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Motor Trend's latest video. Stinger GT, it's not meant to be an all-out track monster, but it is composed, capable and confident, while still being comfortable and luxurious.
Sure, the Stinger's interior looks better than the average KIA but I would not call it luxurious. You want a luxurious interior, look at a C class or an A4.
Sure, the Stinger's interior looks better than the average KIA but I would not call it luxurious. You want a luxurious interior, look at a C class or an A4.
Sure, it's not the C-Class or the A4, which are the tops of the luxury sector. But I think the term luxurious can absolutely still apply for a description of the Stinger interior, especially for a full zoot GT. But of course, opinions are like a$$holes....
Sure, it's not the C-Class or the A4, which are the tops of the luxury sector. But I think the term luxurious can absolutely still apply for a description of the Stinger interior, especially for a full zoot GT. But of course, opinions are like a$$holes....
Yes they are!
But I agree, I don’t understand the bashing here. No, it is not as luxurious as the C Class, but it will certainly be cheaper than it also. If this interior is not good enough to hang with the Germans, then I don’t see how the Q50 or 3IS can because this is at minimum on par with the other competitors in this segment.
Pictures of the interior look pretty good but how do those materials feel? Will they hold up after a couple of years? What I like is how this will push other manufactures to add these features to their car. There is no reason the Q50 RS shouldn't have heads up display, folding mirrors and cooled seats. I think the Maxima even has those things. Yes it may bump the price up a little but I'd pay for that.
Those features you mentioned are nice to have but these are compact sport sedans and I'm judging them on performance and handling. In terms of performance and handling the Stinger comes up short compared to the Q50 Red Sport 400. Q50 Red Sport 400 is faster to 60 mph, pulls higher G's, quicker through the slalom and stops shorter
could not the same be said of the c43 vs. the q50? or the ats-v? see how things work when one does not factor in price or cost?
Originally Posted by F1Driver
By the way, the Q50 does have blind spot monitoring, fwd collision and rear parking sensors.
the base rs400 (no options) has those things? or you misread my post?
Originally Posted by F1Driver
Does the Stinger have: Backup Collision Intervention, Lane Departure Prevention, Blind Spot Intervention, Moving Object Detection, Auto leveling Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) or Around View Monitor?
do you know for certain it does not? please post a link that lists all available US market stinger features and options for the rest of us to review
Originally Posted by Kense
There is no reason the Q50 RS shouldn't have heads up display, folding mirrors and cooled seats. I think the Maxima even has those things. Yes it may bump the price up a little but I'd pay for that.
On another note... I didn’t realize how similar the Stingers bottom cushions are to the 3IS F Sport ones. I glanced at it and had to do a double take.
The Kia Stinger is playing in a very hotly reviewed and contested market. So you have gear heads who will dissect every paper spec you can find in the same way the latest iPhone or Samsung gets compared on some benchmark scale. Nothing wrong with that if you drive to those benchmarks every day out on public roads. These are useful numbers but they do not define the everyday real world driving experience.
The Germans have good material quality and fit/finish. And they have over the years met high driving feel and road handling standards. The Stinger is only in its first generation and the fact that it is already getting reasonably favorable reviews compared to its peers is quite a feat.
The Q50 is an edgy looking sedan but I've seen a few of them around and honestly, the styling just does not look that unique to me in the real world vs pictures. The Q60 is another matter - very nice coupe with a style all its own. This class of cars is about driving vs gadgets.
But I agree, I don €™t understand the bashing here. No, it is not as luxurious as the C Class, but it will certainly be cheaper than it also. If this interior is not good enough to hang with the Germans, then I don €™t see how the Q50 or 3IS can because this is at minimum on par with the other competitors in this segment.
I think the Stinger interior design looks a little better then the G70 though the G70 likely has better materials once you sit in it.
Sure, it's not the C-Class or the A4, which are the tops of the luxury sector. But I think the term luxurious can absolutely still apply for a description of the Stinger interior, especially for a full zoot GT. But of course, opinions are like a$$holes....
So you're telling me that the Stinger's interior is better than this:
or this:
These interiors are from so called 2nd tier luxury auto makers which in my opinion are better interior designs. The Stinger's interior looks busy and not nicely laid out, you have buttons all over the place and doesn't scream luxury, just another slightly better KIA interior.
So you're telling me that the Stinger's interior is better than this:
or this:
These interiors are from so called 2nd tier luxury auto makers which in my opinion are better interior designs. The Stinger's interior looks busy and not nicely laid out, you have buttons all over the place and doesn't scream luxury, just another slightly better KIA interior.
I actually would choose the Kia over those two models basing decision on the interior. Both the TLX and Q50 suffer from similar issues. The materials are low-ish rate and they have two different screens with two different finishes and resolutions(what were they thinking!). Also they have no machined buttons, *****, dials, nothing. The Kia at least jazzes it up with some nice metal (or faux) buttons.
I actually would choose the Kia over those two models basing decision on the interior. Both the TLX and Q50 suffer from similar issues. The materials are low-ish rate and they have two different screens with two different finishes and resolutions(what were they thinking!). Also they have no machined buttons, *****, dials, nothing. The Kia at least jazzes it up with some nice metal (or faux) buttons.
I'm not sure about the TLX but on the Q50 there are redundant buttons that surround the display for things like volume, fan speed, etc. I actually prefer the clean, simple and integrated look of dual screens. On the Stinger it looks like a tombstone stuck on top of the dash with buttons peppering the dash and centre console.
So you're telling me that the Stinger's interior is better than thisr this: These interiors are from so called 2nd tier luxury auto makers which in my opinion are better interior designs. The Stinger's interior looks busy and not nicely laid out, you have buttons all over the place and doesn't scream luxury, just another slightly better KIA interior.
Yes, in my opinion, which everyone is entitled to, I think the Stinger's interior is better than those. I've driven and interacted with all 3 interior fairly extensively. The Stinger's buttons are well organized, intuitive to use, and I think they have a good feel to them. Everyone's interpretation of luxury can be different, and that's why there are lot of different choices.
I actually would choose the Kia over those two models basing decision on the interior. Both the TLX and Q50 suffer from similar issues. The materials are low-ish rate and they have two different screens with two different finishes and resolutions(what were they thinking!). Also they have no machined buttons, *****, dials, nothing. The Kia at least jazzes it up with some nice metal (or faux) buttons.
How do you feel about the BMW 3 and 4 series interiors because materials in there feel cheaper than the Q50. BMW seats are scratchy and feel like cheap leather unless you're talking a 5 series and up, but nobody ever complains about BMW seats which I find are horrible and cheap feeling.
r this: These interiors are from so called 2nd tier luxury auto makers which in my opinion are better interior designs. The Stinger's interior looks busy and not nicely laid out, you have buttons all over the place and doesn't scream luxury, just another slightly better KIA interior.
