- Performance and design front and centre with Kia's newest
model and first-ever AWD sedan
- With an estimated 365 HP and 376 lb-ft torque, the
powerful nod to the classic gran turismos of the past will
redefine the Kia brand
- Designed in Frankfurt,
developed on the Nurburgring and backed by Kia's industry-leading
quality, the Stinger will be available in late 2017
- Visit KIAMEDIA.CA for more information and photos
MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 28, 2017 /CNW/ - Today at the Vancouver
International Auto Show, Kia demonstrated its commitment to design
and quality with the regional debut of the all-new 2018 Kia
Stinger. A five-passenger fastback sports sedan poised to redefine
a segment currently populated by European automakers, the Stinger
will be the company's first AWD sedan and highest-performance
production vehicle ever – all backed by Kia Motors'
industry-leading quality and reliability.
"Stinger is all about the journey – and as a nation that loves
to explore and isn't afraid to drive large distances to do so,
Canadians should be very excited about this vehicle" said
Ted Lancaster, vice president &
COO, Kia Canada Inc. "It was designed to channel the elegant and
emotional soul of the classic gran turismos of the past. Stinger is
unlike anything Kia has ever done and truly demonstrates the high
level of design and quality that goes into our vehicles."
Instantly recognizable as a direct evolution of the GT concept
that preceded it, the all-new 2018 Kia Stinger design was overseen
by Peter Schreyer, Kia Motors' chief
design officer, and his talented team of designers in
Frankfurt. Ride and handling development was looked after by
Albert Biermann, head of Kia's
Vehicle Test and High Performance Development and his group of
engineers in Korea and on the grueling Nurburgring racing
circuit.
Offered with multiple engine configurations and luxurious
accommodations, the 2018 Kia Stinger is planned to go on sale in
Canada in late 2017. Pricing will
be announced closer to the vehicle's launch date.
Design
Turning a concept into a production car is no small task and
Schreyer looked no further than Kia's Frankfurt studio – the birthplace of the GT
concept – to bring the Stinger to life. "A true gran
turismo, a car for spirited long-distance driving, is not about
outright power, hard-edged dynamics and brutal styling, all at the
expense of luxury, comfort and grace," notes Gregory Guillaume, chief designer, Kia Motors
Europe. "The Stinger has nothing to do with being the first to
arrive at the destination – this car is all about the
journey. It's about passion."
From its sleek front clip through its svelte flanks, and up to
its powerful haunches, the Stinger exudes a muscular
confidence. Key to its road presence are the rear-wheel-drive
proportions, a long hood and short front overhang, an extended
wheelbase to deliver a spacious cabin and a long rear overhang with
strong shoulders. The Stinger's stance and visual balance are
designed to lend the car an air of elegance and athleticism, rather
than boy-racer aggression.
The wide front and rear track, along with the recessed contours
along the doors, enhance the visual power of the Stinger's shoulder
line as well as its fastback silhouette. Other purely
functional elements of the exterior design – the front air
curtains, wheel arch gills, smooth underbody, and integrated rear
diffuser – aid its aerodynamic efficiency. The rear valance
houses four oval exhaust pipes. Kia's signature 'tiger-nose' grille
sits proudly between complex LED headlamps.
The low-slung cabin with its steeply raked windshield and
backlight, sits toward the rear of vehicle, creating a fast
silhouette. Inside is a space dedicated to the thrill of
driving while cossetting the occupants in luxury. Available
ultra-soft Nappa leather covers the deeply contoured seats and the
driver's seat has available air-cell bladders in the seatback and
bolsters for optimal support and comfort. A confident
dashboard creates a strong horizontal plane for the driver to
work. The centre console is intuitively split into two
specific areas: the infotainment controls sit neatly below a large
colour touchscreen, while the climate and ventilation controls
nestle beneath. Front and centre of the driver is a thick,
leather-wrapped steering wheel and a single instrument binnacle
with a combination of analog and digital instrumentation. The
large gauges are ringed in metal and accentuated with sweeping red
needles. A colour TFT screen between the gauges relays performance
data such as cornering G-forces, lap times and engine-oil
temperature, along with ancillary information such as the trip
computer, driver settings, navigation and
diagnostics. Aeronautically-inspired spoked circular vents are
found front and rear and a tasteful satin chrome trim piece
encircles the cabin. The effect is a feeling of cocooned intimacy.
But the long wheelbase allows for generous front and rear leg room
and the low seating position provides ample head room front and
back.
Chassis
Joining the company from BMW in December, 2014, Albert Biermann's first look at the Stinger
signaled to him a car that had to live up to its stunning design
from behind the wheel. "I think for the Kia brand, the Stinger
is like a special event," notes Biermann. "Because nobody expects
such a car, not just the way it looks but also the way it drives.
It's a whole different animal."
Setting the manufacturing hard-points of the body-in-white would
define Stinger and the engineers looked carefully across a
landscape dotted with contenders. Stinger's wheelbase (2,905 mms /
114.4 in), length (4,830 mms / 190.2 in), width (1,870 mms / 73.6
in) and height (1,400 mms / 55.1 in) allow for spacious
accommodations while its cargo area provides enough space for
full-size luggage or golf bags - with an available power liftgate
with Smart Trunk functionality.
Riding on a chassis comprised of 55 per cent advanced
high-strength steel, the Stinger provides an ultra-stiff foundation
for the ride-and-handling engineers to work with. This rigidity
also contributes to reduced NVH and a quiet cabin. The MacPherson
front and multi-link rear suspension has been tuned to provide
optimal feedback to the driver. A Kia first, ride-damping and
vehicle handling traits may be modified by the driver through an
electronically adjustable suspension known as Dynamic Stability
Damping Control. While always reacting predictably to the driver's
inputs, depending on road conditions and driving style, the Stinger
can be tuned to respond with more agility through corners as the
system softens the front shocks and firms up the rear. Conversely,
improved high-speed stability is achieved when the system stiffens
the front shocks and softens the rear. The system is accessed
through five drive modes (another Kia first): Personal, Eco, Sport,
Comfort and Smart.
Standard variable ratio Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering
(R-MDPS) offers razor-sharp feedback through direct mounting of the
electric motor on the steering rack, enhancing steering response
and reducing unwanted vibration from transmitting through the
column. Steering boost is also adjustable through the five
selectable drive modes.
Powertrain
If the chassis symbolizes the bones of a gran turismo,
then surely the available powertrains represent its
heart. Oriented longitudinally and set rearward beneath the
long, sculpted hood, a choice of two turbocharged engines are
available.
While both engines are still under development, the standard
2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Theta II engine produces an
estimated 255 horsepower at approximately 6,200 rpm. Max
torque of 260 lb.-ft. is available from 1,400 – 4,000 rpm.
Performance credentials are further enhanced through the available
3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 Lambda II engine, which is anticipated to
produce 365 horsepower at an estimated 6,000 rpm and offer max
torque of 376 lb.-ft. from 1,300 – 4,500 rpm. Kia is targeting 5.1
seconds from zero to 100 kms/hr and a top speed of 268 km/hr with
the twin turbocharged V6.
The Stinger features a second-generation eight-speed rear-drive
automatic transmission. First offered in the K900 luxury
sedan, the gearbox has been designed in-house and rewards drivers
with crisp shifts and maximized fuel efficiency. More typically
found in aviation- and racing-engine applications, the transmission
features Kia's first use of a Centrifugal Pendulum Absorber (CPA)
torque converter to help reduce torsional vibrations through the
drivetrain. Drivers can let the gearbox manage shifts on its
own or may selectively run through the gears via paddle shifters
mounted aft of the steering wheel. As with the suspension and
steering, up to five different shift patterns may be selected
through the vehicle's electronic drive-mode system. Throttle
mapping is also adjusted accordingly.
Recognizing that passionate drivers may not always reside in
optimal climes, the Stinger is Kia's first sedan with all-wheel
drive. Rear-wheel biased for optimal control in the wet or dry, the
AWD system features a new Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control system
which monitors driver inputs and road conditions and automatically
applies power and braking force to the appropriate wheels to
maintain course in adverse conditions.
A choice of alloy wheels and tires are also offered. The
2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder models ride on 225/45R-18
performance tires while the 3.3-litre V6 is shod with staggered
ultra-high performance rubber; 225/40R-19 in front and 255/35R-19
at the rear. Vented Brembo®i disc brakes are standard on
the 3.3-litre twin turbo and feature quad-piston front calipers and
dual-piston rear calipers.
Available Advanced Technology & Convenience
Offering luxurious amenities and unexpected features have become
part of Kia's DNA and the Stinger continues that tradition.
Multiple Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) seamlessly work
together to enhance the driving experience, including:
- Driver Attention Alert (DAA) is a Kia first and helps to
combat distracted or drowsy driving. The system monitors a
number of inputs from the vehicle and the driver and will sound a
warning chime and display a graphic in the instrument binnacle that
it's time to take a break from driving if it senses the driver's
attention level has been significantly reduced.
- Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) maintains a pre-set
distance between the Stinger and the vehicle in front and can bring
the car to a full stop in congested traffic.
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA) actively monitors the vehicle's
intended lane and will alert the driver with an audible warning
along with providing steering input to help maintain the vehicle's
position.
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) scans the area behind
the vehicle when backing from a parking space and will alert the
driver with an audible warning if cross traffic is detected.
Connectivity, entertainment and vehicle information can be as
important as a dynamic driving experience and the Stinger comes to
market with the latest infotainment systems. The
height-adjustable colour Head-Up Display (HUD) enables the driver
to see key driving information reflected on the windshield glass,
including speed, turn-by-turn navigation, audio and cruise control
settings and Blind Spot Detection information. Resting within the
centre console is a wireless Smartphone charging pad and
Bluetooth®ii hands-free operation is standard while many
of the vehicle's subsystems may be accessed through the
steering-wheel-mounted controls.
Long-distance travel is a hallmark of the gran turismo
ownership experience and there is a trio of high-performance audio
systems designed to turn the interior into a dynamic concert hall
as the miles blur by. The base audio system for the 2.0-litre turbo
features nine speakers and a seven-inch haptic touchscreen with
Kia Canada's new telematics service
system, UVO SmartITself. The available premium
Harman/Kardon®iii audio system pumps out 720 watts
through an external amplifier to provide crystal-clear music. With
15 speakers and Kia's first under-seat mounted subwoofers tucked
beneath the driver and passenger seats, the system features
Clari-Fi™iv, a patented music restoration technology
that rebuilds audio signals that are lost in the digital
compression process. This technology returns a high-fidelity
listening experience to any compressed digital source. The system
also comes equipped with next-generation QuantumLogic™v
Surround Sound technology, which extracts signals from the original
recording and redistributes them into an authentic,
multidimensional soundstage for playback that is clear, refined and
full of detail.
2018 Kia Stinger
specs
|
|
Engine
|
Stinger
|
Stinger
GT
|
Type/layout
|
2.0L Turbo Charged I4
Theta II
|
3.3L Twin Turbo V6
Lambda II
|
Horsepower
(estimate)
|
255 hp @ 6,200
rpm
|
365 hp @ 6,000
rpm
|
Torque
(estimate)
|
260 lb.-ft @
1,400-4,000 rpm
|
376 lb.-ft @
1,300-4,500 rpm
|
Block
|
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Head
|
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Valve
System
|
DOHC D-CVVT
16V
|
DOHC D-CVVT
24V
|
Displacement
(cc)
|
1,998 cc
|
3,342 cc
|
Bore x stroke
(mm)
|
86 mm X 86
mm
|
92.0 mm x 83.8
mm
|
Compression
Ratio
|
10.0 : 1
|
10.0:1
|
Fuel
System
|
GDI (Gasoline Direct
Injection)
|
GDI (Gasoline Direct
Injection)
|
Required
Fuel
|
Premium
Recommended
|
Premium
Recommended
|
|
|
Drivetrain
|
Stinger
|
Stinger
GT
|
Transmission Gear
Ratios: 8-
speed automatic transmission
|
-
|
-
|
First
|
3.964
|
3.665
|
Second
|
2.468
|
2.396
|
Third
|
1.610
|
1.610
|
Fourth
|
1.176
|
1.190
|
Fifth
|
1.000
|
1.000
|
Sixth
|
0.832
|
0.826
|
Seventh
|
0.652
|
0.643
|
Eighth
|
0.565
|
0.556
|
Reverse
|
2.273
|
2.273
|
Final gear
ratio
|
3.727
|
3.538
|
Layout/drive
|
Front Engine /
AWD
|
Front Engine /
AWD
|
|
|
Exterior
Dimensions
|
Stinger
|
Stinger
GT
|
Length
(mm/in.)
|
4,830 /
190.2
|
Width
(mm/in.)
|
1,870 /
73.6
|
Height
(mm/in.)
|
1,400 /
55.1
|
Wheelbase
(mm/in.)
|
2,905 /
114.4
|
|
|
Interior
Dimensions
|
Stinger
|
Stinger
GT
|
Seating
capacity
|
5
passenger
|
Front
(in.)
|
974mm
|
Rear (in.)
|
939mm
|
Front
(in.)
|
1083mm
|
Rear (in.)
|
925mm
|
Front
(in.)
|
1433mm
|
Rear (in.)
|
1391mm
|
|
|
Chassis/Suspension
|
Stinger
|
Stinger
GT
|
Front
|
MacPherson
|
Rear
|
Multi Link
(5-link)
|
Construction
|
Steel
Unibody
|
|
|
Steering
|
Stinger
|
Stinger
GT
|
Type / Power
source
|
Rack and Pinion /
Electric motor
|
Variable Gear
Ratio
|
Standard
|
Turns,
lock-to-lock
|
2.3
|
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb (ft.)
|
37.5
|
|
|
Brakes
|
Stinger
|
Stinger
GT
|
Front
|
Ventilated
Disc
|
Brembo 4-Piston
Caliper
Ventilated Disc
|
Rear
|
Disc
|
Brembo 2-Piston
Caliper
Ventilated Disc
|
Size (in.)
front/rear
|
12.6" /
12.4"
|
13.8" /
13.4"
|
|
|
Wheels/Tires
|
Stinger
|
Stinger
GT
|
Wheel size
(in.)
|
8.0J×18
|
8.0J×19 (front) /
9.0Jx19 (rear)
|
Tire size
|
P225/45R18
|
P225/40R19
(Front)
P255/35R19 (Rear)
|
Spare Tire
|
Compact
Spare
|
Compact
Spare
|
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