Carbuzz.com Features Kia Stinger GT Indigo Edition With Drift Mode

We have really enjoyed the excitement and buzz surrounding the release of the Stinger: It is, by all means, one of the best-looking sedans on the market, and a true testament to what can be accomplished with in-depth engineering. The staff on duty at the Carbuzz.com blog provided a feature this week about the special edition of the Stinger that will be limited to just 500 units, each even equipped with drift mode. The next generation will see more power combined with its aggressive new looks and has already been spotted testing on the track.  

The special edition is loosely based on the regular GT AWD, but with a few other changes inside and out. Deep Chroma Blue is the color that it will come in, with a very unique metallic finish. The 19-inch wheels are also new for the US market, and inside the interior sees brown leather upholstery and new brown carpeting. The Chamude headlines from the GTS special edition are carried over as well, and you also get to enjoy a sunroof with a power shade, 8-inch infotainment display with navigation, wireless charging, and a Harman Kardon 15-speaker sound system.

 

There is still the presence of the 3.3-liter V6 engine mated to the 8-speed automatic, and the transmission has been tweaked for more performance and smoothness. There is now no longer a premium trim with the 4-cylinder, instead, the GT-Line offers the Sun and Sound package that sees the addition of the Premium's content and includes navigation, LED headlamps, and sunroof along with the 8.0-inch display. All GT models feature powerful Brembo brakes, and Kia's UVO infotainment is a very user-friendly and simple interface to live with on the daily.

Key safety features you'll get with the Stinger include Standard blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning with automated emergency braking, and available lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist. Everyone on staff here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis has long known that the powertrain warranty as deemed by Car and Driver themselves is “legendary”, and easily outdoes every other car in this category for actual length of coverage. This is the sedan that Motor Trend claims “You have to buy before it's too late”. Their tester accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds and conquered the quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds at 104 mph. When pushed hard, the Stinger is always fun and eager to tackle the next bend and a superb choice of sedan for anyone wanting to combine raw aggression with everyday flair and usability!