Watch the Kia Stinger Test on the Nurburgring
Kia’s new sports sedan is entering the final stages of development.
The Kia Stinger made a surprising debut earlier this year at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show as a sporty high-performance sedan that really drew our interest. And now it is getting ready to head to production, with Kia putting it through its paces at the Nurburgring. According to Kia, each prototype is subjected to a 480-lap Nurburgring validation program, covering over 6,200 miles (10,000 kilometers), with designers and engineers working together to refine aerodynamic efficiency.
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The 3.3-liter Kia Stinger is the model currently in its final testing phase at the Nurburgring. Kia says the development work for the 2.0-liter and 2.2-liter powertrains have been completed, for both rear- and all-wheel-drive models. In addition to testing it on the track, the company has been putting the Stinger out on the road worldwide, with more than 683,000 miles (1.1 million km) accumulated.
“The new Kia GT is a true gran turismo, a car for spirited long-distance driving,” explains Gregory Guillaume, Kia Motors Europe’s Chief Designer. “It’s not about outright power, hard-edged dynamics and brutal styling all at the expense of luxury, comfort, and grace. The new GT has nothing to do with being the first to arrive at the destination – this car is all about the journey. It’s about passion.”
The Kia Stinger will head to production in the second quarter of this year before it goes on sale in the fourth quarter.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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