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Kia Stinger review - pictures

by: Auto Express team

6 Dec 2017

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<p dir="ltr"><span>Here’s the new Kia Stinger, the Korean firm’s foray into the world of sporty executive saloons.</span></p> <span> </span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-c408f885-1361-fcfe-1f2a-dfe3f7f40ee5"><span>Kia’s offering comes at an attractive price-point undercutting the competition. It has a reasonably premium interior laden with features.</span></span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-75293536-1362-80c2-099e-d936807e7617"><span>The Kia family ‘Tiger Grille’ flanked by a pair of swoopy wraparound headlamps and aggressive air intakes makes it more extrovert compared to its German counterpa
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The coupe-like rear end styling is full of drama thanks to sweeping curves and quad tailpipes.</span></p>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-15894a64-1362-f276-cf57-176bca7ccb89"><span>The 4-door saloon is similar in profile to the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.</span></span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-0a301f18-1363-2d8f-3f9c-b203dd3d92b8"><span>It has a well finished interior with plenty of features as standard (such as the head-up display) giving it a nice premium feel.</span></span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-271a9f5f-1363-5ede-0449-738bf5525570"><span>There’s plenty of room in the cabin for all occupants as the sportiness doesn’t compromise practicality.</span></span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-6354a567-1363-8e17-3fb0-5798b1874741"><span>While the Kia badge may not have the aspirational value of a BMW or Audi, the Stinger offers an exciting experience priced attractively.</span></span>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Our pick of the range: Kia Stinger 2.2 CRDi GT-Line.</span></p> <span> </span>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-2a84c5bb-1363-d676-55aa-274b9c925861"><span>A couple of petrol engines (twin-turbo 3.3-litre and a turbocharged 2.0-litre) offer decent levels of performance but the 2.2-litre turbo diesel is the most econo

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