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Kia Australia has confirmed the level of gear for its new three-pronged V6 Stinger range.
The South Korean carmaker recently announced that its twin-turbocharged V6 Stinger would be priced from $48,990.
Power for the mid-size sedan comes from a 3.3-litre V6 bi-turbo petrol engine that produces 272kW and 510Nm, and is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission with power delivered to the rear wheels.
The entry-level S scores 18-inch alloy wheels, limited slip differential, faux leather sports steering wheel, eight-way adjustable driver's seat, six-way adjustable front passenger seat, cruise control, reversing camera with parking sensors, LED daytime running lights and a 7.0-inch touchscreen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
One glaring omission is the lack of autonomous emergency braking in the S grade, though, it does come with active safety systems such as rear cross traffic alert and active hood pedestrian protection.
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The $55,990 Si grade V6 Stinger gains larger 19-inch alloy wheels, 8.0-inch touchscreen and a nine-speaker sound system with two woofers.
More importantly the Si gains active safety systems like radar cruise control, autonomous emergency braking with forward collision warning, lane keep assist, driver fatigue alert, front parking sensors and auto wipers.
The range-topping $59,990 GT variant betters the Si grade with Nappa leather upholstery with GT logos, more adjustable seats with lumbar support, D-cut steering wheel, 15-speaker Harman/Kardon, 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, alloy sports pedals, suede headliner and pillars and wireless phone charging.
Safety for the Stinger GT has been boosted with the addition of a 360 degree camera, blind spot monitoring, adaptive headlights with auto high-beam and a head-up display.
Kia has yet to reveal details of the entry-level 2.0-litre Stinger models, but they are expected to mirror the V6 variants in terms of equipment.
The Kia Stinger range goes on sale locally in Octoberr, 2017.
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14 Comments
Hope the aftermarket gets stuck into the Stinger quick smart, 270kW is a decent starting point, but, coming from 500kW F6 Falcon, it would be rather mundane.
Hope the aftermarket gets stuck into the Stinger quick smart, 270kW is a decent starting point, but, coming from 500kW F6 Falcon, it would be rather mundane.
Not the FPV 6 Falcon clutch and gearbox blower?
Mr Maj, I don't think Kia is aiming for that part of the market that would buy a 500kW Falcon. Not sure why you make the comparison. You may as well compare it to an F1 car.
Nutts the price for the entry level was suggested at $35k theres no way I d pay $50, we are being ''had'' big time. Its a large car with a V6 , sure the GT ''may be worth '' more A family member has just got a Holden Black $36 k all up so argue that. I ve just cancelled my interest at Kia !
chris s, not sure what you mean by a Holden Black, but anything new and comparable (performance-wise) to the Stinger GT (ie, SS or SS V) is $58k to mid-$60k. Not to mention way more for anything European. Did you really expect a twin-turbo V6 for 4-cylinder money, just because it's Kia?
Given an absence of competition, The price is right. Only time will tell if it sells! No point comparing price to Commodore sv6 or Falcon - as they will not be for sale
Agreed, The price is more than fair in comparison to Commodore sv6 or Falcon XR6 especially considering this is clearly a superior offering to the obsolete local offerings.
I would have thought a South Korean built car would make the perfect replacement for a locally assembled Commodore. Although all indications are the Stinger is at least generation ahead in terms of design and no doubt two generations ahead in terms of build quality.
Yes, certainly better than Eurotrash.
You better check the Maps. I bought a new Sportage Nov 2016 and the maps are 4 years old andI have been told KIA have to plans to upgrade the maps in the near future despite the dealer saying 2 free map upgrades are provided. Don't trust KIA and I would appreciate Drive determining the truth.
Chris s: This article is only about the V6 turbo. The 2.0 turbo does come in at the price bracket you mentioned and would be comparable to the non turbo V6 Holden you mention.
Whoops... sorry about the earlier Euro comment - my bad, just realised no-one mentioned Euro cars, I just happen to have tunnel vision against anything new or innovative - again sorry for being a Wally.
Nothing against new or innovative, just price and reliability. And,... yes you are.