The performance
of this
finely tuned
engineering
marvel will
surely surprise
you.
The car’s interior is full of luxury features that are designed to make driving a joy.
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A finalist for Motor Trends’ Car of the Year, the new Stinger is
hard to describe without using superlatives. I was more than
comfortable in the driver’s seat in spite of my 6-foot, 7-inch,
250-pound frame. The car’s controls were easy to operate
instinctively, and I did not have to pull out the instruction booklet
to help me operate the vehicle. From its push button start to the
large, easy-to-see and easy-to-read information screen, I felt at
home as soon as I began driving. Even the paddle shifters that
enable manual shifting without a clutch, located behind the race
car-shaped steering wheel, were sturdy metal and placed right
where they should be, so that you can hold the comfortable
wheel while easily changing gears. When all of these features
are added together, you will be amazed at what Kia has built at
a price that seems to be below the rest of the market. There is a
good chance that the next time you swing your head around to
get a better look at a new car that you haven’t seen before, it will
be a Stinger. Kia has hit the bull’s-eye with this combination of
good looks and great performance.
With the Stinger, Kia has made a luxury sports sedan that
can hold its own against any of those from the upper status
manufacturers. This Kia is amazing. Drive one today and you
may own it tomorrow. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: You can test drive the new Kia Stinger at Friendly
Kia, 5819 U.S. Highway 19 in New Port Richey, (727) 815-9611.