From the moment the 2018 Kia Stinger GT made its debut, it has quickly and consistently gained favor with sport car enthusiasts, drivers eager for a more thrilling performing vehicle, and automotive experts. So, it’s no wonder that the editors at U.S. News & World Report have added the racecar-inspired Kia Stinger GT to its list of the “Best Four-Door Sports Cars in 2018.”
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Kia Stinger earns recognition as a top sports car for 2018
“Kia built a legitimate sports sedan, and it is legitimately impressive. The all-new Stinger earns one of the top spots in our luxury small car rankings, and it can hold its own against most of its rivals in terms of comfort and performance, despite its much lower price,” writes U.S. News & World Report Writer Cherise Threewitt.
The 2018 Kia Stinger GT, GT1, and GT2, are powered by a twin turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 engine paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, which creates a powertrain that churns out a massive 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. Even with the Kia Stinger and Premium trims, which are equipped with a twin scroll turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission, you’ll earn an impressive 255 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
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Standard on the Stinger GT2 are advanced driver assist safety technologies such as Blind Spot Collision Warning with Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning System, Advanced Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Departure Warning System, Lane Keep Assist System, Head Up Display, and Driver Attention Warning.
The Kia Stinger continues to impress, adding this award to an already-long list of accolades that includes WardsAuto’s 10 Best Interiors and MotorWeek Driver’s Choice.
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News Source: U.S. News & World Report
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