Kia Stinger
The Kia Stinger is a mid-size liftback/fastback built from 2017 to 2023. It evolved from the 2011 GT Concept in Frankfurt and the 2014 GT4 Stinger in Detroit. Design was led by Peter Schreyer and Gregory Guillaume at Kia’s Frankfurt studio. It uses a shortened version of the Hyundai Genesis' front-engine, rear-wheel-drive platform with additional steel reinforcement. The sole transmission is an 8-speed automatic with five driving modes plus paddle-shifters. GT variants are equipped with Brembo brakes and Michelin tires. For the European and Korean markets, the Stinger is offered with a base 2.2-liter CRDi diesel I4. Kia claims that the Stinger accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.7, 6 and 4.9 seconds for the 2.2-liter diesel, 2.0-liter gasoline and 3.3-liter gasoline respectively.