Is the 2020 Kia Stinger GT2 a BETTER sport sedan than the Genesis G70? 

Joe this is one review I've been waiting for !!! The Stinger is an absolute gamechanger!!! Testdrove one and literally every single thought I had of Kia from ten years ago got wiped away!!!! It's a beast when you need it and elegant but not in a showey way when you want it. Standard features that you gotta get in pricey packages in the German competition. Kia please don't cancel the Stinger. Keep up the great job Joe Lori and Tom!!! 👍❤🚗💨💨💨💨💨💨

I bought a 2019 GT base, and still loving it.

Spot on review as always, I have a 2019 GT2 myself. And yes, the centre armrests are a bit hard. A couple of things omitted that people would have been interested in worth mentioning: The power extendable thigh support on the drivers side seat. The power sunshade on the moonroof. The lovely black alcantara interior roof and pillar lining. The power rear hatch can be changed in settings and be operated manually if you like. The steering wheel can be set to lift up out of the way when the car is turned off. The seats also can be set to slide back in 2 configurable increments also when the car is turned off. The rear mirrors can be set to dip downwards when selecting reverse. The indicator has a quick flash function that can be turned off or set to flash 3, 5 or 7 times. The ambient lighting on the centre dash and the front doors. Only like 6 colour options but still very nice at night. The HUD is configurable. You can select different items to display, select size and colour of display. And the 2 driver presets configures the HUD and mirrors. The really handy automatic rear hatch opening by standing for 3 secs with your key fob in near proximity. Engine wise, many people won't know that the exhaust valves are filled with sodium, a high end exotic car feature. Apparently, it's the first time that an exhaust valve is hollowed out from both the head and stem and filled with sodium. Normally, it's just the head that is hollowed out. And the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head. This allows for a faster warmup. And no one but but a Stinger owner knows that the engine remains warm for an unusually long time after turning the car off. Probably due to that integrated exhaust manifold. As far as zonks are concerned, I have 4, 2 minor and 2 larger: 1: The complete lack of any centre controller for the infotainment screen. 2: Voice recognition functions not available when a phone is connected to Bluetooth. You can only use voice recognition function when a phone is connected by wire to Apple carplay or Android auto. 3: The suspension in comfort mode is still too firm. I would have the dampers go a lot softer to much better absorb bumps on the road. I would happily trade off some floaty ride for compliance over bumps. 4: Surprising for a performance car, no dedicated manual mode. You can pull the paddles and go manual, but after a while if you don't touch the paddles it defaults back to auto. And if you come to a stop, again it defaults to auto. After all this, would I recommend the Stinger? Oh my gosh yes!!! If I had my time over I'd buy it again.

Looking at downsizing and was a little skeptical about Kia but wow, I’m really impressed and am now considering one of their sedans. Thanks for these awesome reviews!

my friends father has this car and he loves it more than anything hes ever owned.

Tough to not look at this car and think what a great bang for the buck. KIA has def turned the corner. Capt KIA Content.

"Dont stick your banana in there, it'll probably hurt" 😂😂😂 Joe needs to chill 😂

a video I've been needing!! Always coming through 💯

Great job, Joe! Some funny lines and I love seeing you having fun when you screech those tires. It's a really sharp looking car.

2019 GT 1 Snow Pearl white/Black .. if find myself just walking into my garage to stare at it.. love it

Thanks again Joe for anorher great review! Love your excitement on the corners and the little tail snap....nice. keep up the good work.

I love my Stinger GT. Probably the best purchase ever... Most ppl are shocked when they try to race a Stinger and get beat by a KIA.

Hysterical! Pounding that Stinger in residential neighborhoods. I’ve driven the GT2 several times and by the number of the gear changes and watching the tach, we might have been going a “bit” over 35. I’m just spitballing here🚀. 🤓

This is really a great and objective review. You always put out fair and interesting content. Keep up the great work.

One of my top considerations for a future car ! Kia is really moving up

It's definitely made for the enthusiast. Sporty, fast and gorgeous. Also the black Pearl trim is definitely underrated. It's so nice I wish more companies would put this instead of ugly chrome or basic silver

Yo, you're wild consistent wit your videos. Your funny, clever, and know your shit. Keep hustling yo, love your uploads!

I never noticed how nice the camera work is. The center dash area was perfectly filmed with smooth transition from each thing you were showing.

I got stinger GT2 because of your review , I love this car .thank you

Just picked up a 19 GT2 yesterday. It’s freaking awesome. 👍👍

The Stinger is an awesome car! You can view it as a more upscale exciting alternative to a Camry or Accord, or you can view it as a bargain alternative to an A5/S5. Either way, it's very unique!

Great video! Became a patreon member! Watching your reviews is part of my morning routine while drinking my coffee instead of reading the paper!:)

Joe, keep up the great content my guy. Appreciate you making us Floridians look good. This car just recently sparked my interest so I was happy to see you made a video about it.

If you use launch control in Sport mode you can hit that 4.4 0-60 mph time.

I bought one two months ago and I can’t tell you how many people have asked me about it. I have caught people pointing at it and taking pictures. I told my son this the other day and he didn’t believe me. I said let’s go get some gas lol. We pull in and there’s only two customers there. First guy asks me about it while I’m walking out. Second guy actually flags me down as I’m leaving to ask about it. The best part was telling them it’s a Kia and the look on their faces 😂. Then I laughed and told my son, “see two people and two compliments, batting 1000%. He no longer doubts me lol. If you want to drive something different and have a blast doing it, this is the car. My only complaint is Joe’s letting everyone in on the secret 😜.

Raiti= Best car reviews anywhere, bar none. This reminds me of the sedan import version of the Charger: Realizing the sedans full potential via a powerful engine and sporty styling cues. Nice ride! As an old girlfriend's dad once told me as we were driving to the beach many years ago: "You can turn on a dime and give nine cents change," nice driving as well man.

Great review Joe. Keep them coming!

I laughed out loud at the "Welch's Grape Soda" reference. Nice man! Hahaha! Great channel!

Your commentary makes these videos so lit!! 🔥

I have a 2020 GT1 AWD in pearl white with the red leather interior; she moves when it’s “on throttle” time.

I absolutely love this car because you can't find a RWD sport sedan that's affordable and reliable anymore. Definitely getting the updated 2021-2022 model when it comes out.

This specific model has changed people's view about Korean cars. Very beautiful

Great review Joe! The Stinger truly is a fantastic vehicle. I got the GT2 RWD last year and I absolutely love it. It is a car that I just want to go and drive it. I often look for excuses just to go and drive it. My biggest zonk for the car was the Kia badges. It isn’t that I don’t like the Kia brand. It is just that the default badges look cheap. I changed all of my badges out for the S. Korean E badges and it looks great now. This car is so much faster than most people realize. It is so fun to put it in Sport mode and just run the engine through the rpms. I bought aluminum paddle shifter extensions and those help a lot and look great too.

"Toyota Avalon/TRD, try that with those"... You are awesome, Joe!... Am getting mine in August!

Have the exact same car but in red. After a month of ownership, I can say that I love this car. It’s a quick but comfortable ride. It truly lives up to the Grand Touring badge.

Love the Stinger. That's the longest test drive I've seen him do 😂. Buy it. You like it.

Waiting on the 2021 model! I’m excited! Heard it will get active exhaust Joe!!!

Another great Raiti's review, done with pride and professionalism! Go Kia go! Only wish American builders could gain and maintain such evolving vision.

I love this Stinger, Joe! It looks amazing!

Just bought this same exact color and trim. It looks and feels better in person!

Beautiful color on it makes it so amazing, also beautiful car in general.

An excellent review of this stunning vehicle. Comparing the Stinger to the G70 is like comparing an Audi A4 to the VW Arteon. Same company, VW and Audi, and cosmetic differences on the same platform. Kia and Hyundai are similar. I am thrilled with my Stinger GT Night Sky edition which we get in Australia. It would have been good to have the AWD version here as well. I always enjoy your reviews. Would love to see you do a comparison between the latest Stinger and equivalent BMW's, Audis and Mercs.

This car is too great for it to end this year 😫

Love my new kia sportage sx awd. Got it 5/20/2020

That was an AWESOME drive!!!!!

Kia said in an interview they aren't planning to kill the stinger.

Hey Pinellas county! My part of the state. Great review. New subscriber.

I've had my Stinger (2019 GT1 AWD) a little over a year, and it's been a joy to drive. I would've considered the G70, but I wanted the more usable trunk space (and hatch setup) , and back seat room (to fit two tween kids) which the G70 can't do. I'd love to drive mine and a G70 3.3T back to back to compare someday. Side note: in the year I've had this car, I get asked what it is from random people in all kinds of situations. At stoplights, while I'm parked, while in traffic, gas stations, out and about, and so on. It's crazy how many times I've been asked, and I've been happy to answer. I'm also amused when I tell them it's a KIA. :D

Thankyou for the car! That car drives so well. I like it soo much

Joe love that you did the Stinger GT2, I am curious as to what the mid-refresh next year will bring to the table, new higher HP 4 and 6 cylinders from Hyundai/Kia lineup? Definitely updated 10 inch infotainment system. I see sneak peat reports for both coming out in auto news.

Love your reviews!!!!

This is an awesome ride, a true driver's car! What's even better you can kick it up a notch and get all wheel drive! Smile all the way down the highway.👍😎🇺🇸

I got one last week. 9k in discounts!! Nows the time!!

Crushing a little on this car... Good review. Thanks.

Love my micro blue gt in AWD it’s a beast and gets more compliments and looks than any car I’ve had!

Are you watching my youtube feed? I review Chargers.....you start putting up Charger videos. I have now turned my attention over to the stinger and here you are yet again with a new Stinger video! I am already going to give you a giant thank you even before watching! :-)

Just picked up a GT1 today. I have wanted this since it was released in 2018 and finally got a chance to get one for myself. I love it so far. Just wish I was able to find the red leather! I've only seen ONE of these on the road since 2018 and it was a total shock. I wish it came with a better exhaust from factory though.

I had 3 Kias in the last 10 years, test drove the Stinger GT2 to trade my 2017 Cadenza, good car but the handling didn't give me the thrill I was looking for, the same reaction Joe had in this test drive. so now I am an Acura owner of a TLX A-Spec with super-handling for less than the Kia, and I am very happy.

Kia has come a long way what a beautiful car 51000 Twinkies

To anyone considering a Stinger... I highly recommend considering used. 2019s are starting to show up on the used market, and would still be under warranty. Mine would have cost over $54,000 new. I got it for $37,000.

I love every second of owning my red Stinger GT2 AWD.

Deciding between the genesis and stinger would be a hard choice both cars are pretty rare on the road

The heads up display is my favorite feature I feel like IRONMAN!

I own the same car, 2018 edition. Best darn car I've ever had, it is fun as heck to drive, you can fit the shopping in it, along with the christmas tree, and it just eats snow.. Love it, did I mention that?

Worked at a Hyundai and Kia dealership when they introduced these. The 2018s were BEASTLY! I convinced my barber to get one of those over an Audi before I was fired (long story). I loved taking these out for swaps at affiliate dealerships across town, or lunch breaks. Lol. Still shocks the shit out of me that Kia made a car like this.

I test drove a stinger GT myself. And was very pleased without. And the Harmon Kardon speakers make every song sound good.

Thanks alot joe!

Man, you are really enjoying it. KIA nailed it. I got a Seltos and enjoying it 😊

I love the way he knows how many tacos, twinkies, and wekches sodas fit where 😂😂, love this guy's. Gives wonderful car reviews with humor.

Goes to show the car wasn’t being killed off for 3 more years. I remember how annoying it was when auto journalists kept saying 2020 was going to be the last year with no actual evidence of the claim lol. But, I always have loved joes reviews of the car. His videos helped influence me to buy a Stinger GT for myself.

Getting the GTS in the UK on 1/9/20 cannot wait.

Save the Stinger GT2! Great Content Joe!

Joe, please do a Lexus ISF. Preferably a 2012-2014 love your videos and been a long time subscriber

How do you not get pulled over by the cops doing runs on city streets? Haha

There is speculation that the 2021 Stinger GT2 will have an active exhaust for 2021 in December if they don’t discontinue it before that. It does have a variable suspension though. That is really nice.

Value for money ..Cant wait for the next version. Theres some spy shot already and nearing 3.5l 400hp! 2.5L 300hp Joe still waiting for gt2 forte

I definitely hope they don't cancel this amazing car! I plan to buy one within the next year! Such a damn nice vehicle.

I hope they don't discontinue this beauty. Definitely want this car.

I always had respect for Kia, I'm liking that Stinger GT2 ... Problem is most people don't recognize a $50,000 Kia Stinger ....

Love the Stinger but I’d pick the G70. The G70 is a little shorter and handles a little better and has nicer interior. Both are great though.Thanks for sharing it Joe. Nice job! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

Awesome video 😂really cool car

Excellent review! Since it's of a comparable size to the G70/Stinger, I would love to hear your opinion on the 2019/2020 Volvo S60 T6 or T8 to see if the trade of sportiness for luxury/comfort can compete in a pretty diverse segment of cars.

Always the one take wonder!! BTW the wheel between the rear seat vents is actually a thermostat....move it up air heats...move it down and cool air is yours! So a three zone system!

Since it has a just me I got the G70 so rather go lighter, little bit more speed and luxury if I had a family I would definitely go with the stinger!

Love the sound of the engine

I have a plan to buy this vehicle 1 day Joe.

Just last week drove the G70 3.3T and then day later the Stinger GT2 3.3 (Limited in Canada). Both are great but bought the Stinger. The Genesis is tight for space especially the trunk and back seat. G70 would be a great second car for work commuting. I need some space for my long highway drives and Stinger was so so fun to drive. FYI the CDN Limited AWD comes with a black Alcantara headliner, so sweeeet! Cant go wrong with either car.

Love the enthusiasm as it got slippery!

I am prolly gonna get the base but I love the blue! So unique looking and can definitetly attract more attention than a similar german car

There are rumors KIA will discontinue this car but KIA confirmed in Korean press that is a rumor. They will keep continuing to produce this model and will be redesigned like any other models.

Love the looks of the Stinger. I first saw it at an auto show before it became available. I’d heard nothing about it until then, so I was pretty surprised Kia was making such a car. The local dealer has a new one in AWD right now, in red. I only wish they offered this car with a manual. As for Stinger vs. the Genesis, the Kia definitely has sportier looks, while the Genesis looks like a luxury car. Both have received a lot of praise from reviewers. Personally, however, I’d with with the G70 in the 4-cylinder with 6-speed manual. I don’t need AWD, I love manuals, and I’d want the better fuel economy of the smaller engine.

Raitis your killing the competition , keep your foot on there necks 💪🏿

Even the cheaper models of Kia's really are worth the $$ I bought a 2018 kia rio hatch s model 12k with 4k miles on it. On my first road trip it over 200 miles it averaged 44mpg. I'd love to upgrade to stinger someday. Love you videos I think you are the best on RU-vid. My only wish is you also included more budget friendly cars...

I've owned the Stinger since Spring 2018, and people still stop me to ask which company makes it. Kia has to step up the advertising, not talk about killing the Stinger due to low volume sales!

Hi Good Afternoon I love all your videos you have made in the past but with all the respect of the world comments of the food and candies during your reviews it make them feel cheesy and like you’re not taking your work seriously. I hope I haven’t offended you at all. I live I the Wesley Chapel area and do you have a great reputation as a car enthusiast and reviewer and I would like to see you succeed. Because you deserve it. With all respect Jay.

Good one Joe. I agree, no scratched twinkies over here.

Can't wait for the 2021 facelift🔥🔥

I came to see where I can store my twinkies. However, I’m moving to Cupcakes and need more storage room 😉

You should do the launches with launch control turned on

I love my stinger man so im biased a little