Pss2 2nd Gear February 4, 2017 Share February 4, 2017 Very good by the Koreans. It's like I always say, when it comes to cars... *** The Chinese are the new Koreans. The Koreans are the new Japanese. The Japanese are the new Germans. The Germans are the new Italians. *** In other words, the cars China started out making were similar in reputation to the cars the Koreans started out making (i.e. not very good). That having been said, the Chinese have picked up very fast, I think they're going to give the Koreans a real run for their money soon. The Koreans are now up to where the Japanese were maybe a decade ago. (EDIT: I started out saying they don't have a real supercar like the GTR, but in fact they do! The Ouillim Spirra. I hadn't heard of that one till I searched, learn new things every day). The Japanese are now clearly where the Germans were about a decade ago. They have fast sedans and a best-selling supercar coupe, and other supercars which are not so popular, but still very worthy. The Germans have, for a while, been pushing into exotic territory, previously the sole province of the giddy Italians. Porsche needs no clarification. But even Merc has gone down that road with the SLS AMG and the AMG GT variants. And Audi with the R8. BMW specialises in its M super sedans (like Merc with its AMG division), but it does have the i8 which should count since electric supercars are now a real thing (the Holy Trinity). I guess the Z8 would also count. I thought you are referring to Italian unreliability initially. ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanCoe Hypersonic February 4, 2017 Share February 4, 2017 Err........ what about the French and Brits and don't forget our Abangs across the causeway Very good by the Koreans. It's like I always say, when it comes to cars... *** The Chinese are the new Koreans. The Koreans are the new Japanese. The Japanese are the new Germans. The Germans are the new Italians. *** In other words, the cars China started out making were similar in reputation to the cars the Koreans started out making (i.e. not very good). That having been said, the Chinese have picked up very fast, I think they're going to give the Koreans a real run for their money soon. The Koreans are now up to where the Japanese were maybe a decade ago. (EDIT: I started out saying they don't have a real supercar like the GTR, but in fact they do! The Ouillim Spirra. I hadn't heard of that one till I searched, learn new things every day). The Japanese are now clearly where the Germans were about a decade ago. They have fast sedans and a best-selling supercar coupe, and other supercars which are not so popular, but still very worthy. The Germans have, for a while, been pushing into exotic territory, previously the sole province of the giddy Italians. Porsche needs no clarification. But even Merc has gone down that road with the SLS AMG and the AMG GT variants. And Audi with the R8. BMW specialises in its M super sedans (like Merc with its AMG division), but it does have the i8 which should count since electric supercars are now a real thing (the Holy Trinity). I guess the Z8 would also count. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic February 4, 2017 Share February 4, 2017 Nobody told them their steering wheel design is.....nevermind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic February 4, 2017 Share February 4, 2017 (edited) I like this car. Will strongly consider in 5 years time if it's available in RHD and going for less than 15k depre for the 2L turbo. C&C don't bring in nevermind, there's always PI Edited February 4, 2017 by Theoldjaffa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear February 4, 2017 Share February 4, 2017 I like this car. Will strongly consider in 5 years time if it's available in RHD and going for less than 15k depre for the 2L turbo. C&C don't bring in nevermind, there's always PI I wonder if PIs will bring in Korean cars... heh heh... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic February 4, 2017 Share February 4, 2017 I wonder if PIs will bring in Korean cars... heh heh...I know for sure one of the PI here will. Hehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear February 4, 2017 Share February 4, 2017 I know for sure one of the PI here will. Hehe Oh which one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged February 15, 2017 Share February 15, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8Qkf-YAq94 it comes in 2.0. Just stop selling the K5 as this is a more superior car with rear wheel drive and hire a few mechanic that knows how to repair turbo, price it at Mazda 6 price range , add 5 year and 10 year warranty and you have a winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear February 15, 2017 Share February 15, 2017 This is a halo product... how can sell the same price as other bread and butter family cars? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer_Blaze 2nd Gear March 20, 2017 Share March 20, 2017 (edited) The Stinger will be available with two engine options. The base 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 255 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, while the optional 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 produces 365 hp and 376 pound-feet. Kia expects the sedan to be its quickest accelerating car ever, with a targeted 0 to 62 mph time of 5.1 seconds and for the 3.3-liter V6 version. V6 models will also have a top speed of 167 mph, Kia says. That means the Stinger should be a bit quicker than a BMW 330i (0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds), but not quite as quick as the 340i model (4.6 seconds). It’s not all about acceleration, though. To make sure the Stinger could handle properly, Kia brought it to Germany’s Nürburgring, the race track where just about every other new performance car goes to be taken seriously. As shown in the video above, the four-door isn’t exactly out of its element in low-grip conditions either. The Stinger is also the first Kia to get adaptive suspension, which adjusts firmness based on road conditions and vehicle movement. Its behavior can also be changed through five driving modes: Personal, Eco, Sport, Comfort, and Smart. For extra stopping power, V6 models get Brembo brakes. Edited March 20, 2017 by Razer_Blaze 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdenutessv Turbocharged March 20, 2017 Share March 20, 2017 Existing thread here: http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2704124-kia-stinger-gt/?hl=stinger 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer_Blaze 2nd Gear March 20, 2017 Share March 20, 2017 **************Thread Closed***************** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razer_Blaze 2nd Gear March 20, 2017 Share March 20, 2017 Can kiss the Mark X goodbye, provided the dealership import it into Singapore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3badge 6th Gear March 20, 2017 Share March 20, 2017 **************Thread Closed***************** Open sesame!!!!' Thread not close yet LOL :p 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator March 20, 2017 Share March 20, 2017 The Stinger will be available with two engine options. The base 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 255 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, while the optional 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 produces 365 hp and 376 pound-feet. Kia expects the sedan to be its quickest accelerating car ever, with a targeted 0 to 62 mph time of 5.1 seconds and for the 3.3-liter V6 version. V6 models will also have a top speed of 167 mph, Kia says. That means the Stinger should be a bit quicker than a BMW 330i (0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds), but not quite as quick as the 340i model (4.6 seconds). Itâs not all about acceleration, though. To make sure the Stinger could handle properly, Kia brought it to Germanyâs Nürburgring, the race track where just about every other new performance car goes to be taken seriously. As shown in the video above, the four-door isnât exactly out of its element in low-grip conditions either. The Stinger is also the first Kia to get adaptive suspension, which adjusts firmness based on road conditions and vehicle movement. Its behavior can also be changed through five driving modes: Personal, Eco, Sport, Comfort, and Smart. For extra stopping power, V6 models get Brembo brakes. Nx time SEARCH! Merged here 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuangFu 1st Gear April 30, 2017 Share April 30, 2017 (edited) Seems like Malaysia AD is bringing in, but no word from CnC, maybe CnC can't be bothered? Since they can sell their Mercedes like hotcake, why would they want to bring in optima gt and stinger to smack on their own toes? Of course most of the badge lovers won't look at Kia, but there is always cheapo like myself leh haha Edited April 30, 2017 by KuangFu 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiaozhi86 2nd Gear April 30, 2017 Share April 30, 2017 to be frank, this stinger should come in at 4th quarter of the year 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear May 1, 2017 Share May 1, 2017 Hope it comes in... will be a halo product for Kia and all Korean makes... unfortunately Komoco refuses to bring in the Genesis coupe... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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