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KIA STINGER
Take the least trodden path into sporty saloon ownership, suggests Jack Warrick
K ia won’t be the first brand that springs to mind when selecting your next grand touring saloon.The Stinger, though, introduced in 2017, proves there’s more to the Korean firm than compact crossovers and reasonably priced hatchbacks.
Despite being Kia’s first sports saloon, the top-end GT S version gets plenty right in a class where it needs to compete with some of Germany’s finest: the Audi S4, BMW 440i Gran Coupé M Sport and Mercedes-AMG C43.
It’s no easy task, of course, but the Stinger challenges with direct and crisp handling, little body roll and huge amounts of grip. Occupants are also treated to decent levels of ride comfort, which suits the nature of the refined and responsive engines in the line-up.