First Drive: 2018 Kia Stinger GT

Here's a car we've been looking forward to driving for some time now. The roll out of the 2018 Kia Stinger GT has been happening for awhile and we've waited quite a bit to see if the car lives up to the hype it's generating. First off, you should know it lives up to its own hype because it's an entertaining, stylish, grand-touring sedan with a hatchback booty and 376 horsepower under the hood.

Is it good enough though to get folks with the necessary cash to head into Kia dealerships to pick one up? That's a far tougher question to answer. This is a good car, with an appropriate price tag but it's a price tag that keeps it out of reach for the younger enthusiast crowd that might long to own such a machine.

On paper, the Kia Stinger GT is a true competitor to the likes of the BMW 440 and 640 Gran Coupe, the Audi S5 Sportback, and the base (BASE, people... Not the V8s) Porsche Panamera. It's quick, comfortable, and good looking and it can be had for a good deal less than that mighty competitive set.

My fear with the Stinger GT, however, is that it will be a car beloved by enthusiasts and journalists... and purchased by few. I really hope I'm wrong though, and I truly believe that if it sells well it could be the car that gets people finally worrying about what the badging on the nose and tail.
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