2019 Kia Stinger GT 1st Review

* Honestly, I believe this is the BEST Sports Sedan on the planet !! * For the Money * Repeat, for the Money !
It doesn't hands down win in any specific category, but it does ALL of them so well, it's the Best Balance Winner !!!
*** Even Car and Driver has stated "Kia built a better BMW for less" *

Note, This is a On the Fly Test Drive & Review. Not Planned, but a Short Drive.
- There's a 2nd Stinger car drive as part of this Video Review. I Do cover lots of stuff, but not all.
* Thanks Again to Durham Kia in North Oshawa, Ontario !! *

O.k. Lets Go....
* Short Take: It's more than a Direct Competitor to any Fancy brand/Model up to $20K more price range, but not so much when get up to the $30-$50K higher price ranges... Which Says A Lot !! Wow.

Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Well Built and Have Executed a Great Sports Sedan !
- Power, for both engine models, for their class/competition !
- Handling, truly is Very Good and Sporty !
- AWD Is Great. No RWD in Canada
- Electronic Suspension Dampening / Drive Mode System is Great !
- Ride comfort is on the Good side, for it's category and handling characteristics !
- Interior Quality and Design is Really Classy, Practical Lay-out/Real Button placement & Pretty
- Exterior, Well, Just SEXY Baby !!
- Memory Seats Syncs, Seats (multi-position & thigh extender), power steering wheel, side mirrors, HUD position(Limited trim) & Instrument Cluster Settings !!
- Large Sun-roof (has Sensors to Stop if senses an object causing resistance) !
- Cargo Space !
- Lane keep assist, Forward Breaking Systems Work Well, better than most !
- L.E.D. Lighting Thru-out Vehicle
- Brembo Brakes in GT Trims
- Actual Spare tire in Canada models.
- IIHS Top Safety Pick+

So So:
- Seats to be a Wee bit more comfy (as I'm used to our legacy), but they are better than many sports sedans, but not as comfy as some Higher end ones.
- Outward forward Visibility is O.k., but so so in the rear, but better than sports cars like Mustang/Camaro, others.
- Headlamps on Limited are Rated Adequate (instead of Good from IIHS), even though it has the Adaptive Curve ones.

Cons:
- Fuel Economy is Lower than most it's competitors (though it does blow the doors off some of them).
- Remote Start UVO thing can't turn on the Heated Seats (in Canada ?)
- Rain Sensor Wipers (limited trim), Sucks ! These, like most cars don't work well in snow at all, and also so so in rainy days !! Just Give us our Time delay options. We can handle selecting our preference !! Stop Forcing Stupid Tech on us !!
- Would be nice to have RWD option in Canada, allowing folks that choice.
- Foot Room rear passengers (leg room is fine, but low front seats restrict space for Feet).

Prices: in Canada... Oddly is better than U.S. Prices.
Base: 2.0L Turbro AWD - $40K
3.3L TT GT AWD - $45K
3.3L TT GT Limited AWD: - $50K
See Website for features and specs: https://www.kia.ca/vehicles/stinger/o...
Fuel Economy:
2.0L Turbo AWD:
City 11.1L/100kms (21mpg)/ Hwy. 8.1L/100kms (29mpg)/ Comb.- 9.7L/100kms (24mpg)
3.3L TT AWD:
City 13.6L/100kms (17mpg)/ Hwy. 9.6L/100kms (25mpg)/ Comb.- 11.8L/100kms (20mpg)

Crash Test Results from Euro Ncap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5C5c...

IIHS Link for Crash & Other Test Results
https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/...
NHTSA Link for Crash, Recalls, Complaints
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/KI...

More Videos for Reference of this Vehicle:

AMCI Testing, Comparing to Porsche Panamara & BMW 640i Sport:
​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPD1joDOlLo

Road and Track:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlO-Le8roCo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyiQKteFHRc

Motorweek Track Test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuKNYv5Kg34

Tested in Various types of tracks/conditions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOJdl...

* Thanks Again to Durham Kia in North Oshawa, Ontario !! *