What’s The Kia Stinger Like On The Road?
Even in four-cylinder assemble there’s loads of pull thanks to the addition of a turbocharger. It’s a hearty engine, courtesy of 353Nm of torque .
The eight-speed auto transmission has a practical spread of ratios; guaranteing the engine is held in reserve in its broad sweet spot. But the transmission is not chiefly bright when it comes to holding gears during spirited motoring. Punting along a twisting, undulating road it’s ever keen to be in a taller gear, no doubt chasing better.
The suspension is more relaxed , So when you hit a bump there’s prominent compression, And the Brembo brakes on the V6 do a wonderful job of eye-catching pace, even though frequent hard use can get them smoking. Eventually, the V6 Stinger is a brisk road going four-door
What Sort Of Safety Features Does The Kia Stinger Have?
- Standard safety features includes seven airbags (dual front airbags, side curtains and a driver’s knee airbag) in addition to an active bonnet that pops up to help cushion pedestrians.
- The auto emergency braking that can automatically apply the brakes to shun a crash is not built-in the base model variants, which is a shame since it’s now common at this price level.
- In its place you need to step up to the mid-level cars (200Si and 330Si), at which point you also get lane keep assist to warn the driver if you wander out of the lane. Blind spot detection and rear cross traffic alert only come on the GT-Line and GT.
- The Stinger is yet to be separately rated by the NCAP crash test authority.
So, What Do We Think Of The Kia Stinger?
It doesn’t set any new benchmark but it will almost immediately be only one of its kinds in what it offers in terms of space, pace and value.The four-cylinder versions convey reputable performance and are to some extent better balanced in bends.
