Kia Stinger

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Kia Stinger (CK)
File:Kia Stinger GTS - Fast Performance GT Car.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Kia
Production 2017–present
Model years 2018–present
Assembly
Designer Peter Schreyer[3]
Gregory Guillaume[4]
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size car (D)
Body style 5-door liftback
Layout
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 8-speed A8LR1/A8TR1 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,905 mm (114.4 in)
Length 4,830 mm (190.2 in)
Width 1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Height 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Kerb weight 1,638–1,913 kg (3,611–4,217 lb)

The Kia Stinger (Korean: 기아 스팅어) is a mid-size liftback manufactured by Kia since 2017.[5]

Overview

The Stinger traces its roots to the GT Concept from the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show and the Kia GT4 Stinger from the 2014 North American International Auto Show.[5] Designed by Peter Schreyer and Gregory Guillaume (Kia's Chief Designer) at Kia's European studio in Frankfurt and engineered by former BMW M Vice President of Engineering Albert Biermann, the car was unveiled at the 2017 North American International Auto Show. Biermann is now the executive vice president of performance development and high performance vehicles of the Hyundai Motor Group.[7]

According to Guillaume, the Stinger's design was partially inspired by the Coca-Cola bottle. During an interview, he offered the following comment of the car's purpose. "The new Kia Stinger is a true gran turismo, a car for spirited long distance. It's not about outright power, hard-edged dynamics and brutal styling all at the expense of luxury, comfort and grace. The Stinger has nothing to do with being the first to arrive at the destination—this car is all about the journey."[8]

Testing of the car involved over 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) at the Korea International Circuit and 10,000 kilometres (6,200 mi) at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.[4][5][9]

For the Korean market, the Stinger wears a unique 'E' badge, which symbolizes the core theme of "Engineered by Excellence".[10]

  • Kia Stinger (Liechtenstein) front view.jpg

    2018 Kia Stinger (Europe; pre-facelift)

  • Kia Stinger GTS - Fast Performance GT Car (rear).jpg

    2019 Kia Stinger GTS (UK; pre-facelift)

  • Kia Stinger interior.jpg

    Interior

Performance

The Stinger uses a shortened version of the Hyundai Genesis' front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform with additional steel reinforcement and is offered with a choice of two engines: a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 255 PS (188 kW; 255 PS; 252 hp)[convert: %s]%s; and a 3,342 cc (3.3 L; 203.9 cu in) twin-turbo V6 engine that generates 370 PS (272 kW; 370 PS; 365 hp)[convert: %s]%s at 6,000 rpm and 510 N⋅m (376 lbf⋅ft) of torque from 1,300-4,500 rpm for the AWD variant.[5] For the European and Korean markets, the Stinger is offered with a base 2.2-liter CRDi diesel I4 that produces 202 PS (149 kW; 202 PS; 199 hp)[convert: %s]%s.[6] GT variants are equipped with Brembo brakes and Michelin tires.[5][6][9] The sole transmission is an 8-speed automatic with five driving modes plus paddle-shifters.[4]

Kia claims that the Stinger accelerates from 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.7, 6 and 4.9 seconds respectively. Schreyer reportedly drove a pre-production Stinger GT at a top speed of 269 km/h (167 mph) on the Autobahn.[4]

During a test by Car and Driver, an all-wheel-drive U.S. spec GT 3.3T with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires achieved 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 4.6 seconds on the track, reached 0.91 g on the skidpad and was able to stop from 70 mph (113 km/h) in 164 feet (50 m). According to this publication, the U.S. model's top speed is governed at 167 mph (269 km/h) per Kia specs.[11] In tests conducted by Motor Trend, the four-cylinder U.S. spec Stinger 2.0 RWD on Bridgestone Potenza tires reached 60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.6 seconds, completed the Lua error in Module:Convert at line 452: attempt to index field 'titles' (a nil value). run in 15 seconds and stopped from 60 mph (97 km/h) in 126 feet (38 m). The average lateral acceleration recorded in track testing was 0.85 g.[12][13]

2020 update

In August 2020, Kia unveiled a refreshed Stinger that went on sale in South Korea on the third quarter of 2020 and worldwide by the end of year. Styling updates include revised headlights and taillights, a new 10.25-inch infotainment screen and an additional wheel design. Kia also added an optional 2.5-litre Smartstream FR G2.5 T-GDi engine producing 304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp) as well as a variable exhaust to the existing 3.3-litre Lambda II RS T-GDi that increases the power by 3 PS (2.2 kW; 3.0 hp).

  • 20200924 Kia Stinger Front Side (cropped).jpg

    2020 Kia Stinger Meister (South Korea; facelift)

  • 20200924 Kia Stinger Meister Rear Side (cropped).jpg

    2020 Kia Stinger Meister (South Korea; facelift)

Powertrain

Engines
Model Years Transmission Power Torque Acceleration
0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(official)		 Top Speed
Petrol
Theta II 2.0 T-GDi 2017–present 8-speed automatic 255 PS (188 kW; 252 hp) @ 6,200 rpm 36 kg⋅m (353 N⋅m; 260 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,400–4,000 rpm 6.0 s (RWD) 240 km/h (149 mph)
Smartstream 2.5 T-GDi 2020–present 304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp) @ 5,800 rpm 43 kg⋅m (422 N⋅m; 311 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
Lambda II 3.3 T-GDi 2017–2020 370 PS (272 kW; 365 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 52 kg⋅m (510 N⋅m; 376 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,300–4,500 rpm 4.9 s (RWD) 270 km/h (168 mph)
2020–present 373 PS (274 kW; 368 hp) @ 6,000 rpm
Diesel
R II 2.2 CRDi 2017–2020 8-speed automatic 202 PS (149 kW; 199 hp) @ 3,800 rpm 45 kg⋅m (441 N⋅m; 325 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,750–2,750 rpm 7.6 s (RWD) 230 km/h (143 mph)

Marketing

In June 2017, Kia Motors teamed up with GQ magazine to promote the Stinger as a "street style icon".[14]

The Stinger GT was featured in series 2 episode 3 of The Grand Tour, where co-presenter James May raced it against two longboard riders on a mountain road in Majorca, with the car going uphill and the skateboarders going downhill.[15]

On 4 February 2018, Kia released two Stinger commercials during Super Bowl LII. The first commercial features racing driver Emerson Fittipaldi.[16] The second features Aerosmith lead vocalist Steven Tyler driving the car on an oval track in reverse until he becomes 40 years younger.[17]

In January 2019, Kia announced a partnership with K-pop girl group Blackpink to promote the Stinger.[18]

Safety

Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 2.2-liter CRDi GT-Line 5-door fastback variant on a 2017 registration:

Euro NCAP test results
Kia Stinger (2017)[19]
Test Points %
Overall: 5 /5 stars
Adult occupant: 35.4 93%
Child occupant: 39.7 81%
Pedestrian: 33.0 78%
Safety assist: 9.9 82%

Police use

In 2018, Queensland Police Service and Tasmania Police in Australia selected the Stinger 330SI as their new Road Policing car, replacing the discontinued Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore.[20][21]

Since 2019, the V6 variants of the Stinger have been utilised by SPEED police units in Poland. The unlabelled vehicles are used to monitor the safety on the roads; they are also used as pursuit vehicles.[22]

Awards

The Stinger won the iF Product Design Award in the "Transportation Design" category[23] and the Red Dot award in the "Best of the Best Car Design" category in 2018.[24]

The Stinger won the 2018 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards "Best of the Year".[25]

Sales

Calendar year South Korea[26] United States[27] Canada[26] Europe[26] Australia Global[26]
2017 6,322 843 172 1,265 2,992
2018 5,700 16,806 1,682 3,853 1,957 27,641
2019 3,644 13,884 1,569 3,547 1,773 23,308
2020 3,525 12,556 1,289 1,387 18,787

References

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External links

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