Vice Chairman Lee Hyoung-Keun (second from left) and other Kia executives pose for a photo during the launch event for the company’s first sports sedan, the Stinger, held in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul, on May 23.
By Kim Young-ah, Kim Young Deok, Min Yea-Ji and Kim Young Shin
Photos = Kia Motors
May 23, 2017 | Seoul
Kia Motors officially released its first sports sedan, the Stinger, on May 23.
The Stinger, fully designed in-house, brings a new category to the Korean car market: a sports sedan. The rear-wheel drive sedan carries an engine that offers 370 PS, around 365 horsepower, and 52.0 kgfm of torque. Its 0 to 100 kph time takes only 4.9 seconds.
The Kia Stinger was fully designed in-house. Its looks are based off the GT Concept that debuted at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show.
Kia's new Stinger sports sedan has all the modern amenities.
Appealing to drivers who want the dynamic driving experience of a sports car and the comfort of a near-luxury sedan, the Stinger will also be sold in overseas markets.
“The Stinger was developed as a premium performance, rear-driving sedan with dynamic design and superior roadability,” said Lee Hyoung-Keun, vice chairman of Kia. “It’s revolutionary design and performance will start a new paradigm among high-performance premium sedans.”
Kia’s Stinger, now available to local shoppers, will be released in North America and in Europe later this year.
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