Korean upstart- KIA Stinger GT
Korean car maker KIA is upping its global game and trying to appeal to the average automotive enthusiast with the manic Stinger GT.
Social media and car magazines are abuzz with this hot little number from the Koreans, mostly thanks to what it offers on paper - there's a 3.3 litre twin turbo V6 on the top end model which supposedly has 365 HP and 376 lb-ft of torque. The chassis has been tuned for the track, having been developed at the Nurburgring. Alongside it offers a stellar spec sheet full of comfort, while the long wheelbase and the aggressively designed fastback body offers practicality and space. The interior looks decently upmarket too, KIA seemingly aping the Mercedes Benz centre console and a driver focused dash layout.
When it goes on sale in 2018, it's supposed to rival the BMW M3 sedan and the other entry level drivers' cars from the German marques, but we can't help but notice that the KIA is quite down on power compared to potential rivals. However, things look good for KIA since the Stinger might be able to beat the Germans on price and potentially carve out its own niche market beneath the traditional hierarchy of the German sports sedan. Whatever the case, the Stinger will definitely be an interesting proposition as a sports sedan for the masses - don't expect it to be brought over to Bangladesh just yet.
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