April 26, 2024
Automobiles
Kia Stinger sports car gains popularity in Korea
[THE INVESTOR] Kia Motors’ Stinger sports sedan has generated a strong response in Korea since its launch last month.
Kia added the Stinger to its lineup to enhance its brand image and compete with high-performance models, such as the Audi A4 and BMW3 series, in global markets.
The Stinger, the first dedicated sports sedan that has been set up on a rear-wheel drive platform, went on sale May 23 has bagged initial orders over 2,700 units.
It comes with three engine choices -- a 2.0 turbo, a 3.3 twin-turbo and a 2.2 diesel engine -- all mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The 3.3 turbo with 370 horsepower on tap and 52.0 kilogram-force meters of torque can push the car from naught to 100 kph in 4.9 seconds.
Kia aims to sell over 8,000 Stinger sedans this year in South Korea and 12,000 next year.
The performance-oriented car is available at the starting price of 35 million won (US$31,000) with numbers rising to 53.4 million won depending on features, such as the all-wheel-drive function.
By Alex Lee and newswires (alexlee@heraldcorp.com)
Kia added the Stinger to its lineup to enhance its brand image and compete with high-performance models, such as the Audi A4 and BMW3 series, in global markets.
The Stinger, the first dedicated sports sedan that has been set up on a rear-wheel drive platform, went on sale May 23 has bagged initial orders over 2,700 units.
It comes with three engine choices -- a 2.0 turbo, a 3.3 twin-turbo and a 2.2 diesel engine -- all mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The 3.3 turbo with 370 horsepower on tap and 52.0 kilogram-force meters of torque can push the car from naught to 100 kph in 4.9 seconds.
Kia aims to sell over 8,000 Stinger sedans this year in South Korea and 12,000 next year.
The performance-oriented car is available at the starting price of 35 million won (US$31,000) with numbers rising to 53.4 million won depending on features, such as the all-wheel-drive function.
By Alex Lee and newswires (alexlee@heraldcorp.com)
