Is the base model Kia Stinger even any good?!
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Thinking about getting a Kia Stinger but cant afford the fully loaded GT? Then you may be wondering how the base model performs and if it's even worth getting. Check out my full in-depth review to find out! Remember to like this video if you enjoyed it!
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I have the 19 Base with upgraded wheels. There’s nothing base about it. I have heated seats, heated steering wheel, front sensors, rear sensors, rear cross traffic alert, etc. what’s base about it? Nothing. People, get over it.
How is the handling
How is the car now?
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I paid $37,000 for my premium. Has LED lights from the GT, Harmon kardon 15 speaker sound system, heated seats, bigger infotainment screen, slightly nicer wheels, and a sunroof. It’s also a 2.0. I love it so much! My next one will be the GT2 for sure though. Such an amazing car.
Whoa not the walmart special "Harmon Kardon"
@@jiggamanog
Look at who Harmon group owns and then make fun..... Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Bang and Olufsen auto.
The gear is still quality but they leave their "premium" branding to the higher end makers, because the average Lexus buyer doesn't know who Mark Levinson is but they'll sure spend more for a named audio system, even it's made by the same company that makes audio kit for Kia.
jiggamanog Sounds just fine to me.
Jordan I have a premium also do you know if GT parts fit the premium model ?
master chief Sorry it took me so long to respond. It depends on what kind of parts i guess. What type of parts are you thinking?
Glad to see a review on the 2 liter. Everyone is reviewing 3.3
Because the 2.0T is slower than the Hyundai Sonata 2.0T lmfao!
@@stephensalyer6520 big facts kia fucked up with the base stinger its 32 so now the sxl Optima is only the SX it used to have 279hp now its 249 lol and the base stinger is 255 so a 2016 Optima sx is faster than a 2018 stinger they drop the ball big time
@@mikejordan5051 I own a 2015 Sonata 2.0T and test drove the 2.0T Stinger. Only reason to get a stinger is for the 3.3T. I feel bad for people tricked into getting the 2.0T and thinking it is fast. Hell my 2005 Elise is faster than the 2.0T Stinger.
Buying this base model should be a crime against humanity
Looks like the 4 cylinder version is a pretty capable family car, you know, like most people drive in the real world. It's not supposed to be a performance car.
I don't like the base wheels but damn it is a good car for the money.
how much money is it? I fell asleep two minutes into this review
And the headlight
728 Autos just buy aftermarket wheels. Problem solved.
30k
I happen to like the wheels alright. When I buy a car I judge it in total value. This car is going for $32K right now, 9/8/19.
On the 2019 base you can get the led headlights, sunroof, and Harmon Kardon radio with the Sun and Sound package for $3K.
I just did today, a 2019. Can't wait to pick it up tomorrow
Oh really?? This is good to know. I wonder if they still do it for the 2021 models
@@tinker2217 just upgraded to the gt2 for the power. So much better! Still has sun and sound package
Better than a base Dodge Charger
portknoxxa Anything is better than a dodge.
At this price you are into rt territory and could probably get a scat pack soooooo
Oh
I forgot more hp makes a car better.
@@portknoxxa just like having a previous bmw employee at your company automatically makes your car better. Dodge uses a Mercedes e class chassis and they dont act like is the new ultra sport sedan. The charger is a great car for the money and no matter what you drive that's fact.
@@karlschroen392 IDK if I should laugh or cry at people hating on Dodge. They're probably the same people that buy a used up Dodge from a ghetto dealership and cry, 'Dodge sucks,' when it breaks down a week later.
Bro I work at Kia the base model is totally worth it
Mike Honcho Wouldn’t someone who works at KIA say to get the expensive model rather then the cheap one though?
Hey william I have a stinger premium do you know if the GT grilles fit the premium model ?
master chief yes they do
@@JMEAUS22 anyone working at a dealership would rate everything they sell highly, if they wanted to make money that is.
@@Newvibe85 the premium is the gt without the 3.3 bro really only different
Kia cars always have so many discounts, guarantee a lower price compared to the sticker price.
GT owners complain about the black chrome front grills showing water spots like crazy. I don’t have this issue with my 2.0 model regular brushed chrome look. Also some of the paints have issues and chipping. The Red, Yellow, and Blue paints having the most issues. some being resprayed but all yellows had a factory respray and cash check for the troubles. The 2.0 is a everyday drivers car that competes with the Buick Regal sport back, Alfa Giulia 2.0Ti and other cars with that size engine. While the GT is against the BMW 5 series, Audi S4, and some other twin Turbo V6 cars.
My thoughts and your thoughts are pretty much the same on this car. Seriously with those Mini Cooper lights up front though lol.
Also I feel the same with the liftgate and it’d be nice to see it on other cars. Awesome detail, that’s always great. Keep it up!
I have this car and I love it I get compliments everywhere I go.
I think Korean cars are up there with Japanese cars.
Alright let's not get ahead of yourselves 😂
There is probably a few people like me who only spend around 20k on car. I always buy something 4 or 5 years old then put 2 or three years driving on it before selling it and buying another 20k car. I don't want to pay speeding fines anymore and if i buy the fast one that's all I'm gunna do. You say it sounds crap but I can't think of a time I wasn't driving without tunes, so would prefer the thing to be quiet. Wheels are so cheap 2nd hand now that, that's not an issue anymore. If these are 37k now then I'm only a couple of years of this being in my price bracket . So this 2L, not the V6, is on my wish list for next car.
I think the 2.0t will hit 20k when the 2020s come out. They are already at 23-26, cpo
I'm right there with you. Buying a car new is a complete waste of money.
@@colormesarge facts
Best way to buy. 20k, sell at 58k, just before the psychological 60k mark
Yeah I also wait till around that pricing point. I don’t mind keep that new money in my pocket.
my kia forte5 sx has a lifetime powertrain warranty from dealer (I drive it hard 6 days a week for work 100 miles a day.) 120k miles on it. I've only had 2 problem, faulty spark plug and now a bad BOV. Everything has been covered under warranty great car
What year Forte5 sx?
You called the look Dollar General. I laughed halfway through the rest of the video. Good stuff, guy!
Late to the party on these, but I testdrove a blue GT last night and it was a ROCKET. Got nice and sideways right on the first turn-and-stomp, with less traction-control nannying than my Challenger has - VERY easy to rein in by just feathering the throttle, super surprised. Dealership had a 4cyl also in the micro blue, but I didn’t have time to check that one out - for $6k less right out of the gate, I don’t think I’d have an issue taking the 4 at all instead of the GT. Power isn’t everything, this seems like a fantastic roadtrip car with so much room for people and/or stuff...
There IS a model between the base 2.0 and the GT. It's the "Premium." It's basically the GT1 package with the 2.0 (minus a few other things). It's the next step up and has LED headlights.
That 2.0 turbo motor thanks to the aftermarket can get a lil more beastly bigger intercooler turbo down pipe and a lap 3 tune will put you in the 300hp club and probably 330lbs trq that will get you out the hole a lot better. Plus you 200lbs lighter than the gt. I say its a pretty fair deal for the money its like a budget audi a7.
Crazy how a kia can look better or drive better than a Acura that’s intended to be luxurious
I own the in between they do make it. It's called the premium and I love it. I feel that it's totally worth the money. It feels well made and tight. . it's a premium built machine and runs like one too. I would like to see more reviews on the premium model. People need to face the fact that Kia stepped up it's game and built a serious euro contender but not euro... lol .. even though the designers are euro.. you tell me if the engineers and designers are from Porsche and BMW why can't this be a great vehicle? Price? Does that make it cheap or a smart buy? I think everyone spends so much time on the hate bandwagon when you should just go test drive the thing and you'll see what we see. ..unless your afraid to be different.
I test drove it and that’s what pushed me away
hey fellow 2.0 Premium owner! yeah i love mine too, upgrades are on the way for it 😁
Thumbs up. I think Kia did a good job of visually differentiating this car from the 3.3TT, but as you said, it just looks really really cheap. Still a compelling choice, especially compared to a loaded Accord, Camry, Malibu, ect.
OMG! That trunk is NICE! 1st thing i noticed when i saw it at the dealership! I ended up buying a Optima GT..but im still contemplating purchasing a Stinger GT in next yr
I cant wait for depreciation on these
Currently the base model is going for about 25k and the gt around 28k-30k
It’s only gone up tho
I'm just commenting to show how well the comment aged
Might be too late, but I just learned you don't get the full power tain warranty as a second owner.
@@tinker2217 you will if you purchase a CPO
I would purchase a base stinger. I currently own a 2016 Optima with the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine. The torque and horsepower are higher than the Optima. The dealer markups for the base model is outrageous here in Oklahoma City.
Why didn't Kia at least give the lower trim models HID headlights? The Optima SX (among others) has had them for years. Would it have really been that difficult?
I just bought an 2018 Stinger with diesel engine, its very nice car! Had -91 year Audi S2 before, its same feeling now! 4 wheel drive and 8 automatic! Only one thing i want to change and that are the rear diffuser so i can have exhaust pipes to the left and right!
My 2010 Kia Forte is starting to crap out so I'm definitely looking to upgrade to either a Stinger or a Forte GT. I agree with the comment about the headlights on this one.. the Premium one does have the same engine as this with the LED headlights.
I was looking for base stinger vids and found this old Forrest video 😂
Bro’s channel really grew big now
I had the 2.0 turbo in my Optima Sx and it went pretty good as far as acceleration. Not blazingly fast, but good enough. However, this was also a lighter and smaller car. I just don’t feel personally it’s that great of an option when you can get the twin turbo V6. It’s a night and day difference with performance. Even being cheaper, pay a little more because you’ll have V6 envy in the long run.
I also wanna say thx for reviewing the 2.0. your video is very relevant despite the fact that the stinger is relatively unknown. from one automotive journalism enthusiast to another, I think your video is on the long side unless you have a 30 min review on every car yo do and plan do do it with most production cars. but what do I know, ive uploaded 0 videos. I still prefer your review to the hundred of CD, MT, AM, RT, Consumer Rpts, consumer guide magazines I have
My first mod when I get a stinger in the future is to completely de badge the exterior
Why? It is because people like you that the KIA brand is not getting the recognition it should be getting.
Eric Parisien the Kia badge is nothing but an eyesore imo they should just redesign it
That’s exactly what I did lol. Not necessarily because it’s a KIA. I’ve had a few KIA vehicles over my life and I don’t think there’s any shame in owning that brand. I did it because it makes the car mysterious and people are always asking about it. I know it sounds crazy, but people regularly ask me if it’s a Maserati or Audi. Or they just ask what kind of car it is
Warren Shiflett Perhaps if they had like a performance sub brand like how M is to BMW, AMG is to Mercedes. Or just have a custom stinger logo like how the corvette has thats different from the brand
I would just put on the Korean kia logo on it.
Standard leather, and, if you get the Premium pkg you’ll get all the goodies. For 19, the ventilated seats are included.
Can't disagree that the $36k price point gives the consumer a lot of competitive options. I dig the wheels and those projector halogens should be able to be "fixed" with replacement LED bulbs. I am very glad that Kia has produced the Stinger to spur on competition. Thanks for sharing your impressions.
The headlights are HID with LED daytime instead of LED with LED daytime running lights.
@@mikeperez5567 Ah, thank you for the info.
@@YasumotoUS Your welcome
Amazing works! I am a huge fan of Kia and Hyundai for their efforts to be better and improve! Love your works for night looks and walk through everything to show about the difference between base and fully trim! I would save up and go for GT 1 (GT 1 is really good enough for me that I don't need GT 2 ). I am wondering if you may possibly review GT 1 soon or later??? Thanks !
GT 1 with premium package
The 2.0 Premium has the headlights for the GT1 and up
When a car looks as good as this I can forgive anything....
GREAT video and the blue does look pretty good...we like the white and red ones too..thanks!
Just purchased a new gt line 2 litre and can say that it’s performance rivals the Subaru Le borg 2 litre turbo. Well finished off inside and out. Great car
Ummmm they do have an in between model. The 2.0 premium that gets the gt headlights and more equipment and better wheels
@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial the base is ugly...the premium looks ok you get the lights sunroof red breaker pads or looks a lil sporty but man that base lights and front grill ugly af
@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial see the GT-line 2.0t
James Wigley I think they have a gt line 2.0t
Thanks for the review, I'm gonna look at the premium model now. Can't afford the GT 😬
I wish Kia offered a naturally-aspirated V6 as an option. They sound and feel so much smoother than turbo-4’s.
Good vehicle and value, but I'd go for the Stinger GT.
I love Korean cars especially the Stinger, but I'd rather get the Optima SX (fwd, but way better looks) for less than $30k. The Stinger GT is a better value. Great review as always!
The base GT's out-the-door price can be below $40k (prob around $38k for 2018 models). GT is certainly the better value
@@thecentralman But once you drove a fully loaded Sonata or Optima. You find even the base GT lacking.
Nothing FWD should be considered over this. That's just ... Wrong. GT is a good value but you can snag a uprated 2.0 for around 20k on the used market right now, where basic GTs are about 10g more. Anyone buying a KIA for speed should look elsewhere. It's unrealistic to think 360 is worth 50k when it is slower than comparable cars. The 2.0, CPO, is the value car. Get the rest of the 10 year warranty and avoid the massive depreciation because of brand snobs. IMO a 2.0 Stinger is a better choice than any 300 or Charger and far better value than a BMW 320 or Alfa Giulia 2.0t. The Alfa Romeo is the only real competition to the Stinger 2.0t at about 5k more on the used market. The downsides are the smaller dealer network and polarizing looks.
KIA need to change there logo
Absolutely! Looks like it came out of the crackerjack box🤣
I love the logo of my Forte5. I think it should stay for ever..
This is a great car. If you can get one for a really good deal, jump on it. It's worth it!
I have the Blue Atomic 2018 Stinger GT AWD,great in the Canadian hinterland,WOOHOOO!!!!
In some markets, Kia does offer the GT Line trim, and it is quite popular :)
I agree with you Forrest! At that price point I'd rather buy the Camry XSE V6 for that amount of money plus more features. Yes the tuning is different but still for the money I would wait or go for another option!
This Stingers center console area kinda reminds me of a 2017(ish) Mercedes CLA-class center console, Just the way the vents and the screen are placed/shaped. Along with the button placement for the air controls and music & media.
Idk about $36,000... But I am looking at one this weekend. I’m not even going to test drive the GT because I can’t afford it.
Forrest. Thanks for another well though out and executed review.You’ve addressed all my questions on the 4 banger Stinger. I agree save for the GT.
You can get a cheaper version with the GT looks, it is called GT Line... in EU.
Great review. Thumbs up, nice job. Yesterday I stopped off and saw the new Genesis. They had 2 of the G-70 2.0 turbo models on display. It is a sexy looking car. I didn’t have time to drive it but I’ll bet it is very quiet. It also comes with the 3.3 twin turbo motor but of course at a much higher price point. I’d probably wait a year or 2 and get one pre owned and certified. Let someone else take the depression hit. I sold high end luxury cars for 20 years and switched to Hyundai before retiring. Learned a lot about buying at a great value. 2 years old is going to be your best savings. Just make sure it’s certified by the dealer, that guarantees the car has a clean car fax and it will retain the original factory warranty. The 10 year 100,000 mile power train warranty is only given to the NEW car buyer unless it is certified by the manufactures dealer!!! Again, thanks for the great review!!! And that’s a complement from a retired luxury salesman that had 100% CSI almost every month. When you/I sell expensive luxury cars like Infiniti,Lexus, and Jaguar as I did, you learn to treat your customers like family! Not bragging, just sayin!!
For a base model it still has a lot of features other cars that's in base model category doesn't come with half of the stuff that this one comes with! One thing I don't like is the display sitting on top of the dash Kia should put that lower inside the dash it would make it look a lot nicer
With or without the Kia emblem , it's like Kia wanted to intimidate their owners ,targets for so much negative remarks for this emblem!I guess so many people rate the emblem , instead of car.
31:29 How funny, I'm looking at the 2019 GT Line 2.0T 2WD right now.
I absolutely love my Stinger GT, but I just couldn’t justify getting a base model. It starts at $32k with 255hp, whereas I could just get a loaded Optima SX for $32k with 245hp.
I NEED THIS SONG IN MY LIFE!
In the UK the car you are testing is the GT. The more powerfull one is the GT-S. The car you referred to wishing existing "a base model with the looks of the GT-S" is called GT-S line.
Thank you for this review!!
Good honest review, couldn't live with road noise
I have the 2.2 Crdi with 200hp and i'm pretty happy with it
I'm just not a fan of base models for any car. I have to have top trim or 1 step under.
Switch the Kia logo with a BMW logo and it'll sell 15000 units next month
For double the price lol
Yup. If this was rebadged as a Lexus, it will suddenly become more desirable and expensive as well.
The Optima Turbo is, dollar for dollar, the best sedan on the road, and it never breaks.
Nice video, editing has really improved. I think I would buy a loaded optima instead. But I’m old haha.
The front end ruins it need the gt front might be able to do a conversion if not too expensive
I’m 14 and actually sat here for half an hour and watched this
Love my GT2 AWD and have been averaging 21-22 mpg with the v6.
good video man, thx
Wheels and instrumental cluster is exact as my 2017 Optima SXL . Although it’s good but my SXL has more features.
I have the base model in black it worth the money ride good an it turn a lot of heads
Great video awesome review, with nothing held back, but i'm still worried about retail value, if i went for the G.T. and sold it three years later (my usual turn around) how much of my 50 plus grand will i be getting back? only time will tell !!!
Considering they're about 30k now... not a whole lot lol... though that's great for people like me who let other people eat the depreciation
what is the song playing in the beginning? Great vid, keep it up!
Sounds like Elton john to me. . Instrumental of course
11.8 mpg only ? I'm getting about 18 mpg with my Stinger GT Limited (V6 twin turbo) driving in Sport mode all the time ! Forget about that 4 cylinder, get the superb V6. Worth every penny.
both the 2.0 stinger and the g70 are excellent cars. the 3.3t are even better.
Good and informative video.I think I'd opt for the Genesis G70 in 4-cylinder over this Stinger variant; lighter overall weight and a smaller package on the same chassis should equate to livelier handling. Please review that variant when you can.
I would like to know which car you believe is better for the money of 37,000, the Premium Stinger 2.0 or the Honda Accord touring.
mkenoly1 please respond
I'd rather have the G70 with the same engine and the only thing I'd miss is the lift-back. The Stinger infotainment screen looks like a piece of crap for an overall really nice car! They would've been better off with the one from the Elantra.
they do have the 2.0 GT Line - all features on the GT but the 2.0 engine
They should be priced like a Honda and a Toyota coming with the amenities it did with before the Germans came, like my 2015 sonata limited came with heated steering wheel heated and cooled seats, panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats, rear window shades that roll out, all of the safety features to include Lane keep assist, active cruise control, blind spot monitoring, hold button, so that it stays there when you're at a stoplight. They seem to take a lot of features out of the sonata and of the Kia when they opened up the Genesis brand. Granted it seems they're bringing better front end steering feel but they're trying to stick 1.6 l turbo motors in $35,000 cars. When those motors should only be in things like the Elantra and the Kia Forte in compact cars they're sticking 1.6 l in mid-size cars now which is definitely a German thing not cool because then you have an underpowered engine and you're paying a premium price my sonata was a limited and had a 2.4 l putting out 190 horsepower the new limited sonata comes with a 1.6 l turbo putting out 180 horsepower even though the standard sonata gets a 2.5 l 4 cylinder now. They're doing things that they shouldn't do although they're bringing some positives too they're ruining the pricing and the feature set that these two car brands were known for there features.
As per kia... the strip behind was for the reflection mirror as per the safety rules to be sold worldwide .. they tried mounting it on the back fender but it wasn't going to look right thus they have integrated it with the taillights... it is ugly and do not light on or have any purpose than reflecting on both side from the taillights... in the video he has mentioned it with putting his hand over it and he is right it would be better looking without stretching to the sides ... personally i also do not like the light between the taillights also ... if the car was red both of them wouldn't be bad as I've seen one before
Install a VR Tuned ECU flash on this plus a new exhaust system and air filter, you'll get probably around 310hp and 350 pounds of torque combined with the chassis.... Holy Crap that is a lot of car... And a lot of dealer incentives right now!
The exterior look is good but the interior is not impressive I would rather take the new Mazda 6 base model it's more attractive than this one. I don't know if this is fun to drive as well but the GT is no doubt a beast.
But the mazda 6 is more expensive than this model ...
@@el.keyrouzprime4528 No its not; the top trim mazda 6 signature model is about the same price or maybe a lil less than this Kia which its not the top trim model btw
Were you aware that the Kia actually gave the Stinger base model a launch mode. You should have used it in your 0-60 acceleration run. Great review though. Just fyi, preowned Stinger bases, are running low to mid 20s, that is an extreme bargain if you ask me. You lose out on the 10 yr, 100,000 mile powertrain warranty though.
I have a blue premium and I love it. It’s been a real head turner!!
I work, abd I would like to ask u, hoy did you buy it? , i mean what do you do you do to earn muchos money??? :v
Work!!!
Nice color... just bought a Black GT1 ... awesome! Beats my MCpe, Porsche and Lexus G
Hard to find the used, and the price is not dropping. Maybe it will after Stinger 2 comes out in 2021
Get one in the auction if you can
That's Fort worth in benbrook
I'll get a loaded Genesis G70 2.0T over the 2.0T Stinger. The Stinger 2.0 model takes too many of the good stuff away.
I'm tied between these two cars you're speaking of.
I prefer the headlights on the 2.0 based model i like the round lights
Good review but hating on projector beam headlights is dumb. It's a great design that controls light. Doesn't blind other drivers like the trash LED headlights do. Plus they don't cost $1,500 when the headlight goes out. Embrace projectors!
i guess that GTline came in handy for some folks.
Still debating between the mazda 6 and ths kia stinger. Dont really care about all the extra features and stuff, just debating on how drives, space, and safety. Was diehard fan for mazda 6 at first now I'm stuck
I wanted to buy it, but lack of blind spot monitoring along with a 360 camera kinda killed it for me. Also, I would also be thinking "if only i got the v6". But to get the tech i mentioned it would be over 40K
I'm in the same boat which is why I decided to get rhe Optima SX with the limited package. Fully loaded is less than the base stinger.
It does have blind spot monitoring at least on mine
Just get at least the GT1, or don’t get it at all. That BW infotainment screen is just horrible. I would get a used one.
That's lakey inspired's music! 👐🏼
I have this same stinger in black
Most people's needs will be satisfied by the 2.0L turbo engine. Yes, it's a small engine, but it can pull harder than a V6. I have the 2.0L turbo in my 2013 Ford Fusion and not once have I wished for tons more power. It's not the fastest car on the road, but unless you're driving a Tesla Model S or a Porsche 911 or a Hellcat, you're going to be left in the dust anyway. There's not real reason to pay a lot more just to shed 2-5 seconds from your 0-60 mph time.
Bruh Thats A Huge Diff In Driving Especially 5 seconds Faster Yes i want to Go Fast Not Decent Fast my infiniti Goes 0 to 60 in about 5.7 seconds my Car Will blow the Stinger doors Off Off
The taillights have that dodge charger design I been noticing that a lot of these cars are designed the same for competition with the same door handles shark fin like antenna etc.
Theres only so many ways to do a certain thing