2018 Kia Stinger V6 features announced

Kia has announced more details about equipment levels for the 3.3-litre V6 variants of its eagerly awaited Stinger.

As previously revealed, the S, Si, and GT will be priced at $48,990, $55,990, and $59,990 respectively, with the price differences reflecting its varied equipment levels.

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All three V6 models will have the 272kW/510Nm 3.3-litre bi-turbo V6 under the bonnet, coupled with an eight-speed automatic gearbox providing power to the rear wheels, and stopping power courtesy of Brembo brakes (350mm quad piston up front and 340mm dual piston in the rear).

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The entry-level S comes standard with:

• 18-inch alloys with 225/45R18 Continental ContiSportContact 5 rubber
• Hill-assist
• Reversing camera
• Rear cross traffic alert
• Active hood pedestrian protection
• LED daylight running lights
• Leather upholstery
• Power adjusted front sports seats
• Cruise control
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Satellite navigation
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

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Stepping up to the Si brings:

• 19-inch alloys with 225/40R profile front tyres and 255/35R19 rears.
• Autonomous Emergency Braking with Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Driver Attention Alert
• Front parking sensors
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Active cruise control
• Under floor luggage tray and a luggage net.
• 8-inch touch screen
• Nine speakers including two under-seat subwoofers

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The range-topping GT gains a host of features over the Si, including:

• 360-degree camera view
• Blind Spot Detection
• LED headlights with auto levelling
• Dynamic Bending Lights
• High Beam Assist
• Head Up Display (HUD)
• Electrochromic door mirrors
• Powered sunroof
• Nappa leather seats with GT logos
• Extra front seat adjustments including lumbar support, powered bolster adjuster, and thigh extender
• Two-position driver seat memory
• Flat-bottomed steering wheel
• 7-inch colour TFT-LCD instrument cluster screen
• Alloy sports pedals
• Suede covered roof lining and pillar trims
• Wireless phone charging
• 15-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system

A complete specification list will be released at launch.

In the meantime, Kia is in the final stages of finalising the pricing and equipment for the more affordable 2.0-litre four-cylinder model.

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