Spontaneous spinach
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I hope it doesn't spontaneously combust , You know ?
Like the other Korean company
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The Kia Stinger Thread
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Like the other Korean company
Jip, that is between Gordon's bay and Rooi-els.
I'm 100% sure it is a CGI make-over tho...
It will probably be over-priced against the competition here in SA. Hyundai made that mistake once with the Veloster, now lets see if little brother learned from their mistakes.
+1. My first reaction as well.
FiestaST
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TheChamp
Honorary Master
I see only two, just like any other car?
TheChamp
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Spontaneous spinach
Expert Member
Samsung, come on!Huh?
FiestaST
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FiestaST
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Drifter
Honorary Master
Estimated price of GBP 43K. Ouchie....
SeRpEnT
Executive Member
Even drives on the left hand side...lol.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
I see you guys generally like this new Kia halo-model.
I'll cont posting updates during the course of the year.
(it's only hitting American showroom late 2017),
I'll cont posting updates during the course of the year.
(it's only hitting American showroom late 2017),
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Kia Stinger range to diversify with diesel and electric power
Diesel option is confirmed for Europe, and it could soon be joined by a part or even fully-electric alternative
Kia is already planning to diversify the choice of powerplants in the new Kia Stinger beyond the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder and 3.3-litre V6 that the car was introduced with in Detroit, with diesel power confirmed for Europe and part or even fully-electric options likely to follow soon after.
Although the range-topping GT and its 360bhp V6 won most headlines – not least for offering more power than an Audi S4 – Kia acknowledges that it will probably be of limited interest in CO2 obsessed European markets.
The company’s high performance boss Albert Biermann had previously confirmed to Autocar that the Stinger will also get a diesel option, with insiders indicating that this will be formerly launched at Geneva and will use the 2.2-litre four-cylinder motor that’s offered in the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe, likely sharing their 197bhp output. Like its petrol sisters the diesel will send drive through a standard eight-speed automatic gearbox, and may be offered with the option of all-wheel drive.
Beyond that electrification is likely to follow, firstly with some form of hybrid, but potentially also a pure EV version. Spencer Cho, Kia’s overseas product marketing boss, confirmed that despite the Stinger’s longitudinal engine layout it will be able to share many components with the existing, transverse-engined Optima hybrid and PHEV.
“We can utilise the currently available hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology,” he told us, “Stinger will be able to benefit from those technologies.”
Cho also confirmed that Kia might develop a pure EV version, with the platform being able to support electric-only drive (and the Stinger’s transmission tunnel potentially repurposed to accommodate batteries. “We don’t have any EV in the plan yet, but we have the capability to bring EVs in the near future if demand is there,” he told us, “based on market reception we will decide… the global EV market is still small, but it is getting bigger and bigger due to CAFE rules in the US and tougher European emissions standards.”
At the other end of the range there’s also the intriguing prospect that we might ultimately see a more powerful or more focussed version of the V6-powered GT, with Biermann – the former head of BMW’s M-Division – having previously spoken of his desire to make a genuine M3 rival while the GT is closer in spirit to a BMW 440i.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...ger-range-diversify-diesel-and-electric-power
Diesel option is confirmed for Europe, and it could soon be joined by a part or even fully-electric alternative
Kia is already planning to diversify the choice of powerplants in the new Kia Stinger beyond the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder and 3.3-litre V6 that the car was introduced with in Detroit, with diesel power confirmed for Europe and part or even fully-electric options likely to follow soon after.
Although the range-topping GT and its 360bhp V6 won most headlines – not least for offering more power than an Audi S4 – Kia acknowledges that it will probably be of limited interest in CO2 obsessed European markets.
The company’s high performance boss Albert Biermann had previously confirmed to Autocar that the Stinger will also get a diesel option, with insiders indicating that this will be formerly launched at Geneva and will use the 2.2-litre four-cylinder motor that’s offered in the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe, likely sharing their 197bhp output. Like its petrol sisters the diesel will send drive through a standard eight-speed automatic gearbox, and may be offered with the option of all-wheel drive.
Beyond that electrification is likely to follow, firstly with some form of hybrid, but potentially also a pure EV version. Spencer Cho, Kia’s overseas product marketing boss, confirmed that despite the Stinger’s longitudinal engine layout it will be able to share many components with the existing, transverse-engined Optima hybrid and PHEV.
“We can utilise the currently available hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology,” he told us, “Stinger will be able to benefit from those technologies.”
Cho also confirmed that Kia might develop a pure EV version, with the platform being able to support electric-only drive (and the Stinger’s transmission tunnel potentially repurposed to accommodate batteries. “We don’t have any EV in the plan yet, but we have the capability to bring EVs in the near future if demand is there,” he told us, “based on market reception we will decide… the global EV market is still small, but it is getting bigger and bigger due to CAFE rules in the US and tougher European emissions standards.”
At the other end of the range there’s also the intriguing prospect that we might ultimately see a more powerful or more focussed version of the V6-powered GT, with Biermann – the former head of BMW’s M-Division – having previously spoken of his desire to make a genuine M3 rival while the GT is closer in spirit to a BMW 440i.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...ger-range-diversify-diesel-and-electric-power
FiestaST
Honorary Master
A handful of EyesOn Design Awards have been handed out at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, including a gong for the best production car design.
This year, the new Kia Stinger GT claimed the title. The recently unveiled fastback sedan from the Korean brand seats five and draws inspiration from the GT concept of 2011.
Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Traverse SUV scooped the award for best designed production “truck” (as the Americans call it), the fifth-generation Lexus LS took top honours for the best interior design, while the BMW 5 Series netted the overall user experience award.
And concepts? Well, the Nissan Vmotion 2,0 was named best designed concept car (and also scooped a second award for its innovative use of colour, graphics and materials) of the show, while the Volkswagen ID Buzz picked up the concept award for “trucks”.
The awards serve to honour the best production and concept vehicles making their worldwide debuts in Detroit
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/and-the-production-car-design-award-goes-to/
This year, the new Kia Stinger GT claimed the title. The recently unveiled fastback sedan from the Korean brand seats five and draws inspiration from the GT concept of 2011.
Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Traverse SUV scooped the award for best designed production “truck” (as the Americans call it), the fifth-generation Lexus LS took top honours for the best interior design, while the BMW 5 Series netted the overall user experience award.
And concepts? Well, the Nissan Vmotion 2,0 was named best designed concept car (and also scooped a second award for its innovative use of colour, graphics and materials) of the show, while the Volkswagen ID Buzz picked up the concept award for “trucks”.
The awards serve to honour the best production and concept vehicles making their worldwide debuts in Detroit
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/and-the-production-car-design-award-goes-to/
WaxLyrical
Honorary Master
Looks to similar to the Ford Fusion to set it apart, so no lasting impression. Resale will be bad.
Drifter
Honorary Master
Looks to similar to the Ford Fusion to set it apart, so no lasting impression. Resale will be bad.
Good, so I can pick up a demo at a steal then.
WaxLyrical
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Drifter
Honorary Master
Sure, but wait till it comes out.
Not in the market for a new car now anyways. Still enjoying the ST too much.