DISSAPOINTED?! I BOUGHT A KIA STINGER GTS! 

Fun fact. The guy that designed the Audi A7, also designed this.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I was under the impression that you don’t get to individually spec a KIA GT Stinger as they come with every available option from factory as standard.

It’ll hold its value well because it’s still under warranty. Kia’s got that 7 year warranty

If people genuinely think that Kia is bad and low spec just because it's a Kia then they aren't real petrolheads 😂 Idk how people still fall for badge snobbery in 2023

Pretty sure Kia/Hyundai took a load of BMW engineers and designers a few years ago. I know for a fact they took Albert Biermann (from BMW M). Probably explains why these are so good and the latest BMW’s errrrr aren’t! Shame nobody bought them….

Had my red GTS for 2.5 years now and stuck 35k miles on it. Stick a new exhaust on it to make it sound like a proper V6 and it is one hell of a car. Absolutely love mine and will be holding on to it for years. Brilliant and underrated car and genuinely turns heads everywhere. Pick a 440i with the same spec as the Stinger and I bet you could stick another £8k to that list price which makes that depreciation hit look even greater. The 440i Calvin chose looked like a base spec model for comparison

Have a Kia Stinger GTS now after my E90 335i, have to say I'm not disappointed. Feels special inside every time I get in. I would say not much of a note from the exhaust that could be improved. Good Video, think you summed it up quite well.

Kia still has another 2 years of warranty. BMW won’t

I own one but mine is tuned with Borla exhaust and pushing north of 420bhp. I live in MK and done your 20-70mph Dragy in 4.16 sec! Great to see you finally review a Stinger. Great video. That's a low mileage 2018 model

I have a Kia Ceed GT 200bhp ,so much fun to drive and surprises other road users because of the badge and its a really good spec great value for money , sold my Alfa for it, I love it

How in the f is anyone a BMW fan anymore. They've been giving their customers the middle finger for 25 years.

I had the same car with a black interior. I loved it, always put a smile on my face. I changed the badges for “E” badges, nobody could guess what it was. I even got 38 mpg on a run.

The Stinger was the perfect example of brand snobbery in action. It is a very capable car, with lots of equipment that's quick. I've owned lots of 5 series BMWs and to compare a like for like specced car would take the BMW to 15K more in many cases. Build quality is no longer an issue. BMW cars have as many if not more issues than Kia cars etc.

The 2019 onwards will stay in manual mode when in sport. Prior to that it will revert after a few seconds as per the video.

I sold my 2019 BMW M3 immediately after the warranty ended because It broke down twice in the first three years of ownership, and I had it from new. I ended up buying a 2022 Kia Stinger GT2. It's nice owning a car and not having to repair it in the first year. On top of the fact that I can fit a 65 inch TV in the trunk comfortably.

Well done mate,you deserve all the luck you get ,you work hard and seem very fair

Enjoyed the video Calvin thanks. I have had a Stinger for two years and its been great both on short trips and long motorway cruising. Cheers 👍

Awesome content as always, never really looked at a Kia like that until now!

So despite the Kia depreciating less, being faster, having every extra and coming with a 7 YEAR WARRANTY! he would still choose a much lower spec, slower BMW, with a 3 year warranty. BMW's are also less reliable and a fortune for parts and servicing. BMW's are like assholes, everyone's got one. I'd rather have that Stinger against any BMW.

Decent car that, always good to have some variation on the channel 🔥

Nice review Calv, mixing it up, impressed with that GTS, tbh didn't know much about them 👍

I bought one of the last UK registered of these last November - brilliant! I look forward to driving it, it’s so good.

Great unbiased review Calv Top job sir u r da man 👊👍

Bought this car from you yesterday... Absolutely beautiful, wonderful service from you guys. Worst thing though, got stolen today, outside my work, broad daylight at 12pm in public busy car park. Had it 24 hours! 😭

Did you do the drags in launch mode though? Makes a big difference. Also, in my 2020 Stinger GT2 all I have to do to put it in manual is flip the shifter over to the left when in Drive and you can either use the paddles or the shifter.

Thats a lovely motor, that center console is very merc C class like, you can see how other manufacturers have influenced them, the screen and drive options are quite similar to idrive too

From an early 90's Kia Pride to this! Much like Skoda in regards to how much they've got their stuff sorted

Great video!. I have a GT2 2023 (Last year of production) Perfect balance of performance, style and practicality. The best car I'd ever had.

I used to work for a car dealership as a driver and I've driven both the 440i and Kia Stinger and I'd honestly have the Kia over the BMW. The interiors in bmw just too Bland for me. Kia just felt like a nicer place to be and that's where you as a driver sit for the entire time you drive it. Its a better looking car in my opinion and you rarely see them on the roads. they both sound great too but I reckon the 440i sounds better. I was thinking you were gonna slate it because its a kia but the last few years Kia/Hyundai have smashed it with the design of their latest cars 👌

I used to work for kia and remember these coming to our dealership, we had one in yellow as a demo, very well specced cars and drove really nice, we had a chap buy one and traded his M4 but wasnt his cup of tea and fetched it back 2 weeks later, if i remember the servicing is something like 6k miles, i own an m performance 440i and love it but the gts is a great allrounder the boots bloody huge

Don't forget, they come with automatic driving features from factory as well. Full lane keep assist, dynamic cruise control as well, where it slows and speeds itself up in traffic. And it has Launch Control, you probably would have had a better time of you used that I owned one for over a year, loved it and miss it so much! I had to get rid as I needed to get a diesel for the better mpg due to increased driving. Ended up going with a 435D Gran Coupe which I love, but no where near as much as I did the Stinger

never thought Calvin's purchase of the week would be a kia stinger

These are very under the radar cars - you can't even say under rated, becuase everyone seems to love them, I've not seen anything bad about them at all, and they are very much on my radar. The gearbox can't be held in manual mode unfortunately, having seen a few mentions of this. The other slightly annoying thing for rivals, is that these GTSs don't really seem to give any problems either! 😅

Saw one of these in blue a week ago driving back up on the M40. Looked awesome.

July birthdays 💪🏻 mines the 25th... The kia is quite a nice looking motor and pretty nippy too! Anoyh r great video calv and happy easter mate

i think most 440i gc from 2018 would have analogue dials. that most likely has more features than one, or at least more as standard. the bmw wouldnt have apple carplay/andriod auto, wouldnt have cooled seats. lots of the bmws would even be missing things like cruise control and electric seats from standard

Usually you have to move the gear lever to the right to be in manual mode to benefit from the padels shift on the steering wheel.

why don't dealers seem to know the difference between a pan roof and a sun roof? so many ads in auto trader say pan roof when it's just a sun roof.

They have created a fantastic car, looks great and so many toys.

Work for BCA, got a Mercedes EQC AMG 400 premium in the morning then my carry over is a this exact same car! Apparently the engine was co development by the fella who over seen the M projects at BMW. My dad had a bardo grey one in Germany as a company car has lots of fun on the autobahn

That other Kia you passed Calvin has some impressive numbers 577 bhp and 0 to 60 in around 3.5 seconds it’s a Kia ev6 gt

7 year warranty

Great review. New sub, from the US

My BMW does that with the manual mode, if you put it in manual but don’t actually change the gears for a while it’s switches back to auto

I have etron with buttons on the face and a real hassle as when you sit down etc boot opens, sometimes windows and sunroof open due to pressure, this doesn't happen with buttons on the side,great idea.

The rear/ rear lights are a bit Maserati Ghibli esque

Im currently getting a 240i which I’m happy with but I really wanted a stinger since it’s the last year they are making it but man the markups and the availability on them is insane

Factory limited slip diff also. But 6000 mile service intervals

I like these , I’d say this is an upgrade on a Range Rover sport , not the other way about ! Had a look on the webdite can’t see this , had it sold already ?

When you look at the BMW440i vs the Kia Stinger GTS. It looks close. When you look at the actual performance it is close. When you look at reliability it’s not close. BMW is now known for high cost of Maintenance. Once you factor in the Warranty it is a no brainer. Clear win for KIA especially considering total cost of ownership. Hopefully saying you own a BMW will give you enough pull with your friends to close the distance!

As an owner I've been looking into a 440i/340i and I'm a BMW man myself but you get so much more in the stinger, spec, attention everywhere, kids love it, adults love it, LSD from factory for the the 340i and 440i isn't quite on the same level granted build quality is better in a BMW but the Kia has done one hell of a job to show what they can do, a guy who used to build M cars actually done a lot of work on these stingers (forgot his name) but the car has really good feedback compared to a non M BMW, also had an Audi designer for the interior

This car used to belong to one of my work colleagues. He loved it, but sold it and got an M3. Small world.

Happy birthday in advance Calvin 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 😂😂😂😂

Oh man I really need to make a jump to saloons. Maybe this car would be a good starting point.

Definitely daily it for a bit, great video

Is the gearbox nice

Does anyone know what Hpi check Calvin uses to get the spec list and the new prices of the cars thanks

Got to be said this car is very impressive,would I buy one if I had the money?Hell Yes ,Nice one fella 👍😉💪

Camera quality is class

Hi bro, like the content. Not gonna beat around the bush. I've fallen on hard times. My car got written off after a truck smashed into my parked car. Now the insurance are taking forever to payout as there is a discrepancy between both parties about the value. I just wanted to ask I need to find a family car for literally £2-3k (all the money I have), what kinds of car should I look out for? I have no clue when it comes to cars and I feel if I buy one for that cheap I'll buy a lemon! Thanks for any help.

Servicing interval on these is every 6 months😬but they are absolutely lovely cars. They done a 200bhp Ceed GT too. Fantastic spec.

I owned a Talbot back in the 80's that had the same rep as a Kia today. Have you seen the asking price now for a Talbot Sunbeam 👍 Things that don't sell well today are tomorrows pension funds.

Interested to see an i30n on here.

Can't believe we have the same birthday 😁 Top man 👌

The Stinger was developed by M Division Albert Biermann when he left BMW and went to KIA/Hyundai.

Excellent thank you 👍👍👍

I live in Canada have an AWD -30c to -45c great drive all year round car

Whaoooo, Calvin got a camera man? You're moving up in the world Calvin 😂. Another awesome video pal, thank you 👍 Fyi you'll regret the present comment 😂

I wonder if depreciation slows down now with the news they stop making stingers this year. 2021 gts owner here, got to say i love the car, still surprised as to how much attention it gets.

Which manufacturer has the best warranty and why ...and which one is always at the bottom for reliability BMW

I get pulled up almost everyday by random people asking questions or telling me how much they love my stinger. Never driven a car with strangers constantly given compliments. Stinger is great love love it ! So fast I have rwd version it destroys cars 4 times its price.

I'd say that's definitely got a hint of red in it.

My boss in work has one in white. It really does look good. Forget the badge. This is a proper motor. 7 year warranty.... should have been well more popular than they were. And everyone who bought one did love them.

Might have 2-3 years warranty left too from new 🔥👍

What app does he use for HPI

You also need to do this run again but this time using launch control

That looks a great car. If you're not a car snob, it will probably be even more reliable than a BMW. I am pretty certain, to get a BMW spect up to the same level, would cost a lot more than £45,000. Probably nearer £50,000 new. So the Kia stinger, is excellent value for money, as well.

Nice Omega Seamaster Calvin.. suits the car too 👍

Gt1 owner here from the USA. Do the 60 runs with launch control you'd get quicker times I love the car it's amazing

Calvin great video..really nice car..I like the kia..very nice looking car thank you ..

Was the bmw on the same mileage as the Kia?

Did you not launch it? Couldn't make out if you were in launch mode or not.

I have GT2 Limited Stinger, Its bright Orange turns head everywhere I go.

Good lookn cars.....seen one few days ago in nardo grey....deffo caught my eye....these cars are a bargin.

That EV6 kia shown in the last video is actually kinda the replacement of the stinger but electric

The mic rubbing against your jacket at beginning was annoying bro but this car was banging something I'd not even look at normally Calv

Please do a review on kia ev6, fastest car in the market and most affordable

For the money the performance is decent definitely notice the difference between a premium brand like an m car or amg but it is a decent motor for £

I'd have no problems running that car, if I was in the market for something like that. I've never been bothered about badges.

The point of these cars was to hark back to the 90's JDM scene. Out of the factory it's a standard quick car. But spend 20% of the purchase price on upgrades to the tune, exhaust and turbo's and all of a sudden you have a proper beast.

Not saying the Stinger GT is better than a M series BMW... But, made by the same mind behind the M series.. As someone who got the option to drive these months before they hit the market... Loved the way Kia was heading.. Even the Hyundai brand with the G70.. Both come with the 3.3 Twin Turbo.. and optional AWD..

Echoinggggggggggggggggggggggggg like mad in this little unit!

Calvin for prime minister!!!!!

I had a Porsche 981 sold it and was looking for a a car, i come across the stinger GT2 i drive one and paid cash there and then I've had a lot of work done and my gosh i get stopped constantly by people great value for money this car and there are plenty of mods that are not expensive.

Always thought, really nice looking car. I’m definitely not a badge snob, I’d drive this over any of its German competitors. Probably comes down to this or a Jaaag.

That triple-rev on the cold start had me kinda upset not gonna lie lol

I had a similar reaction to my friends new i30n performance. Was blown away by how it drove and would certainly consider one in the future

Wow, who knew! Thanks

Plus the road tax on the BMW will be a lot more for the first 6 years cos its over £40k new.

These Stingers are big too, not so keen on the side looks. Will the Range Rover customer regret their part exchange?