Kia Stinger 2018 in-depth review - better than a BMW or Audi? | carwow Reviews

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @MatWatsonCars
    @MatWatsonCars 6 лет назад +829

    Hi Mat Watson here. To all you doubters of my integrity I've done a short video wobbling some other cars' centre consoles to see if they flex as bad as the Stinger's ruclips.net/video/MCgZYhX9QnM/видео.html

    • @ahbrian
      @ahbrian 6 лет назад +124

      MatWatsonCars :: look at his fake motions. He looks like he trying to shaking center console but look at his hands and fingers. Not even pressed!
      It is shame on him he even made this video, you should just say sorry. People make mistakes.

    • @TeknikHenrik
      @TeknikHenrik 6 лет назад +76

      He´s pressing with his palms, he would not get enough pressure if he pushed with his fingers.

    • @BUNKERPT
      @BUNKERPT 6 лет назад +80

      Well done Mat ! It's hard to some kia lovers to swallow the truth ... let them choke with your video proof

    • @raizalmohammad7444
      @raizalmohammad7444 6 лет назад +35

      My 2003 Toyota Yaris will outlast any German made cars,.... 15 years....almost ZERO problems,...!!! My other car is A Toyota...

    • @johnsullivan4690
      @johnsullivan4690 6 лет назад +20

      RAIZAL MOHAMMAD:
      Only poor people in third world countries stay 15 years with the same car, normal people exchange cars every 3 to 5 years.
      Never the less, there are MANY VW, Mercedes and BMW with more than 1000000 km and more than 2 decades still on the roads, there are Mercedes 190D with more them 2 MILION km still going strong, as a matter of fact there are Merdeces , Porches, VW on the road from even before Toyota was born ! So get some education and some knowledge about the automobile industry before saying bullshit !

  • @DEXEuphoria
    @DEXEuphoria 7 лет назад +453

    I am a BMW fan but not everyone wants to get Bmw or an Audi.. healthy competition between car makers is always welcome on the market.. hats off to the Kia.

    • @omarabdul2864
      @omarabdul2864 5 лет назад +7

      Hats off to kia for making a car with shitty interior parts that look like they're about to fall off 😂

    • @atmark666
      @atmark666 5 лет назад +2

      no you dont. you are korean troll

    • @cashisking4691
      @cashisking4691 4 года назад +19

      Deke hats off to you for a respectful, non-biased comment.

    • @sv52308
      @sv52308 4 года назад +18

      @@omarabdul2864 MASERATI use dodge buttons an out dated screen the base model LEVANTE doesn't even have parking sensors and they took a FERRARI engine and somehow made it even more unreliable and that's a MASERATI

    • @sv52308
      @sv52308 4 года назад +4

      @@omarabdul2864 and have you ever sat in a STINGER I've been sitting in BMW AUDI and VOLVO my hole life and this still feels good obviously it's not as good but not far off

  • @amse9297
    @amse9297 7 лет назад +1827

    Friend: "So Mat, how was your date last night?"
    Mat: "It was alright. The girl is nice, but she isn't as good as BMW's iDrive."

  • @biddu0076
    @biddu0076 6 лет назад +151

    this is the first time I am saying this " Mat, you were very much biased.. try an appreciate the efforts that the engineer have put in making the vehicle"..

    • @awr7032
      @awr7032 3 года назад

      What are u guys talking about?😐

  • @christianneal2334
    @christianneal2334 6 лет назад +246

    the Stinger actually has 6.3 more cubic feet then the BMW and 1.5 more cubic feet of cargo space than the Audi sportback. So that statement you made about it being 20% less is false

    • @DenvilX
      @DenvilX 4 года назад +53

      Could you fucking stop using eagles per hundred gallons of freedom please?

    • @KSA21Geladettor
      @KSA21Geladettor 3 года назад +8

      he is biased

    • @kenzshayaan6046
      @kenzshayaan6046 3 года назад +2

      whatever you say BMW Audi and Mercedes Benz is much better than KIA lol 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

    • @danielcrytec
      @danielcrytec 3 года назад +1

      @@kenzshayaan6046 yes.. those cars are much better, but you have to pay a higher price

    • @KingOfNy9
      @KingOfNy9 3 года назад

      @@danielcrytec have to pay to play....

  • @TheLuisg92
    @TheLuisg92 7 лет назад +541

    "It doesn't have the German quality", well, that is a good thing because it won’t break down twice a year and even if it did, it won’t cost a fortune. German quality…

    • @minjaijung
      @minjaijung 6 лет назад +12

      SammyT Japanese cars surely are reliable for the latter

    • @ajlee6933
      @ajlee6933 6 лет назад +11

      No one is sure what the reliability will be on this Stinger. It’s all new technology for KIA. Don’t speak so soon.

    • @tomjones5453
      @tomjones5453 6 лет назад +14

      "German reliability" is such an oxymoron. I've been there and learned the hard way😂

    • @remkovdc4582
      @remkovdc4582 6 лет назад +3

      Quality and reliability are not the same

    • @chamade166
      @chamade166 6 лет назад

      This seems like an RWD car with build quality/design/materials of an economy car. It’s good for a Korean car, but that’s about it.

  • @percyzeppelin
    @percyzeppelin 5 лет назад +17

    I have one. The same S model. It's an absolute joy. I've had it 3 months and still feels exciting every drive honestly.

  • @ahvike124
    @ahvike124 7 лет назад +530

    So Matt who's 5 ft 10, complains about head room in the back but Doug who's 6 ft 3, says he fits there just fine.

    • @ilovecars2558
      @ilovecars2558 6 лет назад +59

      ahvike124 Dougls a rubbish reviewer

    • @Kishan2213
      @Kishan2213 6 лет назад +45

      he actually films himself in the back seat and he fits just fine

    • @nickbutler9384
      @nickbutler9384 6 лет назад +44

      Exactly. I have seen that review just a few minutes ago. Even Motor Trend has no complaint about it except the hood.

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 6 лет назад +48

      I LOVE CARS.. why is DeMuro rubbish reviewer ? because it show much more detailed all car's features ?! ha ha ha.. !!! obviously you don't know what you say here.. (>_< )

    • @Thiterest1
      @Thiterest1 6 лет назад +18

      I'm 184cm and my head hit the roof in the rear sitting in the same position I would sit in the front seats. If you sit really low and have your knees around your head you'll fit into any seat, sit that way for an hour and see how comfortable it is. Unfortunately asian cars are just small in the back, Hondas Civic and Toyotas Auris all had me hitting my head in the back.

  • @OhDee_3
    @OhDee_3 7 лет назад +113

    I didn’t know I was watching an Audi review

    • @Jojohumf
      @Jojohumf 3 года назад +2

      Who pays the bills

  • @nicholascoope6863
    @nicholascoope6863 4 года назад +45

    Wow...this guy made his mind up before he got out of bed....I went out with an open mind....and bought one. It's ace...

  • @fungyee77
    @fungyee77 7 лет назад +307

    Matt - Disappointing effort here. I love your channel, but not a big fan of you as a hatchet man.
    My family owns a E class, a C-class and an A4. None would pass the jiggling test, and all have hard plastics on the bottom half. Material quality wise, Stinger is pretty much on par, at least with the C-class/A4 and better than the XE.
    Where the Stinger loses out is in the coherence of the interior design, which does not have the same consistency in concept as the Germans. Also, the small touches like (for the A4) the virtual cockpit, the one touch lights, the capacitative buttons etc make a big difference in overall feel.
    On the flip side, the Stinger is faster than the 440i/S5 and on par with AMG C43.
    So there are definitely pros and cons. You have highlighted most of the cons, manufactured some fake relativities, and pretty much did not mention any of the pros from a relativity perspective.
    You can do better Matt. Don't need to be an advertisement for the big 3.

    • @paulxz9327
      @paulxz9327 7 лет назад +27

      Doug Demuro made a review for this car and it's a lot better and realistic than this one.

    • @zoltanvarga4662
      @zoltanvarga4662 7 лет назад +10

      Very well said, lack of objectivity is an issue in this vid....

    • @menifo4334
      @menifo4334 7 лет назад +2

      Zoltan Varga As if his other reviews don't suffer from the same sponsored subjectivity.

    • @fungyee77
      @fungyee77 7 лет назад +1

      Meni Fo He's pretty entertaining, I'll give him that. And when he's comparing Euro to Euro, he's generally quite objective and fair.

    • @menifo4334
      @menifo4334 7 лет назад +3

      Danny Lim How fair is it to compare the price of an A5 after the discount with that of the Stinger before the discount?

  • @GaryDarbyshire
    @GaryDarbyshire 7 лет назад +55

    Carwow drinking game....
    Everytime Matt says "German" or "German rivals" have a drink. You'll never see the end of another video. 👍🍹🍺🥂

  • @dimpapathe
    @dimpapathe 6 лет назад +73

    This is a leap forward for Kia. In the near future will be equally competitive with German rivals, this is an excellent car.

    • @dmtk10
      @dmtk10 4 года назад +7

      True! But sadly people don't know this car well enough, and this kind of biased reviews dont help either.

    • @dmtk10
      @dmtk10 4 года назад +9

      @Dzek Trbosjek Not steals... Albert Bierman left BMW M divison for KIA, because he was fed up with BMW.

    • @pavelten1540
      @pavelten1540 4 года назад

      @@dmtk10 they wteal from hyundai as well

    • @dorifto3412
      @dorifto3412 4 года назад +1

      @@pavelten1540 Hyundai actually owns Kia.

  • @cecilrhodes5079
    @cecilrhodes5079 7 лет назад +180

    This the first review I haven't enjoyed. It seemed that you had gone in to it to do nothing but fine a reason to dislike it. So biased.

    • @thinmichael1
      @thinmichael1 7 лет назад +3

      another biased viewer... Matt did praise hard on Stinger's handling and sporty look of it, what you guys want is Matt saying Stinger is the best fastback saloon in the market isn't it lol

    • @rayy4216
      @rayy4216 6 лет назад +3

      He is a Matthole

    • @drakkarc558
      @drakkarc558 6 лет назад +8

      thinmichael1 Stop eating the reviewer’s ass. He is biased, compared to his other vids.

  • @choibo21c
    @choibo21c 7 лет назад +13

    Kia Stinger : 23.3 cubic feet trunk > BMW 4 series Gran Coupe : 17 cubic feet trunk.
    Matt thinks, SUPERIOR GERMAN car is somehow magically bigger.
    He shouldn't be doing car review, if he can't get the fact right.

  • @AlbertSpice
    @AlbertSpice 4 года назад +6

    I dont know why people dislike KIA so much. I had 3 KIA's during my lifetime and it never had any problems and that 7 year warranty is amazing. I had the old first gen Kia Sportage then I changed to the second gen and I gave that car away to my girlfriend and bought a Sorento. So far no problem

  • @alliejr
    @alliejr 7 лет назад +19

    He is just plain lying about the rear seat room. Audi A5 Sportback is 3/4 scale of the Kia in back. ALL such cars in this category have sloping roof and compromised rear headroom, Kia is no better or worse. But legroom, knee room and width are just simply a step UP in the Kia, not a step down- the Audi is just plain more cramped, not less cramped. And try that "grab the center stack and shake it" in the next BMW 3 series you drive and watch it flex.

    • @TurkMovement
      @TurkMovement 7 месяцев назад

      Maybe not lying but mistaken

  • @Mat.Carvalho
    @Mat.Carvalho 7 лет назад +85

    I just watched Doug's review on this car and it honestly was much better, he reviews the car for what it is and not totally based on the brand itself. You didn't even mention the style of the car or the safety equipment.

    • @shebysobreruedas
      @shebysobreruedas 7 лет назад +6

      Matheus Carvalho Totally agree with you there, man. I watched his review as well before watching this, and I think his is much better.

    • @ajlee6933
      @ajlee6933 6 лет назад +6

      True. He didn’t mention the styling, which he always does in other videos.

    • @chrisak49
      @chrisak49 6 лет назад +1

      Doug knows nothing about cars.

  • @robertbold5807
    @robertbold5807 6 лет назад +623

    He talked about *AUDI & BMW* so much I forgot this was a *KIA* review, (tut tut)!😨

    • @lukegodfrey9391
      @lukegodfrey9391 6 лет назад +16

      Robert Bold clearly on Audi’s payroll, won’t say a bad word about them

    • @Free4Noob
      @Free4Noob 6 лет назад +14

      Go and watch comparisons where carwow features audis - matt always mentiones the negatvies of the cars, like the looks and the distant driving experience

    • @Free4Noob
      @Free4Noob 6 лет назад +29

      Because that´s the task the stinger has ahead of him for that price point. Since the car is no bargain you have to compare it to it´s rivals, which mainly are Audi, BMW and Mercedes.

    • @parkification83
      @parkification83 6 лет назад +9

      Free4Noob Stinger is not in the same price bracket as the equivalent German with similar specs.

    • @Iron883Man
      @Iron883Man 6 лет назад +17

      Free4Noob: 10 k cheaper than the standard price of a comparable Audi, BMW or Merc...and fully equiped in standard guise. You'll be paying at least 15k £ more for one equally equiped. But than again this is not half the car because the cupboard cover is slightly harder plastic than in a German one. And here I was thinking cars were about getting from A to B in a pleaserable way...turns out they really are about how many dead cows were fitted in there.

  • @HK.Builds
    @HK.Builds 7 лет назад +53

    Ignore the badge. Its an amazing car. With a 8 year warranty

  • @wheresthepictureidk2817
    @wheresthepictureidk2817 7 лет назад +119

    You’re comparing the base price of the Audi s5 sportback with the top of the range Kia, that’s an unfair comparison.

    • @NBASFAN
      @NBASFAN 7 лет назад +4

      That's because GT is the performance so compare to an S5 base model is the correct move. A base GT is nothing but a piece of junk like the Kia Optima. So I don't know why you want to like the Kia more than an already establish luxury sport coupe like the Audi S5. This Kia is clearly a step up from your normal Kia, but that doesn't mean they're better than German cars that's been working their magic for the past decade in Motorsport industry. Kia can try, but they will always be a cheap solution to something else better. Come back and read this in 10 years, Kia will still be granny cars.

    • @scoopermg8226
      @scoopermg8226 7 лет назад +9

      Yes. He compares the DISCOUNTED Base level Audi. But the Audi does have the class trailing 3 year warranty.. Ahem.....biased review all round..

    • @R1S0.
      @R1S0. 7 лет назад +16

      re AutoBum
      The most expensive Stinger in UK - 41,140 GBP
      Basic S5 Sportback in UK - 49,495.00 GBP
      If you add stuff you already have in 41k Stinger, S5 is 57,500.00 GBP. 41k vs. 57,5k. thats the point, its not that close, so trashing Stinger in video for pricing is lame.

    • @anubizz3
      @anubizz3 7 лет назад +4

      R1S0 well if you say tat big difference, in Australia that more like stinger gt 60k and base S5 mid 110, you can have stinger plus A4

    • @NBASFAN
      @NBASFAN 6 лет назад

      BBBBBBBBBBBefw but you still have that goddamn engine warranty lmao

  • @pajtim9079
    @pajtim9079 6 лет назад +23

    You may dislike the car and not feel that posh but I wouldn't regret it for buying it. Today's cars are mostly short lived until a breakdown occurs. Kia vehicles however, are one of the most reliable ones today.

    • @pajtim9079
      @pajtim9079 4 года назад +1

      @Yushiro Tanabe it's their(Korean cars, especially Kia) rather long warranty period that is more significant.

  • @JohnThePA
    @JohnThePA 7 лет назад +236

    Every part of the review had to mention, "Comes standard... IN A KIA?!?" as though it were a surprise that other brands can make decent sports cars. No, a Kia is not an Audi A5 Sportback, but the car has its own merits and I feel like this particular review couldn't get past the brand-snobbery.

    • @84chrisso
      @84chrisso 7 лет назад +4

      FrenchCrazy Name another Kia that has been made that has the credentials of the Stinger. If you can’t understand that this is a game changer for the brand, and he was using artistic licence to illustrate this with his comments “in a KIA?” then I suggest you touch up on your comprehension skills a tad.

    • @progmetalfan4270
      @progmetalfan4270 5 лет назад +3

      Cris L they’ve been making great value cars for years now. Even as far back as the mk2 carens you got more than you paid for, and even the option of a merc engine. The pro-cee’d gt was fantastic from the start, the optima looks fantastic and in some markets could be optioned with that v6. This isn’t a game ‘changer’ as such, just another improvement to their perpetual growth

    • @guifev
      @guifev 4 года назад +2

      kind of agree. Highlighting too much of the very few defects and not enough of the pros such as the 7 years warranty (briefly mentioned) or the fact that it comes with everything in pretty much. There are only a few secondary options. So to be fair the price comparison should have been made with all options in for the Audi as well.

  • @fungyee77
    @fungyee77 7 лет назад +38

    Matt - Don't think this is a fair review.
    Try the jiggling test on the VW Arteon, Audi A4 and the Merc C-class and you have the same issue.
    Plus the lower plastics on the C-class/A4/3-series are similarly hard.
    You make fair points but the relativities are off, per above. As it is, this comes across as a hatchet job more than an objective review.

    • @ScreenWatch12
      @ScreenWatch12 7 лет назад +3

      Danny Lim I agree

    • @marcopaolini3478
      @marcopaolini3478 7 лет назад +4

      Agree 100%: don't care about Kia or ANY other car manufacturer but have he tried a similar "test" on any other car? Am I wrong? Ok, tell me...

    • @dj331
      @dj331 7 лет назад +3

      I have an Audi and the centre console doesn’t wobble like that’s at all!

    • @NZsarge1
      @NZsarge1 7 лет назад +1

      Shobin Drogan if he can do that it quite possible it’ll be something that will rattle or squeak or both, maybe not now but in the future.

    • @shobin05
      @shobin05 7 лет назад

      NZsarge1 Then he should've done that wobble test on every single car he's in. This is the first time I'm seeing him yank the center console on a car like that. He's never even do it on an economy car before.

  • @Russellhawker
    @Russellhawker 6 лет назад +41

    What that supposed to be a 12 minute advert for the Audi A5 Sportback?

  • @johnwoodbridge2530
    @johnwoodbridge2530 7 лет назад +43

    I do not know where the evidence for some of your claims come from Matt. The Kia Stinger has a 23.3 cubic feet trunk whilst the BMW 4 series Gran Coupe, you quote as being larger, only has 17. Please check your facts if you are going to give consumer advice.
    John

    • @Kylirr
      @Kylirr 6 лет назад +8

      who the fuck puts a signature on youtube comments

    • @samyhodja9700
      @samyhodja9700 5 лет назад +1

      @@Kylirr Hahahahahahhahahahahaha

    • @Sridharks46
      @Sridharks46 3 года назад

      @@Kylirr lol... you expected something more when you hit that " Show more "

  • @gabrielgramiscelli
    @gabrielgramiscelli 7 лет назад +19

    Doug Demuro does a more unbiased review of that car. The KIA stigma has to be gone to make a real review because this is actually a great car! For the price and all the equipment it has, I´d go for one of these with no problem! KIA is a brand that is not falling behind!! I have a KIA Forte for 4 years now and I think, for the price I paid, it's an incredible car, well built even.

    • @NA-du5vm
      @NA-du5vm 7 лет назад

      Gabriel Gramiscelli Motor Trend also did a great review which Randy did.

    • @gabrielgramiscelli
      @gabrielgramiscelli 7 лет назад

      didn´t see that one, I´m checking it out

  • @damiannygaard7605
    @damiannygaard7605 6 лет назад +136

    4:44 How come he doesn't grunt and complain about having to reach in to lower the rear seats in the A5 like he does in this Kia? Should watch his A5 review right after this one. Totally biased. I think he's sore that Kia entered this realm.

    • @Ozzy734
      @Ozzy734 4 года назад

      He just said you have to reach in.quit complaining

    • @serotonin9218
      @serotonin9218 4 года назад

      Who really cares it’s just a car review. It is not like he is biased against black and white people.. it’s a car brand.

  • @dwergmaster
    @dwergmaster 7 лет назад +19

    It's no M, RS or AMG competitor obviously, but definitely a better deal than it's S5 and 440i counterparts.

    • @joshuaduarte4505
      @joshuaduarte4505 7 лет назад

      Tom you think this can beat an s5? Is that a joke

    • @dwergmaster
      @dwergmaster 7 лет назад

      +Joshua I did not say such a thing. I said it's better than the S5 and 440i, not that it beats them. It's slightly slower than the Audi and a bit faster than the BMW but I still think the Stinger is the better deal.
      Stinger starts at 38k, vs Audi at 54k and bmw at 50k. And then you'll need to add the necessary options.. we all know the germans are going to be well above 60k in the end.

  • @gozzoz7310
    @gozzoz7310 7 лет назад +31

    If you spec Audi or BMW same as this top range KIA, they would be double the price Mat... be the way here in Australia is much cheaper then rivals.... + you get V6 engine...

  • @yanuchiuchihaanimegamesand3907
    @yanuchiuchihaanimegamesand3907 4 года назад +43

    I mean, Yes, it's not on the level of Audi and Mercedes on the interior quality, but it won't cost an arm and a leg to fix when it breaks down. Which won't be often... unlike Audi and Mercedes

    • @TheQwerty99215
      @TheQwerty99215 3 года назад +7

      With the 7 year warranty it will cost you nothing actually

    • @kristians2704
      @kristians2704 3 года назад

      These comments are so overused when comparing everything to German cars

    • @maxmorris4562
      @maxmorris4562 3 года назад +1

      So true man

    • @MagicNash89
      @MagicNash89 2 года назад +1

      @@kristians2704 Its overused because its so true, I had friends in the past who complained about money all the time, but would still repair their old wornout German cars instead of buying smth more suitable to their budget, saving up, investing, etc, to not have money problems.

  • @x3merx3mer
    @x3merx3mer 7 лет назад +42

    Why would you make it sound as it has the similar price as S5? 10K isn't a small difference in my book, even for a 40K car.
    Yeah, you can compare baseprice audi vs range topping kia a bit better, but that doesn't make much sense either

    • @meownmazda1
      @meownmazda1 7 лет назад

      nemanja milosevic ur hot

    • @mmmakeee
      @mmmakeee 7 лет назад

      Yea, and he shouldn't be comparing it to the 4 GC in the first place, since the Stinger (4830) is 19,2cm longer than the Gran Coupe (4638).

    • @ZS-xi4xk
      @ZS-xi4xk 5 лет назад

      To get even a nice S5 it's options cost a shit ton. To get a loaded Stinger it's about 52K. To get a loaded S5 it's 70k+

  • @paikiah77
    @paikiah77 7 лет назад +76

    First time I have been very disappointed with carwow review's fairness and information.
    Prejudicial and judgemental even before getting in the car is not how I would expect to see a professional car reviewer.
    I hope there will be another chance to review again, without the "but it's a kia" attitude and review the darn car.

    • @discountpharmacy5217
      @discountpharmacy5217 7 лет назад +1

      shut up

    • @menifo4334
      @menifo4334 7 лет назад +1

      Sj Park This is he first time you are disappointed because this the first time you allowed yourself to see the real picture.

    • @JohnThePA
      @JohnThePA 7 лет назад +4

      Typically when a Carwow review highlights a car, they focus solely on the car and then create additional videos to look at the head-to-head comparisons. Instead, Matt jumps right out of the gate and spends a good chuck of this video talking about Audi and BMW?

    • @maxmorris4562
      @maxmorris4562 4 года назад

      Discount Pharmacy ok

  • @pgrg2335
    @pgrg2335 6 лет назад +147

    Been following Matt since his carbuyer days...But this review really put me off...This is such a biased review and not a standlone review but felt more like promotion video of german brands like AUDI and BMW. And no I am not defending KIA. I drive BMW myself but credit has to be given where its due!!

    • @Ozzy734
      @Ozzy734 4 года назад +3

      Quit complaining

    • @Ozzy734
      @Ozzy734 4 года назад +3

      He’s comparing them to bmw and audi because there the rivals to the stinger he’s using them as an example

    • @Timodon1
      @Timodon1 4 года назад

      He did not get £££££ from Kia in his pocket i think! :) BMW did! :)

    • @Timodon1
      @Timodon1 4 года назад +1

      @Nagato is better than Punk Naruto Well sir, im shure you know more about cars than i do, i mean i had my first car not far away, ist was 1972 and it was an Amerikan car Dodge Dart - 65. I been driving lot of cars since then so i talk nonsense, i know! In my country where i born we have only 3 Formula 1 World Champions and in Rallye only about 15 of them! You have more im shure! Im old racedriver my self!

    • @BBBBBBBBBBBefw
      @BBBBBBBBBBBefw 4 года назад

      I’ve got a 2015 Sonata and the engine blew up at 42,000 miles despite changing the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

  • @canusdominici
    @canusdominici 7 лет назад +62

    I've never seen you manhandle the console in the beloved German cars. And many of those have scratchy plastics down low, which seem to get less comment than here. How about the warranty difference?

    • @cartere9981
      @cartere9981 2 года назад

      My f10 5 series bmw center console did the same thing he's very biased in this review

  • @Barobran92
    @Barobran92 7 лет назад +40

    In North America the Stinger is way cheaper than the German rivals.

    • @Joninkin
      @Joninkin 7 лет назад +3

      Same in Australia, The Stinger is around $65,000.00 AUD where an Audi S5 is about $100,000.00 AUD.

    • @justinwilliams4747
      @justinwilliams4747 7 лет назад

      Same in New Zealand would never compare the two

    • @MDDeGrande1994
      @MDDeGrande1994 6 лет назад

      Barobran92 Everything is cheaper than Germans

  • @jayantdhole
    @jayantdhole 4 года назад +25

    I watched this car on the road yesterday, and I came here for review. So I got interested in Kia Stinger. It looks good ,TBH

    • @BoomChing
      @BoomChing 3 года назад +1

      Looks good apart from those reflectors

  • @BATF4P
    @BATF4P 7 лет назад +118

    You said bmw more times than kia . I thought this is about kia not your hate of anything but germans.

  • @cheesycroissants
    @cheesycroissants 7 лет назад +314

    It doesn’t have the German quality, but it also doesn’t have the German price tag either

    • @morbl1
      @morbl1 6 лет назад +13

      Actually it is

    • @blackairforceone
      @blackairforceone 6 лет назад +24

      It does actually...

    • @cleey
      @cleey 6 лет назад +2

      why is that so expensive in UK. Australia has much less price. top range only just 60,000 AUD

    • @DerangedSloth555
      @DerangedSloth555 6 лет назад +11

      At least it doesn't goes bang when the warranty runs out.

    • @RomanM803
      @RomanM803 6 лет назад +3

      50 thounds is Benz money and the quality screams $35,000.

  • @wissammahmoud509
    @wissammahmoud509 4 года назад +208

    Who's here after Doug bought his Stinger?

    • @Chris0-58
      @Chris0-58 4 года назад +4

      That was quick. Me too.

    • @tyukikiquinchi7367
      @tyukikiquinchi7367 4 года назад +1

      yeah

    • @uzielurrea7584
      @uzielurrea7584 4 года назад +1

      I want one now lol

    • @jahfus
      @jahfus 4 года назад +7

      😂 😂 me 🤦‍♂️and I literally just got the red 2019 stinger GT limited, 5 days ago and, I’m still here watching Stinger videos everyday lol 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

    • @pawelradwanski7398
      @pawelradwanski7398 4 года назад +1

      Lol, same here

  • @newgameo3490
    @newgameo3490 7 лет назад +27

    what do u mean. The guy that design this car work with BMW M division. Matt just love the Germans . this car is beautiful.

    • @kraenk12
      @kraenk12 7 лет назад

      New Gameo No, nor the designer, but the chief engineer.

  • @Bleeding_Titanium
    @Bleeding_Titanium 7 лет назад +19

    Man I think people should shortlist it. it's such a brilliant car looks so fine and also it's so practical and those 7 years warranty is such a great bargain. thank you for the amazing information.

  • @CrazyTechLab
    @CrazyTechLab 2 года назад +5

    Got the V6 and love it. I've owned it three months and every week I get a comment about how good or smart it looks with people asking what it is! Wouldn't get that in a 440i or S5!

  • @Neo.555
    @Neo.555 7 лет назад +148

    Next time when you review any car, pls shake test the center tunnel and steering!

  • @PedroFTeixeira
    @PedroFTeixeira 7 лет назад +68

    I was expecting alot better from you Matt. Why are journalists impressed that kia do good cars now?
    They have been doing it for more thsn 10 years with the ceed, sportage and soul. Don't you guys go to auto shows?

    • @maxmorris4562
      @maxmorris4562 4 года назад +1

      Matts right for criticising the car people are going to be paying £30 000 for a car with shitty build quality, handling and interior of it wasn’t for it

  • @christopherhurkmans4790
    @christopherhurkmans4790 4 года назад +27

    I know a lot of people turning away from Germany for performance cars.
    Stinger is why.

    • @abhinavganesh1429
      @abhinavganesh1429 3 года назад +5

      Of course you do, that's why u see stingers all the time and it has been a massive success for KIA, oh wait that didn't happen

    • @chongbq4511
      @chongbq4511 3 года назад +3

      @@tomsmith3805 People will praise this car model but when comes to actual purchase, how many of them will really buy?

    • @danielcrytec
      @danielcrytec 3 года назад

      @@tomsmith3805 well I bought the car 2021 and I am fully impressed..

    • @jordankirkbride4612
      @jordankirkbride4612 3 года назад

      Hmmm the b58 wipes the floor with this engine...

    • @getthecansin
      @getthecansin 3 года назад

      Have never ever seen one, what a joke of a car and a joke of a comment

  • @corradomr2
    @corradomr2 7 лет назад +8

    Bought a GT AWD Limited. Excellent performance , features, refinement, and value. In Canada, an S5 or 440i GC costs $20K more!

    • @corradomr2
      @corradomr2 7 лет назад

      swansea007791 Hey mate. Here's my Stinger and both Lexus RC F and IS I traded for it 😉 stingerforum.org/threads/would-you-trade-in-a-lexus-rc-f-and-is-for-a-stinger-gt-limited.1157/

  • @shikori7
    @shikori7 7 лет назад +76

    I am sorry, but that plastic thing you mentioned in the beginning is literally the same in any 3, 4 series or A4, A5 you step into.

  • @silverspiritveritas112
    @silverspiritveritas112 6 лет назад +158

    Awfully biased, and definitely biased to the Germans. It actually is more spacious than it's rivals, cheaper, faster. And dare i say it, more reliable than it's German counterparts.
    And while he's talking about fake vents. Meanwhile Mercedes-Benz is doing fake vents, exhaust tips, noise pumped thru speakers and stuff. Point them out as well!

    • @Tomoyo0827
      @Tomoyo0827 5 лет назад +8

      Silver Low it’s a fucking Kia, what more do you want him to say? Better than a BMW? He’d lose his job.

    • @HoiDongCuu
      @HoiDongCuu 5 лет назад +8

      He did criticise bmw and audi often for fake exhaust

    • @sowishful
      @sowishful 5 лет назад +8

      Tan Trung Nguyen Quoc bmw doesn’t do fake exhausts. That’s Benz and Audi

    • @g59alex99
      @g59alex99 5 лет назад +2

      sowishful i8 buddy has a speaker

    • @nurbsenvi
      @nurbsenvi 5 лет назад +7

      German cars have shit reliability the whole world knows that. It's Japan and than Korea when it comes to reliability.

  • @Lambdasonddd
    @Lambdasonddd 7 лет назад +176

    Been Matt's subscriber for a few years, and this is the most biased review he has ever done. Shaking a center console? Never seen him doing that on other cars. He even took off wheel cover for sake. Funny part is that Audi also make their wheel center cap 5-spoked just like the stinger. Not here to defend Kia but it seems Matt never took it seriously in the first place. Can see it all through the whole review.

    • @jver6505
      @jver6505 6 лет назад +3

      Jeremy Saevn he has actually tried wiggeling the middle console on a bmw x3 if i'm not wrong and that thing wasn't moving at all

    • @jver6505
      @jver6505 6 лет назад

      Jeremy Saevn it's the 2018 bmw x3 review at 1:09.

  • @totalmadnesman
    @totalmadnesman 7 лет назад +35

    Ugh Matt your Audi Sponsor is showing...
    That Stinger is so much more value than the S5. Try that quality test on the next audi aswell, I would like to see the result.

    • @vanessaoelmann4211
      @vanessaoelmann4211 7 лет назад

      He mentioned BMW just as often as Audi if not more often

  • @skylarbcuda
    @skylarbcuda 5 лет назад +34

    I didn’t realize how much I like Doug’s reviews till now

  • @MatrixDiscovery
    @MatrixDiscovery 7 лет назад +43

    Hmmm...buy a German brand that will break down within 2 years or get the KIA which will last 10 years. He says the German cars have more space in the back and trunk? Since when? All the reviews show them have hardly any space in back and trunk?
    Goes to show that these Euro reviews of cars are totally biased towards the Euro cars.

    • @CFAuugh
      @CFAuugh 7 лет назад +2

      Guess depends on the owner... My BMW 330i (E90) is clocking 148 000 km, spends 1/3 of its time around 200 km/h on the Autobahn... another 1/3 doing 80-120. The only problem it had so far was a gasket leak... kind of understandable when you spend a good 50 000 km over 200 kph though.
      Although when it comes to Merc's certain people did consistently have problems over the years. That being said though, Kia and Hyundai really are upping their game and 7 years warranty isn't a joke.

    • @PhobosCVIII
      @PhobosCVIII 7 лет назад +2

      Go look at the latest JD power reliability survey. Germans are at the top. Stop spreading myths

    • @MatrixDiscovery
      @MatrixDiscovery 7 лет назад +3

      Der Wunderwuzzi hmmm....all the category have the Japanese and Americans on top. Maybe you should learn to read.

    • @PhobosCVIII
      @PhobosCVIII 7 лет назад +4

      Literally from the 2017 Dependability survey:
      1. Lexus
      2. Porsche
      3. Toyota
      4. Buick
      5. Mercedes-Benz
      6. Hyundai
      7. BMW
      Yeah they're so unreliable that they're on par with Hyundai (who owns KIA)

  • @Autodevot
    @Autodevot 7 лет назад +139

    As a matter of fact, the Stinger has a lot of "German" in it. It is designed by Peter Schreyer and was engineered by Albert Biermann from BMW.

    • @TheBigbangguy
      @TheBigbangguy 6 лет назад +6

      Autodevot yes! And it was built by KIA! It could have been designed by the Pope, but it does not mean it will become automatically celestial. 😉

    • @MaximilianvonPinneberg
      @MaximilianvonPinneberg 6 лет назад +3

      I was about to say that, also a lot of the engineering team were poached from Peugeot. I love how people are saying "look at Kia now, they are now rivalling the Germans", yet most of the car is designed and engineered by Germans.

    • @simoncirkel6348
      @simoncirkel6348 6 лет назад +5

      The thing about Kia is that they hire German car engineers, pay them twice as much and fire them when they don’t need them anymore. True story

    • @fancyIOP
      @fancyIOP 6 лет назад +4

      Martin Ssempa are you one of the fired engineers???

    • @simoncirkel6348
      @simoncirkel6348 6 лет назад

      fancy O no my mom works as a doctor in a expat clinic and once got a client who works for Lexus and he had some colleagues who were hired by Kia together with some Germans who were all fired after a few years

  • @ishouldgetalif3
    @ishouldgetalif3 6 лет назад +6

    pardon my french but,
    HOLY FUCK KIA MADE A CAR LIKE THIS?!
    Sporty, good looking, practical (somewhat) and rear wheel drive?! sign me up! :D

  • @timbradley3228
    @timbradley3228 7 лет назад +31

    No matter what you say about it and laughing at it .... still it's better than any other British car in something called ((((((( durability ))))))))

  • @pappaG2000
    @pappaG2000 7 лет назад +10

    Schreyer was born in 1953 in Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria, West Germany[5] and began studying in 1975 at the Munich University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule München - Industrie Design).[5] He worked with Audi first as a student in 1978,[5] graduating in 1979 with his Industrial Design degree. Subsequently, Schreyer won the Audi Scholarship to study at the Royal College of Art, London from 1979-1980 as a transportation design student.[5]
    In 1980, Schreyer began working with Audi in exterior, interior and conceptual design. In 1991, he moved to the company's design studio in California.[5] He returned to the Audi Design Concept Studio in 1992, and the following year moved to Volkswagen exterior design department.
    Schreyer is known for wearing all black clothing, black eyeglasses designed by Philippe Starck,[9] and for his "competitive, inventive and analytic" nature.[9]
    A GERMAN DESIGNED THE CAR SO WHATS THE DEAL ABOUT YOU SAYING GERMANS DO MUCH BETTER IN DESIGN AND QUALITY?

  • @JVonghost
    @JVonghost 5 лет назад +12

    I saw one of these on holiday recently , and thought wow what’s that!
    Never seen you review a car and bring the price of its rival up on the car wow website.
    Very biased, Big thumbs down for me.

  • @wadi86
    @wadi86 7 лет назад +49

    it is pretty obvious that the competitors have paid some money to carwow for the review.
    very biased review from the start till the end.
    so embarassing.

  • @sushi777300
    @sushi777300 7 лет назад +29

    Usually I really like Mat's reviews but this one was way too negative for a good car.
    There seemed to be quite some prejudice and a wish to make the Stinger look bad.
    Hope future reviews will be more objective again

    • @kaustix852
      @kaustix852 7 лет назад +3

      objective=agreeing with me

    • @sushi777300
      @sushi777300 7 лет назад +1

      kek not necessarily although there is some truth to it I admit. I just got the impression that Mat was more critical about the Stinger than he is with most other cars. It's trying to compete with premium cars so the Audi and BMW comparisons make sense but the critique just seemed not to be as balanced as it usually is.
      Not hating on Mat or carwow, they remain my favorite car reviews 😊.
      Just trying to give some constructive feedback

  • @kelvinosborne3822
    @kelvinosborne3822 6 лет назад +16

    Taking nothing from Bmw/Audi or Mercedes I really think kia are up there , they make there cars really well if not better than the Germans and I know that after owning both a kia and an Audi.

    • @naiyayika
      @naiyayika 3 года назад +1

      And far more affordable. I'd pick a Telluride over an endeavour or an x8 or a GLS anyday. Just Korean engineering making a new class of Asian muscle.

    • @YoungCarWiz
      @YoungCarWiz 3 года назад

      It’s just a Kia

  • @warsawlloyd4026
    @warsawlloyd4026 7 лет назад +32

    I watched a lot of your reviews but I never thought I would stumble on something that is so explicitly biased...
    Nevertheless, it is a shame that the base Kia Stinger in the UK is the most expensive base version in Europe and the US, and that it is overpriced by a silly margin as Kia chose the UK price to reflect Pound Sterling to USD in January 2017 when it was at its lowest point, instead of like now when the Pound has recovered to the place it was before the referendum. The base Kia Stinger goes for 23 000 GBP in the US, unlike 30 500 here.

    • @bitkahuna
      @bitkahuna 7 лет назад

      one word: tariffs

    • @warsawlloyd4026
      @warsawlloyd4026 6 лет назад +1

      It's a funny thing you mention tariffs.
      The UK has a free trade deal with South Korea through the EU.
      The US places a 15% car import tariff on South Korea.
      I wonder how it can still be cheaper in the US by almost 40%.

  • @marinkovlahic5318
    @marinkovlahic5318 7 лет назад +10

    So while others are comparing this kia to a porsche panamera v6 and a bmw 640i gran coupe, in 4 aspects (0-60 acceleration, cornering, slalom and closed course lap) the kia stinger won 2 of them over the porsche being second and the porsche won the other 2 over the kia, whilst bmw finished 3rd on all 4 of these aspects, you are trying to tell us that this car is only considerable and still not as good as the bmw 4series or the audi 5 sports... Even tho the panamera and the bmw 640i gran coupe both stand around 90k and the kia is only 40... And another question, i never saw you punch or try to move around the dashboard in a mercedes/audi/bmw, why did u do that to the kia ? It is so obvious that in this review you are favoring the germans brand just based on the fact that u like the brands more.. Nothing objective here because this stinger, for that price, blows them both away... Just saying

    • @marinkovlahic5318
      @marinkovlahic5318 7 лет назад

      Exactly, i've heard so much great stuff about this car, i looked over the reviewes, even in Matt's review where he is clearly trying to give advantage to the German brands, the Kia look fantastic it's just very noticable that he prefers the German brands and won't give this Kia the credit it deserves, the car is practically a bagrain compared to the Germans, for what it has to offer... Not to mention the cars performance, which i actually did in the comment above, mind blowing..

  • @ashutoshdeshpande276
    @ashutoshdeshpande276 6 лет назад +1

    The reason I watch your channel is because, you are probably the only host who doesn't get carried away by the brand of the car you are reviewing and gets under the skin of it to find out all the "GOODS" and "NOT SO GOODS". Simply amazing. Can you also review bigger vehicles too?

  • @shikori7
    @shikori7 7 лет назад +37

    Man, the S5 sportback has scratchy plastic on top of and below the dashboard. It also has plastic paddle shifters and a tacky glossy plastic accent running across the dash. In fact, scratch that, nearly the entire dash in the s5 is plastic, and at least in this kia, the center console is aluminum unlike the plastic in the s5. Not to mention it can cost up to 20K more to be similarly equipped. The problem here is that the Germans have you so convinced that they are superior in quality that you don't even see the obvious when you step inside one of their cars. Of course, you're quick to notice any shortcomings from a brand with a traditionally cheap image. Cars like the 3 series, 4 sries, a4, a5 feel no different from a fully specced accord in terms of materials and quality if you do an objective comparison. However, the german's brand image has everyone seeing through rose-colored glasses. The only german cars from BMW and Audi that feel truly premium are their upmarket models. Mercedes and porsche generally have a premium feel starting at the low end.

    • @TheSyrianBird
      @TheSyrianBird 6 лет назад

      I have an audi a4 2009 and the interior is still pretty good comparing to the teared seats and pale dash of an accord 2013 model , I live in Dubai , it's sunny most of the year and only a good quality interiors can stand the climate and stay on shape , accord is not their ,sorry .

  • @boxsterviper
    @boxsterviper 7 лет назад +189

    This video brought to you by Audi, BMW and Mercedes.

    • @thinmichael1
      @thinmichael1 7 лет назад +10

      another fanboy ignoring the fact that the review is unbiased and Matt is actually praising the car's handling and exterior. Interior and cabin space are truly Stinger's shortcomings.

    • @waelmkaouar396
      @waelmkaouar396 6 лет назад +6

      thinmichael1 shut the hell up. Annoying as hell. Bashing on everyone 's opinion just cause it is different from the unwanted urs. Go away.

    • @justinsundiam
      @justinsundiam 5 лет назад

      Totally

  • @penart8079
    @penart8079 6 лет назад +21

    I have a bone (well a couple lol) to pick with this is review.
    1. "What if someone doesnt use an iphone or android?" What the fuck else is there? lol
    2. "The speakers look like they copy mercedes" - i ve seen alot of cars you reviewed that copy the merc but you said nothing about them. Even the new lincoln navigator's speakers look like that.
    3. You are complaining of the fact that kia claimed mpg was 29 but actually 24, you have reviewed mercs and audis with way worse mileage than suggested by the manufactures and didnt make much of a fuss about it..
    This was a shitty biased review.

  • @vladsaghin7644
    @vladsaghin7644 7 лет назад +22

    So the car is a riot, plenty of fun, has good driving dynamics but you only "consider" it? Also a lot cheaper but I suppose it's different in all the markets, a Stinger is only 50k$ while an S5 is 75k$ in Canada, both fully loaded. Talk about a bargain.

    • @antimob4420
      @antimob4420 2 месяца назад +1

      he is a britcars influencer wannabe, so ...

  • @Benjamin-sn5cw
    @Benjamin-sn5cw 7 лет назад +68

    I'm a fan of Carwow reviews but the near constant comparisons in this video were too much. It's every other sentence. Just review as a standalone car. It's not a group test.

  • @duckgoesmooo
    @duckgoesmooo 3 года назад +1

    Owned 3 BMW's. All broke down. That's German 'quality'
    Own a Toyota Supra. 25 years strong.
    Own a Stinger.. 2 months but we shall see. But comparing it to German 'quality' it's doing better than at least one of my BMW's so far.

    • @MagicNash89
      @MagicNash89 2 года назад

      How is it after more than a year?

  • @rafflesnh
    @rafflesnh 7 лет назад +20

    Mat, 24.7 mpg is much nearer to 25 than 24. You do this a lot in your reviews, and was wondering why you feel the need to do this?

    • @michel1292
      @michel1292 7 лет назад +1

      rafflesnh because it doesn't matter that much tbh, 1mpg won't make a big difference

    • @carwow
      @carwow  7 лет назад +4

      I cocked up when doing the bit to camera - just looked down quick and read the first number. Sometimes rounding while driving aint easy. And really what's 0.7mpg? Not gonna change anyone's opinion. It seems there is a lot of love out there for this car - and I understand it - Kia has been brave and done a good job. But let's see the sales figures, cos really it doesn't matter how many car fans like this car - if people don't end up buying it in decent numbers that positive opinion counts for zip. Take the Toyita GT86 as an example. Everyone loved it...apart from actual carbuyers so in the end it's been a bit of a sales flop. I'm here to advise car buyers, and how they should spend their money.

    • @-DC-
      @-DC- 7 лет назад

      carwow Ford Escort sold lots was still a shit car lolol, sales figures only tell you so much.

    • @carwow
      @carwow  7 лет назад

      That journos such as me as a waste of time....Maybe it's time to resign and go back to being a chartered accountant.

  • @jamesmdr_
    @jamesmdr_ 7 лет назад +108

    Would you please make the same "shaking" test on central console in BMWs, Audis or Mercedes? Never saw you do it before, so now I think it is mandatory on next reviews.

    • @zanthony1286
      @zanthony1286 6 лет назад +11

      if he shakes it on German cars it would break or crack

    • @darrenstewart6813
      @darrenstewart6813 6 лет назад +5

      It doesn’t shake! Well mine doesn’t. 😉

    • @tbvjqor123
      @tbvjqor123 6 лет назад +3

      Test drove Stinger. There is slight movement when you push really hard but i wouldnt be concerned no ones gonna push it like that

    • @v8william
      @v8william 5 лет назад

      ruclips.net/video/MCgZYhX9QnM/видео.html Boi. Look at what he made for you! :-)

  • @tanderbrown239
    @tanderbrown239 5 лет назад +2

    My dad works at Kia and I was the first kid to ride in it in Australia
    It’s a bit sad that they won’t make another one😢

    • @tanderbrown239
      @tanderbrown239 4 года назад

      PhreshFunk 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️

  • @johnholst
    @johnholst 7 лет назад +24

    I love your reviews Matt! But you said the Kia Stinger Gt S is the same price as an Audi S5 sportback. It is not. According to their websites, the S5 is at least 9000 pounds more expensive. Let's be fair.

    • @carwow
      @carwow  7 лет назад

      +John Holst watch the vid.... With carwow discounts they work out the same!

    • @johnfrench9608
      @johnfrench9608 7 лет назад +12

      And the Audi has the same spec? Who is to say you cannot get some discount on the Kia and it has a 7 year warranty

    • @zest167
      @zest167 5 лет назад +2

      @@johnfrench9608 now you're just being biased. He explain that the price can be the same and you argue more about the warranty & equipment? That'a exactly what you're considering when you buy a car in term of price.

    • @skylarbcuda
      @skylarbcuda 5 лет назад

      carwow yeah not specd the same, and why not look for discount on Kia?

    • @invisiblekid99
      @invisiblekid99 5 лет назад

      @@carwow Now add the gadge to an A5!!!!!!!!!! and add that extra warranty!!!. THEN stick the Stinger into Carwow. FAKE NEWS!

  • @fredrickjohansson2998
    @fredrickjohansson2998 7 лет назад +14

    I think the S5 sb is a better car. In Sweden, the Audis base version is about 20 percent more expensive. When you start to mark all options you need to make it comparable with the Stinger (when it comes to equipment), it’s pricetag stops at almost 60 percent above Kias. I understand if you prefer the germans solid feel and all it has to offer in terms of premium values, rather than this Asian leep of faith. Personally, i would pick the Stinger due the Audis lack of character. The Audi could as well be an Arteon, a Superb Coupé or a Seat Antiklimax. The Stinger is a Stinger.

  • @stuarthogg9175
    @stuarthogg9175 6 лет назад +8

    If you told me 3-4 years ago I'd be owning a Kia I'd have laughed at you. But I now own a new Sorento and I'm wanting a Stinger. I've owned Audi and BMW in the past. Kia are the most progressive manufacturer, much better than the bigger companies. Well done Kia.

  • @farhanalungal4910
    @farhanalungal4910 7 лет назад +89

    Are you paid by German brands...?

  • @AlMansurpictures
    @AlMansurpictures 7 лет назад +14

    Always seems ridiculous if someone reviewing a performance car but still moaning about practicality and fuel consumption... And yeah about the Brand. Well, open minded person will able to embrace the Brand because everything is evolving. And if we are smart enough we will able to see which product that will works on the market, and if it's actually good means you will become a part of history. Next 5 or 10 years when this brand become huge, you can proud to yourself because you already use this brand at the beginning of their fame....

  • @simonmorty8344
    @simonmorty8344 4 года назад +2

    Found this review to be totally biased in many ways . I’ve owned both German cars and currently have a Kia Stinger GT1 so I can’t comment on the 2.0 Turbo. Is the car perfect - no but as an overall grand touring it’s a wonderful package. It’s quick, refined, stable, comfortable and very practical. The warranty is first class and I’m not having to pay BMW / Audi parts/labor. It’s also rare and also a great looking vehicle. One of the greatest things is it feels special and unique. Some owners of the Stinger who use them as daily’s love them and they own brand new BMW M6, M5 etc. I’m the first to say I was a brand snob that when ever I would get a rental car (which was often) would take anything just don’t give me a Kia. This car doesn’t drive, feel or look like a Kia but more German. Just in the same way Skoda went from being laughable brand and now considered a reputable brand when brought out by VW. Kia are not the cars that they were 10 years ago. I purchased my Stinger with low miles and couldn’t be happier. If your a car enthusiast, enjoy driving and want a sporty car that is German engineered at a fraction of the cost then the Stinger should be on your list. Better reviews of the Stinger you can find on Carfection, Doug Demuro and google Jeremy Clarkson review on Stinger and Evo Car Magazine. In a market that is saturated with SUV, drag races where we know Tesla is King (until you get to 120mph) - the Stinger is a breath of fresh air. Thanks Kia for having the balls to actually risk a lot and bring the concept of the Stinger to reality.

  • @TheIceMurder2
    @TheIceMurder2 7 лет назад +137

    Really disappointed with Matt's bias here.

    • @IBo99608
      @IBo99608 6 лет назад +1

      It's a shitbox. If you like it or not.

    • @xammendoza667
      @xammendoza667 6 лет назад +14

      German cars are shit boxes too, according to JD Power rankings. You just pay 80% on their badge and 15% on maintenance and repair and 5% on luxury features. I don't even want to talk about reliability issues.

    • @ajlee6933
      @ajlee6933 6 лет назад +12

      I don’t think he was bias. He enjoyed the car, he just stated that it isn’t better than the Germans. This is Kia’s first attempt. I think they did a good job considering the Germans have been doing this for decades.

    • @alexandredillemann5668
      @alexandredillemann5668 6 лет назад +1

      @@ajlee6933 I completely agree

    • @kyh6767
      @kyh6767 5 лет назад +1

      @@IBo99608 loud mouth but no proof, a wimp's attitude

  • @ghuldorgrey
    @ghuldorgrey 7 лет назад +23

    This car is amazing value for its money.

  • @hunga28
    @hunga28 6 лет назад +25

    Pretty horrible review if you ask me. The basic gist of the review:
    Pros:
    X is pretty good for a kia
    You wouldn't expect X on a kia
    X is on this kia
    X performs well for a kia
    You wouldnt expect a kia to do X
    etc.
    Cons:
    X isnt as good as a bmw
    X isnt as good as a mercedes
    X isnt as good as an Audi
    X isnt what you'd expect on a european
    etc.
    You can literally find flaws on any car if you compare it to what's out there on the market
    Review it on it's own merit. This is one of the worst car reviews I've come across

  • @choibo21c
    @choibo21c 7 лет назад +8

    Kia Stinger : 23.3 cubic feet trunk > BMW 4 series Gran Coupe : 17 cubic feet trunk. This channel can't even get a spec right.

  • @golfbuddy1969
    @golfbuddy1969 7 лет назад +21

    If you like this car, wait 18 months, and buy a low mileage used Stinger...and save half. There’ll be plenty available too.

    • @haider7866
      @haider7866 7 лет назад

      golfbuddy1969 we need more people like you in the world

    • @golfbuddy1969
      @golfbuddy1969 7 лет назад

      H DOLLAR hahaha! Just trying to save some folks some $$$$.

    • @snarskistomas
      @snarskistomas 6 лет назад

      to buy used one is not the same as new one ;) I highky recommend to experience buying a car with 0 miles ;) you will be amazed how you will feel ;)

    • @kaiyin2116
      @kaiyin2116 6 лет назад

      Can you explain why this would happen?

  • @DonLee1980
    @DonLee1980 6 лет назад +1

    I just took delivery of mine today. It’s not perfect but it certainly doesn’t have much of the problems Matt says there are. Furthermore, the drivers seat automatically moves to the furthest position when you open the door to get out. It doesn’t move back forward until a driver sits in the seat and then closes the door. Hence why Matt feels so cramped in the back - the seat is pushed the furthest back

  • @johnolaiya4144
    @johnolaiya4144 7 лет назад +38

    So much praise for the Germans and especially Audi. Let Kia enjoy it's moment.

  • @Neo.555
    @Neo.555 7 лет назад +8

    Those who are critical of Mat, I get it, but I do remember an old review of Kia Optima where Mat says it looks as good as a Lexus! I just wish Mat was not critical of the car just because of the brand Kia... It's a common man's BMW!!

  • @ajaydabas406
    @ajaydabas406 6 лет назад +15

    Dudes not even 6' complaining about 6'4".... LMAO 😂😂

  • @zoltanvarga4662
    @zoltanvarga4662 7 лет назад +541

    Can you shake all cars center console in all your nxt videos pls...just that you stay consistent and objective across brands and reviews..

    • @Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_
      @Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ 6 лет назад +81

      I've seen him shake other cars, they were fine. Stop being butthurt. It's a cheaply made car.

    • @titoyolo240
      @titoyolo240 6 лет назад +6

      The fitting is still better than Fords, that's German

    • @SuperV8driver
      @SuperV8driver 6 лет назад +12

      @@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ but kia fixed it in jan 2018 ;) its now stiff as hell ;)

    • @saadqureshi7127
      @saadqureshi7127 5 лет назад +2

      It's a KIA, what do you expect.

    • @FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey
      @FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey 5 лет назад +3

      @@titoyolo240 ford isn't german

  • @TorkMotorsports
    @TorkMotorsports 7 лет назад +244

    The KIA Stinger is very much underated. We have one as a shop car, and have been modifying it with huge success.

    • @TorkMotorsports
      @TorkMotorsports 6 лет назад +20

      Mystkal Diamond i have driven and even own a BMW, lol. I also own a Stinger, so thank you, bye :)

    • @Legacyyyyyyy
      @Legacyyyyyyy 6 лет назад +4

      I'd love to own a stinger very few on a road I enjoy driving something unique... In Toronto where I live I see Benz Audi and BMW everyday... You know how often I see a Stinger like never...

    • @TorkMotorsports
      @TorkMotorsports 6 лет назад +9

      Update on our shop Stinger GT... 455 WHP now. I wonder how many BMW's and Merc's will see the tail end of a "KIA"?

    • @Joe-nx7nj
      @Joe-nx7nj 6 лет назад

      Tork Motorsports what modifications?

    • @rallymo1197
      @rallymo1197 6 лет назад

      This is the guy who blew up several Hyundai transmissions at nationwide "tuning" events, he is also the worse tuner of every forum he is/was ever a part of. All numbers and no reliability.

  • @muckspreader1able
    @muckspreader1able 3 года назад +2

    Yes mat it isn't made like an audi BMW or Mercedes In that the electronics work on it and comes with a 7 years warranty.

  • @Doupik
    @Doupik 7 лет назад +27

    Mat, that Audi with the same kit as Stinger cost like 20 000 pound more. Unfair comparison.

    • @oscardominguez1680
      @oscardominguez1680 7 лет назад +4

      Doupik rather have base S5 than Full equipped Stinger IMO

    • @Doupik
      @Doupik 7 лет назад +3

      Well, 440i GC is the German choice I would go for here, but as both BMW and Kia owner, I would not have problem buying Stinger, you would save much more on the running costs too.

    • @grunf5604
      @grunf5604 7 лет назад +4

      Oscar Dominguez lol german cars are not what they used to be 10 or more years ago! Koreans are kicking their ass with reliability and cheap maintenance

    • @iansmith5163
      @iansmith5163 5 лет назад +1

      Good point. That apples and oranges price comparison with an Audi was utterly shameless. Does VAG advertising fund CarWow or is this just Matt's prejudice?

  • @Treveljan
    @Treveljan 7 лет назад +14

    I think, that the problem with this review is the issue with "value-for-money". At 2:00 Matt says that this car (The V6 GTS) costs over 40K GBP. Let's say, it's 41K. With the GTS trim level, this thing is fully equipped, so it literally has everything (including the new active safety features like lane-keep-assist etc.). Then Matt points out, that through carbuyer, you can get offers from dealers, AND that (as he shows it to us) you can get an Audi S5 SB for around 43K.
    However.
    1. Matt doesn't show us, what kind of discounts we can get for THIS GTS Kia. Currently it says 0,- GBP. Is it 0,- GBP though? And, the only option left to choose is a 650 GBP color...
    2. The S5 which Matt shows us - (43K GPB) comes without a few things. And Audi options are expensive. For example: Audi HUD is 900 GBP. Kia? Standard. So... there is a couple of tousand pounds to spend.
    To sum up, I firmly belive, that the Audi or BMW is a better car than the Kia (the main reason is weight btw, which Matt also failed to point out... oddly). However, I think, that the Kia is better value at a cheaper SRP, longer warranty, but depreciation...? No idea.
    I would definitely recommend to try this thing out before buying an Audi or BMW.

    • @bekabeka71
      @bekabeka71 7 лет назад

      KonkolyD man don't ever compare Korean norJapanese cars to bmw or Audi to true enthusiasts guys, I agree with you though

    • @MrNiknuk
      @MrNiknuk 7 лет назад +1

      Garbage review tbh. Matt is boring in 2018. He's not enthusiastic anymore

    • @Treveljan
      @Treveljan 7 лет назад

      In general - you are right, and I agree.
      But there are exceptions. Like what Chris Harris said about the Lexus GS F. Or what Jeremy Clarkson Thinks about the Nissan GTR, or the Lexus LFA.
      And I would buy an N/A Mazda 6 before a cheater VW Passat anyday.
      People undervalue reliability.

  • @alexsosna7180
    @alexsosna7180 4 года назад +1

    I sat in one today. Not gonna lie it’s surprisingly nice. The wheel raises up and down automatically making it easy to get in and out. My dream car has been the Audi A5 Sportback but this i can get a dual turbo V6... decisions decisions. Also maintenance is more affordable

  • @Fc-cb3tn
    @Fc-cb3tn 7 лет назад +167

    C'mon Mat, you know very well that people want this car because of the V6. Taking the V6 out of the Stinger GT is a bit like taking away the fish from fish and chips.

    • @emililorenzo3835
      @emililorenzo3835 7 лет назад +1

      Felix Chan put that v6 in new volvo cars 😂 they would be just perfect

    • @xXOctan3Xx
      @xXOctan3Xx 6 лет назад +2

      Romeo bastard now I'm hungry

    • @poplaurentiu4148
      @poplaurentiu4148 6 лет назад

      Ok Lorenzo Volvo are very nice quality and comfy indeed but are already quite expensive.. so, if you do that i think you could have 2 cheaper Stingers instead of an well equipped pricey Volvo..

    • @lucvandriel2408
      @lucvandriel2408 6 лет назад

      How expensive is the v6 model in the UK. The base v6 model is €120.000,- in the Netherlands.

    • @TheStingyRay
      @TheStingyRay 6 лет назад

      Nah nah nah. Chippy chips are fucking great so nah.

  • @Kishan2213
    @Kishan2213 7 лет назад +16

    you should add options to that A5 and see how much it costs then... really disappointed by the lack of common sense shown in this review

    • @Horizon301.
      @Horizon301. 7 лет назад +1

      kishan harripersad well people might rather have a lower spec A5 over the Kia. I certainly would. Buying the more expensive cars does mean less equipment. Look at an S Class standard equipment, then you will be truly amazed. Let’s just say that it doesn’t even have 4 zone climate control, only 2. For comparison an Audi A4 has 3 zone and the A6 4 zone as standard. Now that’s a joke at double the price at £71,000 compared to the A6 at just under £40,000

  • @MrWhosYourDad
    @MrWhosYourDad 4 года назад +1

    Where German cars like Audi, BMW will start breaking within a year of owning, this Kia stinger will be a solid performer as their after sales service is industry leading.

  • @walterdjardino1968
    @walterdjardino1968 7 лет назад +111

    Are the audi sponsored this test or vag?

    • @juandef4115
      @juandef4115 6 лет назад

      Eldar R this guy probably is german like the british monarchy.

    • @IBo99608
      @IBo99608 6 лет назад +4

      It's not because someone doesn't agree with you that they were payed for it.
      It's just a shit car.

    • @sehhmie5483
      @sehhmie5483 6 лет назад +1

      I Bo hater

    • @sehhmie5483
      @sehhmie5483 6 лет назад +1

      I Bo shit? Because its kia right? I need more originality that that excuse

    • @omarabdul2864
      @omarabdul2864 5 лет назад +1

      @@IBo99608 yeah i didnt know that kia fanboys were such beta male pussies. That explains why they like this garbage car

  • @amankj1995
    @amankj1995 7 лет назад +34

    Matt seemed to be biased towards German

    • @amankj1995
      @amankj1995 7 лет назад +2

      Fabian Krüger watch stinger review from doug demuro

    • @__Mr.White__
      @__Mr.White__ 7 лет назад

      No. He just knows what is good. Bc that is his job.

  • @GBFeb72
    @GBFeb72 4 года назад +1

    I’ve got a BMW M140i and this Kia looks like it’s replacement. For the record my BMW interior has not lasted well in its 3 year life, it’s no 7 series but the Germans do cheap as well