Car columnist
Jimmy Dinsmore claimed in the beginning of his last week's feature that “he
both loves and loathes” car names. Many names out there don't really say a
thing about the car, and he was very excited to have a chance to share his
opinions on the Stinger,
which he felt was presented with an ultra-cool title. Beginning with the
sentiment that there is so much more to this car than just its descriptive
word, he lays out well the fact that it is almost considered a luxury small
model, with looks and an engine nudging it noticeably towards the sports car
category.
He had
already thought that the Stinger was his absolute favorite vehicle from this
year's Detroit Auto Show, and was completely won over by its looks for
starters. Noting off the bat that he couldn't help but notice how much it
seemed like a BMW at times, he recognized that the engine options are the only
two needed to really round out an awesome ride: There's the 2.0-liter twin
turbocharged 4-cylinder, as well as the power source behind the Stinger GT: the
menacing and able V6.
After a test
drive of his own, Jimmy concurred that the Stinger has tremendous potential off
the line, with little to no turbo lag. His tester car came with optional
all-wheel drive, and he thought the steering was responsive, gripping the road
well when most needed. Having a very comfortable suspension is key for a car
that can be used on the daily to get you around town. While Jimmy claimed that
this is one aspect that may prevent the Stinger from commanding a spot in the
completely sporty category, he assured that any jaunt within the daily drive
regimen is comfy enough to guarantee everyone in tow the smooth ride that you
want from any world-class, impeccably-engineered sedan.
Major points
were also doled out in this writeup for ample legroom in the back, and the
total of 23.9 cubic feet of space behind the second row. The Kia UVO system is
one of the most user-friendly on the market, and offers entertainment options,
system-analyzing features, and the ability to stream your preferred selection
of entertainment to keep your passengers occupied. It seems like just under a
decade ago, passengers were bringing their own devices on board with them and
making sure they were charged. The infotainment systems of today have been
killing it as far as accessibility and features provided, and the UVO variety
is as good as it gets.
What all of
us on staff here at Jim Butler Kia of
St Louis can guarantee you is the tremendous value of the Stinger:
Kia worked for a long time to come up with a car that provides raw power and
performance, and we think you're going to be absolutely bowled over by it. Come
visit us soon for a test drive, and see how amazing this track-conquering and
commanding car will be when it becomes your latest vehicle addition!
