Everyone here at Jim Butler knew right away that the Kia Stinger was unique when it was first conceptualized. It possesses an amazing amount of style, yet still completely dominated at the legendary Nurburgring track, and numerous reviews have clued consumers into its powerful capabilities and prowess. As people scramble to get last-minute holiday gifts or get into somewhere warm for a little exercise, they'll be able to explore Stinger Salons that showcase the car's capability as a first class performance sedan. They are interactive exhibits that tell the story of the Stinger's history, from the days on the drawing board to its impressive performance on the track.
Once inside the salon, video displays and virtual reality are incorporated to explain performance features and the design of the new Stinger. The Hololens VR tool is the very first self-contained holographic computer, enabling the user to engage with digital content, and interact with realistic holograms in the settings around you. Specialized components like multiple sensors, advanced optics, and a custom holographic processing unit enable the user to truly “go beyond the screen”. This is the perfect way to showcase the luxury image that Kia is moving towards, and stimulate the senses of passing consumers who are in the market for a new vehicle.
The Stinger is a dream car in many ways: it has a faster top speed and zero to 60 time than the Porsche Panamera, and evokes stylish charm overwhelmingly at just a first glance. Whether you are a diehard auto enthusiast, or a passerby curious about all types of 2018 models, the salons will take visitors on a high-tech journey of discovery. The Stinger is a very special and unique offering, and we're positive that these Salons will leave shoppers educated on the finer points regarding the thrill of ownership. The first three salons are open at the Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, MD, Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, IL, and Westchester Mall in White Plains, New York. Early next year, more salons will pop up in Austin, TX, Buford, GA, Santa Clara, CA, and Irvine, CA.
The Safety Features on the Stinger are top notch: included are adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane keeping assist, rear-cross traffic alert, and driver attention assist. The exterior design was inspired by the GT Concept that debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, and this is one incredibly eye-catching accomplishment. This is the car for the New Year that is going up against the likes of the BMW 4 Series, the Audi A5, Infiniti Q50, and the Jaguar XE. Buyers will have the choice of two engines: a 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder, or the more powerful 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6. We would love a visit from you this holidays, our absolute favorite time of year: come pay us a visit here in St Louis, and see how fantastic Kia's newest fleet addition is!
