The Kia Stinger GT is already stirring up quite a frenzy among potential Australian customers and now there is talk of a hotter model to sit above the 276kW/510Nm GT. Albert Biermann, the man who came from BMW’s M Division to inject sports pedigree into parent company Hyundai’s ‘N’ series […]
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Kia Stinger spotted in Australia with prototype 2018 Sportage?
A pair of Kia Australia test vehicles have been spotted on the Central Coast, with pictures on Instagram showing the hotly-anticipated Stinger four-door coupe and potentially the 2018 Sportage facelift. The two spotted includes what looks to be a facelifted Sportage under camouflage, and a white Stinger GT in all […]
Kia plans new models for 2017/2018; ‘Xcee’d SUV, 3 EVs
Kia’s future product plans have been laid bare during a European slide show presentation and confirmed by sources close to Kia specialist blog, Kia-world.net. 2017 has already seen the launch of the all-new Rio but there are several new entries on the way this year. The Stinger is the most […]
Kia Stinger engine sound showcased for first time (video)
A video has surfaced online giving us our first preview of the new Kia Stinger’s engine sound. It also shows the car in production form, in a stylish dark grey colour. We don’t get to hear the new sports sedan accelerating down the road, as the Stinger was on display […]
Kia Stinger motorsport entry in Aussie Supercars still under consideration
Kia is said to be looking very closely at a racetrack version of the Stinger, which means Korea’s most anticipated four-door fastback could be buzzing around Bathurst, but not before 2020. PerformanceDrive has reported previously on the possibility of this happening, with Kia believed to be in close negotiations with […]
Kia plans manufacturing facility in India, enter market in 2019
Kia might introduce the Stinger to the Indian market when the brand launches there in 2019 with a new factory. The Korean carmaker plans to join sister brand Hyundai by opening a new US$1.1 billion (AU$1.47bn) factory. The new plant will open in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, with building to start […]
More Kia Stinger details emerge, “to drive as good as it looks” (video)
Ahead of its domestic launch next month, Kia has further detailed specifications and safety features for its home-market spec Stinger (KDM?) in Korea, that will not be wearing a Kia badge. The Stinger will receive its own unique badging in the domestic market, while keeping Kia badging for the rest […]
Video: Kia Stinger goes winter testing, shows drifting potential
The Kia Stinger could be the most anticipated car of 2017, with more interest in Australia than any other country in the world (according to Google Trends). The prospect of a 4.9-second 0-100km/h twin-turbo performance sedan for around $50,000 has many former Commodore SS and Falcon XR6 Turbo customers salivating, […]