Golf R vs Kia Stinger - The Best All Wheel Drive Automatic Hatchbacks For $50,000

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2020 Kia Stinger GT and VW Golf R Review. These are two of the best AWD Automatic Hatchbacks or Sportbacks that you can get for $50,000. Thinking about the Genesis G70, Subaru WRX STi, Honda Civic Type R, Ford Focus RS? Check these out
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@TheStraightPipes 4 года назад

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@uputku 4 года назад

TheStraightPipes golf r

@drewcook12 4 года назад

Golf R but I want a stinger too

@Elias_g1 4 года назад

Stinger GT. There are so many golfs everywhere nowadays...

@autochap4745 4 года назад

MANUAL GOLF R

@Elias_g1 4 года назад

@@autochap4745 nice joke !

@MrGanmay 4 года назад

You guys are on a different level when you have 2 cars!

@freshtowels3917 4 года назад

homemade top gear vibes

@azzurasquadra5552 4 года назад

I had a mustang 5.0, a focus RS, now i own a stinger GT limited been a month now...damn what a car, still cant believe im driving a Kia, if u ever dreamed of owning a bmw, audi or a even porsche panamera but dont have the budget for it, the stinger is for u, the perfect blend between a sport and luxary car...im 46 yrs old, the best car i ever had

@fshavlo 4 года назад

so IM Driving Lexus GS 450h F Sport.so I do Test Drive kia stinger gt REally nice Car sooo if I Havn#t Lexus I will be buy kia..Best Price Market

@PieMK6R 4 года назад

I owned a tuned golf r and a tuned stinger gt sounds like a new planet to explore. Have fun

@tma78 4 года назад

Kia has just managed to bring a 3rd person across from bmw to their team. He helped design the i8. The person before him was the top guy from M division who gave you the stinger and GT variants, plus the N variants for Hyundai. And the first was the chief designer for bmw for 5 years. I own a mk6 golf r, and have been looking at a kia seltos gt line. Yeah it's not quick in anyway, but I like the styling and low risk of speeding fines or loss of licence as I always play up in my R. And the police in Australia use kia stingers.

@ranimbill9331 4 года назад

Why sell the RS? I know that it doesn't have features like rear cross alert etc but that car was voted number 1 in motoring fun

@mitchfortson8413 2 года назад

I Love my Veloster N performance package 2020 and im 50

@timtime88 4 года назад

"oh but its just a kia" yes. kinda like GT-R is just a nissan. like GT is just a ford. like ZR1 is just a chevy.

@iluvcakes19 4 года назад

Lol. Golf R is just a VW.

@tejaswipradhan558 4 года назад

@@iluvcakes19 technically the r8 is just a vw too

@user-daviddog 4 года назад

What?🙀

@MrSamwiseable 4 года назад

but its just a kia...

@itsthatbeeguy 4 года назад

Did we not learn anything from making fun of Japanese cars in the 70s. Korean cars have come a long way.

@M67v 4 года назад

Stinger GT I’m surprised the prices are so close. But I feel the Stinger is just more car for less money

@bestbomb17 4 года назад

Its not even the gt2 twin turbo tho

@bestbomb17 4 года назад

@@tomdoe1234 they need to change the title then

@MrrHouse 4 года назад

@@bestbomb17 these guys are from Canada, I think their trim levels are different from America.

@bestbomb17 4 года назад

@@MrrHouse ahh ok

@litespeed65 4 года назад

Price is only close because of the custom paint on the Golf R- otherwise it's $44,000 CAD vs the Stingers $51,000 I have a 2018 Golf R w/DSG after 3 Manual GTI's and it's the best Golf ever made- period. AWD/near 300 hp/no oversteer plowing in the Winter- it just GOES. The A35 AMG hatch may be my next car though.

@mistamaog 4 года назад

"You've got blind spot monitoring too right? "Yeah my eyes" My favorite line of the day

@davidgeerling9871 4 года назад

I say that to my brother, when he talks about hot spot mirrors !!

@jgreen1071 4 года назад

Wow, who would have ever thought a KIA would have "cool factor"?? 🤣🤣 Kia has literally shown and proved their way into relevance. Respect.

@ZACH_95_ 3 года назад

40 Roller I’m pretty sure once people drive these they could care less that it’s a Kia. 👏🏻👏🏻

@Sean-pb5cn 3 года назад

@40 Roller just another closed minded badge snob talking like he knows sh** 🤣

@Florida_954 3 года назад

True i remember 5 years ago saying who tf would buy a kia and now i see them everywhere and i’m planning on getting the stinger LOL

@PK-eo8kp 3 года назад

@40 Roller KIA from South Korea is setting the benchmark. Genesis too in the luxury segment. Get out of that rock ffs.

@dunnowy123 3 года назад

My Mom has a Sorento, my sister a Rio and I have the Stinger. KIA has us. They make really good quality vehicles and the Stinger is UNBELIEVABLE. I love this thing.

@bjhaines3282 4 года назад

I'm in the States and bought a 2019 Stinger GTS last week. That's the enthusiast-spec edition with only 800 made world-wide. Bright orange and rear-wheel drive. Absolutely the most exciting and pleasurable to drive car I've owned. After 10 years of German cars I can tell you this GTS absolutely puts them to shame! And it's a looker... no other vehicle I've owned has garnered a fraction of the attention. Had a stranger yell at me the other day "I LOVE YOUR CAR!". Pretty sure that's not a usual reaction to a Kia...

@BrianCantybollox 4 года назад

BJ Haines what he said👆 I bought one of the first GTS RWD in the uk at launch and its just awesome. I have 4 sports cars spanning 70s80s90s and 2000 but this thing is just great. I can get everything in it including kids etc. Exhaust is boring. Would be great with bimodal manual switch other than that it’s mega

@bbprime5017 4 года назад

Congrats when I was buying mine I was deciding between this and Tesla model 3 decided on model 3 but still great car!

@bjhaines3282 4 года назад

BB Prime thanks! And likewise!

@bjhaines3282 4 года назад

BrianCantybollox congrats on your car! Yep, I’d also like a throatier exhaust note.

@ErnestoCruzBey 4 года назад

That color looks hideous looks like a taxi

@bern7851 4 года назад

I remember rolling down the window was normal, now we complain about pressing a button to unlock the door haha 😂

@dungteller367 3 года назад

good one, now I hate dealing with a key one of our vehicles is PB start the other uses a key. I don't drive that one too much, yes we are getting spoiled and lazy.

@scorped76 4 года назад

Small correction; the Stinger's 8 speed is an in-house design, not ZF. It's a good design, just not as quick shifting as the ZF.

@IReahpZz 4 года назад

@@SaintMecha its a new unit, I don't beilve it was related to the older 8speed in the genny coupes

@suserman7775 4 года назад

The transmission is one of my favorite things about this car, which I drive every day. In comfort mode it's smooth, but has logic built in to hold revs higher when it "detects" you're driving hard. In sport mode shifts are quicker but still not jarring. Since I have the BASE GT and not the GT2, I also get a manual mode shift selector on the center shifter, as well as the paddles. Sometimes i use the left paddle for downshift and the center lever for upshifts. Great fun.

@TheStraightPipes 4 года назад

Yeah my bad. Used to driving so many cars with ZF 8spd the word ZF is stuck in my head anytime I say 8spd lol

@rizaldarrasheed4043 4 года назад

Is ZF a brand for making transmissions? Sorry, I don't know what ZF means.

@diegolijeron9279 4 года назад

Rizaldar Rasheed Yes, it makes an extremely good 8 speed automatic that a lot of car manufacturers use, from the Trailhawk SUV (707 hp) to sedans like M5 and other 5 series.

@dudemcdudeston7985 4 года назад

@ 0:53 i always think yall should include weight when you show the power numbers 🤷‍♂️

@iBlogGadget 4 года назад

Kyle Ebbitt nah, too much info. Put it later in the video

@dudemcdudeston7985 4 года назад

@@iBlogGadget yeah one more stat would simply be too much, who could handle reading power AND weight at the same time? What was i thinking?

@techmaster777 4 года назад

Kyle Ebbitt I’m glad you realized your mistake good effort.

@fadedsincedayone 4 года назад

Not really a big deal except in this case which is most likely why the r is quicker since it’s lighter

@techmaster777 4 года назад

Jace MK7 Bruh what is he talking about. My GTI is 3200 pounds with me in it and makes 520-530 whp and 430 + whtq on kill mode it’ll take out a tuned hellcat making 700 whp easy.

@BeverlyDTV 4 года назад

It is soooo astounding to see how far y’all have come in the editing, production, and presentation. 🤩 I was convinced I wanted a Telluride next but damn this Stinger would be a perfect car for my midlife crisis.

@fanofsongs 4 года назад

holy shit the fluidity of this video is off the charts, good work you two + whoever edited it!

@SpaceMissile 3 года назад

consistently good work from this group. 10/10

@vandaandriievska95 4 года назад

Stinger is supposed to be a GT car, not a track car. And considering it keeps up with basically the best hot hatch VW has in terms of handling I think it is a big success.

@armoduesgrimlock7677 4 года назад

Well it's the best hot hatch VW is willing to give us. I genuinely have no idea why they keep detuning the R seemingly every model year while increasing the performance of the GTI. Almost no reason to go with the R these days.

@kaboomcards6219 4 года назад

With Kia putting out a whole new GT-Line for the 2020 year, they are really headed in the right direction for the cars they make: fast, luxury, with a low price tag. Grand Tourer describes this the best, great observation.

@TheOneG36 4 года назад

Audi RS3, am a joke to you?

@vroomgc 4 года назад

Well except for the R is still much faster off the line to the GTI and has AWD but ya no reason

@senna2 4 года назад

Armodues Grimlock I think they were forced to detune it to comply with EU regulations. Not sure why that would have anything to do with NA though.

@lilrobbie2k 4 года назад

I love the Kia Stinger in that Ghost Gray paint color

@carolpost9292 4 года назад

I just got a Stnger GT a month ago. I've only gone 634 miles and am realing loving it so far. Love the speed, handling and looks. Just getting it broken in!

@daytonasayswhat9333 4 года назад

lol, I drove mine more than that the first day that I bought it.

@hyedefinition1080 3 года назад

No break-in needed. Kia just advises against LC the first 1000 miles

@daytonasayswhat9333 3 года назад

hyedefinition1080 No new cars really require a proper break in, like the old days, any more.

@Matthew-rc1xt Год назад

@@daytonasayswhat9333 wow you’re so cool

@langleyfilmltd 4 года назад

Own a stinger. Love it.

@zykarionng6633 3 года назад

hows the reliability?

@fatih4159 2 года назад

@@zykarionng6633 much much better than golf germans sell just name they make shitty car this one or m4 vs mustang corvette charger camaro m4 is 2.5 time expensive

@daddycool3599 4 года назад

I own a 2019 Golf R and I’m totally in love with this car. So Fast and efficient. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 The golf R has 300HP and 400NM here 😉

@IReahpZz 4 года назад

Stinger I'd a bit underrated. Really makes about 400 bhp

@chucky8894 4 года назад

Bafy Do the North American specs have less hp? Or is the difference just because of the way we calculate the hp?

@syd_jzx100 4 года назад

@@IReahpZz Yeah Kia and Hyundai are known to lower their power and 0-60 times. I own an i30N and advertised power is 271bhp, I get like 285bhp. Also 0-60 as a result is under 6secs, not 6.1secs.

@neovenom9833 4 года назад

@@syd_jzx100 not really it also matters what you put in the tank. I Use high octane RON98 in my car. most cars are rated on pump gas RON 95

@devn3813 4 года назад

Wedow the 3.3 makes around 370 hp and 420 torque in the real world.

@HotSauceForTheSoul 4 года назад

I really missed you guys doing these 2 car comparisons. You've really nailed the editing as well. Great work as usual!

@seanhollett8422 4 года назад

love that you guys are talking Canadian specs, prices and conditions!

@micktek 4 года назад

2:20 "But once you reach 100, they're pretty much the same speed anyway".......... Ummm, no kidding. Because they're both doing 100 ?!?!

@chillinwithchris1536 4 года назад

Michael Schimkat 100 kmph... or like 62 mph.

@lucwal67 4 года назад

@@chillinwithchris1536 The guy as the logo of the German Soccer team as a profile pic, I think he know what KM/H are

@NotStellarNoja 4 года назад

Then five seconds later "Even if you you're in the right gear and you punch it the Stinger is basically always going to win"

@Steve-mk9le 4 года назад

I think he is saying that they go from 0-100 at pretty much the same measure of time (~4.6 seconds). AKA - The Golf R and the Stinger GT have similar acceleration.

@karllhungus2681 3 года назад

@@chillinwithchris1536 mph is nonsense

@YulianBrickPrime 4 года назад

Damn, i really like the car comparisons that you guys make. Y'all so good

@forrestsautoreviewsofficial 4 года назад

I looove the Stinger GT but that Golf R looks incredible 😍

@anes1240 8 месяцев назад

4 years ago you weren't famous now look at you the most successful viewed car journaliste in 2023

@axelamps1279 7 месяцев назад

Looks like any other modern soulless hatchback to me!

@maxdavidson5050 4 года назад

I think the two of your together are so much better than just the one of you. You guys have great energy. It’s nice seeing friends discuss cars and not have the typical “my friend is an idiot and wrong” top gear relationship that most channels have. I loved when he said “Yuri pronounces Toyota wrong, we are working on it”. It’s funny

@GamingRobot13 4 года назад

Damn for the same cost you get so much more with the Kia

@wagrj5738 3 года назад

But you make more friends driving the same car with you if you drive the golf r

@basithph8958 4 года назад

The Stinger is when you want a gran tourer The Golf R when you want a hot hatch

@tigovdbij7183 4 года назад

You are right, IT would be better if they compared the stinger against the Audi S5

@tigovdbij7183 4 года назад

They Both have a V6, all wheel drive and the same amount of horsepower.

@seabasst-coffee709 4 года назад

Yep. You don't slide cars anyway so comparison is a little irrelevant at limits and beyond.

@seabasst-coffee709 4 года назад

The Stinger doesn't corner faster. No chance.

@ghuldorgrey 4 года назад

The Golf R is when you want a car no one will ever look at. There are so many Golfs its just fucking boring to see one

@thinc2272 4 года назад

The conversation you have while in different cars is just outstanding - well done guys. Love this format.

@chopperpump7446 4 года назад

These are the exact 2 cars I looked at last January when I wanted/needed to change my car. Finally got the Stinger GT Limited with the red interior. Just awesome! The single downside on this car is the rear visibility....which is close to non existent. And in the winter season, the rear camera gets filled with crap and calcium (I’m in Quebec) so needs to be cleaned pretty much everyday, if I want to use it. My wife’s golf cam is hidden under the logo....always clean. Awesome review/ comparison. Keep up the good (really good!) work. Cheers!

@vroomgc 4 года назад

Ya , funny they didn't mention the visibility part of the 2 cars its actually an important aspect.

@khuo0219 4 года назад

I love the camera behind logo design, so cool. One time I was pulling out of a parking lot and one lady told me that there may be something wrong with my car since the logo was flipped up. I kindly told her that is was the back up camera. I have the sorento I can tell you that the rear cam does badly even in the rain, let alone snow and salt.

@geraldf4193 3 года назад

move then lol

@princeD1100 6 месяцев назад

Do you still have the Stinger GT? If so, what are your experiences so far?

@FordRanger-ie5mu 4 года назад

great video. cool to see you guys speak seamlessly and transition from car to car.

@ssflipallday 4 года назад

I’ve always been a Golf R head...but that Stinger 🧐 I didn’t realize all the amenities it had with the same practicality. Take my money (or the lack thereof)

@gsjourney3054 4 года назад

Why do so many people like the golf I’m jw it’s legit 50k for a hatch with less then 300hp with crappy vw reliability

@ssflipallday 4 года назад

I like it for understated styling with dual clutch option and adaptive dampers which the direct competitors don’t offer. Don’t always need a manual or harsh suspension imo. But they’re way too expensive for sure

@IReahpZz 4 года назад

Got my gt2 for 44k usd out the door in this color.

@kevinandrew_ 4 года назад

@@gsjourney3054 Because compared to it's other direct awd competitors (Focus RS, WRX STI), it's reliability is pretty much on par, but it offers something a little different than those with much better refinement and a more comfortable, almost luxury interior (especially relative to the other two). I also appreciate the more understated styling. Sure, the average Subaru is more reliable than the average VW, but the STI isn't exactly a regular subaru. Plus they haven't always been 50k until recently with the last update. To be fair though, if I was forced into an automatic, I'd take the stinger all day long, no question. However, I'm a manual guy, so I went with a used golf R. 100k on the odometer and no issues at all so far.

@ristekostadinov2820 4 года назад

@@kevinandrew_ that guy was tripping with the statement crappy vw reliability, in europe golf is the most stollen vehicle, especialy mark4 with 1.9 diesel.

@IvanBosnjak89 4 года назад

Golf R power numbers are slightly down to meet the new EURO standards for emissions. Nothing they could do about it.

@iDrive4fun93 4 года назад

Yep, easy and not too expensive to get a considerable horsepower bump

@markus8484 4 года назад

Ivo Bosnjak that´s may be right for the european Version of the Golf R but this is the north american Version and those cars do not have to meet the Euro Emission Standars. Just have a look to the new BMW M340i they already tested. The Euro Version has slighty less Horsepower due to the Particle Filter. The US/Can Version does not have such a filter.

@weilandcock 4 года назад

Markus Z It’s the exact same engine, Volkswagen just shifted from metric horsepower to mechanical horsepower across the lineup. The 1.8 TSI also went from 170 to 167 rated.

@Adrian-rn1ym 4 года назад

Ape stage 2. Problems fixed

@joey69d 4 года назад

They can't just cheat anymore?

@matthewdavid671 4 года назад

Just the 2 cars I was trying to decide on. Great review as always

@serkanaltay5584 Год назад

Awesome video. Rarely are such videos this enjoyable. Two very likeable personalities

@JohnSmith-nz4bn 4 года назад

So weird as an Australian watching this on a Friday morning. Normally it's late Friday evening or Saturday morning. Thank you for the hospitality USA! Yes I know you guys are Canadian.

@AronBagel 4 года назад

20 minutes of why you want a Kia Stinger GT. I don't mind it one bit.

@Ccsh12 4 года назад

AronBagel golf r is a 4 cylinder that beats a lot of v6 why would you want a fake exhaust

@Ccsh12 4 года назад

Henrik K I will but not the new one I’m good with my gti autobahn for now

@SlowBoiGang 4 года назад

@Henrik K there actually is. A Kawasaki ninja 636 will beat the Kawasaki 650.

@drdoomgoat38 4 года назад

@@Ccsh12 mo' Powah babeh!!!

@N2theIzzle 4 года назад

Thoroughly entertained by your review. Keep up the good work!

@jones780 4 года назад

Jakub continues to make me feel good about my 2013 base model manual gti purchase with comments like, “I have more fun in a manual gti than a manual r.” Bought it with 22 miles on it and still love driving it 80K miles later.

@PUMBAANA 4 года назад

i bought the 2020 KIA Stinger less than a week ago. Red on Red and I love it. Might need a custom exhausts but other than that its perfect.

@cavlizzy 4 года назад

@PUMBAANA the regular GT? or GTS, GT1 or GT2? I always get Red... but wondered how the leather in Red would match the red paint? So I guess it looks good!

@maxlombardo2702 4 года назад

I’d definitely take the stinger after driving them both. Also I’m far too excited for the Supra review undoubtedly coming.

@theweeknd2725 4 года назад

Stinger gt is such a cool looking and fun ride for the price! I would go for it too!

@douglasfroom1449 4 года назад

Watch the RU-vid video of the Golf R spanking the Supra in a quarter mile drag.

@kilovwdude6457 4 года назад

Now this is the kind of content I subbed for golf r vs everything

@broncobri5 4 года назад

LOVE that stinger color combination

@talalabdulaziz316 4 года назад

The KIA Stinger doesn't use ZF transmissions , they use Hyundai's home made transmissions, Hyundai is.one of the few who makes their own transmissions.

@syd_jzx100 4 года назад

And are surprisingly good!

@kryptoman_gaksital 4 года назад

Yeah, Powertech I believe.

@nealewalter 4 года назад

And my transmission in my 2012 Hyundai Genesis is being replaced (under 10 year 100,00 mile warranty)

@FuelEconomyTest 4 года назад

I'd go for the Stinger, because with the money I'll be paying, I don't want people confusing it for a Golf.

@implodingbaby 4 года назад

OOF

@AvocadoAtrocity 4 года назад

Any VW is better than the disposable camera of the car world (Kia trash).

@ninja12380 4 года назад

But you'd pay 40 grand for a kia?

@farhana3164 4 года назад

the replies lol, saltier than a Pirate's Hard tack

@implodingbaby 4 года назад

@@ninja12380 you shouldn't dont care about the badge

@kenr8823 4 года назад

I test drove the Stinger and with my back problems, sitting that low in the car would have been an issue some days. So, I ended up with the Golf R. Love driving it every day!! Getting 30+ mpg on the highway is just a plus!

@danielf5913 4 года назад

You guys hit the nail on the head with this one. I've cross shopping these 2 vehicles for months.

@warrenberes4117 4 года назад

TTRS give a try

@danielf5913 4 года назад

Warren Beres I’ve considered the TT RS but I need that 4 door practicality. I wish they sold the RS3 hatch in North American, it would be perfect!

@eLKaymusic 4 года назад

It's not a ZF auto. Hyundai Kia developed this one themselves.

@themagicalaries 4 года назад

I was really trying to look this up because I didn't think ZF made it. I have a G80 Sport and they have the same power train.

@CitarNosis317 4 года назад

I'd still trust that transmission over the Golf's. I don't hate on Golf or VW - but neither is famous for reliability. Modern models, I mean. So you know, if I'd be a Golf kind of person, I'd definitely go manual. Just one less thing to have trouble with.

@eddiesander403 4 года назад

@@CitarNosis317 Except the GTI manuals are having a stalling issue in the USA. Even after just a few miles.

@xavier0237 3 года назад

@@themagicalaries The Stinger is tuned differently than the G80, so it feels different with spirited driving.

@pellebrannvall6521 4 года назад

The comparison at 2:08 is brilliant! Great idea!

@lukenukem1207 4 года назад

Ah perfect comparison! So pumped to watch

@hugdeath929 4 года назад

Thanks for doing this!! These r probably the top 2 on my shopping list for next year. I’m pretty much in agreement on everything you both said about the 2 cars. Well done 🍻

@sleepininicetrell 4 года назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!! I was legit just considering slightly older models of both of these!! If money isn’t the issue I’m probably getting the stinger but if my budget ends up being slightly tighter, I can go back a little further with the GOLF R. Great job guys!!

@eeshunique 4 года назад

you can get any brand new GT trim way under sticker price. There are two stinger GT2 with -8k marked off of sticker already in a couple dealerships local to me. It just take some searching and negotiation. Truth is, as much of a good car it is, its struggling to sell, especially the GT trim. I am just waiting for my lease to run out in a couple of months so I can purchase one!

@raupenimmersatt6906 4 года назад

With the Golf R you wont have any warranty after 1/2 years. On the other hand you can buy an 3 year old Stinger and have 4 Trouble free years. Take that into consideration.

@sleepininicetrell 4 года назад

Artikel 13 Bot Thanks, one of my main points of consideration too

@susanl1148 4 года назад

I live in Los Angeles and see a lot of great cars. Saw a Stinger (finally) on the 10...hot!

@wajdibeiruthy3317 4 года назад

Your videos give off such a good vibe !

@bjmarchives 4 года назад

Great comparison review.

@rickybobby890 4 года назад

I'm only 42 seconds into this comparison. So can't wait to see the rest, Very compelling video.Let's go

@johnjackson12 4 года назад

Kia for me. Lovely V6 engine with torque everywhere. Looks better imo aswell

@supercooled 4 года назад

Just as practical if not more so. It’s just so much bigger than a hatchback. Almost half a car bigger.

@LBREEZY009 4 года назад

CAR COMPARE SESSION IS EPIC.

@docswampo8567 4 года назад

My Stinger is Fantastic. 2019 White Pearl GT.. Custom mode everything in sport but AWD in comfort. Keeps you straight in the rain.

@Paranormal_Code 4 года назад

That's my set up for bad weather and street launching on roads (California roads aren't smooth)

@dorkultra 4 года назад

btw with an OBDeleven module, you can adjust the golf R's lane keep assist to keep you on rails. huge improvement, lets you do a bunch of other tweaks as well. however it won't activate until 41mph and requires a mail in camera tweak for lower speeds than that

@gmb12philly88 4 года назад

I would love to see a 3-6 year review to see which car held up better. And which one was less expensive to maintain. Not just with these two cars but others as well

@Andregeorgetownkia 9 месяцев назад

Welp 3 years later and Kia stinger is discontinued 😂

@e46Kyle 8 месяцев назад

@@AndregeorgetownkiaIt was too good for this world. 😢

@Old_Man_Brian 5 месяцев назад

Over 4 years with a Stinger. We still love it.

@Tonseren 4 года назад

Amazing 360 cameras and with very little shake! Thanks.

@adrianhernandez1246 4 года назад

Stinger! I purchased mine about a month ago! That thing rips

@ahmedmamelli8202 4 года назад

I love your content guys. Your videos give off a good vibe for some reason. Maybe cause you're both jolly😅

@HARaZAC 4 года назад

One thing I'm surprised you guys don't mention often is vehicle weight

@MrFredGross Год назад

Awesome review !! Thank you guys

@Mattprimetime86 2 года назад

Okay wow, you guys are great. You have a new fan.

@dustincarter8129 4 года назад

Moving from an Audi to a Stinger here shortly. It’s such a well rounded car overall.

@NeXuS858 4 года назад

TCU Tune eliminates the auto upshift on the Golf R :)

@scorpiojuan1966 4 года назад

Great review again...seems you both favor different vehicle, I say race them on track. I love my G70 but still like watching your reviews.

@marmaladebrah 2 года назад

super thorough, thanks guys!

@LukeSA1NT 4 года назад

Love the stinger. Any way you can review the 2020 forte gt top model

@thepassionofthegoose5472 4 года назад

The Stinger in RWD is such an amazing car for the money.

@Cgee3 4 года назад

thepassionofthegoose it’s even more amazing for the price used.

@Robert-jv4hf 4 года назад

Why? A Camaro SS or Mustang GT costs the same.

@KeyWoods11 4 года назад

@@Robert-jv4hf apparently he doesn't want a mustang or a Camaro

@mattspeer01 4 года назад

@@Robert-jv4hf Those both have garbage penalty box, cheapo plastic interiors...even on the top trims.

@zedgar9787 4 года назад

I love it when you guys drive the golf R

@rv9990 4 года назад

Dude, that orange drifting KIA looked so nice!

@solid1378 4 года назад

Guys, do an Arteon comparison. Great review...thanks!

@mbrunnme 4 года назад

There was an Arteon in this review, actually, it was just too slow to be in the frame.

@TheRazosvg 4 года назад

“Gallons of freedom”!!! This is now my life motto!

@hamzabaris7411 4 года назад

Guys please review the VW Arteon. It’s been out for a while now. Also, keep up the good work. You guys are awesome.

@jehogue7907 4 года назад

Just subscribed, was watching for a while without subscribing idk why

@davidyue3717 4 года назад

Recently got rear ended in my Stinger. Really miss it. Can't wait to get it back!

@elshizz 4 года назад

Bro just earlier today I got to my car while at a shopping center and someone did a hit and run on the rear driver's side bumper (not a Stinger but still). Like wtf is wrong with people!?

@davidyue3717 4 года назад

el Shiz That sucks. My advice would be to get dash cam. Can’t argue with video proof.

@elshizz 4 года назад

@@davidyue3717 I'm considering it now, damn. Thanks

@Corsaconcepts_ 4 года назад

Don’t lol, after 30/40K the car start to deteriorate, everything squeaks etc.

@WrongFromWright 4 года назад

Stinger for me. Dont know about longevity, but the interior quality is very nice, and it drives great.

@bbokdoong 4 года назад

Kia will last longer than any German car....

@adriankschan94 4 года назад

Go watch carwow’s stinger review, interior quality is actually not good, you can move the center console :/

@matty1053 4 года назад

Best warranty in the business!! Me and my co-worker have Stingers. He has over 30k miles on his... he got it last year. (he took it on 4 trips to Maine, Florida, Mississippi, and Montanna from Michigan). He loves it and he has not had any issues with it at all. I only have just broken in mine... 6k miles. MPG is pretty damn good too. I average 24.8mpg. And that is with once in a while flooring it.

@QwertySkill 4 года назад

@@adriankschan94 that was the easliest 2018 versions. they fixed this mid way through 2018. the build quality is solid now

@a0r0a7 4 года назад

@@adriankschan94 nonsense. Matt really wobbles that console with force. Kia warranty far better than VW. Plastics in the Golf are really not great, lower down and if its anything like the two VW Passats I had as company cars dashboard rattles will irritate. Clutch failures, wiring loom issues, turbo swap, electric brake issues all on the VWs I had. All other makes I had as company cars sailed past 130,000 miles on the same clutch. So disagree through experience.

@hauseofraf 4 года назад

So true about your explanation regarding the brands.

@fat4ll 4 года назад

Nice review :)

@netcruzer 4 года назад

I 100% cross shopped these.. I chose Golf R. No regrets!

@V1ralB1ack 4 года назад

I don't blame you. I get the reason to buy a golf r... But why buy a stinger over a Mustang gt or dodge charger? I get its great buuuuut... A charger and Mustang will still be just as functional... The golf r is something that over performs yet is great day to day and more.

@ZS-xi4xk 4 года назад

@@V1ralB1ack Neither of them would be as functional. Definitely not a Mustang, which is a coupe. And the Charger has a trunk which has a lot less cargo capacity than the hatch on the Stinger. Especially with the seats folded down. Also the Stinger is a lot more of a comfortable and premium daily driver than either of the other two.

@ghuldorgrey 4 года назад

You chose the most boring car ever, congrats! There are so many Golfs on the road its not even funny

@Hacker07Gaming 4 года назад

@@V1ralB1ack chargers are shit

@V1ralB1ack 4 года назад

@@ZS-xi4xk I mentioned the charger and mustang because the stinger is between being fast and a family car. If you're buying the stinger for the speed then just get a mustang but if you want it to also carry 4 people get the charger but you can't honestly tell me it's more comfortable then the charger. It LOOKS more comfy but sit in it and it's not more comfy than both. I've fit a 55in tv in a civic and I can easily do it in a mustang. How much trunk space do you need? And if you're talking a car that is all you really need it's the golf r. The stinger is unnecessary. Competitive and new but unnecessary.

@BlackwingDuck 4 года назад

Stinger A8 isn't a ZF. It's made my KIA and it's fast, but it's not as fast as the ZF.

@4liter 4 года назад

Kevin Hodges true. Have the same/similar in my Genesis, 70,000mi trouble free. Great trans 👍🏼

@theknot3483 4 года назад

I drove the stinger Gt tonight my uncle just brought one it's fun as hell and has alot of power I hate Dodge anyways.

@theknot3483 4 года назад

I use to own a 2016 Jeep Wrangler unlimited nothing but problems got rid of it that's why I don't like Dodge.

@theknot3483 4 года назад

Brand new went through two transmissions in a year it was under warranty thank God.

@andreaiacolina 4 года назад

This Stinger looks so cool!

@pattyb7848 4 года назад

I’ve been watching you guys from the initial launch of the stinger in the USA. In August bought the GT2 and it has exceeded all my expectations. It’s a winner!!! Where can I buy a Straight Pipes T-shirt? PS: We now drink Tim Hortons coffee at home. 😁 Keep on making great videos.

@MuddyTubMedia 4 года назад

I own a Stinger GT and I absolutely love it. I get looks, thumbs up, and compliments every day. Yesterday, a guy in a 911 Turbo gave me a thumbs up. Im in a Kia and the guy in the Porsche likes my car. That’s awesome! Mine is badge swapped so people always ask what it is. I love it haha. It’s a great car to own.

@faisaltariq2575 3 года назад

Badge swapped? What do you mean?

@MuddyTubMedia 3 года назад

@@faisaltariq2575 has the “E” badge that the Korean Stingers get on the front. And I have the Stinger script badge on the back. No Kia badges.

@faisaltariq2575 3 года назад

@@MuddyTubMedia oh okay!

@MegaAstonmartindbs 4 года назад

Im pretty sure the Stinger uses a kia designed 8 speed auto not ZF

@jonathandougherty3677 4 года назад

Your right

@ConstantineJoseph 4 года назад

It is a ZF sourced 8 speed. Meaning it is a licensed variant or OEM version. Cheaper to manufacture and pays royalties to ZF. It is the same thing

@gustavopaulette3496 4 года назад

Jonathan Dougherty you’re right ***

@cutlassrkt 4 года назад

@@ConstantineJoseph what is your source for this info?

@ConstantineJoseph 4 года назад

@@cutlassrkt www.torque.com.sg/reviews/kia-stinger-review/ www.sgcarmart.com/news/review.php?AID=1217 Reviews from Singapore

@jrmmrmm 4 года назад

Have a Stinger Gt 2 and love it !! It's my modern day Gran National so I would pick it all day long. Had a VW before and not so good reliability.

@jordzander1616 4 года назад

Stinger GTS in bright orange is my new dream car

@WobblePizza 4 года назад

Golf R by a long shot. Understated styling, smaller, manual, comes in several greens.

@IvanBosnjak89 4 года назад

Love the smaller comment. It makes a huge difference for nimbleness and getting around town.

@juanserrano8777 4 года назад

I'd love the Kia stinger but there isn't no manual option so it's the golf R for me.

@SirThomasHarber 4 года назад

I have the Stinger and love it!

@JamesSarino 4 года назад

I guess I missed this from your other reviews, but how are you guys doing overhead videos of the cars at speed?

@saumanshoaib3724 4 года назад

Yuri: "Oh not cooled, eh?" hahah

@geigerzoola6642 4 года назад

That Stinger man i dream of that thing too bad im poor

@erickrecinos2931 4 года назад

Kershaw Silverado Same 😓

@Cgee3 4 года назад

Kershaw Silverado give it a few years and pick up a used model. They are way cheaper then.

@juliennegarcia4157 4 года назад

I’m in the process of getting rid of mines -_-

@Cgee3 4 года назад

Julienne Garcia getting rid of a Stinger? Why is that?

@theknot3483 4 года назад

My uncle just brought a stinger Gt same color after driving it tonight wow it's really fun to drive and the power it has puts a mustang RT Challenger and Camaro out of shame.

@carzzi 4 года назад

What kind of cameras/ jigs are you using for the overhead action shots? It almost looked like it was some kind of camera-glider pulled by a cable firmly attached to the car's body. Looked great.