Kia Stinger makes Asian debut at Seoul Motor Show
Kia Stinger makes Asian debut at Seoul Motor Show

Kia Stinger makes Asian debut at Seoul Motor Show

Gerine Hoff
The new Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan made its Asian premiere at the 2017 Seoul Motor Show. Shown in a new colour and specification specially prepared for the show, the car is displayed alongside the 2011 Kia GT Concept, the vehicle which provided a template for the production Stinger's final design.

In addition to the Stinger, Kia's futuristic motor show display showcases the brand's latest in-car technologies, with a Virtual Reality (VR) theatre demonstrating KIA's DRiVE WISE driver assistance systems, alongside a range of fully-interactive exhibits dedicated to the future of car-to-car and car-to-environment connectivity.

Displayed in public for the first time in the brand's domestic market, Kia's powerful new fastback sports sedan channels the spirit of historic grand tourers – powerful, elegant vehicles capable of moving their owners in style and at speed.

The Stinger features a head-turning aesthetic, ample room to accommodate five occupants and their luggage, a stable, unruffled ride, and nimble handling with engaging, ­rear-biased power delivery.

When the Stinger goes on sale in Korea, it will be available with a choice of three powerful engines. These include a powerful 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6, producing 272 kW with a maximum torque output of 510 Nm, giving the Stinger 0 to 100 km/h acceleration of just 4.9 seconds, and making this the fastest-accelerating and most powerful car KIA has ever produced. Also available is a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine (190 kW power output, and 353 Nm maximum torque) and - depending on market – a 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine producing 147 kW and 440 Nm torque.

The Stinger will be available with a choice of rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, as well as a range of DRiVE WISE active safety systems and an electronically-adjustable Dynamic Stability Damping Control suspension system. A five-mode Drive Mode Select system will give drivers the ability to customise the driving experience, altering suspension, throttle and steering characteristics to offer drivers sportier ride and handling, a more relaxed gran turismo-inspired ride for taking on long-distance drives, and everything in between.

– Words and image Motorpress

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