KIA Stinger GT

[Genes]

any comparison between 2.0 and 3.3 in terms of servicing and maintenance?

 

how about the 3.3 vs contis?

 

Youtube is your friend.

[K5G1]

According to data on onemotoring, there are 77 Kia hatchbacks registered as at the end of Aug 18. I presume they are Stingers.

 

There were also 33 Alfa Romeo saloons registered in 2018. Presumably Giulias.

 

@theoldjaffa - encouragingly large choices for you (and me) in 3 year's time.

Hmm... tot claim was they already sold 100 stingers??

 

Just got follow up call from SE, but didn't ask for details as think should wait a bit longer before deciding.

[Mkl22]

Hmm... tot claim was they already sold 100 stingers??

 

Just got follow up call from SE, but didn't ask for details as think should wait a bit longer before deciding.

You are not a salesman if you don’t be a big canon!!! Hahha Edited October 10, 2018 by Mkl22

[Toeknee_33]

You are not a salesman if you donât be a big canon!!! Hahha

It could well be the truth.

 

The onemotoring data of 77 is only for registration as at end August. Cars registered in September and October, plus unfulfilled orders could easily make up the 20+ sales.

Edited October 10, 2018 by Toeknee_33

[Runforyourlife]

Was quoted $147999 in Jul. Coe was lowest... Around current range. when there's a huge drop, it could mean new model coming?

No huge drop la.

 

This stinger would definitely be more value for money than whatever face lift that will come.

 

Spec to spec the 2L is even better than the US trims!

[SZ_ford]

Was quoted $147999 in Jul. Coe was lowest... Around current range. when there's a huge drop, it could mean new model coming?

when was stinger released? mid 2017?

 

too soon for facelift, i think

[TJH]

when was stinger released? mid 2017?

 

too soon for facelift, i think

 

I think next year's model with some updates may be coming soon.

 

[Toeknee_33]

I think next year's model with some updates may be coming soon.

 

Your speculation? Or you know something?

[Ake109]

any comparison between 2.0 and 3.3 in terms of servicing and maintenance?

 

how about the 3.3 vs contis?

 

Go try it yourself if you can. One weakness I find compared to the Conti's is that if you step on the 3.3tt, it takes some time for the power to come on. Not sure if its due to the engine or the TCU or bit of both.

[inlinesix]

Go try it yourself if you can. One weakness I find compared to the Conti's is that if you step on the 3.3tt, it takes some time for the power to come on. Not sure if its due to the engine or the TCU or bit of both.

 

What do you mean by "takes some time for power to come on"?

 

When you step on the throttle, does RPM increase after a few second?

[Kar_lover]

What do you mean by "takes some time for power to come on"?

 

When you step on the throttle, does RPM increase after a few second?

 

I believe he means turbo lag. When step on pedal, RPM does go up but the acceleration takes about 1 to 2 secs to actually kick in - although partly could also be due to waiting for the gear to auto shift down. I have not driven a conti turbo like BMW but my current Infinity with Renault turbo diesel engine also has this lag. 

[inlinesix]

I believe he means turbo lag. When step on pedal, RPM does go up but the acceleration takes about 1 to 2 secs to actually kick in - although partly could also be due to waiting for the gear to auto shift down. I have not driven a conti turbo like BMW but my current Infinity with Renault turbo diesel engine also has this lag. 

 

To me, that's sound like gear not engage le.

[Mercury1]

Was he car on sports mode when stepped on it? Usually there is abit of lag on my car too unless I put it on sports mode.

 

 

Go try it yourself if you can. One weakness I find compared to the Conti's is that if you step on the 3.3tt, it takes some time for the power to come on. Not sure if its due to the engine or the TCU or bit of both.

 

[TJH]

Your speculation? Or you know something?

 

Speculation. But 2019 model in USA has gone on sale, I believe.

[Ody_2004]

Speculation. But 2019 model in USA has gone on sale, I believe.

I thought US model naming convention always one year ahead of us? Meaning their 2019 is our current 2018 model

[Toeknee_33]

Speculation. But 2019 model in USA has gone on sale, I believe.

 

You believe? Since it has gone on sale in USA, what is the difference between the new model year Stinger and the current one, because you stated "I think next year's model with some updates may be coming soon"?

Edited October 12, 2018 by Toeknee_33

[TJH]

I thought US model naming convention always one year ahead of us? Meaning their 2019 is our current 2018 model

 

The 2nd year updated model has gone on sale or are going on sale soon over there. Here's some mention of availability:--

https://stingerforum.org/threads/a-bunch-of-2019-stingers-are-available-at-the-dealer-near-me.9153/

You believe? Since it has gone on sale in USA, what is the difference between the new model year Stinger and the current one, because you stated "I think next year's model with some updates may be coming soon"?

 

Here's a discussion:-- https://stingerforum.org/threads/2019-kia-stinger-changes.8106/. You can have a look at Kia USA website if you want more details.

[Toeknee_33]

The 2nd year updated model has gone on sale or are going on sale soon over there. Here's some mention of availability:--

https://stingerforum.org/threads/a-bunch-of-2019-stingers-are-available-at-the-dealer-near-me.9153/

 

Here's a discussion:-- https://stingerforum.org/threads/2019-kia-stinger-changes.8106/. You can have a look at Kia USA website if you want more details.

 

Wow thanks for all the great info, from a US Stinger FORUM no less!