This is for the buyer who wants a fast, rear drive sedan without a German price. The Stinger GT is Kia's surprise performance flagship, a twin turbo V6 fastback built to take on cars that cost a lot more. It targets buyers mourning the local large car and anyone after pace, space and value in one.
Amelia's test enjoys the strong V6 pull, the long usable hatch and a cabin that feels a step above the badge. It is a genuine grand tourer, happy to cover big Australian distances in comfort then come alive on a good road. The handling was tuned with local input, which shows in how settled it feels on our patchy tar.
If you want a rear drive performance car with a hatch and a long warranty, the Stinger GT is a clever buy. Badge snobs will look past it, which is their loss. For value, space and real pace, Kia built something special here.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
