The limited-edition 2019 Kia Stinger Gran Turismo (GT) made a debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show and is now available in the UAE market. The modern-day sedan by Kia offers a “Full stinger experience” with its refined design and unprecedented driving dynamics. The performance capabilities of the vehicle make it a standout in a highly contested sports sedan segment.
The 2019 Kia Stinger GT is a “A true Gran Turismo” as it comes equipped with a powerful drivetrain that delivers a remarkable performance even in the most challenging conditions. Some of the highlighting aspects of the performance capabilities of the Gran Turismo include impressive cornering abilities, sturdy chassis and seamless handling. The luxury vehicle boasts a contemporary profile, all-thanks to its dominating road presence, striking outlook and cutting-edge convenience features.
Here is a review of the 2019 Kia Stinger GT available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features, and a lot more.
Design of the 2019 Kia Stinger GT
The all-new Kia Stinger GT is an iconic sports car that features a highly aerodynamic exterior and an all-luxury interior. The wide and agile stance of the vehicle has been accentuated by GT styled exterior elements. The ergonomic interior of the sedan also features GT styling and high-end in-cabin technologies.
Exterior
The remarkably stylish 2019 Kia Stinger GT has been fashioned with distinctive GT Styling that stands out. The vehicle boasts an aggressive profile, all-thanks to the muscular exterior of the sedan that features GT Front Grille, GT Hood Trim and dark chrome exterior accents. The “Fastback Silhouette” depicts the sporty character of the vehicle in a distinctively Stinger style. The front-on design of the all-new Stinger GT features a long hood, deeply-raked windshield and low-slung roof.
The aerodynamics elements including front-bumper air curtains and drag-minimizing A-pillar molding reduce turbulence in the wheel wells and ensure a smooth driving experience. Other aerodynamic elements of the Gran Turismo include front and rear overhangs, character-line on the waistline and rear spoiler. The sculpted edges, muscular curves and underbody covers of the vehicle also aid the aerodynamics.
The 2019 Kia Stinger GT has a GT styling-based illumination system that comes with Dual-Lens Full LED Headlights and distinctive jewel-like LED turn signals. The LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) of the vehicle enhance its visibility for other commuters. Other illuminating elements of the Gran Turismo are the Power-Folding and Heated outside Mirrors that come with mirror-mounted LED Turn Signal Indicators. The rear of the sedan looks classy with dual twin exhausts, LED taillight design and aggressive rear fenders. The dynamic rear of the sports sedan also features the LED Rear Brake Lamps and LED Rear Turn Signals, which completes the sporty profile of the Gran Turismo.
The Gran Turismo has been fitted with 18-inch Alloy Wheels, however the 19-inch Alloy Wheels are also available as optional. The all-season tires of the 2019 Kia Stinger GT make the vehicle suitable for all kinds of weather conditions and terrain. The Dual Chrome Exhaust Tips and GT Rear Bumper with side accents and unique rear diffuser have also been fitted at the rear to augment the sporty character of the sedan.
The 2019 Kia Stinger GT is available in the UAE in 5 colors that are Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, HiChroma Red, Micro Blue Pearl and Panthera Metal.
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Interior
The aviation-inspired cabin of the 2019 Kia Stinger GT has been laced with state-of-the-art interior elements including the elevated dash’s wing-like design, the circular-spoked air vents and floating display screen. The luxurious interior boasts premium materials, metallic accents and standard leather-trimmed seats with lush Nappa leather trim.
The cabin of the Gran Turismo features low-slung seating profile with contoured bucket seats. The comfortable seating of the 2019 Kia Stinger GT comprises of 12-way power-adjustable heated driver’s seat and 8-way power-adjustable passengers’ seat with recline and lumbar adjustments. The rear of the spacious cabin has 60/40 Split-Folding Seat that comes with Center Armrest and Adjustable Rear Headrests. The rear seat offers ample legroom and headroom and it can also be folded to fulfill any requirement for additional cargo space.
The driver-focused interior has been fitted with Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column, leather-wrapped GT steering wheel and gear shift handle to ensure enhanced comfort. Steering-Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters have also been made available to help improve the driving comfort.
To give a modern touch to the cabin and offer spectacular illumination, Multi-Color LED Accent Lighting and LED Map Lighting have been integrated into the interior design of the vehicle.
The feature-rich infotainment system of the all-new Kia Stinger GT has been fitted with the premium 15-Speaker Harman/Kardon Sound System. The sporty vehicle also features advanced technologies like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 9-Speakers and BLUETOOTH Wireless Technology with voice recognition to elevate the commuting experience. Some of the other user-friendly convenience features inside the cabin include USB 2.1 Charging Ports and USB/Auxiliary Jack
The 2019 Kia Stinger GT has also been equipped with the Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control that features Smart Ventilation and cabin air filter to offer temperature customization according to the unique needs of the occupants.
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Performance of the 2019 Kia Stinger GT
The 2019 Kia Stinger GT is a high-performance sports car that comes fitted with a 3.3-litre Twin Turbo V6 GDI engine. The powerful engine of the muscular sedan has been paired with a gearing-optimized version of Kia’s next-gen 8-speed automatic transmission. The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Kia Stinger GT comes with Electronically-Controlled Transfer Case that improves the handling of the vehicle by automatically adjusting power between the front and rear axles according to road conditions.
The 3.3-litre Twin Turbo V6 GDI engine is capable of producing 365 horsepower and 510Nm of torque, which enables the sedan to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and have a top speed of 270 km/h.
The Drive Mode Select System of the all-new Kia Stinger GT allows selection from 5 driving styles to maximize fuel-efficiency and enhance the driving experience. The five driving modes are fuel-saving ECO, dynamic performance (with Launch Control) SPORT, COMFORT, SMART (automatically adjustable) and CUSTOM (create your own style).
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Safety features
The 2019 Kia Stinger GT comes equipped with advanced safety features to ensure the safety of the occupants. A variety of cutting-edge driver-assistance systems have been installed in the modern-day vehicle for added comfort of the driver.
Following are some of the essential driver-assistance systems and safety features of the 2019 Kia Stinger GT:
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Brake Fade Compensation
- Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
- Driver’s Side Knee Airbag
- Dual Front Advanced Airbags
- Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners
- Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Rear Child-Safety Door Locks
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
Price of the 2019 Kia Stinger GT
The 2019 Kia Stinger GT is a bold luxury sedan that boasts exceptional performance capabilities. The exhilarating performance capabilities and the latest safety features of the vehicle make it a good option for car buyers who want their good-looking sedans to be versatile and highly capable. The starting price of the 2019 Kia Stinger GT is AED 175,000 that can go higher if the optional features, technologies and trim level selected.
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