Kia Stinger sport sedan

**travajante** · April 5th, 2019 07:36 AM

If these were priced like in the US, around $33k base & $39k GT, they'd really be an attractive buy....but 3.3M????

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**Egan101** · April 5th, 2019 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by travajante

If these were priced like in the US, around $33k base & $39k GT, they'd really be an attractive buy....but 3.3M????

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Welcome to the Philippines! Lahat ng kotse mas mahal kaysa sa US.

On the pricing side, the Stinger would go head to head against the Lexus IS350. The Stinger is bigger and packs a more potent engine (365hp). Both are RWD and cheaper than compact Euros (3-series, A4, C-class).

It is well received in the US, AU, and Europe. It takes the fight against the Germans in terms of performance and value for a lot less.

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**travajante** · April 5th, 2019 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Welcome to the Philippines! Lahat ng kotse mas mahal kaysa sa US.

On the pricing side, the Stinger would go head to head against the Lexus IS350. The Stinger is bigger and packs a more potent engine (365hp). Both are RWD and cheaper than compact Euros (3-series, A4, C-class).

It is well received in the US, AU, and Europe. It takes the fight against the Germans in terms of performance and value for a lot less.

219 Kia Stinger Reviews | Kia Stinger Price, Photos, and Specs | Car and Driver

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Solid, yes....but what did the other threads say about the market here? Those who buy Forts & PPVs are branded 'mountaineers'. The impressionable hunt for pedigree. I wish Kia all the luck & success here w/ this 1.

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**jut703** · April 5th, 2019 08:54 AM

I agree with Travs - a 3.3M Kia won't sell here. People with 3.3M for a toy car will buy a Mustang, STI, or CTR. If they're looking for an executive car they'll get an IS350 or a 320d. They can even throw in an X1 for a few hundred grand more if they want a CUV.

Let's not fool ourselves thinking that 365 hp is enough to convince buyers. It's never solely about horsepower.

As a daily car, say a Sorento, Sportage, or Carnival, Kia can rough it out with other ordinary marques. But at this price range, it's a totally different market and gravitas is a primary consideration - and this car brand has little of that.

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**benchph1** · April 5th, 2019 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Yatta

I'd be more interested if those who said they'd get a BMW, a Mustang or Mini actually get one.

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Its called sour graping. Because the guy cant afford it. Actually in 1st world countries Hyundai & Kia are already good. Ayala taking over is a good move by them.

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**travajante** · April 5th, 2019 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by jut703

I agree with Travs - a 3.3M Kia won't sell here. People with 3.3M for a toy car will buy a Mustang, STI, or CTR. If they're looking for an executive car they'll get an IS350 or a 320d. They can even throw in an X1 for a few hundred grand more if they want a CUV.

Let's not fool ourselves thinking that 365 hp is enough to convince buyers. It's never solely about horsepower.

As a daily car, say a Sorento, Sportage, or Carnival, Kia can rough it out with other ordinary marques. But at this price range, it's a totally different market and gravitas is a primary consideration - and this car brand has little of that.

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On point, sir.

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**vinrem** · April 5th, 2019 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by benchph1

Its called sour graping. Because the guy cant afford it. Actually in 1st world countries Hyundai & Kia are already good. Ayala taking over is a good move by them.

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Like what sir Jut said, if you have 3.3M, would you consider a kia over a BMW, Audi or Lexus? I think this not sour graping. Pero if below like around 2-2.5M, now that a different story.

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**KingoftheNorth** · April 5th, 2019 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by benchph1

Its called sour graping. Because the guy cant afford it. Actually in 1st world countries Hyundai & Kia are already good. Ayala taking over is a good move by them.

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Well, I'd like to know if you were referring to me as "sour graping". Over a Kia? Probably not. And you assume way too much in saying people who critique the Stinger do so simply because they can't afford it.

**vinrem** · April 5th, 2019 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Kia PH is under new management. It is part of the Ayala group (Honda, Isuzu, VW, KTM) now.

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Hopefully their service around the country will improve, sayang din Kia, they make nice cars but if they keep on giving that kind of service sa provinces, babagsak sales nila.

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**Egan101** · April 5th, 2019 10:17 AM

If the Stinger can't make sales, how about the new Forte GT? It's typically a Veloster in sedan form.

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