Review: 2018 Kia Stinger GT

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I review the very impressive new Kia Stinger GT! It's fast, luxurious and does just about everything very well! One of my favorite new cars this year! What do you think of these? Huge thanks to Kia for inviting and flying me to the Stinger Press Drive!
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@MattMaranMotoring 6 лет назад

Since this is a longer video, here's a few of the highlights, enjoy! :) First Acceleration Reaction: 14:02 Tunnel Run: 19:38 Launch control: 20:24

@30redpillsaday71 6 лет назад

13:17 and it roars to life. lets turn down this straight road.

@30redpillsaday71 6 лет назад

2:25 #TruthBomb ya, just delete the KIA badges and they would sell a million of these.

@ArtVandelayOfficial 6 лет назад

Thanks

@Ezero8 6 лет назад

Sweet! Enjoyed your cameo in Redline's review haha. I hope your review has a special guest too.

@ladrianc 6 лет назад

Nice change of scenery for the vid

@theredline 6 лет назад

Great review Matt! The best part was first experiencing the launch control with you, loved how you got that initial experience on camera. Also, this might be your very first Kia review on your channel, nobody thought Kia could build a car that would get us excited, but they really surprised a lot of people. See you at the next press event!

@MattMaranMotoring 6 лет назад

Thanks Sofyan! It was a blast driving with you!

@A_guan 6 лет назад

Stringer gt is going to be one of my future family cars. I can just imagine now

@destroyall24 3 года назад

Definitely

@DriveAndBeDriven 6 лет назад

This is what I call an "A+ Car Review"!!! You did an excellent job displaying the features and performance that this vehicle has to offer. While, still being able to keep us (the viewers) entertained and well informed. I actually got the chance to review the new Genesis G80 SPORT, and it impressed me greatly. Then a couple weeks ago, I checked this beast out and I was absolutely mind blown. Hopefully, I can get my Intial Impressions Look video (of the Stinger GT) out soon. Nevertheless, from one car reviewer to another, keep up the great work. I'll be on the lookout for your review of the Singer 2.0L 4-cylinder model, as well! GO, MATT!

@Xmvw2X 6 лет назад

Yes. The whole review was pretty bang on.

@chriscapaccio4342 6 лет назад

I love this car - and I don't even care about the badge. The exterior is gorgeous, if a bit polarizing, but the interior looks seriously high-quality and well built. From the specs, I'd expect the car to be really fast as well.

@em34ev3r 6 лет назад

This car has been growing on me surprisingly

@nazarenofernandez2549 6 лет назад

God, it looks soo good. I don't care if it is a Kia, i would buy it anyway.

@Ezero8 6 лет назад

Well done, Matt! I think this was one of your best and most detailed reviews of 2017.

@kaemangm3016 6 лет назад

I've been excited for this for so long now. Looks like the hit the nail right on the head with EVERY aspect of this car.

@kaemangm3016 6 лет назад

EVERY aspect.

@1mlb704 6 лет назад

Matt this is such a solid review, I love how you mention every little detail from the interior to how it drives. Keep up the great work!

@timothylim2257 6 лет назад

Finally the Stinger! Great review. I liked the blue stinger that strolled by at the amusement park haha.

@paulblack9878 6 лет назад

FINALLY! Been waiting since your Sofyan cameo lol. Good stuff as always Matt 👍🏽

@Tpike777 6 лет назад

Every car reviewer ive watched so far has loved this car. I cant wait to get mine

@brennantuohy895 6 лет назад

Awesome! Been waiting for this!

@TheCarCrazyGuy 6 лет назад

Nothing like a little Six Flags Magic Mountain in the background. I used to work there when I was a kid. Still live in Valencia CA.

@Mk47Ultra 6 лет назад

The Car Crazy Guy haha I'm also from scv I've seen your cars around town

@TheCarCrazyGuy 6 лет назад

Mkhitar Aboolian Which one did you see?

@Mk47Ultra 6 лет назад

The Car Crazy Guy if I’m not mistaken the white corvette and the white gt350, when your a car guy your eye catches other cool cars on the road lol

@jamesparkerjr5539 6 лет назад

Twisted Colossus looks so awesome. Love the track colors vs the white wood.

@GummyRiches 6 лет назад

The Car Crazy Guy i can see magic mtn from my backyard. Hear screams at night. :)

@MyOpinionMatterss 6 лет назад

Your reviews are the only ones I can watch from start to finish and hold my interest. I really feel like I know the car inside and out afterwards.

@everythingautomotiveeta5839 6 лет назад

Great review! I am ready to be back in Cali with my mustang (2 days) tackling those great roads! Glad you had fun

@Jimmmmmmmy 6 лет назад

Don't let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda Civics with Spoon engines. And on top of that, he just went into Harry's and ordered three T66 turbos with NOS... and a Motec system and exhaust.

@panamera53 6 лет назад

+Jimmy Lmfao, nice Fast and Furious 2001 reference!!!!

@KevinIsFamous 6 лет назад

You move like a cop

@GT-RTData9 6 лет назад

NOOOOO!!! MONICAA!!!!!!! 🏎️

@cubano316 6 лет назад

Jimmy 😂

@darriusholt 6 лет назад

Classic lol.

@EpicFailGaming 6 лет назад

Take a drink every time he says "very nice"

@JJ_ExMachina 6 лет назад

You know it is funny... I started seeing people posting reviews of the Stinger... SO the first chance I got I went on to your channel Matt to look for your review of the Stinger... SO glad you were reviewing it. You and Doug... are my go to peeps for car reviews.

@wfyfwfyf 6 лет назад

I don't understand how all car interiors are not built like this. "You can feel every click of the volume knob", same can be said for a $50 stereo you can get at Walmart except we're talking about a multi thousand dollar purchase here.

@thejamesmanz 6 лет назад

I’ve been waiting a long while for you to do a review on the Stinger as ive had my eye on it for some time. KIA have nailed it and its a great price however I don't buy new so will have to wait a little while longer. Also really pleased its a hatch back unlike every other car in that segment. Keep up the great work, loving your enthusiasm!

@MasterSighlis555 6 лет назад

Hey Matt, really like the dual split view. Keep up the good work as always!

@jahhaitian 6 лет назад

Great Review !!! car looks awesome and practical also seems tons of fun to drive. I am seriously considering getting one

@Johnny-lr5jt 6 лет назад

I love your reviews! Thanks!

@UhgeneIgnorian 6 лет назад

*SubaruRxfan* Has become a man.

@dannnnnny 6 лет назад

*WRXfan

@shawnprickett4099 6 лет назад

so SubaruWRXman? lol

@gahjun 6 лет назад

Has become a m(ar)an

@Bootchair 6 лет назад

Big man Matt Maran.

@gabepettinicchio7454 6 лет назад

I can even see the hair on his arms ......... when the sun is just right!

@cruisertechgt 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for covering the shift speeds - like omg I have been waiting for 1 reviewer to tell me how good it is compared to ZF8HPs

@MattMaranMotoring 6 лет назад

+Howard Hughes the 2nd happy to help!

@cruisertechgt 6 лет назад

Great to see ur video and to find ur new channel.

@kiliabgonzalez9977 6 лет назад

"We have a tunnel, so we must do a first gear pull with the windows down" *PSHFGSAHXJSPSHPSHSOSHSHNAKSHH*

@michaelcartwright4628 4 года назад

The thing I've seen in every review of this car is the huge smile the driver has. This car just seems fun the drive.

@brandonjackson9047 6 лет назад

The grey version looks amazing. Gotta admit, I would consider this for my next car. A damn Kia.....I would never have predicted this.

@SayMoreTaimoor 6 лет назад

Wonderful video, Matt! In regards to the car, I seriously love it. I really, really, really hope people go out and buy these and support Kia for doing this. I feel like making this car is somewhat of a risky direction when the competition in the segment is stiff. Not only did Kia take this risk, but they also invested time and money to fine tune it to near perfection as a sporty hatchback. Props to Kia.

@ernieballsting 6 лет назад

Great review Matt! Gotta give kia props

@CaReviewsOG 6 лет назад

Definitely quite the looker and a pretty cool name too, Stinger. Kia trying to go upmarket with itself is a bit bizarre since cars like the K900 can’t sell either all because of that Kia badge...a shame really. Oh well, great video as always! Can’t wait to test drive this car one day!

@sohogen8482 6 лет назад

The base price starts at 38k and still has the majority of extra features, Matt said the materials were just as good as any Lexus or bmw/audi also giving you brembo brakes and 365 hp which with a simple tune can hit 400 hp1 I would bet no problem I think it's a great deal and 15k cheaper than it's competitors.

@gerardvinet8448 5 лет назад

Great compliments,bought a 2018 Atomic Blue AWD!Great overall vehicle , 3 different cars & SUV in one vehicle.Great for the Canadian outback!!!!

@carrots_arelife2924 4 года назад

What's considered the Canadian outback? I'll be moving close to the Canadian border soon and interested in driving up north a bit.

@damientech88 6 лет назад

Great review! I bought a BRZ back in the day largely because of your review and it's great to see you're still going. They've really tailored these Stinger GTs to the local markets. e.g. Canada gets AWD and heated rear seats. In Australia, we get the wireless phone charger, 360° parking cameras and they offer a locally-made sports exhaust system as a $2.5K upgrade. A bit pricey but it sounds awesome and there's no concern about warranty. I'm very keen to get a Stinger but I just need to convince someone that landscaping the yard can be put off for a year or two. 😄

@kylerumsey8942 4 года назад

Awesome collaboration!!!

@alexrios1737 6 лет назад

Nice Vid Matt

@charlesrico3400 6 лет назад

“Nice...nice....nice....nicely....very nice....nice nice nice nice nice....”

@Rob.Brown13 6 лет назад

this car is beautiful... i cant believe its a kia... blows my mind very well done!

@JD_JoyrideTV 6 лет назад

Damn KIA is stepping up there game... but wait 50k for a KIA 🤣 I remember when you could buy a brand new Hyundai or KIA for under 10k new.

@Aaaaa69999 6 лет назад

JD JoyrideTV yep when the most hi tech piece of equipment was abs

@JD_JoyrideTV 6 лет назад

baznitchandsons haha right, I could think of a full list of other cars for that price.

@JD_JoyrideTV 6 лет назад

jawrdn that’s not to terrible but 55k I’m buying a new/used Vette or GT500 for that price.

@lisamuel41 6 лет назад

here is the thing. I would rather to pay 50k for a kia or Hyundai genesis. Instead for a shitty BMW or Audi which even does not have 300hp

@akarim909 6 лет назад

I rather get a STI

@beardoDC 6 лет назад

dude i love how you did the split screen while driving!

@silvestergardner4847 6 лет назад

Can’t wait to test drive it, loved it since I saw it in the NY Auto Show earlier this year

@JeepBoiFL 6 лет назад

Happy Thanksgiving Matt

@rwg4397 6 лет назад

Most brutal deadly drinking game ever.... Take a shot every time he says "nice"

@thefives7ar 6 лет назад

This car is going to get de-badged by everyone

@VhexLegend 6 лет назад

thefives7ar 100% lmao

@ArtVandelayOfficial 6 лет назад

Im putting Lexus badges on mine

@HighMagnitudeGT 6 лет назад

Art Vandelay put lambo badges

@ArtVandelayOfficial 6 лет назад

HighMagnitudeGT get real pal, nobody would fall for that. Lexus is high class and regular joes won't know the difference

@thefives7ar 6 лет назад

No, just de-badged as in having no badges. My STI has no badges on it at all, the front and back Subaru emblems have been plastidipped and the STI badges removed. It's a good look for a car

@winstonoko777 5 лет назад

Hey Matt! Would you recommend buying this or waiting for the 2019/2020 model to see if most of the kinks are ironed out? Big fan by the way, subd since 15k or so subs from the subaru days! Thanks for the content.

@BobbyT. 6 лет назад

Six Flags Magic Mountain in the background. Pretty cool place to review a car.

@TheKaisarwilhelm 6 лет назад

23 cubic inches! Holy cow! I could almost fit my collection of 90s cds back there. I understand mistakes happen on longer videos. I am just picking because I like your reviews.

@runninwildwithmilwaukeebuck 6 лет назад

Sofyan was like "Matt.... don't get to crazy with this thing, I wanna make it home tonight".... 🤣

@victhebric66 6 лет назад

Six Flags Magic Mountain actually let you film there? That's cool. It's my favorite theme park! Got a season pass too lol

@Krezo200 6 лет назад

cant wait for it too depreciate enough to get one myself ^_^

@JC-rm6pm 6 лет назад

krezo $25k for the GT in 2 years, guaranteed and maybe $20k for the 2.0T

@whosdondada 6 лет назад

2 years or less

@francismartinez6049 6 лет назад

krezo lol you won't need to wait too long....maybe wait until Christmas

@beefen7921 6 лет назад

lol sad but true... in 2 years definitely worth getting a 2nd hand of these.

@marcoarreola9058 6 лет назад

krezo you won't have to wait long,. 2 years it will be 10 grand cheaper. 5 years it will be half off.

@bandosz3218 6 лет назад

I can definitely appreciate what Kia has done in improvement. As far as owning one, don't know if I ever could...

@LS1OfAKind32 6 лет назад

Being that I had a tuned Kia Optima Turbo before my FRS, this car is making me salivate. Can't wait to hear the Exhaust clip.

@labigtyme12 6 лет назад

Great review Matt. Is the Kia Stinger GT a major threat to the Acura TLX A-Spec & the Infiniti Q50 Red Sport? Also, which one would you choose to buy? Thanks for your review. Cheers!

@mightymatt3624 6 лет назад

i want to do car reviews awesome as always dude.

@KutWrite 6 лет назад

Wait... No more WRX Fan Boy? :( Nice review, though, as I remember your older ones. You're fun to watch and listen to. Your review of an FRS sold me on that back in 2013. Now, at age 70 I'm looking at something with more room. But not this one! I do like Kia design and ergos, but need a zippy hatch. More likely a WRX Hatch. Used, though. Carmax has done well for me. It's where I got the FRS. THanks for all your work... see you again on another review. Oh... Are you in the Pittsburgh area? The WRX review I just saw sure looked like Pittsburgh and Moon Twp.

@kenk3386 6 лет назад

Nice review

@allenkim9387 6 лет назад

50K is a good price, not necessarily for the car, but for the brand. After the bit of sticker shock and as time passes, it becomes normal and people start to associate with KIA as being fairly expensive cars.

@TheNova64000 6 лет назад

Nice to see you at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA!

@ascendantP 6 лет назад

is there an option on the car to de-badge the Kia insignias around the car?

@Father_Nature88 6 лет назад

I can't wait to see one tuned!!

@jacobgadomski2507 6 лет назад

Hey Matt! How would you rate the road noise you hear inside the cabin? Does it compare to similar cars in the higher price range (BMW, Mercedes, etc)? I heard a lot of it and was wondering if it was just the video.

@acidnut 6 лет назад

I can already imagine this looking nice and mean on some wider wheels, lower on coils with a nice catback exhaust. Head turner for sure just like my genesis coupe.

@speedfiend925 6 лет назад

REDLINE IN DA HOUSE! AWESOME! :D

@mckookie2967 6 лет назад

Waiting for that 2018 EB Mustang Review :D

@ThaBestStarks 6 лет назад

Love this car. Wish i could afford it! This is what the new Optima should have looked like because I would definitely buy it.

@Beer_Dad1975 6 лет назад

Should be a good replacement for the Ford Falcon XR6-T and Holden Commodore SS where I live.

@crankypipo 6 лет назад

The existence of this car is a GOOD thing. Now other manufacturers will want to give it their A-Game.

@shawnlee664 6 лет назад

crankypipo $80k bmw, audi, porche are beat by $50k kia. Aren't they ripping you off?

@arch417powersports 6 лет назад

Good thing about the engine is that you can get alot more power out of it pretty easily.

@kennethwilliamsinc 6 лет назад

archinuk417 yea this is what they should have used in the genesis coupe platform

@VaunShiz 6 лет назад

Not really anyone who messes with hyundai motors just ends up getting rid of them

@bruceejr29 6 лет назад

Everything is so “Very nice”! Take a shot every time he says “very nice”

@jakeerlitz8194 4 года назад

Hey matt Just wondering how this car compares to a Infiniti q60 red sport, torn between the 2.

@nukexD 6 лет назад

Like I said in redline reviews, really nice car but with a real exhaust, different wheels (maybe just a different color) and KDM badges and you got yourself a car! Plus since it’s a KIA this thing is gonna be a steal on the used market!

@lordhades9455 6 лет назад

nukexD yeah I'm probably going to wait a year and then trade in my Optima Turbo for one of these. Should be an easy steal and a huge bang for the buck

@beefen7921 6 лет назад

Hey Matt! how about reviewing the 2.0T version of this???.. Thanks!

@ivanmazur9233 6 лет назад

Matt, are they planning a manual? Also how is the steering feedback?

@muhann4d 6 лет назад

What a flawed logic that people here seem to follow. A badge on its own does not constitute quality. All car manufacturers do progress in terms of overall quality and it comes at a price.

@MattMaranMotoring 6 лет назад

+Muhannad Aldajan definitely. And the funny thing is Kia has higher reliability and satisfaction ratings than almost all of those luxury brands.

@shawnlee664 6 лет назад

King of The Castle badge and heritage doesn't mean eveything. Something, but not eveything. Performance and looks are same level.

@shawnlee664 6 лет назад

Muhannad Aldajan it's the dumb poor people judging book by its cover.

@shawnlee664 6 лет назад

King of The Castle what poor sales? It has surpassed the sales goal set by kia. It's selling 70% of its competition.

@shawnlee664 6 лет назад

King of The Castle desperate? Comparing camrys to stingers?

@BigHeadClan 6 лет назад

Infiniti take note, awesome tires, LSD, solid transmissions and an aggressive exhaust for NA drivers. Also kind of surprised we didn't see Matt from Thesmoking Tire cameo at anypoint. lol

@chigasaki06 6 лет назад

Exactly! I wrote a letter to Infinity corporate telling them that I hate DAS and they better be careful because the competition is heating up. They replied that they don't accept "unsolicited advice," LOL!

@BigHeadClan 6 лет назад

chigasaki06 Well Das is optional so not really something to complain about but that's a pretty surprising response. Hell you expect them to be diplomatic and say something like "we understand and appairicate your concerns and are always happy to hear from our customers" etc etc.

@zymosan123 6 лет назад

It’s 50k doe....

@BigHeadClan 6 лет назад

An Infiniti RS400 starts at 51K so they are within spitting distance of one another.... And the previous generation g37 came with all of the things I mentioned, so they clearly are able to offer these things at a competitive price point.

@MR_FN509 6 лет назад

Pretty sure the red sport will still beat this car and 50k for a kia hell nah

@FEARGOD88 6 лет назад

The Koreans are taking over the car market. Especially from Germans in luxury. The Japanese are playing catchup considering this car's warranty. I'm impressed.

@johnnyd701 6 лет назад

Hey you’re at Six flags in Valencia. That’s practically my backyard. Nice edit there isn’t a back road near there at all. Which back road did u get on? Is that San Francisquito canyon road ?

@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN 6 лет назад

NICE Review: 2018 Kia Stinger GT

@demianreith8719 6 лет назад

Opening clips remind me of what you see on TheSmokingTire. lol

@raver208 6 лет назад

Very cool video. Do more collaborations!

@Dialysisforever 6 лет назад

Why did they decide to stagger the wheels? Are the wheels a different size or just the tires? I go through tires fast enough now let alone not being able to rotate them on a 365 hp car.

@MrYar2 6 лет назад

Matt and Nice.

@RedPanda555 6 лет назад

The only shortcoming is the brand. Given branding is all about emotion and cars can inspire such passion, the brand is an intangible but important aspect of a car’s appeal.

@TR33ZY_CRTM 6 лет назад

RexSpec555 News flash, the 90's ended 2 decades ago. Get outta here with that brand shaming of yours.

@shawnlee664 6 лет назад

RedPanda brand image can be shattered by outperforming $80k porche, audi, bmw with 50k kia.

@TheLadiesman0815 6 лет назад

Oh my God that sound

@gabepettinicchio7454 6 лет назад

That must be Matt Farah out in front of you on the Angeles Crest, being that he was really slowing you down! ;)

@LukeO-1234 6 лет назад

You looked great sitting next to sofyan this morning. Will you have an opportunity to drive the 4 cylinder?

@MattMaranMotoring 6 лет назад

Hoping to in the next few months!

@gallyun1 6 лет назад

All positive points? Is that a first?

@EN_autoblog 2 года назад

Can I request for you to review on a 2022 hyundai elantra n-line? I enjoy your car reviews.

@Nestle245 6 лет назад

You make it seem like the interior quality is on par with luxury cars that's surprising for the price range and it being a Kia.

@EldePHX 6 лет назад

I'd buy one

@cruisertechgt 6 лет назад

This car will be so easily tuned - u can tune turbod engines so easily by just increasing boost.

@B4CMARO 6 лет назад

Black and debadged. 👌 Good to go.

@coopsnz1 6 лет назад

Fun car to drive

@andre26261095 5 лет назад

I think this is the best car that KIA came out with so far it looks great I hope they come out with a coupe version. The back tail lights of this car kind of looks like a jaguar

@oimfc37 5 месяцев назад

Matt, this stinger has a heated steering wheel so it is not a RWD, it is AWD.

@macben3266 6 лет назад

impressive

@protechautomotive6574 6 лет назад

Been waiting a long time for your review on this. Great job as always! Just shared it on the Kia Stinger Forum www.kiastinger.org/forum/threads/499-2018-Kia-Stinger-GT-Review-by-Matt-Maran-Motoring

@MattMaranMotoring 6 лет назад

Thank you, I really appreciate that!