[Erik Latranyi]

From the article:

Many would argue that the sports car niche is already flooded with endless options already even before thinking about the Stinger. And they’d be right, but there’s a new kid on the block and he's clearly here to stay.

Full article here:

2022 Kia Stinger Coming To The US With 300 Horsepower For Base Model (motor1.com)

 

[Erik Latranyi]

Hyundai/Kia is not retreating from the sedan market....

 

[Zagnut27]

The current Stinger is a pretty car, and this one will be too. I don't know if I'd ever be in the market for another sedan though.

 

[Erik Latranyi]

The current Stinger is a pretty car, and this one will be too. I don't know if I'd ever be in the market for another sedan though.

As you know from Allpar members, there are many people who will not buy a CUV. Hyundai/Kia keeps those people "in the family" by offering something appealing and fresh.

 

[Deckard_Cain]

The Stinger is a beautiful car, and I believe that it will be considered a classic in a couple of decades.

 

[Milkman123]

Would probably feel safer buying one of these vs another charger...

 

[T_690]

The Stinger is a beautiful car, and I believe that it will be considered a classic in a couple of decades.

Stinger and beautiful? Obviously you never was a one. This thing is ugly as hell.

 

[Dave Z]

Yup. Ugly as sin up front, thanks to the Kia grille, but nice from the side. My main problem wtih the Hyundai/Kia sporty cars is the stick heaviness (like pushing through molasses) and terrible safety ratings.

Giulia is increasingly countered by pocket rockets (not using the other term) like the next high-end Civic and this Stinger, going after a shrinking market to get magazine headlines. (Maybe that's why Giulia is a more “pure” Alfa Romeo experience than Stelvio: they knew it wouldn’t sell that well anyway, given the lack of sedan buyers, so they went all-out to distinguish it. The Stelvio, being in a more popular position, was in my hypothesis tuned to be acceptable to more mainstream buyers.)

 

[David S]

Would probably feel safer buying one of these vs another charger...

It's not a Charger replacement, it is smaller, and a turbo 4 cylinder. It is a base Giulia replacement.

 

[David S]

Stinger and beautiful? Obviously you never was a one. This thing is ugly as hell.

It looks better than the Giulia.

 

[David S]

Yup. Ugly as sin up front, thanks to the Kia grille, but nice from the side. My main problem wtih the Hyundai/Kia sporty cars is the stick heaviness (like pushing through molasses) and terrible safety ratings.

Giulia is increasingly countered by pocket rockets (not using the other term) like the next high-end Civic and this Stinger, going after a shrinking market to get magazine headlines. (Maybe that's why Giulia is a more “pure” Alfa Romeo experience than Stelvio: they knew it wouldn’t sell that well anyway, given the lack of sedan buyers, so they went all-out to distinguish it. The Stelvio, being in a more popular position, was in my hypothesis tuned to be acceptable to more mainstream buyers.)

I think the Kia grill looks better than the Giulia with its triangle poking above and below the bumper.

Pocket rockets are motorcycles. Daytona/Laser is the original hot hatch, especially for the US market. GTI didn't get the G60 until 1988 in Europe, and didn't get the the VR6 Corrado until 1992 in the US while the GTI took until 1995 to go from warm to hot in the US.

Kia Stinger was a 2020 IIHS top safety pick, a distinction the Giulia didn't earn.

2021 Kia Stinger 4-door hatchback

2021 Kia Stinger 4-door hatchback - large car

www.iihs.org

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia 4-door sedan

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia 4-door sedan - midsize luxury car

www.iihs.org

 

[Zagnut27]

Looks are subjective, as evidenced by the opinions expressed in these comments, and thats ok. As long as everyone can agree that the Wrangler is the most handsome vehicle everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, then the world can go on as it should.

@Erik Latranyi, yup i am aware that some members here love sedans and wish for more product in that regard from FCA and now Stellantis. Perhaps they will get their wishes, and I hope that they do. I’m more of a Jeep guy, but I can appreciate the attraction of sedans. They’re just not for me, especially since my commute tends to be rather hard on less rugged vehicles unfortunately.

 

[Dave Z]

It's not a Charger replacement, it is smaller, and a turbo 4 cylinder. It is a base Giulia replacement.

Are you really saying he's not allowed to replace his Charger with one of those?
Does that mean I have to buy nothing but manual transmission small-engined turbo compact sedans for the rest of my life?

 

[Dave Z]

Pocket rockets are motorcycles.

Yes sir, Mr. Language Policeman. But we called them pocket rockets for years before the term with rice came into effect.

 

[serpens]

I always thought the Stinger looked great. This just continues it.

Hyundai/Kia is not retreating from the sedan market....

All the better for them. They do have the advantage of the Korean domestic market's continued fondness for sedans.

Yup. Ugly as sin up front, thanks to the Kia grille, but nice from the side. My main problem wtih the Hyundai/Kia sporty cars is the stick heaviness (like pushing through molasses) and terrible safety ratings.

Terrible safety ratings? NHSTA gave the Stinger 5 stars and its a Top Safety Pick from IIHS.

 

[benjmopar]

Just like all the rest of the Korean cars these too are junk.They have major engine issues with these cars and I'm not talking about the bursting into flames for no apparent reason the rest of the Korean cars are being recalled/sued for either here. Hands down the most under built pieces of junk money can buy in America today.Oh for those wanting to argue this comment I suggest you go to some stinger forums from actual owners of the car and read up a bit.

 

[Milkman123]

It's not a Charger replacement, it is smaller, and a turbo 4 cylinder. It is a base Giulia replacement.

They had a V6 option I thought.. either way I'd trust it to not break down as often as any fiat product.

 

[voiceofstl]

Yes sir, Mr. Language Policeman. But we called them pocket rockets for years before the term with rice came into effect.

are we "woke" now I'm trying figure out what you guys are talking about....rice burner?

 

[Dave Z]

Terrible safety ratings? NHSTA gave the Stinger 5 stars and its a Top Safety Pick from IIHS.

Not for the Stinger itself but for the other stick cars, I can't recall the names. Two stars.

 

[Dave Z]

Just like all the rest of the Korean cars these too are junk.They have major engine issues with these cars and I'm not talking about the bursting into flames for no apparent reason the rest of the Korean cars are being recalled/sued for either here. Hands down the most under built pieces of junk money can buy in America today.Oh for those wanting to argue this comment I suggest you go to some stinger forums from actual owners of the car and read up a bit.

Kia is close to the top of the JD Power 3-year ratings.
Honda forums are full of people saying Civics have all sorts of problems. We have people here noting problems with Mopars. Anecdotes aren't data.
Not that I actually own a Hyundai or Kia.