I purchased the 2018 Kia Stinger GT 3.3 in November 2017 from Kia Yallah. It was an easy, pleasant transaction, and at the same time I ordered the bi-modal exhaust (this also came with the Kia seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty). I was told it would be ready for installation by the end of January.
I was number-one on the order form. The first batch of exhaust systems arrived, but Kia sent them back as they did not pass quality control. (I was happier Kia did this than not. It shows the standard it wants to keep and make sure it will last. Thumbs up to Kia for this.)
Why did I buy the Kia? Well, Holden was no longer going to make the V8 Commodore. The Ford Falcon is no longer being made, however I wasn’t a great fan due to the problems with the diffs needing replacement on regular intervals and the brakes would need an upgrade. I wanted a vehicle with a bit of get up and go, rear-wheel drive, and wasn’t going to break the bank.
I’d been watching the Kia Stinger for about nine months and held off until it arrived, then took it for a spin. It had everything I wanted in a car and more. And then the seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty? Sold. I left the store and drove, and drove and drove. The smile on my face would not disappear. I drove city, country and highway and could not fault the power or handling, however I’m not an expert.
My work car is a Holden Commodore V8 VF2. There is not much similar with the vehicles. The Kia Stinger outperforms in all areas except for top speed, as I could not possibly legally test that. Acceleration in the Stinger is smoother and faster. The brakes in the Holden do not stop the vehicle as quickly. Both vehicles have leather seats, however the Stinger has firmer seats, the quality is better, with more positions and heating and cooling. The Stinger comes absolutely loaded with features.
