With its first model year’s vehicles finally on the road, the 2018 Kia Stinger is making a name for itself. The company’s first sports sedan has a lot going for it. Even though the Stinger is quite a bit different from the typical Kia, it still feels at home in the Kia fleet. The Stinger Engine in particular has received ample praise regarding performance and design. The Stinger’s strong performance is rooted in the twin-turbo V6.
When you think of what would make a Car of the Year, do you picture a Kia? Even if you haven’t driven their vehicles, you’ve likely heard a lot about them. If you’ve seen the company’s commercials, you are familiar with the Kia hamsters. These critters are fun, exciting, and stylish; just like Kia’s vehicles. This is the image that Kia has gone with for years. However, their newest addition may change this.
While definitely still a Kia vehicle, the Kia Stinger looks quite a bit different from its companions in the Kia fleet. This is apparent at a first glance. While the Stinger retains significant Kia design elements, it is first and foremost a sports sedan. This is relatively uncharted territory for Kia. However, the company seems to be navigating the different field quite well, and response to the Stinger’s design has been positive.
This divergent vehicle has also gained Kia its first ever finalist position for the North American Car of the Year award. The announcement came at the end of November, when it was revealed that the Kia Stinger has a good chance of winning the 2018 North American Car of the Year award.
This has been a dream for the company for quite some time. In the 23 years that the award has been given, the company has never had a vehicle reach the final three. The Stinger started as a concept vehicle years ago, and now here it is reaching prominent spotlight. It remains to be seen if the vehicle will take home the top award; regardless, this an accomplishment for both Kia and the Stinger. In any case, the Kia Stinger is sure to introduce the brand to an all new audience that will soon see the automaker in a whole new light.
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What do you know about the Kia Soul and Kia Sportage? When you ask someone that question, they may talk about the affordable price, spacious interior, or easy handling that they both have. What they may not know is just how safe each of these vehicles are. Both the Kia Soul and Kia Sportage are very safe vehicles to drive.
You don’t have to just take our word for it either. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, IIHS, has awarded both the Soul and the Sportage its highest possible rating, the Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+). This is a highly coveted ranking, and it is only awarded to those vehicles that excel in safety. This shows that the Soul and Sportage have much more to offer than their style and affordability.