The upcoming 2021 Kia Stinger GT has been spotted testing at the Nurburgring in Germany, likely with the new Smartstream 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 which is expected to replace the current 3.3 twin-turbo option. We don’t get to hear much in the video as the prototype seems pretty heavily muffled. This […]
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2021 Kia Stinger facelift to debut factory bi-modal exhaust
Some more details are coming through from overseas regarding the 2021 Kia Stinger facelift, with the latest exciting news suggesting the sporty fastback will come standard with a bi-modal exhaust system. In Australia buyers can option for a sports exhaust as new (see our comparison video here), however, it is […]
2021 Kia Stinger facelift to adopt 2.5T, 3.5 twin-turbo V6
Kia is set to introduce a 2021 Kia Stinger facelift later this year, and it’s expected to bring in some new engine options with more power pretty much across the board. Kicking off at the entry level end, the Stinger 200S, 200Si and 200 GT-Line (could be badged something different […]
2020 Kia Stinger Carbon Edition announced for Australia
Lovers of the Kia Stinger will be excited to hear the local arm has just announced a sportier Carbon Edition for Australia, which comes with a range of exotic carbon fibre highlights to enhance its already-high appeal. The Stinger Carbon Edition is based on the top GT variant with the […]
Video: Tuned Kia Stinger GT (324kW ATW) 0-100km/h & engine sound
Here at PerformanceDrive, we love cars and the aftermarket scene. So when a close friend decided to tune his Kia Stinger GT, we just had to check it out and see the potential. The car in question was bought new in 2018, with a March 2018 built date. This means […]
2020 Kia Stinger GT review (video)
It’s been on sale for almost two years now, and although it does present some very appealing numbers, including power and performance figures, and price, it hasn’t really captured the Aussie market as much as we were all expecting. To remind everyone that it’s still simmering with fiery vivacity, Kia […]
2018 SEMA Show highlights – mega gallery
The 2018 SEMA Show was held last week in Las Vegas, and this year car manufacturers had a big presence, showing off the tuning potential of their latest models. One of the highlights was an Australian Kia Stinger police car. SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) is one of the world’s […]
Kia Stinger police cars confirmed for Western Australia
Following Queensland, the Western Australia Police Department has enlisted the Kia Stinger 330S for highway patrol duties. It will come in as a replacement for the outgoing Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore. Kia Stinger police vehicles will be rolled out over the next 12 months, with 50 examples soon hitting […]