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    KIA begins production on the 2019 Stingers

    For North America (US) the 2019 Stinger with now get limited slip differential on all models. The GT2 will now come standard with Surround View Monitor (SVM) 360 Camera and wireless charging. Choice of a 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine, a 2.2 diesel mill or a range-topping 3.3 turbo gasoline...
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    KIA offers full manual over-ride on 2019 Stinger

    ONE OF THE KEY criticisms with the Kia Stinger has been that the automatic transmission, when Sport mode is selected, will automatically upshift when it reaches redline. But, Kia Europe has confirmed that, following feedback from journalists, the MY19 Stinger will feature a recalibrated...
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    2018 Kia Stinger 330S review

    Among Kia's six-variant Stinger range, the very cheapest car you can get is the $46,990 200S with a 182kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, but that's not the engine setting the hearts and minds of enthusiasts alight. The headline act is the twin-turbo 3.3-litre V6 and its 272kW/510Nm outputs...
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    The 2018 Kia Stinger GT is Genuinely Terrific

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    Kia Stinger 2018 awarded five ANCAP stars range-wide

    Kia Motors Australia (KMAu) has increased the standard advanced driver-assist safety technology in entry-level Stinger liftback variants, resulting in five-star ANCAP safety ratings for the entire range. While the rest of the Stinger line-up was awarded five stars from launch (in late 2017)...
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    Kia Stinger range gets five ANCAP stars

    Kia Australia has today confirmed that all Kia Stinger models built from March 2018 onwards are granted a five-star ANCAP rating, courtesy of fitting autonomous emergency braking (AEB) across the range. When the Kia Stinger launched in Australia in September 2017 it was touted as a spiritual...
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    The 2018 KIA Stinger GT RWD will turn heads and tear-up the track

    SEATTLE, May 7, 2018 - "Dude, I can't believe that's a KIA!" ? an all too common thing you'll hear when driving most of today's KIA lineup, most notably from their Stinger. The Stinger is KIA's foray into the sports sedan market and to say they nailed it would be to understand things. There are...
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    Kia Stinger GT - 2018 Hagerty Hot List of Future Collector Cars

    The Kia Stinger GT is South Korea's interpretation of a muscle car. It is also engineered to run with more expensive European exotics while providing a comfortable and refined driving environment. The base model receives a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four but the GT comes with a more powerful...
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    Kia Stinger 2.2 CRDi 2018 UK review

    By now, chances are you'll be pretty familiar with the Kia Stinger. You will have heard all about the range-topping 365bhp 3.3-litre V6 GTS, and perhaps you will have read our full road test on the entry-level 2.0-litre petrol model. The car you see here, though, is the third iteration of the...
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    Kia Stinger review - Don't be put off by the badge, the Stinger deserves your attention

    There's a case to be made for the enormous Hyundai-Kia group being one of the most exciting car manufacturers right now. Sure, they produce the same range of anonymous hatchbacks and crossovers as other car companies, but they're also spending money where it matters for the car enthusiast. On...
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    Kia Friends Facebook VR for Kia Stinger

    Kia Motors America (KMA) recently unveiled an augmented reality (AR) experience for Facebook Messenger at Facebook?s annual F8 developer conference. Kia is the only automaker selected by Facebook to participate in the initial launch of AR for the Messenger Platform following the automaker?s...
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    2018 Kia Stinger GT - Edmund's Best Midsize Sport Sedans for 2018

    We're not used to gushing about Kia products, but the 2018 Stinger GT is a truly exciting sport sedan. Put your foot down and the turbocharged V6 unleashes up to 365 hp, which is enough to get this hatchback sedan moving in a hurry. The tastefully restrained interior is a nice place to spend...
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    2019 Kia Stinger vs. 2018 Kia Stinger

    Changes for the 2019 Kia Stinger GT includes standard Mechanical LSD Limited Slip Differential. New Options for 2019 Kia Stinger GT: Limited-Slip Differential (LSD) - Stinger's mechanical limited-slip differential (LSD) evenly distributes power to the rear wheels under varying road conditions...
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    The 2018 Kia Stinger GT1 is unbelievably good

    The Stinger is fantastic to look at and even better to drive, with a chassis that rivals or bests most German sports sedans. At $50,000 fully-specced, it significantly undercuts the Germans on price while delivering a full-fat driving experience. The only major question you have to ask yourself...
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    Kia Stinger is all about the joy of the journey

    The letters G & T (no, sorry, this isn't a drinks column) are probably the most over-used in the whole world of motoring. And for most of the time, they are meaningless. I touched on this recently, and it's hard to pinpoint exactly when it happened, but car companies suddenly latched on to the...
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    Kia Stinger ESC Electronic Stability Control

    All Kia Stinger trims come equipped with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC). This computerized technology plays an important role in improving a Kia's stability by detecting and reducing skidding (loss of traction) while driving on tricky surfaces. The ECS uses sensors for detecting loss of...
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    Kia Stinger GT named to Wards 10 Best Interiors for 2018 list

    The 2018 Kia Stinger GT fastback sport sedan recently was named one of Wards 10 Best Interiors for 2018. The list recognizes outstanding achievement in aesthetics, comfort, ergonomics, material use, fit*and*finish and user*friendly technology. The honor comes on the heels of Stinger GT's...
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    Kia Stinger attracting Commodore buyers

    The Kia Stinger has attracted former Commodore owners as its primary target market based on research conducted by the company in Australia. Of the first 200 sales of the Kia Stinger in Australia, 18 per cent of the trade-ins were Commodores, making it the most popular trade-in model type of car...
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    Australia to get new GT Line Stingers

    KIA is preparing the ground for a fleet of more performance-focused and sporty models to proliferate the Australian range, united by a new GT brand, and building on the high-performance kudos infused by the rear-drive Stinger sedan. With sales of the Stinger averaging about the 180 per month...
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    Kia Stinger confirmed for South Africa launch

    It's been a long wait, but Kia Motors South Africa has finally confirmed that it will introduce the new Stinger to the local market later in 2018. The local arm of the Korean automaker says that ?a limited number of units have been set aside for an August 2018 launch. Interestingly, South...


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