2021 Kia Stinger GT track test and performance review

Chris Atkinson loves driving cars at the track, but loves them even more when they're turbocharged rear-wheel drive sedans! Chris gets behind the wheel of the 2021 Kia Stinger GT to set a lap time at the track and figure out whether the Stinger is as quick in a straight line as it is around a track.

Skip Ahead:
Intro: 00:00
Driving position: 00:36
Powertrain: 01:36
0-100km/h: 02:56
Handling and chassis: 03:11
Hot lap: 05:11
Final thoughts: 06:20

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[michaelmiguelsanchez]

I've had my Stinger GT for a couple of months and I love it. Such a well balanced car, especially at the price.

[stevo]

I picked up my 2021 GT 2 weeks ago. Easily my favourite car and I’m so so happy with it 👌🏻

[williamhvx]

I own one gt just like that one upgrade exhaust tune and other simple moods to push the hp over 400 and car is a monster Love driving to work every day lol

[badenpobjoy]

So underrated very informative video....

[ld]

One of my favourite cars🔥. So underrated

[davidstott]

Got a 2021 GT and it's a great car, update dash and Mags etc are awesome.

[paulkitchen]

Nice to see someone actually drive it! I had to address the suspension and brake pads in the US but now it is much better imo. I upped the boost a few pounds and gives me more of what I like and I have the AWD so I can't drift quite like you but more like power slides I call them. Everything you say is spot on and I love how it is not just the same boring drive/review! Nice Job. I think with the extra 100 ft lbs and 100 hp you get with a piggy back you would easily break 1 min and beat the RCF

[colinanderson]

A real driver!, that's what i was looking for, Thanks Chris . I pick mine up tomorrow, I can't see myself drifting it, but it's nice to know it can .

[douglarsen]

Makes it all look so easy, like sleeping and smiling at the same time. Loved the commentary.

[marcodebarkingville]

Well done on the spectacular burn out/drift on the last turn. Kia will be putting that in their Stinger hall of fame.👋👍

[soulstance]

I have the first yr gt2, love it still. Such a all arounder, so comfortable yet it's got guts to play.

[thetattedpharmacist]

Great video, thanks Atko! Need a full review next Paul!

[JohnLee-dbzt]

I’m not surprised at the great chassis tuning. Albert Bierman working his magic at Hyundai/Kia.

[stephenluxa]

Excellent video. Bit surprised at the 0-100 time. There are several videos where chaps in stock Stingers have done it in 4.2 - 4.3 seconds. That aside, the Stinger is a fantastic car on long trips and the driving experience is wonderful. Unfortunately for those of us that have Stingers, we may not be able to get them on a track to get full enjoyment out of them. Still loving mine after 1 year of owning one.

[JacobHall]

Regardless of how informative this was my god that driving was fantastic

[TAB]

Not sure if its cause of where the camera was located outside but it sounds way better than I thought it would, nice induction rasp and solid exhaust note.

[swanblake]

Love the drifts done with the Stinger. Easily one of my favorite cars a all of today. On the road its perfect and the lap time was very good. Wished there was a Go Pro mounted behind the cars so you can tell when they are stepping out on corners, ect.

[SlipAngleG]

Great car. Love to see the G70 on track next

[megageek]

I am ordering my GT next week. Will take a while to get here but it will be worth the wait.

[danine]

I need this car to get to the pub before closing, omg i love this beast