There’s been a lot of hype surrounding the Kia Stinger in Malaysia lately, and whether or not it will officially go on sale here. Well, get ready to be excited again as the rear-wheel drive sports sedan was recently put on display during Kia’s 2017 Asia Distributors Convention event in Sabah.
These photos were posted on the official Instagram accounts of Kia Malaysia as well as SM Nasarudin, executive chairman of Naza Group of Companies. The red Stinger seen here appears to be the high-spec GT variant, which should be packing a 3.3 litre Lambda II twin-turbo V6 engine with 365 hp and 510 Nm of torque. The most powerful Stinger variant will complete the zero to 100 km/h sprint in just 4.9 seconds.
Other engine options include a 2.0 litre Theta II turbo four-cylinder petrol unit (255 hp and 353 Nm) and a 2.2 litre CRDi turbo four-cylinder diesel (197 hp and 440 Nm), the latter for the European market. All are paired with an eight-speed auto transmission from the K9.
Of course, the appearance of the Stinger in Malaysia doesn’t equate to a definite launch, so keep that in mind. However, Naza Kia Malaysia chief operating officer, Datuk Samson Anand George, revealed back in February it was confident that it would be able to bring in the Stinger “soon.” We’re keeping our fingers crossed for this one.
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Comfortable GT cruiser with 4.9secs 0-100kmh for under 250k? Sounds plausible if it comes with all the bells n whistles but Malaysian mentality equates that its insane to spend quarter a million on a KIA.
I loike! It looks like Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.
Definitely more exciting than those Japanese and German turbocharged four cylinder engine. Problem is non-car people will think it is a RM75k new Kia Forte. Buy the car and take out the Kia logo.
See how the Koreans have progressed. Once upon a time, Kia and hyundai were known as pariah brands. If you drove a Hyundai or a Kia, people would laugh at you.
Look at them today. Totally transformed. Hyundai and Kia sell about 8 million cars per annum. And in US and Australia, they are now TOP No 1 brands.
Hyundai just started 10 years before Proton started. And yet, one sells 10 million cars worldwide and the other sells 70,000 cars locally only.
We need to work hard like the Koreans. Bravo to the Stinger!
U only need to work hard if u can’t work smart
All of the above does not mean anything if Kia and hyundai cars is not selling at even 20% of what honda and toyota is selling. Where shall we start inorder to explain the contradicting suituation, or shall we say, their contradicting fortune Malaysia?.
Kia and hyundai are best seller for Usa and Aus even some european country. go check it out la Lawson. aiyooo
250k? Stinger or 330e.
Mana Tau 250k for 2.0 turbo 1 not 3.3 twin turbo = =a
Buy 1 year later for RM25k
Really encourage all to buy new kimchis.
It will spur the used car industry. 1 year on, this car will trade in for RM25k max
But it’s only a Kia….
Yes, its only a KIA, but this particular KIA is the mother of all KIA. This is a proper car, aimed specifically at enthusiasts. It will challenge the BMW 4-Coupe, Audi-S5 & Merc C-43.
With a top model packing a 360bhp V6, a 5.1sec 0-62mph sprint time & a 160mph top speed, this Stinger will sit just below Europe’s most hardcore saloons, such as the BMW M3/4, Audi RS-4 & Mercedes-AMG C63, but not by much.
A decade ago kia was pretty much a lemon but now it is at least at par with other top manufacturer if not better. A real motorhead always look for whats under the hood rather than just the name like most shallow wannabes.
Hmm if that is high spec 3.3V6 variant. I’m disappointed caused head lamps not full LED (only projector for high & low beam) & 18 inch alloy rims (rims looking nice but look smaller unlike other countries will get 19 inch rims).
At last, a Kia that can sell as much as a Ford Mustang here.
KIA, just pure lol.
Are you even old enough to drive a car?
no doubt, that’s a stunning looking car from the Koreans.. hope the looks won’t compromise the reliability & performance
Bashers will complain but when asked why no buy, they says cuz no RV.
Citer lapok cik john..Kia Malaysia ada menawarkan Skim menarik Guaranteed Future Value…Ahakss..
That skim is for hyundai not KIA. Salah kimchi lettew..
applied to KIA as well dude..
The Stinger’s interior design is a big letdown for a supposedly a Premium Segment product..
Toyota hv Lexus, Nissan wit Infinity & KIA got NOKIA.
Any kimchi basher?
That front end tho…i like
Hot damn! Get you some of that.
Toyota Camry Hybrid strikes an optimum balance of performance and fuel economy, with improved hybrid techno.
Buddy.
I remember one key note that has served many people well over the years. If you have nothing better to say, usually it is better to say nothing.
Anyway, since this is a car blog, goodness gracious Stinger. Price it right and i’m sure you will move some out the showroom. Don’t be too ambitious. It will be hard to position this car in the market. If they priced it at about 200k, it will be too close to the established German Sports Sedan. So it has to be lower than that. I’m thinking if it drives well, you will find buyer in the 130-140k range for the 2.0. The 3.3V6 can be the premium product but please bring it in. Even if it does not sell well due to roadtax and high import tax, it will be your halo model.
You have the power to rattle the market like you did with Kia Forte back in 2010-2011, C segment car-B segment price. Don’t waste it. Most automatic mainstream cars below 200k in Malaysia are rather underpowered. Civic Turbo was an exception and it is selling quite well i think. Mk6 Golf Tsi sold very well at first too.
They still can’t beat Proton’s price.
B segment selling for A segment price
C segment selling for B segment price
D segment selling for C segment price
According to ur logik, Proton can dominate the market
Toyota Camry Hybrid strikes an optimum balance of boring and unattractive design, with improved baby boomers taste. Hewhew.
Please do not buy a new sushi.
Get a used kimchi instead. Great value for money
looks like a BMW long lost brother…. ugly brother…
Despite their poor sales, naza have been steadfast in bringing in new models to msia. Kudos to them, may the sales be with u.
I think it will be difficult to convince average Malaysians to fork out circa 3.5k roadtax p.a on a KIA. And those rich enough to afford 3.5k RT would probably not looking at KIA.
Beautiful creation.
It’s a Maserati from Korea!
cool door car,very cool.
will see how much on the road.
It’s funny, not even one person here commented that this car was designed by Peter Schreyer and engineered by ex BMW M Division Head Albert Biermann.
Pathetic commenters….
Too busy commenting about how the Koreans have progressed by leaps and bounds unlike you know who, and also the fact that Naza is the distributor here. Agree, such a pathetic bunch.
Already commented twice by me. I’m Not going 2 use it for the third time or someone will say – nothing 2 comment but paste & repeat.
Wait untill i buy it…i will sold my perdana for this car…never mind if it kia or what..they already did their best but our proton?still far behind
I did this more than 7 years ago. Sold my Proton & bought Kia Forte 2.0 CBU. The Forte is still with me until now..a very reliable car i must say. It is time to upgrade my ride & this Stinger is a perfect one if they (Naza) price it right. The 2.0 turbo will do…
This genre and segment is dominated by European brands. I’d like to see Asian brands breaking this domination.
This is much more reasonable than the A45 amg with cost much more expansive than this
K- Korean
I – Imitating
A – Audi
Case closed!
SM Nasarudin already confirmed your speculation. This car will be in Malaysia last quarter 2017. Go stalk his Instagram ;D
I am definitely gonna consider this car. Top of my list!!
There are a few german oil burners at that price with 0-60 times less than a sec off that time