2018 Kia Stinger: A New Koren Sedan To Look Forward

Feb 17, 2017 05:40 AM EST | Ivy Lebanan

The 2018 Kia Stinger is the all new sedan from the second largest automobile manufacturer in South Korea. This car will be the company's entry for next year to compete with the marked Japanese and European sedans.

This Stinger is a five-seat vehicle that is expected to have a lower price compared to other cars. With its size, it could be lined up with the mid-size or compact sedan category.

Over the years, the exterior design of this model has improved. This stinger is the company's dynamic creation today. It comes with a colored TFT screen that shows the data for performance from lap times, engine oil temperature, concerning g-force, navigation prompts, and a trip computer function standard. In addition, it also has a gaping vent that makes a smooth flow of high air and a LED headlights that offer the speed illusion even when at rest.

For every passenger's safety and convenience, the 2018 Kia Stinger is built with the Driver Attention Alert System. It records the tracked driving inputs of the driver to determine if the person is tired or sleepy and if needed, it will advise the driver to take a rest.

The Stinger will be available in two trim levels with a variety of rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The first trim is the Stinger, and it will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that can offer a 255 of horsepower and a torque of 260 lb-ft. As for the Stinger GT, it has a stronger 3.3 liter twin-turbo V6 engine that can go up to 365 horsepower and a 376 lb-ft of torque. GT will also have a speed of 167 mph from 0 to 60 mph in a span of 5 seconds.

Both of the trim levels will have an automatic transmission with paddle shifters. With the 2018 Kia Stinger's bold style, powerful engine choices, and other feature options offered, it will surely get a fair share of attention in line with other popular luxury cars.

 

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