This car is amazing. The amount of attention it gets rivals that of cars that cost 2 or 3 times the cost. But they don't get a 10 year/100,000 mile warranty on the engine haha.

Absolutely love mine. Albeit it’s a pre-facelift one. Utterly superb GT and ridiculous value compared to the boring German alternatives.

Hi Tim, you did a great review on the Kia Stinger. I recently purchased a 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 here in the states and it is awesome! I noticed in your video that you said the Stinger's driving feel reminded you of the E39 BMW 5 series. As we know, Hyundai/Kia hired former BMW M boss Albert Biermann away from BMW. It's no secret that Albert developed the performance aspect for the Kia Stinger. BUT, Albert Biermann was also known for being "the man" behind the excellent E39 BMW M5. I have a theory that Albert Biermann essentially developed the Kia Stinger based heavily off of his original E39 M5. That is to say, the Kia Stinger drives like a E39 BMW M5. Let's look at the engine power specs: E39 BMW M5 394 HP @ 6600 369 lb/ft torque @ 3800 2022 Kia Stinger 368 HP @ 6000 376 lb/ft torque @ 1300 The E39 M5 has only 26 more horsepower than the Stinger. The Stinger has 7 more lb/ft of torque so the numbers are similar. The M5 has a heavy engine V8 while Stinger uses a twin turbo V6 so the 0 to 60 times are similar as well. I've always wanted to get a new M5, but didn't feel like spending over $100,000 USD. I feel like my Kia Stinger is giving me most, if not all of the performance of the original E39 M5, being that Albert Biermann was the man behind both of these cars. What do you think Tim? Does the Kia Stinger drive and feel like the E39 M5?

"It's as wet as a cow made of liquid" - LOL Great review. I love my 2019 Stinger GT2 AWD. It has loads of features (as you point out) and the 365HP twin-turbo keeps me from feeling inadequate next to Mustangs, Chargers and yes, Audis and BMWs (aka badge snobs). For the price, Kia knocked this one outta the park. I just hope they don't discontinue them in 2022 as the recent rumours have been saying. However, at this point they're still somewhat rare and uncommon on the road and elicit compliments from people in parking lots. I had a guy in a 'vette Stingray recently ask me a lot of questions about it in a parking lot.

I’ve owned my GT (Aussie GT is your GTS) for 4 months. It’s an amazingly fun drive, but also a really practical family car.

Excellent review and enjoyed it. I feel sorry for badge snobs as they don't know what they are missing out on by simply dismissing Kia. I did a lot of research and testing here in Oz before buying my top of the range Stinger GT last year, and when all things considered, such as driving experience, performance, standard equipment, warranty and price, this beats anything on the road. Value for money and bang for bucks, I am not sure what gets close to it here in Oz. Best car I have ever owned and driven and I have had some wonderful cars in the past, including a Merc, which was also great. Cheers from Oz.

💯 One of the most underrated and under-appreciated (by non-motoring journalists at least) cars on sale

Love it when Rodie makes honest reviews on down-to-earth cars ❤️

I can remember passing my test in a Kia Pride in 94... Boy, have Kia come along way since those days... Great review as always.

I just bought the KIA Stinger GT 2023 (Elite) in Hungary. It was the best decision of my life. Rare, everybody looks at It, unique design, and you get everything in It.

Just bought one of those in orange and unfortunately my experience was not so rosy. Passenger door card has missing screws and door handle loose , left side skirt is in completely different shade to the rest of the car, body panel gaps are shocking in some places. On top of that, car has loud metallic rattle that annoyingly wasn't there when I went to show it to the dealer. Currently in the process of rejecting or getting a replacement. It's a lovely thing to drive and turns heads everywhere I go, hoping it's only my example that has those issues. If you decide to get one, check it throughout and don't accept dealer’s comments like "this is normal and well within tolerance"

Reviews like this is why I've subscribed, top review 👍🏻 Always wanted one ever since they came out, one day

A great review and a lovely car! gonna watch more of yours and trying to obtain one of those Kia that I once looked down upon.

Day in the life of a Stinger Owner: Every day I get compliments on my Black Kia AWD Stinger. Just today alone, my neighbor sees me driving out of my driveway and stops to compliment the look of the car. Then off to the carwash two guys there give me the thumps up. Then off to gas station to fill her up, the guy at the next gas pump says, damn that's a nice car, then as I pull out and get stuck at a traffic light a man drives his truck up next to me, rolls his window down and says I noticed your car, is a Maserati? I said it's a Kia and he couldn't believe it. He said the Maserati dealership is down the street and the Stinger looks like one. I was curious so I drove to the dealership and the Maserati salesmen comes out and says to me that's a great looking car. you have All this in the afternoon with my Stinger. Love it!!

I had the original version in 2018. Best car I've ever owned. It's a GT not a Sports car. I can't wait for an EV version... I'd trade my Polestar 2 in for it.

Excellent review, thanks!

Fantastic video and very different from the usual RU-vid guff. Just ordered a new Stinger and now I have to wait till April for delivery

This has looked like a proper sleeper from the day it was launched - still tempting today. Keep 'em coming BTW: your stuff nicely complements the likes of Henry, Harry and Комрад Миша (with his nutty 'ring vids) - a four course meal of motoring content.

I had a Stinger GT1 and loved it... it had performance, utility, and looked amazing. I recently sold it for an IS500

I just ordered a Scorpion from Kia of South Miami, only problem is i have to wait till Feb. so looking forward to it!

Got one and just love it

I'd love one of these 😍😍😍

Thanks Tim, nice review, great car! I might trade the GT86 for one when the kids are too lanky to fit...looks like a great daily+

Brilliant! (the review and the car)

2020 stinger gt panthera metal chameleon trim. I have had it for almost two years. Only one problem. Can't keep tires on it.....

Just been told there’s a 9 mth wait for a 21 new stinger , can’t get them here in Perth Western Australia

Bought it!! Makes great RU-vid videos

I bought a American gt1 and it runs with our muscle cars and has no problem keeping up

Is this a 2021 or a 2022. I know it says 2021 but I notice the screen in the 2021 model is different from the 2022

Good nonsense. 😀 It’s a good looking car, apart from the quad tailpipes, it’s trying too hard there. If you went to Preston to play on electric bikes I’m guessing you visited Inch Perfect? I’ve been there, it’s great fun. In fact, as much as I like my GR Yaris and F-Type (did I ever mention those?), I have most fun on 2 wheels. Maybe I should check out your other channel? 😎

You started the engine and I could barely tell that it was on.. and what's with the MMI ? The display and Dials looks like the Game Gear from Sega Genesis back in 1995

Hi! Do you think that in the future cars with gasoline and diesel engines will disappear from their production in the future? I hope this never happens!😓😭

raining harder then a cow pissing on a flat stone

Couldn't agree more with you about cars being so ridiculously stiff for the street..

This is one of the few cars we get cheaper here in Oz than the UK. The GT is £33,000 GBP ($60,000 AUD) here. Can't find a price for the GTS. Dont think we get it yet (if eva?). They hold their price reasonably well too. Pity as I wanted them to depreciate like an Audi brick and snap one up for a song. PS: An S5 (only comes in 6cyl 3.0L Turbo Petrol here) is £66,000 GBP ($120,000 AUD) so no comparison unfortunately.

That rear window line is pure stratos, love it 😎

hmmm I'm upgrading my A3 Quattro Sport Quattro to a bigger car in this segment and tempted over the A3 Sportback ...just for the ACC as standard but the 3.6 Ltr Twin Turbro is a big turn on

You don't have the new logo ?

If cooled seats should be required by law on all cars by 2024.

So we have tim rodie drives and rides stuff, now we need Tim Rodie rubs bald head on headlining

I think of these as more of a Panamara-Lite 🤓

Seems it's not far off an Aston Martin. Kia are really on form at the moment.

back seat of stinger is bigger than s5

Wish they’d made a sportbrake version…or pop that engine in an estate. I’d be in one in a flash. Edit. As a parent of 2 wanting an estate with a bit of ooomph choices are very limited. A fast Kia word sort that problem for me

done

Wierd how the UK version doesn't get the Custom driving mode.

스팅거에 8단 dct 장착되야 한다.그래야 제로백이 좀더 빨라진다.

"Wetter than a cow made entirely of liquid"!

This car is clearly great value. It also has poor residuals. You don’t need to be a badge snob to appreciate the implications of this.

BMW BENZ AUDI and LEXUS KILLER. All day

I bloody love these! You can prove you don’t take yourself too seriously, as you can order it in yellow 👀 It’s a shame you didn’t have this until Wednesday, when summer came back, you wet idiot 🤓 I wonder how much this costs down under?

Too much hard plastics for what you're paying

this car looks much worse on the new wheels.