2022 Kia Stinger GT: A legitimate BMW competitor, now more refined.

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Arguably the most important car for Kia lands in the hangar in this combo TECH REVIEW, FIRST DRIVE REVIEW & round of our famous #OptionsGame. This time, the Kia Stinger GT has been revised for 2022 . . . yes, a tad bit more power but MotoMan learns when he gets this 2022 Kia Stinger GT RWD to his shoot road, the theme is a lot of subtle changes . . .
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@theniceones1613 3 года назад

Stinger has been EVERYWHERE on RU-vid this year. I love it

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

Could not agree more. I think I have watched every one of them

@theniceones1613 3 года назад

@@chadhaire1711 its the same damn company lol

@theniceones1613 3 года назад

@@chadhaire1711 You smokin rocks. Plus the stinger is faster than the g70. Look it up

@chadhaire1711 3 года назад

@@theniceones1613 No it is not,.....I dont need to "look it up"....I have driven both..you have not....guess that extra 200 pounds in the stinger makes it quicker....what magic....

@theniceones1613 3 года назад

@@chadhaire1711 lmao man shut the hell up. No one cares lol. Go do something else

@FlowStateNewOrleans 3 года назад

I bought a 2020 GT2 in the early part of the pandemic last year. I managed to get it for $41,500. Pre-pandemic, at least, there were still good discounts to be had on this. You could usually pick up a GT2 for $45k-$47k pretty easily. At the beginning of the pandemic, some dealers were pretty panicked. Mine is in the Ceramic Silver with a red leather interior that really, really elevates it over the black. I absolutely love this car and it's probably the last new or newish internal combustion engine I'll ever buy. I plan to keep it for the long haul, even after I'm finally ready for an EV. When it's out of warranty, I'll probably throw a bigger turbo and intercooler on it. It's easy to make this thing make ~450 HP. With a bigger turbo, tune, etc, there are folks making 600 whp. But all that, for me, won't come until the warranty is done and it's not my primary driver anymore. :)

@ajtam05 3 года назад

Wow you got it for a steal

@Aphectz 3 года назад

@@ajtam05 he really did.

@mastertry1935 3 года назад

that's a sweet color combo too, red interior is the best imo

@blacklyfe5543 3 года назад

It's 52k to 55k can't get it any less then that I'm talking about the 2022 model

@blacklyfe5543 3 года назад

It doesn't have 450hp

@icegiant1000 3 года назад

I drive a GT2, I am consistently impressed by how fast it is. And I feel like I have some pretty decent bragging rights to being one of the fastest cars in the grocery store parking lot. But if they came out with a Stinger that included the 3.5 TT, with 450hp, as you mentioned, this car would go from a duke to a king! Bow down plebes!

@TheRealCatof 3 года назад

I got a 2022 GT2, and had it for a month. Absolutely amazing car.

@sleepeatdrive7619 2 года назад

Nice! We have had ours for 4 days. It’s been a great 4 days lol. I did a 300 mile road trip already

@ilopancharov 3 года назад

Peter Schreyer and Albert Beirmann deserve all the accolades 👏 that's what happens when you listen to designers and engineers rather than accountants. GM should watch carefully.

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

Mix a BMW and an Audi and you get a Stinger. In Australia, we have a dynamics and suspension tuning guru who tunes them for Australian conditions. Result - an absolute dream machine. I love mine.

@dsinghr 2 года назад

What a car. And what an amazing rise of Kia

@rayF4rio 3 года назад

I know you dislike black interiors, but after owning a 30th Anniversary Camaro Z28 with white seats, I have become more of a fan of black seats. Especially if I intend to keep the car long term. The great thing about black interiors, they never go out of style or give the impression of dating the vehicle.

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

I have a light grey interior in my black gt here in Australia. It looks fantastic. One issue with the light grey seats is that it does discolour if dark clothing is used frequently. My wife and I tend to wear quite dark colours so the driver's seat does get discoloured and I keep having to clean the colour off with good quality leather cleaners. I had the same issue with the light grey interior when I had my Merc all those years ago. Agee, black does not date

@jonnykromps9836 3 года назад

I’ve been waiting for this review from you!

@IceDree 3 года назад

The new screen is light-years ahead of the old one, it elevates the look of the entire dashboard. I like the updated taillights as well. The new Kia logo is a bit too big, maybe make it 10% smaller? Or even better, put the Stinger script on the right side of the grille, Honda's Type R style. I agree with you on the wheels. Not pretty, but hey, at least they're not black lol. Excellent work like always, M.

@bloodfox567 2 года назад

Have myself a 18 GT and love it. Crazy that there hasnt been too much change over the years but for sure one hell of a car.

@Guy-mx4fb Год назад

Is it the 4 cylinder version or 6? I'm looking into getting the 4 cylinder version want to make sure they reliable

@bloodfox567 Год назад

@@Guy-mx4fb i have the 6. 4 cylinder wouldnt be enough power for my taste. If you are going that route get the kia k5

@chrisnorcross3322 3 года назад

In the Korean version they have gorgeous diamond stitching on the seats of the GT two

@johnholst 3 года назад

Right! And you can get it in red, black or brown Napa leather. Really nice!

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

@@johnholst Very true. Looks great but I think it suites the G70 better than the Stinger. I have last years model here in Oz and love those seats. Actually prefer the design to the new seats

@johnholst 3 года назад

@@belvederedog2563 Yeah, nice! We also get those seats here but they're only available in suede. They're nice!

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

@@johnholst I absolutely love the suede interior with the red stitching and red seatbelts. Mine is standard Nappa leather. Wish we had the suede interior here in Oz. I also am fairly certain we won't be getting the Scorpion edition unfortunately

@johnholst 3 года назад

@@belvederedog2563 I prefer the Napa myself. Lol. Both beautiful though! We also don't get the Scorpion edition, although we do have those wheels as an option.

@checkmate9111 3 года назад

Great review as always !! Fantastic vehicle. Stinger & KIAs are top tier now - right up there with German cars that are 15k more.

@Bargainteers 3 года назад

I commend Kia on making such a well sought after contender to the Ultimate driving machine. Even though I can’t stomach a 50k dollar Kia, you can’t deny you get what you pay for. The Korean company finally gave us something worth buying.

@joeh1970 3 года назад

Always an informative review. Looking forward to your GT-LINE review

@MotoManTV 3 года назад

Me too!

@kkymn11 2 года назад

previous gen gt2 wheel and taillight was just an instant classic. they went trendy this year!

@elstingergt3374 2 года назад

True. 2018-2021 tail lights are better than the new light bar.

@ajc6740 2 года назад

Bought a micro Blue one yesterday ..... so nice to drive.

@tony9554 3 года назад

I bought a 2019 Singer GT 1 , an end of year lot queen for $7K off the $46K sticker. Love the car but falls just a bit short on build quality, lots of interior squeaks, lift gate rattles, two factory recalls. But hey, torque comes on at 1300 RPM and you’ll be in ticket land quickly. Word is replacing the rear anti roll bar with stiffer aftermarket unit with adjustable end links fixes the back end bad behavior. Your test car looks like it has a drive by wire shifter (boo). Mine has a mechanical shifter which I prefer over paddles . Thanks for the review MM, a breath of fresh air after a steady stream of BM’s.

@MotoManTV 3 года назад

Good eye . . . yes, a new shifter for 2022.

@ruturaj47 3 года назад

@@MotoManTV the shifter is same across model years but rather gt2 differs from other trims. Gt2 gets joystick like electronic shifter while lower models get mechanical.

@ruturaj47 3 года назад

You would have paddles even with mechanical shifter.

@tony9554 3 года назад

@@ruturaj47 I’m well aware that I have paddles but they’re small an plastic, and if you’re not in sport mode, transmission will shift back into Drive if left on its own

@Furbaby87 3 года назад

So SAD that 2022 is the LAST to be produced of the Stinger... Glad I got mine!

@MrTimodon 3 года назад

So sad!

@BeefGummybears 2 года назад

Been eye ballin that ev6

@chrislush7910 2 года назад

I own a 2019 GT2 AWD. I love this car. I would however be very interested in seeing a 450 HP variant, some upgrade to the suspension tuning and a dual clutch transmission.

@SlipAngleG70 3 года назад

Great review! I have a G70 with an ECU tune and a TCU tune. 0-60 3.5s. No other modifications, though I will be changing springs shortly to lower COG a bit. The platform is unbelievable. It's a joy to drive and the engine feels so under stressed at this power level. Lots of Stingers running similar setups, so much the same results other than a difference in handling.

@MotoManTV 3 года назад

That's got to be an interesting car to drive!

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

3.5 is insanely fast. That is getting into super car league. Must be a hoot to drive when the opportunity to extend it presents itself. Would be sensational on the German Autobahn

@OnlyTheFinest125 3 года назад

My favorite thing about this car is I told one of my mentors about what I bought... He bit his lip and said that this car was not a good investment. That I'm going to be loosing money hand over fist. Well... As of right now considering the market and how it's going to be for a while at least my car has actually appreciated in value. 10y 100k powertrain Reliable (3.3) with intake and valve cleaner every 8-10k and oil changes on time. Along with alignment. This is the best car to own long term. P. S don't blare your speakers with your windows halfway down along with your sunroof. THAT'S how this car starts getting cracks and rattles. Common sense on the consequences of your actions will depend on how you treat the car.

@chadhaire1711 3 года назад

all cars loose money

@Guy-mx4fb Год назад

I mean this car is a dream car, for Kia to create that status is pretty cool

@ajtam05 3 года назад

I actually like wheels 10x better than the old. Lol

@Qkazam 3 года назад

The car comes standard with All weather floor mats.. you pay extra for the carpet floor mats!

@cls63amgwagon34 3 года назад

Eh, who cares? Every single non car person I know has to pay for the rubber floor mats and they end up using only those, not the carpet ones, so you might not like it, but I suspect most people greatly prefer the rubbers

@Qkazam 3 года назад

@@cls63amgwagon34 i was correcting what he said in the video about paying extra to get floor mats as if they didn’t come with any…

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

@@Qkazam The GT carpet mats are extra here in Oz. I laughed when the salesman asked if I wanted them for a discount price. I always get the carpet mats thrown in as "gift with purchase" when I buy my cars. Either that or I go elsewhere. Works every time.

@JDubbs07 3 года назад

The first recommended mod for Stingers is not a tune, but the lowering springs and/or rear sway bar. Either do wonders for that soft rear end without compromising the ride.

@Cgee3 2 года назад

I’d like to get the Eibach spring and sway bar package. It’s about $800 on Tirerack.

@JDubbs07 2 года назад

@@Cgee3 I got the Eibach springs and it was game changing. In addition to getting rid of the big tire gap, it eliminated the odd pogoing/seesaw motion I would occasionally experience when coming to a stop. The car sits up too high.

@jbs256 3 года назад

Motoman, my 2018 GT2 RWD weighs 3800# what happened? Also in 2018 my red and floor mats were included as standard. Sigh. The only option for that game we all love to play was a $50 cargo net. Safely tucked under the cargo floor for safe keeping. You and Douggy were my main influencers, thank you again.

@MotoManTV 3 года назад

As mentioned in the episode . . . there were a number of conflicting reports on actual weight. Kia USA did not provide weight specs for the 2022 as they have in the past . . . so the number you hear in the episode what I believe to be the most realistic figure based on the sources I was provided. Thanks for subscribing and staying connected!

@justasurfer8596 2 года назад

I'll have to concurr on weight. My '22 GT1 Weighs in roughly 3,800 lbs. Also has the same tires as the GT2

@marcoulibarri5744 3 года назад

or...KIA could bump the horsepower to 400hp and drop the weight to 3,600lbs..remember when you reduce the weight you are adding horsepower. That color is gorgeous and so is the blue. Great video, smart review.

@hazardeur 3 года назад

why do you think it's 20k less than the germans? they can't make it as good in every discipline, otherwise it will be a BMW. people always say they are overpriced but it's clear that they just are built better/lighter etc.

@bobc2960 2 года назад

Always wanted one.

@dioralcide8490 3 года назад

Moto-ManTv you are so right if KIA make a Stinger with 450-500 HP they will sell like hot cake most people will forget about BWM to get a Stinger . I thought With the Scorpion 🦂 Edition they will add more HP and bring a lively exhaust unfortunately the Scorpion edition is a missed opportunity

@kraenk12 3 года назад

That’s bullshit, it doesn’t sell because it’s too expensive for a Kia…that won’t change at all if they’d do that.

@cindykeselowski899 2 года назад

Can the "smart" cruise control be disengaged. I prefer just regular cruise. Thank you!

@kimvette1 3 года назад

I just bought a GT2 Saturday, and I would trade it in if they were to come out with a 450whp version of the car (especially if they put LSD in the transaxle and both axles, and make AWD highly tunable like the STI - oh, and a pure RWD/drift mode in the top trim please. Kia, maybe a GT3 trim and throw in the KDM 3D cluster and give it a hybrid rearview mirror like the Corvette while you're at it?). :)

@elstingergt3374 2 года назад

If they do release a second gen with 450 hp I’d definitely upgrade from my 2019.

@majorfeelgoodrecords2740 Год назад

Great review 😃 Love my 22 Stinger GT 🎼🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 Edit: America has got the stinger cult happening with all the mods etc. Even now they have stopped making them for the evGT they will become a classic KIA. 🎼🤘🏻

@GLI_1701 2 года назад

Is there any way that you can do a review on the GT line with the new 2.5 l that would be awesome

@stevencorbo1220 3 года назад

Also door on cupholder cooled seats a a premium option on the 4 cylinder

@t1328 3 года назад

As a former BMW driver, I find this more than sporty enough as is ('18 GT2), and love the hatch back for practicality and hailing long objects with the seats folded. The comfort level with the adjustable suspension is perfect. Comfort mode is super comfy even over large potholes and sport mode changes this to an awesome sport GT. The one thing I really would like is the upgraded trim in the '22.

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

Totally agree with your comments Tamir. I have last years model here in Oz and I love it. By the way, an equivalently specced BMW would cost twice as much as the Stinger GT here in Oz.

@americanseoul1211 3 года назад

I still prefer the original emblem over the new one because it adds contrast to the body and balances the overall look of the black detail of the car. The new emblem can use some black plastidip.

@mieszkooracz7370 3 года назад

450 OEM hp. Not happening because of homologation costs and near electrificatuon... We nerd to enjoy what is left (tune the car and upgrade the suspension on your own and it will end near 60k) and what is left is good. Knobs, button, ergonomics, hatch... Greetings Motoman.

@charliewilson3528 3 года назад

Nice reliable sports sedan.

@EchoSigma6 3 года назад

Yes, tan leather or light gray seats would be nice.

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

I have grey in mine and it looks fantastic especially with the dark Alcantara roof lining. Only problem with light colour seats is that they do stain from wearing dark clothing so lots of cleaning required. The red leather interior in a black or dark blue Stinger is fantastic. I nearly bought my black one with the red interior but SWMBO wanted the light grey so we compromised and got the light grey.

@Cgee3 2 года назад

I have red interior with ceramic silver exterior.

@EchoSigma6 2 года назад

@@Cgee3 Nice! I hope the Stinger is not discontinued. Enjoy your ride.

@sleepeatdrive7619 2 года назад

My fiancé just bought a 2022 Stinger GT2, it’s amazing and I hear it’s rumored to be discontinued

@elitemal87 3 года назад

Master of presentation.

@garyclark6747 3 года назад

Never considered the added weight of the hatch mainly because my commute isn’t as curvy as Cumo’s (pardon the phonetic spelling).

@urbanjam_1139 2 месяца назад

I have a 2022 rwd ceremic grey it should have at least 400 plus due to a heavy car still impressive though ..

@RegM86 2 года назад

Grant Cohn loves his Stinger.

@TML34 3 года назад

Needs a bigger rear sway bar (they all do) then maybe it competes with the 3 series.

@rlgwoody8966 3 года назад

I enjoyed owning a 2018 Stinger GT2, and miss it often. Three things KIA prompted me to move on from this vehicle. First, the rear suspension seemed too light around corners, almost felt like the rear was lifting/hoping around corners. Second, exterior trim wasn’t holding up well, trim fading and cracking in some places even though I babied the car. Finally, the dealership and service experience didn’t match the price of the car. Wouldn’t it be great if Kia handed the Stinger over to Genesis so they could upmarket this vehicle by improving the service, suspension, engine, transmission and interior? Make it a true Audi A7/BMW 440i Grand Coupé competitor to challenge the marketplace. Then Kia could make the Telluride or upcoming EV6 their halo vehicle. Everyone wins, especially the consumer.

@mikehawk120 3 года назад

Good points. The exterior trim is awful along with the hood vents. Plus for that 50k p,us price, it needs to be 400hp in my opinion. If they cleaned up the exterior and bumped up the HP to 400, I’d buy one, as long as they fix the suspension like you mentioned as well.

@davevolz6138 3 года назад

My experience exactly. Horrible dealer service. Got Stung!

@ruturaj47 3 года назад

I upgraded the rear sways. I rarely go to dealer unless it's dealer specific work, for oil changes I buy my own oil and pay local mom and pop store for labor. I really don't want to pay hundreds and not even know what oil they used. No problem with exterior trim, I have had my cars for 2.5 and 2 years.

@ruturaj47 3 года назад

@@mikehawk120 nah. At 50k most brands give you 4 banger with car size. Kia underpowered engine to get more life from it. People just flash and make much more hp than 400.

@davevolz6138 3 года назад

@@ruturaj47 Everyone seems reallyhappy with the vehicle.

@seenenough1200 2 года назад

KIA needs to continue this model. They also need to turn KIA into Hyundai's motorsport division and develop more sport tune cars, not just Hyundai clones. Otherwise, we seen what happened to GM ... at one point a Camaro was just a Firebird clone and look how that worked out for Pontiac. Also KIA needs to come up with a GT3 version that rocks 450+ hp at the wheels.

@GothRocker7 3 года назад

I guess Motoman is not aware, KIA is killing off The Stinger, so sad really like this car, but it didn't sell enough. It had all the right stuff, good pricing, great looks, good options, all wheel drive, but America loves SUV's and crossovers so much. Very, very sad.

@mapachehombre1581 3 года назад

Killed In Action 🎬

@jasonquinn4516 3 года назад

Too bad Kia just killed it off. RIP Also, you might be smoking some amazing s$*t if you believe people are looking to spend anywhere north of 60k on a Kia product without the aid of future inflationary forces. Even the now defunct K900 never tried to cost so much...and that actually was a solid luxury car. Further, nobody was paying 53k for these Stingers for the vast majority of its production run. The value proposition laid in the Gt Line 4 cylinder models that priced MSRP around the 30k's. The 4 cylinders haven't been selling mostly due to a in-brand product overlap with the top trim Optimas/K5's feature wise. Kia knows the GT1 and GT2 are overpriced and, up until the past year or so, made a regular habit of discounting the MSRP of these by around 7k minimum. This was also probably a necessary measure to help offset the tremendous depreciation hit that the new car owner was going to take on the car since Kia's are not known for holding value. God help any poor soul who agreed to pay full MSRP on a car loan for a new top trim Stinger GT in the last year or so. Unless they put a ton of cash down, when the inflated prices that are industry wide right now go away and join up with the already poor depreciation value on these, we are going to see a lot of people saddled with huge negative equity on their cars and will end up upside down on their car loans.

@senorfreeze4662 3 года назад

I purchased a 2022 Genesis G70 recently and I could see Hyundai/Kia upgrading both the Stinger and G70 to a higher output 3.5, which would be a punch to my ego, but then again the market is always changing so no one can ever have “the best”.

@ruturaj47 3 года назад

Kia can't as Genesis wants to keep 3.5 exclusive to them.

@mastertry1935 3 года назад

I think new face lift G70 is better than Stinger. Well.. at least exterior design wise.. i believe both have similar performance

@ruturaj47 3 года назад

@@mastertry1935 g70 has been overall better interior wise but smaller. Due to size it would handle better but rear leg space is an issue. Engine, transmission and lots of parts are shared.

@anthonybailey7913 3 года назад

If they made a fully optioned 2.5t Stinger with all the tech and materials I'd buy it! And I totally agree! I'm so sick of the boring ubiquitous all black interior smh...however they do offer a beige interior that's on "delayed availability" safe to say I'll be waiting for that to be available!! Great video!

@johnholst 3 года назад

They do allow a fully speced out model of the 2.5T here in Korea. But it's only about 3500 bucks cheaper than the fully loaded 3.3TT. Might be different if they had it for the US market.

@tonybailey89 3 года назад

@@johnholst the US market always finds a way to screw things up lol smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

@johnholst 3 года назад

@@tonybailey89 They really do! The US has the highest price and the fewest options available for Korean cars. It's very strange!

@ivankuljis1780 Год назад

My friend Gary placed an order last Friday for a 2022 GT in Black on Black, that should arrive DownUnder in April 2023. He's Super Excited ___l don't blame him, since we test drove one last month. _ I M P R E S S I V E_

@ilopancharov 3 года назад

The reason the 2.0t didn't sell is because it's horrible haha and too close to the Optima/K5 GT

@jacobrael9872 3 года назад

2.0 isn't worth the money, acceleration isn't shit haha and ugly ass headlights

@GammaPanda 3 года назад

Kia is changing the game. This car is stunning.

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

Could not agree more Tony. I love mine. I had a Cerato GT / Forte GT here in Oz before buying the Stinger last year. Also a brilliant car. Kia / Hyundai / Genesis will take over

@douglarsen50 3 года назад

whiteout of the road (over-exposure) is unfortunate: I like videos that show carving curves and this one doesn't exactly work.

@johnmatthewmariano5119 2 года назад

Hyundai KIA need to start releasing Korean Spec models stateside!!!

@user-iz3gv5vo6b 3 года назад

Nice car, a bit too heavy.

@Andre30006 2 года назад

Actually the old rims use to look better.. now the new design definitely looks better!

@UncleTonyshotsauce 3 года назад

Car don't prove it self with a utubers, or horse power. This car have to be proving on a race track against competitors with Acura, Honda, BMW, Mercedes,Mazda, Toyota, Porsche, Ford etc. This is the proper way to judge performance.

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

There was a rumour here in Australia that Kia was thinking of going racing with the Stinger so lets hope it comes about.

@Guy-mx4fb Год назад

Do you own those planes?

@SJW2525 2 года назад

Hey MotorMan what type of showroom finish do you have on the paint.

@jrslugwell 3 года назад

They have a red interior

@jbs256 3 года назад

Had, I think the red interior was only in 2018. I really wanted it but couldn’t get it.

@jrslugwell 3 года назад

@@jbs256 have , it’s been a option in every year and I just ordered and bought a 2022 with red interior , the interior options are red and black

@jbs256 3 года назад

@@jrslugwell let’s be clear. GT2 with red exterior. Only black interior since 2018, to my knowledge. In the US. Red interior has been in numerous colors but red/red was in 2018 and I missed my opportunity. My dealer located one in San Diego. They wouldn’t flatbed it. Only drive it. I had a pit in my stomach about it being driven 150 miles not by me. My dealer sweetened the red/black GT2 RWD he had with 12 miles and all the shrink wrap still on it in the back of three other cars on a lot. So only Kia drove it in transport. I’d be the only driver not Kia. I bought it.

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

@@jbs256 Here in Oz, the red interior was an option on the black, dark blue and white GT's which is the top of the range. I seriously thought about getting the red interior for my black GT when I bought it last year. SWMBO decided on the light grey which was an option on the black, dark blue and I think red GT's. Red is still an option on some colours for the new models released recently.

@jbs256 3 года назад

@@belvederedog2563 yes, red as an interior was/is available on an assortment of colors here. It’s just red/red was a unicorn and I believe only in 2018. A rare bird indeed.

@intrinsicimagery 3 года назад

I have a 2021 Stinger GT1 RWD. $2000 in mods gets you to 400 wheel horsepower easily.

@chadhaire1711 3 года назад

400 crank yeah..400 wheel no

@intrinsicimagery 3 года назад

@@chadhaire1711 Dunce. The car comes off the boat at almost 400.

@intrinsicimagery 3 года назад

@@chadhaire1711 you kinda dumb. Intake, exhaust, plugs, JB4. Easily 400 at the wheels.

@intrinsicimagery 3 года назад

@@chadhaire1711 you really are dumb. A stock Stinger is about 320 at the wheels. But here you go. burgertuning.com/products/450-horsepower-kia-stinger-hyundai-genesis-package

@intrinsicimagery 3 года назад

@@chadhaire1711 I suppose you can go to their RU-vid and watch their builds and dynos. Honestly? You are one of the most disappointing people I’ve encountered since I quit working in criminal justice.

@cls63amgwagon34 3 года назад

New screen IS GOOD, but huge sin, leaving out one of Kia’s biggest killer apps, the screens in the gauge cluster that show your blind spots when you turn on the blinker

@JDubbs07 3 года назад

This does have that, it just puts it in the center, between the gauges.

@cls63amgwagon34 3 года назад

@@JDubbs07 oh great!!! I just noticed it had physical gauges so I assumed it didn’t have it. Guess I was wrong!

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

@@cls63amgwagon34 This was part of the new model release. All cars should have this function

@robman2095 2 года назад

@@cls63amgwagon34 It is the best they could do with the non digital gauges and is almost as good I suppose. I saw it in a video and it is a bit off putting having both sides in the same place depending on which side you are going to with a little indicator I think to tell you which side you are seeing, and it is a slightly weird shape filling in the gap between the two round gauges if I recall correctly. You had better not be driving very tired or drunk and indicate the wrong way on a multilane road or it could get dangerous thinking it is clear when it is not. That is a long shot chance of that ever happening but it is long shots that cause a lot of accidents. Somebody will eventually do it. Of course the Genesis version is better but you can’t have everything.

@nickpetrus8761 3 года назад

Great review as always. The Koreans give you more bang for the buck in a luxury sport sedan than the Germans. By the way they do have different interior colors to choose from.

@kraenk12 3 года назад

Not really as depreciation is huge and quality doesn’t hold up well. At least there’s a long warranty.

@alexs3187 3 года назад

@@kraenk12 and you think the German’s don’t depreciate? The only cars that don’t have poor depreciation are pickups and 4x4s.

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

Could not agree more about your bang for buck comment. The Stinger GT here in Oz is easily the best value for money car on the road in my opinion. I love mine.

@ForPetesake552 3 года назад

Sorry,…it can box. I was about to say with BMW, but he said it for me.

@UnenthusedEnthusiast 3 года назад

This is a great car unfortunately it won't be returning for 2023. All bc Americans just can't have an open mind about it being a KIA instead they will pay 25k more for a vehicle with the same performance. Smh.

@benhaze1010 2 года назад

All the rumors now is that 2022 is the last year for the Stinger. If true here is another one you will have gotten wrong 😊

@MotoManTV 2 года назад

Have another Stinger episode coming up next week. We will discuss it more then.

@benhaze1010 2 года назад

@@MotoManTV OK!!

@iamnitrox 3 года назад

no one: This guy: ASS END

@blueskythinker1499 3 года назад

Too bad Kia is no longer going to make the Stinger after 2022-2023. They aren’t selling enough of them.

@Slickpete83 3 года назад

*too heavy , should be around 3800lbs, Hyundai/KIA doesn't use must aluminum*

@MotoManTV 3 года назад

As I have said many times before, they are a steel company masquerading as a car company. So, yes, they do use A LOT of high strength steel but in reality, most of their cars - especially on the lower end, are significantly lighter than the competition with the use of UHSS.

@kraenk12 3 года назад

Great car but way too expensive, sadly.

@dantheman9395 3 года назад

Still fun to see the look on everyone faces when they realize it’s a KIA. Lol

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

Agree Dan. I have had several people come up to me and ask what brand my car is. Stunned when I tell them it is a Kia

@IRaoulDuke 3 года назад

Please get rid of the funtionless plastic scoupes on the hood.

@benjamin_arnold 3 года назад

👍👍👍

@A_guan 2 года назад

People buy the 50k Stinger because of the dealer discounts and lease incentives

@MrTimodon 3 года назад

And this is the last one, there will not be any 2023 year model coming! Its sad!

@1scubas2 3 года назад

My GF’s Audi cost more than my 2021 GT1 Stinger. And It is worse in literally every way…sound system, acceleration, features, looks etc. Not to mention people are constantly giving me a thumbs up and asking about my car. Meanwhile nobody even looks twice at her Audi…ever.

@kraenk12 3 года назад

Quality is much much better in the Audi, did you forget that intentionally?

@1scubas2 3 года назад

Actually my friend the Audi has had 3 warranty repairs. The Stinger has had only had oil changes, and rear Michelin Pilot Sports that wear quicker than expected.( The Audi is only 3 months older and has less miles) As for interior fit and finish, the squeaky sunroof in the Stinger is the only poor aspect. The difference in everything else is only slight, definitely not enough to make up for the other shortcomings in the Audi. You need a $100K Audi to get the huge difference in interior feel I think your referring to. Take away the badge and our A6 does not justify the higher price…it just doesn’t 🤷🏾‍♂️….and side note the Audi guzzles oil like gas.

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

@@1scubas2 In Australia, an equivalent specced Audi is approximately twice the cost of the Stinger, that is approximately AUD $70K. I have no issue with the sunroof in mine. In fact, I very rarely ever use the sunroof in any of the cars I have had. I agree about the very slight difference in quality. I certainly don't think it is worth twice the price.

@54tristin 2 года назад

But it probably will break in 3-5 years, oh! That’s right it’s competition is Bmw. I was seriously looking at this , went to buy, No standard. Oh well!

@porscheguy09 3 года назад

Kia defense needs to make a two door coupe version of the Stinger. They could call it the Stinger GT-C (Grand Turismo-Coupé) and would compete with cars like the Camaro, Challenger and Mustang.

@kraenk12 3 года назад

2 door coupes sell even worse these days.

@Rhinopuddles44 3 года назад

It’s being discontinued unfortunately

@JamesNoBrakes 3 года назад

Interiors that are not black are for show IMO. No way to keep any bright color looking good if you actually use the car day to day.

@Cultofpersonality09129 2 года назад

50K for A Kia. Lmfao!!

@KobeMpthers Год назад

At least it isn’t 200 grand like the lambo

@AvenueD417 2 года назад

And Kia has discontinued the Stinger

@superset5 3 года назад

1. Stinger / Arteon. Both very good cars that virtually no one buys. 2. It still has a stupid small gas tank. The range in the Kia is terrible. 3. The gas mileage ain't that good considering the low drag coefficient of the Kia. 4. It's a good deal, but the money off just isn't worth it. 5. Did I mention the small gas tank?

@belvederedog2563 3 года назад

Greg, I have done the Melbourne - Sydney trip a couple of times here in Oz since owning my Stinger. I filled up after doing close to 650 kays and it still said the range was about 75kays until totally empty. That is not bad for such a big car with a 60 liter tank

@tommylee2636 3 года назад

The new Kia Stingers haven’t change much besides the logo. No wonder why sales are low.

@UncleTonyshotsauce 3 года назад

BMW proved its performance on the race track against competitors. Honda and Toyota just about every weekend.

@mharro88 2 года назад

Too refined.

@imraanbulbulia80 3 года назад

Too bad they killed the Stinger after 2022

@RAZGR1Z 3 года назад

The Stinger is cool but the TLX Type S is what I'd go for.

@Steve-qi3mo 3 года назад

why it's slower and the interior is tiny.

@jasonquinn4516 3 года назад

I agree they are comparable, but the trunk space is huge in the Stinger and way too small in the new TLX

@juanseaforth5111 3 года назад

First!!

@chadhaire1711 3 года назад

Genesis G70 is the same basic car and better.

@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow 3 года назад

The gas mileage is SO TERRBILE though.

@JDubbs07 3 года назад

It can do much better than rated, I easily get 28-30 on most highway trips, and frequently push 30+ on day long road trips. But let's be real, no one's buying this for fuel economy...

@Randazler 3 года назад

I get 25 in town and 31 highway in eco mode. Seems pretty good to me.

@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow 3 года назад

@@Randazler -- That's pretty remarkable. I was lucky to average 22mpg in my 2014 Elantra. Not sure how your 3.3L turbocharged V6 Kia Stinger can do 25 / 31, especially since it's rated at 17 city and 20 highway.

@Randazler 3 года назад

@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow well what mode do they rate it in?

@chadhaire1711 3 года назад

@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow its rated 17 city and 25 highway...G70 is 18/27...

@blacklyfe5543 3 года назад

Can't compare this to a bmw bmw is faster and more better

@kingkontinuum 3 года назад

Not quite as nice as BMW and the quality simply isn’t there. Performance falls below the Germans. Just my experience with it.

@Xemnas103 3 года назад

You're not wrong, but I suppose one has to give up something for the difference in price from the top end Kia to the base model BMW. Perhaps, there could have chosen a difference trade off maybe.

@Randazler 3 года назад

German junk. BMW went into the trash can back in the 70s. The last "German" car I was in was made in Hungary.

@mustangsandstuff4245 3 года назад

M340I destroys all...

@jlo6388 3 года назад

Meh. It’s a copy of a car for those not wanting to pay more for German luxury. But it is nice to have options. Good job KIA

@tony9554 3 года назад

Who wants to pay more for a German car except badge snobs who lease and leave

@jlo6388 3 года назад

The Germans drive better. But they suck at reliability after warranty runs out. Except Porsche; Work out the kinks before warranty runs out and they’re pretty good. Wonder if 5+ year old Kias will…

@1scubas2 3 года назад

My GF’s Audi cost more than my 2021 Gt1 Stinger. And It is worse in literally every way…sound system, acceleration, features, looks etc. Not to mention people are constantly giving me a thumbs up and asking about my car, Meanwhile nobody even looks twice at her Audi…ever.

@jlo6388 3 года назад

Kia is bringing good product. You telling me a stinger is nicer than a S7? Much cheaper, but not the same.

@tony9554 3 года назад

@@jlo6388 I had a 7 year old Optima that was trouble free till the high pressure fuel pump died. Dealer replaced for free under “silent warranty”. Tell me about 7 year old German cars. Every independent mechanic I’ve known has said never bring any German car fir service. YMMV

@UncleTonyshotsauce 3 года назад

Kia will never again credibility with people having knowledge of true performance. Kia need to prove its performance against competitors on the race track with a team. what are they afraid of. Tesla is meaning every challenge with model s plaid in pikes peak, on the track against McLaren, Ferrari. Etc. Utubers, horse power is not credibility