2021 Kia Stinger GT | For The Cool Kids
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The Stinger GT is a performance bargain like no other.
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Introduction (0:00)
Exterior & Engine (3:34)
Stock Exhaust (7:56)
Exterior (8:12)
Interior (12:33)
Driving Experience (17:43)
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Yes, bought one and I’m a grown ass woman. But the kids go whoooooo.
Lol
What color did you get I test drove it and loved it felt very fast and very solid!
@@araackerman5032 she’s grey with black interior
Hope you are enjoying it as much as I love mine. Adults also love looking at it and come over and chat about it .
I've owned a Stinger for 2 years now. Almost the perfect car as far as I'm concerned. Despite it's insane power and torque it's so comfortable I can easily drive it 800KM in a day (e.g. Sydney to Gold Coast) in a day and not be tired
Just ordered one in Sydney myself 👍
I drove coast to coast (US) and it was super easy. I extended travel legs and got there faster because it was such an easy ride. Really nice grand touring experience.
and they say SUVs are the best choice to take your family to a roadtrip.
As an owner of 2019 Stinger I can say that it is the epitome of excellence.
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100%
"A fresh of breath air"
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Yoda like he speaks
I thought i was trippin
I was wondering if he did that on purpose and he knows some shit that I don't 🤨
@@AdamT-mv3ok Just to mess with everyone haha.
Hyundai, Kia and genesis makes excellent vehicles now
Genesis is by Hyundai, isn’t it?
@@boringben9498 theyre all the same family.
@@boringben9498 genesis was with Hyundai but they’re their own brand now
Makeup Fiend 84 ohhh okay
Bought the Stinger GT in August 2020. Best car we have ever owned: so exciting to drive, every time we get in!
Glad to hear!
I really really want a stinger do u think it’s worth it
Put an intake on it and even more fun things happen.
Congratulations 🥳 Bro
Got mine in 2018. Still in love with it today
We laughed about the Japanese cars imported in the 70's. No one is laughing about cars from Kia or Hyundai.
I thought Honda S800 and Toyota 2000GT was a cool car lol and that from the 60s/70s
@@alpzepta They were but people were just prejudiced against japanese brands at that point of time.
No they didn’t. Stop lying
Can't say "it's a Kia" anymore. They make better cars than Nissan/Subaru/Mitsubishi/GM/Fiat etc. They just need to change that ugly badge. This is reality people, times have changed.
Truth!
Exactly
I changed mine to the Brenthon badge! Look it up on EBay!
U can get the stinger badge on Amazon n evn customize it
They’ve already changed the badge & made it cool. Google it ☺️
The walking around the car every 5 seconds really got me.
I cannot wait to get my GT2. People need to accept and get over the badge because it really is a great car. I was blown away on the test drive. Kia/Hyundai have really come a long way.
You will love it I have a 2022 stringer GT2.. let me tell you that car turns heads everywhere I go.. people are consistently asking me what is that
Can u put Regular gas in the stinger ?
Hey could you quit hyping up this car? I’m banking on heavy depreciation to get the 2018 GT2 closer to $20k
😂 too funny!
Yo same here haha
I'd say 1-2 years for that pricing.
@@Cadaverine1990 True, I'd be fine with a normal GT also. It has plenty of features.
Trade in value is around $30k with 30k miles on them right now so you probably got like 3 years
I bought one of the first GT2 in 2018. 2 years later I still love this car! I put a custom exhaust, and made the BOVs exhaust to atmosphere. Only issue I've had in 40k kms is a cracked sparkplug. No one can belive it's a Kia
I'm an owner of the 2019 Stinger GTS limited edition....love this car!
B O O M
I test drove that beauty Gts in orange i cant believe i didnt buy it !!!
@Jack Mosby When I purchased mine the GTS was only 1500k higher than the GT1, so when I got mine it was at 36k MSRP(I'm in DFW, Texas and I purchased it Nov 2019). I originally only wanted the GT1 so the GTS worked out for me perfectly since there are a lot of similarities. I haven't touched drift mode just yet, but I will definitely enjoy it in the future.
Substantially great review, seen most other reviews on this Stinger, and without a doubt you have it down to a driver's science. AWESOME
Thoughts on the Stinger GT? Would you buy one over a German car? A fresh of breath Air! 😂
They’re cool but if I go Korean, it would be the G70. Not the 2021 model bcz those taillights look awful but the model out now. The 2019. Plus that also got Motor Trend Import Car of the Year. There’s too much ‘fakery’ on the Stinger that kinda takes me out of it. I’d take the S5 Sportback Prestige over the Stinger.
@Romeo ThePLUG We're going to need to review one!
I have a 2020 Stinger GT AWD. It’s a beast. Stock I 12.8 1/4 mile all day. And that’s with regular launch control which doesn’t build boost just builds the revs. Using parking break launch I do 4.2 0-60 n 12.5 in the 1/4 stock!!
yep! coming from 2 e39 wagons, our next choice was the 440i Gran Coup ... but after driving both we went with a Stinger GT Indigo edition which has the D-AWD from the GTS trim so we do have the ability to decouple the front for rwd shenanigans!!! + LSD.
@@Daiymian the s5 isn't really in the same price bracket. I would've gone for the audi if I had more money lol.
Thanks for the review which is quite informative. I work in market research and when I am about to buy a new car I do as much research and test driving once I have narrowed down my selections. I did the same exercise before I bought my latest dream machine in March this year. I reviewed and compared the 3 German vehicles that had similar engine capacity and performance, as well as equipment and there was daylight between the Stinger GT and the 3 Germans. Here in Australia, the Stinger comes standard with everything at no extra costs. By the time you add all the extras to the German cars, they cost between 60K - 70K for an equivalent to the Stinger. We also have a 7 year warranty which extend to 10 years if serviced by the same dealer. Very hard to beat. No contest. The Stinger has amazing performance and handling, is great on a long drive and is an absolute head turner. The quality is also fantastic. My Stinger GT is easily the best value for money car I have ever had and I love getting into it and having an amazing driving experience. I have had some fantastic cars in the past including a Merc and this Stinger takes some beating. Happy to put up with the stigma of owning a Kia but that will change in time as more people wake up to how good Kia and Hyundai actually are in terms of what they offer. Steve from Oz
Ive had a 2019 Stinger GT since dec 2019. One year later, one of the best cars I have ever driven. 10 year warranty in the US. absolute steal. Great review
The warranty doesn’t get as much credit as it should. 10 years is nuts. That’s like 5 or 6 total cars one needs to own in their life.
@@ACCELER8TV Exactly! For a sports car like this, the warranty should make anyone on the fence want to take the chance.
I have the 2019 GT1 and 2020 Telluride.... both are stellar!
Great spot on review! I have a 2019 Stinger GT1 RWD and love it.
Awesome!!
It's a very good performer with great practicality as a daily driver. I enjoy driving my Stinger GT1.
Glad to hear!
Now that!.....that was a dope, informative video. And I've watched alot on the Stinger. Much appreciated 👍🏾
The editing is phenomenal!
Good job brother. I like the content you are sharing. I know that takes a lot time and dedication .
Appreciate that!
Great review. But would you rather purchase this or an Audi S5 sportback?
Amazing video as always Mike !!! Keep them coming !!!
Appreciate it!
Wow man This is great. Lots of details I love it!
Appreciate it!
everytime i watch a black interior review im so glad that i ended up going with red
I like the black interior. I'm pretty neat and I don't have kids
I thought I was going to get the black interior until we sat in the red, wife and I both agreed it was better and I love the red.
This guy knows his stuff, had mine since 12/2017 in hindsite i probably shouldn't have modified so much.
I hope kia doesn’t discontinue the stinger
I don’t think they’ll... it’s gonna be a huge success for KIA
All that means is the used value goes up up up.
@@AbdulAziz4CaNaDa i think they will, its a statement car afterall, maybe it will continue for some years, but not too long, because of the electric cars
Either they transition them to electric sports cars when the industry shifts to that or they could go the same route Hyundai did with the Genesis brand. It started as a luxury lineup for Hyundai but became an independent brand under the Hyundai Company. Stinger could go the same route being an independent sports/luxury brand under the KIA banner.
Comment from the future.. They did for 22
Regarding the automatic lift gate, if you lock the car, wait about a minute for the timeout, then walk up behind it with the key fob on you, it'll open automatically. Never watched your channel until today, but enjoyed this review so much that I subscribed. Lots of good background information, something most reviewers neglect.
Just bought a 2021 Stinger GT last week. Great review and I like your enthusiasm while reviewing the car! Very honest review.
Appreciate that!
Cinematography is best ❤️
Great video! I sold Kia's for 3 years and am a big fan of the progress Kia has made. Small correction to your jab at there being no "kick to open" trunk though. Kia offers a feature called "Smart power tailgate" where if you have the setting on and you have the key in your hand, pocket, or purse... when you come within 3 feet of the tailgate, you hear a beeping for 3 seconds before the tailgate opens automatically without having to push a button OR hop on 1 foot and wave your toes under the rear bumper. If you come close and DO NOT want the trunk to open, you just take a few steps away from the rear end, the beeping stops, and the tailgate will not open. In my option, that's better than competitor's options. Just thought I'd share!
Everyone who us reading please pray for me that I can buy this beast
I pray fpr you
Yes ive been in love with my 2020 2.0 stinger and after 3 upgrades im at 330hp
Sweet
This was actually a very good review, my favorite so far and I’ve binged watch reviews from everybody I’m officially #Subscribed (I have the 2020 GT RWD)
I’ve done exhaust, intake and dyno tune on my ‘19 GT and have added 100hp. Drives like stock until I mash the gas pedal. I’ve had people guess that I’m driving a Jaguar, Maserati, etc. I love my Stinger.
This car is beautiful and looks better in person than on video. The gray one is stellar. I've had Kias for a while. Great cars.
Still new to this channel. Look, y'all deserve props for addressing the Stigma and balancing that with being sensible with money. Well done.
The rear hatch does open automatically if you approach the rear hatch while car is locked and key is in your pocket, the lights will flash to a beeping sound and unless you move away to the side of the car the hatch will open after the third beep. Obviously you can also use key trunk button or hatch catch.
First timer, here. Your review is quite good, Honest, funny, and very entertaining. Thank you. PS; I have been enamored with this car since it was first introduced. I'm an old car guy from the '60s. SoCal street and dragstrip racer. I own a Caddy CTS Sport that suites me just fine and is a blast to drive and it's paid for. My son was considering buys a Stinger GT, but with one more kid on the way, decided on the Telluride. He drives a 2020 Tundra.
I guess you are in for a treat on Friday (our next video is on the Telluride)... or at least your son is 😂 Thank you for watching and welcome
Fab review! Also the stinger, Kia has really upped it’s game! 😍
Upppppp’d!
Love the graffiti wall. Turned out well !
Most underrated car channel no CAP
Yo this really helped alot. I love kia cars and was considering between the Kia Stinger and a Tesla now I'm gonna go find one of your videos talking about one. But good content bro!
Still loving my 2018 GT1 AWD.
I have the 2020 Stinger in black! The difference and my most favorite feature of the car is that it no longer has the Kia logo in the back. It just says Stinger across the back! Made the car design look 100x better. The older models have the Kia logo in the back and the Stinger logo on the side like this one. Definitely a needed improvement. I changed the front logo and the wheels to the Stinger Emblem too. I have people always asking me about my car. They can’t believe it’s Kia when I tell them. Smooth, beautiful, fast car. I love it!
Oh finally found my 3rd Candian KZhead Channel. nice car, nice channel. Have seen the Stinger meister and been waiting for it!
Wooo! Thanks for watching. Canada FTW.
Had mine delivered 4 days ago.....nice change from my 2020 manual GT....He is absolutely correct on not realizing your speed..
I saw this Stinger on the expressway... cruzin cruzin.... It stands out on it's own... I was shocked when I saw KIA..... I think I can Love it... Yes Love the design...
Love the vibe of this video!
Thanks Justin!
I’m an owner of a Kia stinger 2021 GT with red interior and I’ve never been happier I got it in October 2020 and it is now January 2021and I’ve never gotten tired of it
Awesome!!
I cant wait to have one!
If you’ll keep doing it... you will be the biggest car viewer on KZhead. Mark my words brother
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Just bought a used one same colour, love it so far, I havent even figured out all the features yet.
Stinger is awesome. I have the cousin - Genesis G70. Would like to see you do a review of the G70 and even a comparison with cars in the class. I really liked the review as well. You have a unique style!
Appreciate that!
@@ACCELER8TV Great video! I like your style-new subscriber. I own the G70 and would love to see a comparison of the Stinger and G70. I've heard the Stinger is heavier, but the G70 has better handling. I would like to hear your thoughts.
I dont have a Kia Stinger but I do have a 3.3t G70. These are amazing cars and the price is hard to beat.
With a pedal commander and a JB4 tune a k&n air filter or induction system in this car comes to life if you want to go further you can go and beef up the front and rear sway bar
Love driving my 2020 concept car!!! Thx!
My fav car review channel, great mix of funny commentary and cool shots/music. (I'm in the 3% :P)
Thanks Rolando! We really appreciate that!
Man u r killing it like the fun way of presenting, keep it up Canadians :)
Appreciate that!
GREAT review. Just got a NARDO grey gt1
I've owned my share of German cars, and the Stinger was a no brainer after test driving! The 10 year warranty is icing on the cake! I just subscribed. Thanks for great review!
I looked at a 21 stinger today, i would like your honest opinion on a v6 challenger vs the v6 stinger? I know they are 2 very different cars but i would like to know what would be all round better buy, both in similar price range. Considering trade in value and all other things to be considered, im curious what would be better bang for buck long term?
will definitely buy a stinger when i got a job
The Tailgate opens automatically on Kia Cars when you stand behind the trunk and wait until the indicators to blink 4 times. (This works only when the car is in locked position)
Also doesn't work if there is another/spare key in the car!
@@randomuserame wow, thats actually an amazing security feature. Sometimes little touches like that make a huge difference.
Great video! I have a 2019 Kia Stinger GTS ''AWD" and 2020 Hyundai Veloster N. My stinger is only stage 1 and runs high 11's on stock turbos and 93 octane. Stage 2 tune with full boltons is getting close to running 10's on stock turbos. Don't think any new car in the price range can compete. They only made 800 of the GTS and it doesn't say Kia on the back only the front, so it get tons of people looking hard trying to figure out what kind of car it is lol. I'm personally selling both car this spring and getting an Audi TTRS, not because the Stinger isn't amazing I'm just always upgrading and want to put my money in 1 car. From a car guy that owns one, I highly recommend the Stinger!
I had a base 2018. Great looks, but not enough get up and go. The new GT line has 300ho. Nice upgrade, but I just took home a 2022 GT 1. Panthera grey / Red interior. Those 368 horses in the v6 is definitely worth the $$. Glad I did.
You're still living in 90's and early 2000's if you say it's a Kia. They're completely different company now, they've stepped up their game dramatically.
Can you do a review of the underrated Kia k900 and candeza?
Awesome honest vibe Appreciate it Here’s my 👍
quick question can all stingers drift? or is it limited to the GTS with its drift mode
Audi guy here, I wanted to "upgrade" my S4 to an S5 Sportback two years ago, and then I discovered the Stinger at my car show. I fell in love with it for all the reasons mentioned here, and a few more. Fantastic video, but what you forget to mention is the service quality you get from KIA vs. Audi or BMW. It's just cheaper, better, and they treat you like you're important to them. The warranty is better, and quite frankly I'm only [almost] 3 years in, but this KIA is aging BETTER than what I've seen from Audis and BMWs. Now, I know the brand prestige isn't there, but KIA & Hyundai are getting pretty darn serious these days, people need to change their perception of that brand, and fast. The other thing with the Stinger 3.3 is that it's an absolute SLEEPER of a car. That engine is literally sleeping and is begging to be awakened, even if it already produces 365 HP. I personally decided to have some fun; I took a bit of the 30K I've saved (versus the competition) & decided to mod the car. Changed the spark plugs, intakes, mid-pipes, and then jb4-tuned at map3 (+6 PSI both turbos, fuel control) and I've got almost 500 hp. Next up will be the exhaust + intercooler upgrade, and then I'll be over that number. I mean, the numbers don't lie. Take an S5 and change the exhaust, you get about +8 whp. Take a Stinger and change the exhaust, you get about +30 whp... and again, costs less. Sleeper! I don't regret a single penny I've put on this car so far.
Thank you very much for taking the time, this would be me if i get one. Ive got too many and the wife will kill me!
Awesome vid on this car! I bought a 2020 panthera metal Stinger GT at the beginning of 2020 and absolutely love this car. I do not drive it every day because I have a work truck so I still look forward to it. Only thing I have a problem with and most people will disagree with me is the freaking ventilated seats! Them damn holes man! They get crap in them and are almost impossible to clean. I carry a damn needle in the console. I've consumed probably every video on this car and this one is one of the best I've seen. Liked and subbed 👍🏼 One other cool thing about this car is I'm the only one I know of that has one in the town I live in 😂
Panthera Metal huh? Tell me what you think of this .. kzhead.info/sun/q6aFnMmOh4Jnp4U/bejne.html
I believe there is the "Smart liftgate" setting for the trunk, you set it to on and instead of waving your foot, it beeps a few times and then just pops open when the key is with you at the back in your pocket FYI.
Yes! Figured that out after!
Bro why did my heart skip a beat... Man this is something that doesn't happen often 😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍
I upgraded from a 2016 Ford Fusion SE which blew a $6000 transmission in 81,000 miles, to a 2018 Stinger GT2 AWD. I liked my Ford but there is no discussion about which is better in those classes. So for those who are not trying to compare Audis BMWs and Stingers which really we shouldn't because the Stinger is a hatchback that can haul firewood and go from 65 to 112 mph in an 18wheelers length on the freeway. That is the kind of performance the commuter wants. Im doing 140 miles a day in Oregon, Its a fun good car. Today I passed about 12 Audis 10 BMWs and 40 Chargers and the only Stinger I saw was the one I put my body into when I went to work.
KIA cars are GREAT !!!
Filmography is on point 👌🏾. Also hello to my fellow Ontarian!
Hello Hello! Thanks a lot Norris!
I have owned 2 Kia's and four Hyundai's...The very best cars that we have ever owned. The Kia Stinger GT will definitely be my next vehicle! And, the best warranty and service in the automotive industry!!!
I love my 2.0 t awd it's awsome
Such an awesome car
Bought a 2020 indigo edition in September.... I’m in love with her 😍😍
Oh nice, never heard of that edition.. what does it give you?
@@ACCELER8TV it’s a GT but combines features of the GTS and GT1. Also comes in a unique indigo color with brown leather interior.
Oh nice!
I think the auto boot open is in the car setup eg when you have the key 500mm from the boot it opens so I have seen maybe on the Korean Stinger
KIA Stinger GT 2018 Review ( Best KIA Sport Version Ever Made ) kzhead.info/sun/nsWjhLevbWOQZqM/bejne.html🙌🏻
Thank you 🙏🏻
You gotta do the scat pack widebody. Interested in both the Kia and the charger
The KIA "cough" ... #Epic, but they have came a long way for sure!
They definitely have!
I like how you present 😍
Appreciate that!
I looked at Lexus ES350 and the Kia Cadenza. I went with the Kia. Such a great car!! No regrets.
Can’t wait to get mine in 2 days!! Ty for the video!! Anyone that sees this, how’s the factory stereo? One question I’ve not found much abt. Thanks 🤟
Yeah you can there is a fuse for the AWD system if you take it out then the car is RWD
I love my 2021 GT1. I'm constantly getting looks, compliments & people asking questions. I even got pulled over & when the cop got my insurance card he asked "This is a Kia?" In a shocked tone. Yes they've really stepped their game up. He said yes they have.
Hopefully he dropped the ticket!
That's a crazy story. He gave me the ticket. I was like no warning? No 20 over's a lil excessive. In my mind I said if you say so. Later that day he CALLED me & said remember how you wanted that warning this morning? Yes. Well you're getting it due to a mistake on my part. Whhhaaaa?! I think it's because he put the speed limit at 30 on the ticket when really it's 45.
With the power of your KZhead channel you have the power to change the stigma about Kia..Kia and Hyundai are just killing it and Genesis is the cherry on top.
Couple more Kia videos coming!
Bro the orange looks so good on this car!
It sure does!
Have the 2018 GT2 love it but If they slap that V8 from the G90 or up the boost in the V6 in a later model I'll trade it in.
Why did they make Kia Forte gt line ? It's like 145hp but looks like little stinger. I bought one to commute with for like 20k off the showroom floor cause my "14" optima had over 200,000 miles on it. Has the dope red stitching on the seats, bottom of leather wrapped red stitched steering wheel is flat and when you put it in sport the steering wheel gets tighter.. and love love love the handling on this..I'm 52 and kids are always wanting to race ..
This is like a sporty German version of the Honda Crosstour. One of the CT group members actually switched to the Stinger because it functions so similarly to the CT (fast back with hatch), but obviously enjoys the power and suspension that the CT doesn't have. It'd take about 10-20K to get the CT closer in terms of power / handling, but it will never be quite as good and refined in that department. Just wish they'd get rid of the fake hood vents and change the tail lights.
I’ve been car shopping for the past 5 months. I was leaning more towards a Lexus GS f sport but Im not 100% convinced . I was told about the stinger, I’m like ummm? a Kia?! Aside of it looking like a nice car I started doing more research on the car and watched a couple of review videos, so far all the comments I’ve been reading have Been positive and how stinger owners enjoy driving the car. I think this will be my next purchase 🙂 Thank you all for sharing your stinger experience!
Amazing, yes it is a great car for sure the Lexus won’t be that bad either, I should take one for the review
love KIA soooooooo muchhhhhh