Stinger GT presented in the UK

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Jordan2

Discussion Starter · Nov 14, 2017

Sting GT has just landed in the UK with its prices, specs, and photos. The UK daily newspaper prepared a nice and short overview of the model.

That's what we have in terms of price:

Kia Stinger GT UK price and specs

Stinger 2.0 T-GDi GT-Line: 244 bhp, 353 Nm torque, 0-60mph 5.8 seconds, 149 top speed, 35.8 mpg, 181 CO2 g/km, £31,995

Stinger 2.2 CRDi GT-Line: 197 bhp, 440 Nm torque, 0-60 mph 7.3 seconds, 143 top speed, 50.4 mpg, 147 CO2 g/km, £33,595

Stinger 2.0 T-GDi GT-Line S: 244 bhp, 353 Nm torque, 0-60mph 5.8 seconds, 149 top speed, 35.8 mpg, 181 CO2 g/km, £35,495

Stinger 2.2 CRDi GT-Line S: 197 bhp, 440 Nm torque, 0-60mph 7.3 seconds, 143 top speed, 50.4 mpg, 147 CO2 g/km, £37,095

Stinger 3.3 T-GDi V6 GT S: 365 bhp, 510 Nm torque, 0-60mph 4.7 seconds, 168 top speed, 28.5 mpg, 225 CO2 g/km, £40,495

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Bumblebee

· #2 · Nov 15, 2017

I'd be pretty happy with a base model Stinger at just £31,995. It even comes with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist and a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty. I assume these offerings will come standard in every market.

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KStingFan

· #3 · Nov 15, 2017

Hope they will not shorten it for other regions. I would love to get 3.3 V6 model (just because of powertrain), but realistically thinking my option is the same Stinger 2.0 T-GDi GT-Line. Anyways, I don't see any sense of getting GT S instead of GT.

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Bumblebee

· #4 · Nov 16, 2017

Warranty may differ depending on region, which is unfortunate as 7 years is an amazing deal and even better if you extend it for worry free ownership. Realistically, I think most will stick with the base model just because of how great of a deal it is.

What I'm curious about is the Smart drive mode and what it does. The other modes are pretty self explanatory aside from this one.

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Jordan2

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 16, 2017

The Stinger's Smart Mode monitors your driving style and switches constantly through Sport, Comfort and Eco modes to provide the optimum balance between performance, fuel economy, and smooth operation.
Designed to understand and anticipate the driver's steering preferences, the Stinger's Smart Mode adjusts vehicle operation accordingly and picks the right mix of settings depending on road condition and driving style.
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I assume that you don't need to change driving mode by yourself anymore, the car will do it for you depending on your driving style and road conditions.

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GTSeoul

· #6 · Nov 16, 2017

Bumblebee said:
Warranty may differ depending on region, which is unfortunate as 7 years is an amazing deal and even better if you extend it for worry free ownership. Realistically, I think most will stick with the base model just because of how great of a deal it is.

What I'm curious about is the Smart drive mode and what it does. The other modes are pretty self explanatory aside from this one.

The way I see it is that Kia needs all they can get because as it stands you can get a Audi S5 Sportback for the same price as the Stinger, which easily signals most folks to get the Audi. I don't know too many people that would just get the Kia and not give the Audi at least a second look. Heck, even buying a used Audi S5 Sportback is even more of a deal

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Sportster

· #7 · Nov 17, 2017

Depends on the buyer really, sure you can get a second hand Audi S5 Sportback cheaper and the same would apply to a lot of other used performance models, but I can never bring myself to buy a used vehicle and I'm sure there are those in the UK who feels the same as well. For what you're getting, the Stinger is one of the best value cars on the market right now even when you compare it to a S5 Sportback that starts at £48,175 in the UK.

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SocalStinger

· #8 · Nov 17, 2017

I would have a hard time buying any of the German autos, except for maybe a Mercedes, and would NEVER buy a used one. They are all notorious for having exorbitant repair issues and prices. In the US at least...

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