Agree with some of these. For the noise my 2022 Scorpion edition had two noises in the headliner that I was able to solve on my own in 20 minutes. The car is dead quiet on the inside now. Also never understood why people blame the car manufacturer for auto stop start always being on when the car turns on, it has to be on due to EPA regulations so it's not KIA's fault. Haven't had the brakes issue yet, just hit 9k miles so we will see if that happens anytime soon. I just came back from a road trip from LA to Vegas and back, I averaged 32 MPG on the entire trip, about 400 miles on a full tank and a couple small pulls here and there. But on non road trips I usually average 22-25 mpg with a decent amount of spirited driving. I was averaging 28 mpg in a 2016 Corolla, so I have no complaints with mpg lol. I also average 11-14 mpg in my Datsun 280z so lol. I absolutely agree with the Badge issue. It's probably my biggest complaint with the car if I am being honest. I for one can careless but when I tell people that it's a performance sport luxury car, people usually respond with "Oh you can't consider any KIA a performance car or a luxury car". But there are days like today where an Aston Martin owner gave me a thumbs up in my car so there's that.
I need the tips/ tricks to fix the headliner issue. Might make a how to video for it. It’s my only noise. And like I said I had to nitpick just to get some complaints!
@@RandomFootageFromRon I will try an help you with what I did and learned. First, do you hear noise coming from the center area of the headliner. If yes, try firmly pressing up on the headliner in multiple areas until you hear a click. For some reason my headliner wasn't fully clicked into place and I heard a couple other people had this issue after I fixed mine. The second noise I had was right next to my head, eventually I found it was the grab handle bracket behind the headliner. The way I figured out was when I would pull on the grab handle, the noise would go away, but would come back the min I let go of it. To fix this, there is a small little plastic bracket type piece behind the headliner that the grab handle screws into. Remove the grab handle and pull back the weather stripping a little bit to get behind the headliner to the small plastic bracket. Wrap, this plastic bracket with a felt line tape and make holes for the screws and just reinstall. Noise went away. This noise can happen to any of the grab handles btw. I was thinking of making a video on these two concerns and also a video on how to get rid of any center console noises but I have no free time haha.
Real car guys know it’s not the Brand but the car. I own a 2021 GT1. It is the most fun car I’ve owned. It’s like my 84 Maserati Biturbo if they kept improving it. I’ve driven a lot of high end cars and as an everyday driver this car never let’s me down. On American roads it is so much fun. You’ll be surprised in the twisties.
Rotors are definitely the first that need to go. 2019 GT2, first week, I hit the brakes to avoid a car pulling out in front of me and warped the rotors. Got slotted and drilled with better pads and now it stops like a dream.
1. If you spending that much money on a car in general you shouldnt be worries about gas mileage. 2. You can hear more sounds from the road because its more connected to the road. 3. Just cause its a kia doesnt mean it has a kia development gotta remember bmw technically had their hands all over it
I agree with everything your saying. That’s why in the video I state I had to nit pick just to find anything. Kind of stating that this car kicks ass and there is very minimal complaints:
It’s a beautiful car. Couldn’t afford a brand new one so I bought a 2020 Kia Stinger GT2. Brakes are the biggest issue, road noise is insane as well. Even if the brakes are vibrating, it has no problem stopping right away if I needed it to. It is a KIA but it gets so much more attention on the road compared to an Audi, BMW or BENZ
Read about the brakes. It’s actually the brake pads leaving a residue on the rotors. There is a reseating process that smoothed them out. Mind have been goood ever since.
I have a 2022 Ceramic Silver Scorpion and I love the car. It puts a smile on my face every time I walk up to it. My biggest complaint is the rattle from the headliner. I'm 6'5" and maybe it's because me head is so close to it, but it drives me crazy.
You were spot on!!! The rattle noise could be annoying, so I had to find the issue and get it fixed. One thing you did not mention is the drop in speed when slowing down and the vehicle switches gears from 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st. At first, I thought it was just my vehicle, but then I learned that it’s common. Other than that, the performance of this vehicle is outstanding, especially in sport mode. The gas mileage is a little rough, but it’s worth it. I pick speed over gas mileage any day. Want to save on gas? Get a Tesla.
Just a tip, I’m pretty sure there is a way to get the transmission factory “tune”reset by dealer. Something about the shift pressures get off if I’m remembering correctly. But to be honest it doesn’t bother me at all and most of the time I engine brake with paddles to a stop. So the more aggressive down shifts are nice.
I own a GT2 and agree with your takes. KIA should've built it with more sound insulation. To retrofit it would cost me over 5k and not going to pay for that...what I like most is how fast the car is and easy to pass. The Stinger is a sleeper car and have won a lot of races.
I can agree it’s a little noisey. But for the price and what you get obviously some corners will have to be cut. But intakes and exhaust can solve that problem pretty quickly
@@RandomFootageFromRon Intakes and exhaust won't help the rattles. My head gaskets blew at 2k miles. Needed an entire engine replacement which was almost impossible shipping in from KIA and getting sign off from KIA Corp in Irvine. Five months later I got it back with over 4k miles on it. I was told by a guy who found the issue that KIA service employees were driving the car home for the weekends. There were tears in the seats and KIA wouldn't repair the seats. They generally make good products, though the top management down to engine build quality is a joke. It's as if they go out of their way to sell shitty engines. They know what the problems are, though have refused to fix the engine block boring machines.
I’m just over 9k in my ‘23 GT2 AWD; good review - now I’ll monitor those brakes. I love the stealth value of this car! Common question I get: “What kind of car IS that??” Keeps up with the best, a driver’s car.
I’ve got 57k miles on my GT2, the brake problem doesn’t go away. I went through 6 sets of rotors. The stock rotors are fine it’s the cheap stock pads. Once I swapped to Ceramic pads the rotors have lasted 15000+ miles so far. The dealership will replace the rotors under 12 month/12k miles, just upgrade to ceramic pads and the problem is solved.
I have an '18 GT2 AWD. Here are the mods I added to address the exact same issues you have. To help with road noise I got a bunch of dynamat, pulled all the panels I could and then just went ham sticking it everywhere I could. In the trunk around the battery made the most difference. I have a lozic TCU (paired with a JB4 (not required)) that can disable the ISG (start/stop). Fortunately with an '18 my badges were replaced with a < looking thing that confuses people more. As a fellow Florida Man (not the as seen on TV throwing a gator through a Wendy's drive through window) I approve this message.
I love my 2018 red Stinger GT2 RWD. Now that I live in the Midwest, wish I had the AWD but not too bad in the snow. I get more compliments on this car than any other car I’ve ever had and people always asking what it is. The things I don’t like about it are the that the rear tires wear out very fast and wear unevenly. Much more wear on the inside. I also wish that you could save the settings for the auto start/off feature to off and the auto stop feature on. I love that auto stop feature. I’ve got 79K miles and have loved every mile.
You wanna nitpick ? I live in Los Angeles. We get some strange smells out here while driving. I always switch on the cabin air circulation as not to have to smell these smells, but to my surprise, 15 minutes later, it has switched itself over. Now my car smells like booty, and I can’t open the windows to air it out, or I get more of that smell in the car. First world problem for sure, but still a problem.
Great vid, couldn't agree more with you on those 5 things. I have one complaint to add and that is the headlights are a little too low and they can't be adjusted higher. I drive on a winding road everyday at around 4:30am, still very dark and that stretch isn't very well lit. It's hard to see a person jogging or walking, even when they wear those high visibility vests. I know I can turn on the high beams, but I try not to, for some strange reason it doesn't recognize on coming cars and just stays on. I hate to be that person that blinds other people. But sometimes I wish I can. lol
I know there is a setting that has the driver side headlight aim down to help with oncoming traffic you could probably adjust. Plus I think the headlights auto level. If you are say parking your car facing up a hill the headlights will aim down slightly, maybe try parking with the headlights aimed down a hill. Maybe just some tips that I can think of
@@RandomFootageFromRon The roads are pretty leveled around where I live, Long Island, NY. I know that the GT Stingers that doesn't come with LED headlights are adjustable. GT2 with the movable headlight are one piece and someone on the forums mentioned that there is no adjustment that can be done. I looked all over the place for info but no luck. Also, if the bulb should ever stop working, that the whole housing that comes out I believe. But someone correct me if I'm wrong. Too much technology. lolz
@@mapolinski You sure GT2s has the up/down option? I know left/right is automatic when I turn my steering wheel, it just points in that direction. I'm going to the dealer this weekend, hopefully they can adjust it a little higher.
@@terrorsz75 I have the 2023 GT2. There’s a place to adjust the up down of the headlights with a screwdriver. I’ve seen videos of other models where you need a wrench. And earlier models had a switch inside to do it. All models have a way to do it. You just need to figure it out.
I have the 2023 Kia Stinger GT Elite in Pearl white (Canada) and I have no issues so far....no noise, etc.... I love my car even though it drinks gaz loool...
spot on with the same issues i have with mine. apart from that the stinger is great car for what it is and does it so well. i love driving and put smiles on my face
Can't speak for the stinger but my v36 G35 sedan warps it's rotors pretty much every time you have to do an emergency stop. I tried drilled rotors and the warp wasn't as bad after but it still popped back up after an emergency stop where I was cut off. Definitely not as bad as the stock ones did though, I could feel it in those with light braking on the freeway. With the drilled rotors it starts to show when you are braking in the 25-45 ish mph range but not really any outside of that. So it'll likely mitigate the problem but I can't say I'd trust that it completely goes away.
I found "bedding" the brakes a few times helped. Haven't had the issue in over a year. I heard it was caused by deposits on the rotors, as the pads are a softer compound.
Got a 2022 scorpion edition love it. The only issue I have with it is when it downshifts from 2nd to 3rd gear. It’s kind of harsh Only noises I hear an occasional wind sound when I go above the speed limit Otherwise no issues love the car very happy with the car.
That’s not bad for cruising that high. I seem to still average mid 20s but that’s a mix of sporty/cruising/city/ highway. For the power that I have available at all times I’m happy with my mpg.
If Stinger engine & performance was in the K5 GT. It would have outsold the Stinger hands down!! That is why they likely bricked that version. Not having AWD as I have the GT-Line AWD version. Which my dealer wants to buy back lol. Stinger 2.5 i would prefer over the twin turbo though given the millage hit. It isn't as comfortable as the K5 either. Not to mention no Panoramic sunroof which kinda sucks. Even though it has the better performance. Agree get rid of brakes & throw in slotted ceramic whuch won't warp. Great review here! 👍
I have a co-worker and friend that bought a Dodge Challenger R/T with shaker and he added intakes. I would put it this way...the KDM customer market has not yet caught up to the availability of mods much like the counterparts but with the car being near the same length and weight as the challenger R/T my stock 2022 GT1 smokes him off the line easily even though he has a much larger engine at 5.7. Another friend has a scatpack and stock builds of the Stinger can still keep up with the already suped up Dodges before we even add good mods. This goes back to my original thought that the KDM market is not as fully developed for the Stinger but some of the trim imo is sub-par but they did that to make the price more reasonable so a little sacrifice of comfort for performance is overall not too bad. I also forgot the most important comparison I set out to make against the Challenger, the fact that my buddies Challenger gets 14 mpg with daily spirited driving and I get 24mpg in sport mode 100% of the time and spirited driving is phenomenal. The only noise complaints I have are from the interior whether the trim has loose vibrating clips or the rear hatch cover that jumps around when you hit bumps in the road. Other than that I intend on keeping this car and modifying it bit by bit as I go just for more fun.
The aftermarket for the car is definitely picking up more and more as the car continues to gain popularity. Check out Kia stinger face book pages where people post about what they have done as well as websites full of parts for the car.
You are not wrong that the market is picking up. I am actually buying parts from K8 Stinger Store now and just awaiting my new Takeda Momentum intakes and Velossa Tech snorkels. I tested my launch control yesterday at an ambient temp of about 35 degrees F and noticed that my 0-60 time was insane and I was hitting 4.3 seconds. Granted cooler temps help a lot I just thought that was insane before doing any performance mods. Looking to see what I get with the new intakes, I may wait til spring to do the plugs and JB4 though since fall is already here and snow will be before we know it so no digs in the snow/ice lol.
28k miles, same issues, but I saved so much for not getting an AMG, RS, or M competition. Plus that ridiculous warranty. I told myself when I get this car and if I ever get to that, "should I sell it moment?" just wrap the car in another color. I am almost there. The car is only 1.5 years old but the interior now sounds like it's 5 years old. :P soooooo odd. I let my son borrow it for the winter, this summer I don't notice the interior sounds anymore. Swap cars w/ your wife/girlfriend for 3 months, you'll be waaaaaaaaaay less annoyed at the sounds.
I will say, I’m almost at a year of ownership and there hasn’t been anything that drives me nuts. There is also nothing that can’t be covered with a little bit of radio… haha.
I got a 2023 gt2 The only thing I don’t like about mine really is cleaning the the car hard to detail it I hit my head a lot and I don’t really like the spot for the wireless charger it’s hard to clean not much storage for the center console other then that top notch car underrated for sure
I got a 2023 Stinger GT2 Elite and my biggest thing is the high pressure fuel pump sound lol tick tick tick tick tick but other then that I love the car.
Thank you! And yes turbo cars can be very efficient when you stay off the throttle but second you start really getting on it fuel consumption goes way up. But it’s worth it. 100%
I've got a HiChroma Red stinger and I truely love it! The best car money can get you - and it 's really fast. My mate owns a Mercedes CL 63 amg ( 525 hp) - he barely won :D - that just shows how KIA"s 370hp does the job :D
My biggest issue with our 2022 Stinger is the steering wheel control for the radio that changes the stations. push the lever up, the station searches down numerically, push it down, the stations search up.
I’ve just bought a 2022 stinger GT & love it😃 yeah you are nitpicking & you’re right 😂 I got a great car for the money tho, compared to the European equivalent. Cheers🎼🤘🏻
One of the biggest things that I don’t like about mine is to be a 2023 GT2 it doesn’t have wireless CarPlay. I know that’s a nitpicking thing, but you would think that would be basic at this point.
I have a 2019 Stinger GT1 and my rotors warped at about 7k . I went back and forth with the dealership. Finally at about 13k miles I contacted corporate and they replaced my whole brake system free of charge.
The rear window is (annoyingly) small, the reverse lights aren't that bright, bluetooth takes awhile to connect, replacing the wipers is a process (just to fully raise them), and an infotainment update which released many months ago made the drive mode screen with the car graphic very bland (don't know if they changed it back with updates after the fact, luckily I didn't update). Coming from a 2010 Prius to a 2020 GT2 RWD (4yr owner!!!)
Hey, thx for the vid, you had my Like at, "Sorry I'm barefoot, I'm chilling, it's my day off." Anyway, I'm in the market for a "new" car but prices are still ridiculous, so I'm looking to finance or lease a 2-4 yr old car. Got a family so it's gotta be a sports sedan. Prior to kids, I owned a '98Camaro SS, '01 Accord Coupe V6, '06 RX8 (manual), then after kids an '09 V6 Altima & '15 WRX (manual). For choices, I'm Down to used 430i Gran Coupe, Caddy CT5-V, Maxima (manual), Genesis G70, & of course the Stinger GT1 or 2. Leaning towards Stinger for its price, power, comparable ease of maintenance, & value for $. Thoughts and other suggestions? Also do you happen to know what if any are the major differences between a 2022 & 2023 Stinger? Thanks!!
In my opinion, with being able to get a low mileage stinger 22-23 in the low 30k range. I would do it. It is a lot of car for the money. I would just do your best to get a certified pre owned so you have a good warranty. It still is a kia at the end of the day.
Kia Stinger offers such good value. Funny #5 complaint is my pro for this car. I LOVE underdog cars that non car people look down on because they don't know any better. I love it when they're so proud of their worthless base model luxury cars because of the badge. I just smile and say, "That's nice," but inside, I'm LMAO. I'm looking into replacing one of my cars with the GT2. It has all the features I'm looking for. It also has great performance and looks with practicality. What more can you ask for at this price point?
I would say where current prices are 25-35k the car is an insane deal. I still love it with all the features and power it has. I’ve had small issues but nothing I haven’t been able to just fix at home myself.
I'm a camaro lover but I've driven this a few times and it's an amazing car...yea u not lying about the rattle.. and I live in boston so if I bought it I'd definitely switch the rotors I've heard they were just too thin.
They aren’t always warped. They build up residue on the rotors due to very soft pads. There is quite a few forums about it and ways to “re-bed “ the brakes and make them not vibrate. That process has worked for me thankfully. But I will be going with different pads when I replace them.
My big complaint is the engine sound. I'm very particular about the sound of my engines, and it is one heck of an engine. tons of power and it can really get off the line with that AWD system, but I'm a V8 fanboy. to me, the sound of a V8 is one of the best sounds I've ever heard from a car, and the Stinger just cannot replicate it. I've watched tons of videos of exhaust systems on the Stinger and it's always too high pitched or raspy. Ultimately, I've just decided to leave the stock system on the car. That is by far my biggest complaint.
I own a 2022 and have the same issue with the brakes. Really makes me want to get after market brakes when it's time to get them changed. I even got them resurfaced at the dealership recently and there is still a bit of shaking when braking. The only thing that I'm worried about is how it might affect my warranty in anyway if I go with after market brakes although they aren't under warranty
If you google, there is a bunch of information on how to prevent it and fix it with out purchasing or replacing. What causes the shake it debris build up on the rotors from the soft pads. After I did some research haven’t had an issue since.
2018 GT2 AWD.... I cant stand the driver assist! If I have to change lanes quickly, it fights me every time... I did find out one thing, or maybe it’s more of a question, but once, I had to slam on my brakes to avoid rear ending someone. And it did stop on a dime, but my brake pedal stuck in. Is that the Emergency Brake?
Yeah I think the car auto braked to prevent an accident. And play with the settings I don’t have any issues with my car interrupting my driving. No steer assist or brakes unless I get very close to someone
How about the fuel filler open button. It’s in the dumbest spot. You shouldn’t even be able to open it if the car is on or moving. That’s my biggest gripe. Pretty sweet car otherwise. 😊
Second comment here about the badge change!! I get why Kia wanted to do it. Kia has an image problem. No thanks to years of throw-away cars. This is not that Kia anymore or even close. Having aquired top talent from Audi & others. Kia is definitely on a track to retribution!! As just check out their new 2025 Kia Coupe concept car. It will blow your f** mind!! Kia needs to shed itself of it's former image. That won't happen under a badge people recognize. Which is associated with bargin bin here. I get the reasons but they need to do more. A better more aggressive marketing department. Might be a good place to start!! :)
It's not a rotor issue, It's a pad issue. The pads leave deposits on the rotors. Debadging it makes it look much better. The 'Stinger' script is the only badge I left on. Also, yours doesn't have a heated steering wheel?
Mine rattles in the dash and it's embarrassing when driving with friends. If the pavement isn't perfect, the car is loud as hell. To get the decibel levels down it costs 5k to have a pro do the work. Yes, it drinks gas and expensive to fill with premium. On a five plus hour drive over the summer it got 27 mpg highway. I put the Korean badge on it and people ask me all the time (yesterday at Costco) who makes the car. I tell them KIA and don't know what they think, though some people don't care and say it looks really nice.
That dash problem sucks sorry to hear. I haven’t had anything that bad. The one or 2 noises I hear are easily covered but people talking or a bit of music. Gas is one of those things you kind of trade off for. 370hp390 ft does take some fuel when you step on the throttle.
I see these listing (the 2023 version) for nearly $60,000. Without you necessarily having to say what you paid for yours, does this sound like a ripoff? Seems pricey to me.
Depending on options, mine was a CPO and was around 48-50 then of course bought extended warranty and fees and taxes and blah blah. You do see CPO cars for low 40s I would go more for that unless you want a new car. Then I’d shop around and see what kind of deal you can find around the country.
@@RandomFootageFromRon Alright thanks for the quick response. I currently have a Dodge Challenger 2021 SRT and it's already having problems with the drive shaft & rear differential.. And Dodge's warranty service moves at a snails' pace. Was thinking of just getting something else, but I feel like I'd be downgrading with some of these cars. The Stinger looks alright and I wouldn't mind test driving one, but the GT2 is in my view pretty damned expensive coming from a company that lauds itself as being a "budget brand". Anyways, something for me to think about. Thanks again.
@@DruuzilTechGames I would test drive it. I have been very very happy with it. Yes this video says I “hate” it. But it was nitpicking. I’ve put 10k miles on it already and enjoy every second of it.
@@DruuzilTechGames I’m 5 10, with seat where I sit my head is a foot away from the top, plus plenty of room to slide back. I have longer legs so would imagine the seat would be close to my position you’ll just have less head room. But I can’t imagine you would have issues.
My 2021 GT1 Indigo Blue and my 2023 GT2 Special break my arse if i drive longer than 100 miles and i find it difficult to wear my sports hats while trying to reach for the atm or drive through fast food.. sometimes i hit my head on the roof getting in and im only 5'10
I would try lowering the seat a bit, also the bolsters have adjustments in the gt2 so widen the bottom a bit. You can also extend the front of the seat that has helped my comfort. Have drove hours in the car no issues. I would play around the seat adjusts in a crap ton of ways lol.
I'm 6'1 and I was driving a Toyota 86 subliminally comfortable because I love the car, never wanted to find anything to complain about it. But now I drive a Stinger gt2 and damn the space that compares from the 86, I feel like I'm entering in a spaceship lol
@@RandomFootageFromRon There is supposed to be a spring loaded thing that flips up when the sunroof opens that should stop it. Perhaps it is not flipping into place? Or maybe it is just a design flaw.
I get the noise when sunroof is shut, just a little noise nothing that makes me go crazy. Plus music covers any of the sounds… so I really don’t stress
i have no complaints because i don't own own one yet. but dam i really just want to get the 23 model year since its the last year for the Stinger. she a beauty bro i love the color. Dam i know how much gas the suck down when your on the pedal but im sure its super fun to drive fast. i want to get the Gt Line with the base engine 2.5T RWD best fuel economy for me since i drive just oiver 400 miles a week to go to work. plus the 2.5T engine from what i heard are pretty nice with more power from the last 2.0T they had. what does anyone on here think about the 2.5T GT line ? thanks man great vidoe. Killer skyline, i have a 2005 S2000 in yellow only 24K miles on her yup just my toy and she is sleeping now until the spring.
Being nitpicky myself but im also in florida and my roof rails are completly cracked and sunfaded is there a cover or anything ro protect those byw gt hardtop 3.3
I don’t like that the battery is in the trunk and I had to change the battery because the Kia battery is trash besides that everything is warranty so I’m just enjoying the car
I have the 2019 version and from day 1 I had a rattling noise from my fastback/hatchback or whatever you call it. Any idea how to fix it. I took it to the dealership but no help
Actually I have seen quite a few people talk about it and it seems to be an easy fix. It has to do with the latch being loose. And they add washers to it and it goes away. I’ve also seen people add bigger rubber stops to it as well. Good luck I hope you get it fixed.
Its a Kia...so what ???!! Me and my wife been Kia customers for a while..I had a K5 ,.She's been driving the Sportage for the last 3 generations..we never had any issues. They pack a lot off tech, they look futuristic, they bring Us A to Z with no problem. Plus, this Stinger in particular as lots off power...looks sexy, and the most important cost WAY less than some luxury brands...I think thats very SMART!! Do you think luxury brands not going to give you problems??? Really!!?? In the end of the day, That badge (Kia) works the same way as any other brand..every day you drive your car, you lose money!!! SO WHY PAY EXTRA!!
Wow. You have close to 200K miles on a Stinger GT? And it's going strong? That's beyond impressive. I am assuming yours has the 3.3L V6 turbo. Any costly unexpected repairs you weren't expecting along the way? Of course, besides oil, tires, brakes etc.
@@MegaEriable yes, V6 turbo. Not a single problem. And I pull a trailer everywhere. But I don’t race it or do any stupid bullshit. I have fun here and there but I’m pretty smart with cars. I haven’t done anything except filters, oil, and brakes. Not one issue. And the interior has held up amazingly, as well. Aside from all the little scuffs and nicks, I’ve done to it from loading equipment into it. I’m not sure why people surprised it’s lasted so long. I’ve never heard of any major problems with any of them. Except people trying to tune them and do all kinds of ridiculous shit. If you look it up, these things really aren’t prone any particular problems. And they’re just too new to have enough miles on them to tell the tale. I think they will go down in history as one of the more reliable performance cars of the past 20 years. And 190 K, now, by the way. Just got back from a trip to Florida.
I wouldn’t say the car has any obnoxious blind spots out the rear, and while reversing you have rear/360 camera. And when you put turn signal on it shows side view as well. Car makes it easy to see everything you need to see
You know you can drive with the rear camera on the screen? For me I don't have a problem with the rear window but with the camera on the screen if the car looks three cars from you your good
It reminds me of my 89 trans am GTA that I used to have but it's better because it has the back up cam and blind spot monitoring. So in that respect it's pretty good. I got used to the rear visibility issue fast cuz it's like my 3rd gen and I have a m&s spoiler so I have even less rear view. It's definitely a non issue for me.
5 things I hate about kia stinger lol and that's nit-picking The undercarriage engine cover that shit cheap...thats number 1 #2 backseat room(I don't sit back there but still lol) #3 lack of trim options +HP #4 the window modding fades out #5 US vs Korean specs are different..they get more than we do
The molding does kind of aggravate me. And we haven’t had to many issues with back seat room. We can sit 4 (average) people in the car comfy. It would be cool if we got more options like the Korean cars. Like maybe a more sporty option. Something lower with a bit more boost
@Random Footage From Ron exactly like all they trims get the gt2 electronic shifters...they don't have the yellow reflectors on the headlights....they get better leather...I feel like the scorpion stinger should've been a higher HP model tbh
In the 2023 at least when u stop if u only hit the break enuff to just stop the car it will not shut off then if u apply a little more force it will then shut off so u can control it that way alsonif the button is annoying
U have to be beyond stoopid to disregard this awesome car just because it's a kia. You should look at kia like 'wait kia is making this now? Word?!' They've really turned themselves around for the better. The k5, telluride, this stinger, and the other great cars they're making are really destroying sells and are solidifying themselves onto the car market. This car is stylish, high quality, great performance, big interior space, and it affordable compared to the competition with all the equipment it holds. You are a fool if u dis it because it's a kia
@Random Footage From Ron they better find some high quality moufwash n retry the sample again. It's annoying as a car head. I am a traditional muscle car head but I don't mind twin turbo v6s n well made automatic transmissions in a package like a stinger or an ls500
I agree that people are stupid if they disregard this because it's a Kia, but sales are bad for the Stinger. They're discontinuing it after 2023 because it doesn't sell.
Brake issue is because Kia uses cheap shitty rotors on the Stinger. Had that issue with my 18. My GTS didn’t do that but I heard they used the Euro spec rotors on the GTS. They could have fixed this using better rotors.
It’s actually not the rotors. I’ve done a bit of research and it’s actually the pads leaving deposits on the rotors. They used to soft of a pad(to prevent noise) so when driving spirited and then coming to a stop it causes deposits to be left behind. I have actually been able to get rid of it. If you look up on Kia stinger forums it shows how to remove the issue and how to prevent it. After getting my brakes right and following the prevention methods I haven’t had anymore issues.
Bought new pads at only 14k. The "warped rotor" problem went away within 500km of driving. The problem is the pads and is a well-known issue on the forums.
Anyone have the issue of the car braking for you everytime you come to a stop (or near to a stop)? Shit is so annoying, at the shop rn hoping they diagnose it. It occurs regardless of vehicles in front, just applies the brake; even after speed bumps sometimes when I try to accelerate, it is still braking for me (no it's not downshifting/engine breaking).
@@RandomFootageFromRon Caliper sticking sounds the closest to me. I thought it was a new-car aid feature at first. But getting pulsating brakes foxes and we'll see if it persists then. Thanks
@Mongoose yeah I normally keep my sunroof closed all the way and don’t have any noise. If it’s open normally everything is open and music is blasting so I won’t hear the rattle anyways… lol
I would get one if they were offered in Manuel coupe. Good job Kia. Build a flagship brand building machine. Then not offer it in the trims the enthusiasts want and gets the car enthusiasts talking up your product and brand. Stinger coulda been new age Supra
On my second one now, tribute edition 2023, my dream car I love it, had a 2021 gt1 almost cried when trading it in, it’s the perfect vehicle
I wanna get one so bad!
Agree with some of these. For the noise my 2022 Scorpion edition had two noises in the headliner that I was able to solve on my own in 20 minutes. The car is dead quiet on the inside now. Also never understood why people blame the car manufacturer for auto stop start always being on when the car turns on, it has to be on due to EPA regulations so it's not KIA's fault. Haven't had the brakes issue yet, just hit 9k miles so we will see if that happens anytime soon. I just came back from a road trip from LA to Vegas and back, I averaged 32 MPG on the entire trip, about 400 miles on a full tank and a couple small pulls here and there. But on non road trips I usually average 22-25 mpg with a decent amount of spirited driving. I was averaging 28 mpg in a 2016 Corolla, so I have no complaints with mpg lol. I also average 11-14 mpg in my Datsun 280z so lol.
I absolutely agree with the Badge issue. It's probably my biggest complaint with the car if I am being honest. I for one can careless but when I tell people that it's a performance sport luxury car, people usually respond with "Oh you can't consider any KIA a performance car or a luxury car". But there are days like today where an Aston Martin owner gave me a thumbs up in my car so there's that.
I need the tips/ tricks to fix the headliner issue. Might make a how to video for it. It’s my only noise. And like I said I had to nitpick just to get some complaints!
@@RandomFootageFromRon I will try an help you with what I did and learned. First, do you hear noise coming from the center area of the headliner. If yes, try firmly pressing up on the headliner in multiple areas until you hear a click. For some reason my headliner wasn't fully clicked into place and I heard a couple other people had this issue after I fixed mine.
The second noise I had was right next to my head, eventually I found it was the grab handle bracket behind the headliner. The way I figured out was when I would pull on the grab handle, the noise would go away, but would come back the min I let go of it. To fix this, there is a small little plastic bracket type piece behind the headliner that the grab handle screws into. Remove the grab handle and pull back the weather stripping a little bit to get behind the headliner to the small plastic bracket. Wrap, this plastic bracket with a felt line tape and make holes for the screws and just reinstall. Noise went away. This noise can happen to any of the grab handles btw.
I was thinking of making a video on these two concerns and also a video on how to get rid of any center console noises but I have no free time haha.
Rule #1 of life: Never buy a Hyundai/Kia.
I have this car, I sprayed Double D40 lubricant all around the sunroof.
Real car guys know it’s not the Brand but the car. I own a 2021 GT1. It is the most fun car I’ve owned. It’s like my 84 Maserati Biturbo if they kept improving it. I’ve driven a lot of high end cars and as an everyday driver this car never let’s me down. On American roads it is so much fun. You’ll be surprised in the twisties.
Rotors are definitely the first that need to go. 2019 GT2, first week, I hit the brakes to avoid a car pulling out in front of me and warped the rotors. Got slotted and drilled with better pads and now it stops like a dream.
Recommend any specific brake kits?
@@RandomFootageFromRon I got a good deal from Brakenetic. Powerstop is usually pretty good also.
@@RandomFootageFromRon big fella
1. If you spending that much money on a car in general you shouldnt be worries about gas mileage.
2. You can hear more sounds from the road because its more connected to the road.
3. Just cause its a kia doesnt mean it has a kia development gotta remember bmw technically had their hands all over it
I agree with everything your saying. That’s why in the video I state I had to nit pick just to find anything. Kind of stating that this car kicks ass and there is very minimal complaints:
It’s a beautiful car. Couldn’t afford a brand new one so I bought a 2020 Kia Stinger GT2. Brakes are the biggest issue, road noise is insane as well. Even if the brakes are vibrating, it has no problem stopping right away if I needed it to. It is a KIA but it gets so much more attention on the road compared to an Audi, BMW or BENZ
Read about the brakes. It’s actually the brake pads leaving a residue on the rotors. There is a reseating process that smoothed them out. Mind have been goood ever since.
I have a 2022 Ceramic Silver Scorpion and I love the car. It puts a smile on my face every time I walk up to it. My biggest complaint is the rattle from the headliner. I'm 6'5" and maybe it's because me head is so close to it, but it drives me crazy.
You were spot on!!! The rattle noise could be annoying, so I had to find the issue and get it fixed. One thing you did not mention is the drop in speed when slowing down and the vehicle switches gears from 3rd to 2nd and 2nd to 1st. At first, I thought it was just my vehicle, but then I learned that it’s common. Other than that, the performance of this vehicle is outstanding, especially in sport mode. The gas mileage is a little rough, but it’s worth it. I pick speed over gas mileage any day. Want to save on gas? Get a Tesla.
Just a tip, I’m pretty sure there is a way to get the transmission factory “tune”reset by dealer. Something about the shift pressures get off if I’m remembering correctly. But to be honest it doesn’t bother me at all and most of the time I engine brake with paddles to a stop. So the more aggressive down shifts are nice.
I own a GT2 and agree with your takes. KIA should've built it with more sound insulation. To retrofit it would cost me over 5k and not going to pay for that...what I like most is how fast the car is and easy to pass. The Stinger is a sleeper car and have won a lot of races.
I can agree it’s a little noisey. But for the price and what you get obviously some corners will have to be cut. But intakes and exhaust can solve that problem pretty quickly
@@RandomFootageFromRon Intakes and exhaust won't help the rattles. My head gaskets blew at 2k miles. Needed an entire engine replacement which was almost impossible shipping in from KIA and getting sign off from KIA Corp in Irvine. Five months later I got it back with over 4k miles on it. I was told by a guy who found the issue that KIA service employees were driving the car home for the weekends. There were tears in the seats and KIA wouldn't repair the seats. They generally make good products, though the top management down to engine build quality is a joke. It's as if they go out of their way to sell shitty engines. They know what the problems are, though have refused to fix the engine block boring machines.
I really wanna get one it’s my dream car that I could realistically can afford!
Did you get it? I want one too
@Curlz76 I'm in process of trying to find one. I hope soon lol.
I’m just over 9k in my ‘23 GT2 AWD; good review - now I’ll monitor those brakes. I love the stealth value of this car! Common question I get: “What kind of car IS that??” Keeps up with the best, a driver’s car.
It surprisingly is a drivers car. I’m almost a year in around 14k miles and loving it still.
I’ve got 57k miles on my GT2, the brake problem doesn’t go away. I went through 6 sets of rotors. The stock rotors are fine it’s the cheap stock pads. Once I swapped to Ceramic pads the rotors have lasted 15000+ miles so far. The dealership will replace the rotors under 12 month/12k miles, just upgrade to ceramic pads and the problem is solved.
I have an '18 GT2 AWD. Here are the mods I added to address the exact same issues you have.
To help with road noise I got a bunch of dynamat, pulled all the panels I could and then just went ham sticking it everywhere I could. In the trunk around the battery made the most difference.
I have a lozic TCU (paired with a JB4 (not required)) that can disable the ISG (start/stop).
Fortunately with an '18 my badges were replaced with a < looking thing that confuses people more.
As a fellow Florida Man (not the as seen on TV throwing a gator through a Wendy's drive through window) I approve this message.
I love my 2018 red Stinger GT2 RWD. Now that I live in the Midwest, wish I had the AWD but not too bad in the snow. I get more compliments on this car than any other car I’ve ever had and people always asking what it is. The things I don’t like about it are the that the rear tires wear out very fast and wear unevenly. Much more wear on the inside. I also wish that you could save the settings for the auto start/off feature to off and the auto stop feature on. I love that auto stop feature. I’ve got 79K miles and have loved every mile.
There was a trunk rattle that I was able to fix with two washers. Rear visibility is going to be a thing on top of headroom for tall people.
i have the same rattle, where did you add the washers?
@@raahilrashid7656 I put the washers near where the lift gate support is mounted by the rear windshield.
You wanna nitpick ? I live in Los Angeles. We get some strange smells out here while driving. I always switch on the cabin air circulation as not to have to smell these smells, but to my surprise, 15 minutes later, it has switched itself over. Now my car smells like booty, and I can’t open the windows to air it out, or I get more of that smell in the car. First world problem for sure, but still a problem.
Great vid, couldn't agree more with you on those 5 things. I have one complaint to add and that is the headlights are a little too low and they can't be adjusted higher. I drive on a winding road everyday at around 4:30am, still very dark and that stretch isn't very well lit. It's hard to see a person jogging or walking, even when they wear those high visibility vests. I know I can turn on the high beams, but I try not to, for some strange reason it doesn't recognize on coming cars and just stays on. I hate to be that person that blinds other people. But sometimes I wish I can. lol
I know there is a setting that has the driver side headlight aim down to help with oncoming traffic you could probably adjust. Plus I think the headlights auto level. If you are say parking your car facing up a hill the headlights will aim down slightly, maybe try parking with the headlights aimed down a hill. Maybe just some tips that I can think of
@@RandomFootageFromRon The roads are pretty leveled around where I live, Long Island, NY. I know that the GT Stingers that doesn't come with LED headlights are adjustable. GT2 with the movable headlight are one piece and someone on the forums mentioned that there is no adjustment that can be done. I looked all over the place for info but no luck. Also, if the bulb should ever stop working, that the whole housing that comes out I believe. But someone correct me if I'm wrong. Too much technology. lolz
@@terrorsz75 They are adjustable up/down. Just not left/right.
@@mapolinski You sure GT2s has the up/down option? I know left/right is automatic when I turn my steering wheel, it just points in that direction. I'm going to the dealer this weekend, hopefully they can adjust it a little higher.
@@terrorsz75 I have the 2023 GT2. There’s a place to adjust the up down of the headlights with a screwdriver. I’ve seen videos of other models where you need a wrench. And earlier models had a switch inside to do it. All models have a way to do it. You just need to figure it out.
I have the 2023 Kia Stinger GT Elite in Pearl white (Canada) and I have no issues so far....no noise, etc.... I love my car even though it drinks gaz loool...
spot on with the same issues i have with mine. apart from that the stinger is great car for what it is and does it so well. i love driving and put smiles on my face
2022 stinger here. My 2019 had that steering wheel shake as well while braking. I believe that some drilled and slotted rotors will work wonders
I think that is the direction I’m going to go in, just get rid of the problem completely
Can't speak for the stinger but my v36 G35 sedan warps it's rotors pretty much every time you have to do an emergency stop. I tried drilled rotors and the warp wasn't as bad after but it still popped back up after an emergency stop where I was cut off. Definitely not as bad as the stock ones did though, I could feel it in those with light braking on the freeway. With the drilled rotors it starts to show when you are braking in the 25-45 ish mph range but not really any outside of that. So it'll likely mitigate the problem but I can't say I'd trust that it completely goes away.
I found "bedding" the brakes a few times helped. Haven't had the issue in over a year. I heard it was caused by deposits on the rotors, as the pads are a softer compound.
Got a 2022 scorpion edition love it. The only issue I have with it is when it downshifts from 2nd to 3rd gear. It’s kind of harsh
Only noises I hear an occasional wind sound when I go above the speed limit
Otherwise no issues love the car very happy with the car.
Recently got around 28 mpg in my 2019 while averaging 90mph… had found another Stinger to play with for about 30 miles. 😜
That’s not bad for cruising that high. I seem to still average mid 20s but that’s a mix of sporty/cruising/city/ highway. For the power that I have available at all times I’m happy with my mpg.
If Stinger engine & performance was in the K5 GT. It would have outsold the Stinger hands down!! That is why they likely bricked that version.
Not having AWD as I have the GT-Line AWD version. Which my dealer wants to buy back lol. Stinger 2.5 i would prefer over the twin turbo though given the millage hit. It isn't as comfortable as the K5 either.
Not to mention no Panoramic sunroof which kinda sucks. Even though it has the better performance. Agree get rid of brakes & throw in slotted ceramic whuch won't warp. Great review here! 👍
I have a co-worker and friend that bought a Dodge Challenger R/T with shaker and he added intakes. I would put it this way...the KDM customer market has not yet caught up to the availability of mods much like the counterparts but with the car being near the same length and weight as the challenger R/T my stock 2022 GT1 smokes him off the line easily even though he has a much larger engine at 5.7. Another friend has a scatpack and stock builds of the Stinger can still keep up with the already suped up Dodges before we even add good mods. This goes back to my original thought that the KDM market is not as fully developed for the Stinger but some of the trim imo is sub-par but they did that to make the price more reasonable so a little sacrifice of comfort for performance is overall not too bad. I also forgot the most important comparison I set out to make against the Challenger, the fact that my buddies Challenger gets 14 mpg with daily spirited driving and I get 24mpg in sport mode 100% of the time and spirited driving is phenomenal.
The only noise complaints I have are from the interior whether the trim has loose vibrating clips or the rear hatch cover that jumps around when you hit bumps in the road. Other than that I intend on keeping this car and modifying it bit by bit as I go just for more fun.
The aftermarket for the car is definitely picking up more and more as the car continues to gain popularity. Check out Kia stinger face book pages where people post about what they have done as well as websites full of parts for the car.
You are not wrong that the market is picking up. I am actually buying parts from K8 Stinger Store now and just awaiting my new Takeda Momentum intakes and Velossa Tech snorkels. I tested my launch control yesterday at an ambient temp of about 35 degrees F and noticed that my 0-60 time was insane and I was hitting 4.3 seconds. Granted cooler temps help a lot I just thought that was insane before doing any performance mods. Looking to see what I get with the new intakes, I may wait til spring to do the plugs and JB4 though since fall is already here and snow will be before we know it so no digs in the snow/ice lol.
28k miles, same issues, but I saved so much for not getting an AMG, RS, or M competition. Plus that ridiculous warranty. I told myself when I get this car and if I ever get to that, "should I sell it moment?" just wrap the car in another color. I am almost there. The car is only 1.5 years old but the interior now sounds like it's 5 years old. :P soooooo odd. I let my son borrow it for the winter, this summer I don't notice the interior sounds anymore. Swap cars w/ your wife/girlfriend for 3 months, you'll be waaaaaaaaaay less annoyed at the sounds.
I will say, I’m almost at a year of ownership and there hasn’t been anything that drives me nuts. There is also nothing that can’t be covered with a little bit of radio… haha.
@@RandomFootageFromRon when the tunes are up, it's harder to hear the radar detector :P
I got a 2023 gt2 The only thing I don’t like about mine really is cleaning the the car hard to detail it I hit my head a lot and I don’t really like the spot for the wireless charger it’s hard to clean not much storage for the center console other then that top notch car underrated for sure
I got a 2023 Stinger GT2 Elite and my biggest thing is the high pressure fuel pump sound lol tick tick tick tick tick but other then that I love the car.
Yeah it does get annoying. But that’s almost all new cars with the fancy fuel systems and direct injection
I could be wrong, not aure but Fuel mileage is typically an issue with most turbo engines, great ride by the way.
Thank you! And yes turbo cars can be very efficient when you stay off the throttle but second you start really getting on it fuel consumption goes way up. But it’s worth it. 100%
I've got a HiChroma Red stinger and I truely love it! The best car money can get you - and it 's really fast.
My mate owns a Mercedes CL 63 amg ( 525 hp) - he barely won :D - that just shows how KIA"s 370hp does the job :D
Yeah the Kia definitely surprises other sports car owners. Always makes me giggle.
My biggest issue with our 2022 Stinger is the steering wheel control for the radio that changes the stations. push the lever up, the station searches down numerically, push it down, the stations search up.
That the buttons for that and song skipping seem backwards
I’ve just bought a 2022 stinger GT & love it😃
yeah you are nitpicking & you’re right 😂
I got a great car for the money tho, compared to the European equivalent.
Cheers🎼🤘🏻
You can turn the driver attention warning off!
Yeah I learned that, but it is nice to have for some of the late night drives home from work. Keeps me in check.
One of the biggest things that I don’t like about mine is to be a 2023 GT2 it doesn’t have wireless CarPlay. I know that’s a nitpicking thing, but you would think that would be basic at this point.
Yeah, after being in multiple cars the same year that have wireless. I’m surprised they didn’t throw it in.
A nit pick I have is the cold start knock. I’ve been told it’s normal but still freaks me out a little bit
I have a 2019 Stinger GT1 and my rotors warped at about 7k . I went back and forth with the dealership. Finally at about 13k miles I contacted corporate and they replaced my whole brake system free of charge.
The rear window is (annoyingly) small, the reverse lights aren't that bright, bluetooth takes awhile to connect, replacing the wipers is a process (just to fully raise them), and an infotainment update which released many months ago made the drive mode screen with the car graphic very bland (don't know if they changed it back with updates after the fact, luckily I didn't update).
Coming from a 2010 Prius to a 2020 GT2 RWD (4yr owner!!!)
One of the most reliable and low maintenance sedans 🚘 in the market right now ❤
The control arm other bushings get eatin up really quick too and that shake is the first sign.
These cars get really hot under there!
Hey, thx for the vid, you had my Like at, "Sorry I'm barefoot, I'm chilling, it's my day off." Anyway, I'm in the market for a "new" car but prices are still ridiculous, so I'm looking to finance or lease a 2-4 yr old car. Got a family so it's gotta be a sports sedan. Prior to kids, I owned a '98Camaro SS, '01 Accord Coupe V6, '06 RX8 (manual), then after kids an '09 V6 Altima & '15 WRX (manual). For choices, I'm Down to used 430i Gran Coupe, Caddy CT5-V, Maxima (manual), Genesis G70, & of course the Stinger GT1 or 2. Leaning towards Stinger for its price, power, comparable ease of maintenance, & value for $. Thoughts and other suggestions? Also do you happen to know what if any are the major differences between a 2022 & 2023 Stinger? Thanks!!
In my opinion, with being able to get a low mileage stinger 22-23 in the low 30k range. I would do it. It is a lot of car for the money. I would just do your best to get a certified pre owned so you have a good warranty. It still is a kia at the end of the day.
Kia Stinger offers such good value. Funny #5 complaint is my pro for this car. I LOVE underdog cars that non car people look down on because they don't know any better. I love it when they're so proud of their worthless base model luxury cars because of the badge. I just smile and say, "That's nice," but inside, I'm LMAO.
I'm looking into replacing one of my cars with the GT2. It has all the features I'm looking for. It also has great performance and looks with practicality. What more can you ask for at this price point?
I would say where current prices are 25-35k the car is an insane deal. I still love it with all the features and power it has. I’ve had small issues but nothing I haven’t been able to just fix at home myself.
I'm a camaro lover but I've driven this a few times and it's an amazing car...yea u not lying about the rattle.. and I live in boston so if I bought it I'd definitely switch the rotors I've heard they were just too thin.
I don't like that the side louvers fill up with road pebbles. Might try putting some screen behind them. to keep them out.
Yeah everytime I wash the car I flush a bunch of water through it
Great video! I'd add a nit pick level complaint for the fake hood vents :)
That is a good point. Lol
I have zero complaints. 2022 GT1 AWD.
Brakes is not nit picking. Your rotors are warped. Brembos or not they are warped.
They aren’t always warped. They build up residue on the rotors due to very soft pads. There is quite a few forums about it and ways to “re-bed “ the brakes and make them not vibrate. That process has worked for me thankfully. But I will be going with different pads when I replace them.
I have 22 stinger Scorpion I all ways have radio on bx new York here thinking about upgrading my rotor when factory go bad
How is the quality of paint? I've heard Kia in general has cheap paint quality that chips easily and often.
It’s comparable to every other new car I’ve had. Thin. They get chipped up no matter what you do. If you buy one brand new get PPF
Sorry - what’s “ppf” ?
@@sethi100 paint protective film
@@tangojulietfoxtrot O. Thanks.
@@sethi100 paint protection film. Clear film that protects car paint.
My big complaint is the engine sound. I'm very particular about the sound of my engines, and it is one heck of an engine. tons of power and it can really get off the line with that AWD system, but I'm a V8 fanboy. to me, the sound of a V8 is one of the best sounds I've ever heard from a car, and the Stinger just cannot replicate it. I've watched tons of videos of exhaust systems on the Stinger and it's always too high pitched or raspy. Ultimately, I've just decided to leave the stock system on the car. That is by far my biggest complaint.
Never had the attention level warning go on me. I Often go on 6-8 hr drives
I'm getting one by the end of 2024 if it's still available at the dealership
Hope it works out, it has been a good car!
Love the car, the tech is crazy in these cars now a days. Love the skyline
I've been wanting to do a review on my 22 Tucson.
This gave me some good ideas to help the video.
🤘🏾
Do it! People love car reviews!
The auto start/stop function has this car not accelerating
I disable it the second my butt hits the seat 😂
What colour is ur Kia ? model ? Trim
Great video btw thank you 😊
I do not know name of color code. But it’s a 2022 Kia stinger gt2.
I own a 2022 and have the same issue with the brakes. Really makes me want to get after market brakes when it's time to get them changed. I even got them resurfaced at the dealership recently and there is still a bit of shaking when braking. The only thing that I'm worried about is how it might affect my warranty in anyway if I go with after market brakes although they aren't under warranty
If you google, there is a bunch of information on how to prevent it and fix it with out purchasing or replacing. What causes the shake it debris build up on the rotors from the soft pads. After I did some research haven’t had an issue since.
2018 GT2 AWD.... I cant stand the driver assist! If I have to change lanes quickly, it fights me every time... I did find out one thing, or maybe it’s more of a question, but once, I had to slam on my brakes to avoid rear ending someone. And it did stop on a dime, but my brake pedal stuck in. Is that the Emergency Brake?
Yeah I think the car auto braked to prevent an accident. And play with the settings I don’t have any issues with my car interrupting my driving. No steer assist or brakes unless I get very close to someone
'18 GT2 AWD here. I've turned off all driver assist in the menus.
Never had a brake issue, so cannot comment.
@@LoztDaze ok thank you. I guess I just need to take the time to learn how to turn off the assist. Still hate it to this day.
I heard that the 2022 23 get worse gas mileage than the 2021 and older is this true and why
proud owner of this exactly same car :D pantera metal, yesterday bought, can u do video after year with new "notes"? thx!
I actually just recently posted one, I think it’s my newest video related to the Kia stinger. Goes over 1 year of ownership
I'm thinking of getting one. I think it looks good.
I’d say get one. Still have mine and love it.
How about the fuel filler open button. It’s in the dumbest spot. You shouldn’t even be able to open it if the car is on or moving. That’s my biggest gripe. Pretty sweet car otherwise. 😊
I have had cars with it in worse spots. Atleast it’s convenient for when you jump out and forget to open it 😂
Second comment here about the badge change!! I get why Kia wanted to do it. Kia has an image problem. No thanks to years of throw-away cars.
This is not that Kia anymore or even close. Having aquired top talent from Audi & others. Kia is definitely on a track to retribution!! As just check out their new 2025 Kia Coupe concept car.
It will blow your f** mind!! Kia needs to shed itself of it's former image. That won't happen under a badge people recognize.
Which is associated with bargin bin here. I get the reasons but they need to do more. A better more aggressive marketing department. Might be a good place to start!! :)
Wobble by hitting the break,exactly！
It's not a rotor issue, It's a pad issue. The pads leave deposits on the rotors.
Debadging it makes it look much better. The 'Stinger' script is the only badge I left on.
Also, yours doesn't have a heated steering wheel?
No it doesn’t, but I live in Florida we don’t see that super often. It is a gt2 and has every other option
Great vid and thank you
Mine rattles in the dash and it's embarrassing when driving with friends. If the pavement isn't perfect, the car is loud as hell. To get the decibel levels down it costs 5k to have a pro do the work. Yes, it drinks gas and expensive to fill with premium. On a five plus hour drive over the summer it got 27 mpg highway. I put the Korean badge on it and people ask me all the time (yesterday at Costco) who makes the car. I tell them KIA and don't know what they think, though some people don't care and say it looks really nice.
That dash problem sucks sorry to hear. I haven’t had anything that bad. The one or 2 noises I hear are easily covered but people talking or a bit of music. Gas is one of those things you kind of trade off for. 370hp390 ft does take some fuel when you step on the throttle.
I see these listing (the 2023 version) for nearly $60,000. Without you necessarily having to say what you paid for yours, does this sound like a ripoff? Seems pricey to me.
Depending on options, mine was a CPO and was around 48-50 then of course bought extended warranty and fees and taxes and blah blah. You do see CPO cars for low 40s I would go more for that unless you want a new car. Then I’d shop around and see what kind of deal you can find around the country.
@@RandomFootageFromRon Alright thanks for the quick response. I currently have a Dodge Challenger 2021 SRT and it's already having problems with the drive shaft & rear differential.. And Dodge's warranty service moves at a snails' pace. Was thinking of just getting something else, but I feel like I'd be downgrading with some of these cars. The Stinger looks alright and I wouldn't mind test driving one, but the GT2 is in my view pretty damned expensive coming from a company that lauds itself as being a "budget brand".
Anyways, something for me to think about. Thanks again.
@@DruuzilTechGames I would test drive it. I have been very very happy with it. Yes this video says I “hate” it. But it was nitpicking. I’ve put 10k miles on it already and enjoy every second of it.
@Random Footage From Ron How roomy are they? I'm 6'3 and heavy set.
@@DruuzilTechGames I’m 5 10, with seat where I sit my head is a foot away from the top, plus plenty of room to slide back. I have longer legs so would imagine the seat would be close to my position you’ll just have less head room. But I can’t imagine you would have issues.
My 2021 GT1 Indigo Blue and my 2023 GT2 Special break my arse if i drive longer than 100 miles and i find it difficult to wear my sports hats while trying to reach for the atm or drive through fast food.. sometimes i hit my head on the roof getting in and im only 5'10
I would try lowering the seat a bit, also the bolsters have adjustments in the gt2 so widen the bottom a bit. You can also extend the front of the seat that has helped my comfort. Have drove hours in the car no issues. I would play around the seat adjusts in a crap ton of ways lol.
I'm 6'1 and I was driving a Toyota 86 subliminally comfortable because I love the car, never wanted to find anything to complain about it. But now I drive a Stinger gt2 and damn the space that compares from the 86, I feel like I'm entering in a spaceship lol
The rear rattle coming from the back door, mine began at 2000 miles and its getting worst
Mine was the undertray being broken. I replaced and haven’t had anymore issues
I'd definitely keep fighting with the brake issue
The flapping through the sunroof is called "buffeting."
Any way to fix it?
@@RandomFootageFromRon There is supposed to be a spring loaded thing that flips up when the sunroof opens that should stop it. Perhaps it is not flipping into place? Or maybe it is just a design flaw.
I get the noise when sunroof is shut, just a little noise nothing that makes me go crazy. Plus music covers any of the sounds… so I really don’t stress
i have no complaints because i don't own own one yet. but dam i really just want to get the 23 model year since its the last year for the Stinger. she a beauty bro i love the color. Dam i know how much gas the suck down when your on the pedal but im sure its super fun to drive fast. i want to get the Gt Line with the base engine 2.5T RWD best fuel economy for me since i drive just oiver 400 miles a week to go to work. plus the 2.5T engine from what i heard are pretty nice with more power from the last 2.0T they had. what does anyone on here think about the 2.5T GT line ? thanks man great vidoe. Killer skyline, i have a 2005 S2000 in yellow only 24K miles on her yup just my toy and she is sleeping now until the spring.
Being nitpicky myself but im also in florida and my roof rails are completly cracked and sunfaded is there a cover or anything ro protect those byw gt hardtop 3.3
Yeah mine have been faded since I bought the car. I just kind of deal with it
I don’t like that the battery is in the trunk and I had to change the battery because the Kia battery is trash besides that everything is warranty so I’m just enjoying the car
I have a 2022 and my trunk has an annoying rattle I cannot figure out.
There is a washer fix I’ve seen on google on the Kia forums
Yup, the washer fix is the way forward
The auto stop/start would bug me (my 2020 Mazda 6 does not have that) how bad is with the stinger. Any work arounds?
I have no idea I have been shutting it off second I get In the car since I bought it lol
Car looks awesome.
They need fog or lower driving lights!
I agree! Is a little difficult to see when it’s foggy or poor weather conditions. Not horrible. Just annoying
Other nitpicks: the gauge cluster is dated (compare to Sonata N-line).
I haven’t seen it but I’m pretty happy with it. I also was used to old cars. So was an upgrade for me… lol
One man's "dated" is another man's "Classic"
Only problem I have with my 2023 Stinger GT is the back hatch rattles.
There is a fix to that with washers. Google the issue and you’ll see a bunch of quick fixes.
Did they fix the hatch rattle and paint issues with the 2022 models?
I haven’t had any issues with either. And I think the paint issue is only on the Matte colors
Don’t have a hatch button in the car or on the key on the 23
Really? I have a button on key and they left side of steering wheel near gas door button I can open it.
I have the 2019 version and from day 1 I had a rattling noise from my fastback/hatchback or whatever you call it. Any idea how to fix it. I took it to the dealership but no help
Actually I have seen quite a few people talk about it and it seems to be an easy fix. It has to do with the latch being loose. And they add washers to it and it goes away. I’ve also seen people add bigger rubber stops to it as well. Good luck I hope you get it fixed.
Its a Kia...so what ???!! Me and my wife been Kia customers for a while..I had a K5 ,.She's been driving the Sportage for the last 3 generations..we never had any issues.
They pack a lot off tech, they look futuristic, they bring Us A to Z with no problem.
Plus, this Stinger in particular as lots off power...looks sexy, and the most important cost WAY less than some luxury brands...I think thats very SMART!!
Do you think luxury brands not going to give you problems??? Really!!??
In the end of the day, That badge (Kia) works the same way as any other brand..every day you drive your car, you lose money!!!
SO WHY PAY EXTRA!!
Lame. Mine couldn’t be better. There’s absolutely no single complaint I have about this car. 188K miles and running strong.
This review was very picky. I drive the car everyday and love it. I just wanted to pick out some flaws to share on the internet
Wow. You have close to 200K miles on a Stinger GT? And it's going strong? That's beyond impressive. I am assuming yours has the 3.3L V6 turbo. Any costly unexpected repairs you weren't expecting along the way? Of course, besides oil, tires, brakes etc.
@@MegaEriable yes, V6 turbo. Not a single problem. And I pull a trailer everywhere. But I don’t race it or do any stupid bullshit. I have fun here and there but I’m pretty smart with cars. I haven’t done anything except filters, oil, and brakes. Not one issue. And the interior has held up amazingly, as well. Aside from all the little scuffs and nicks, I’ve done to it from loading equipment into it.
I’m not sure why people surprised it’s lasted so long. I’ve never heard of any major problems with any of them. Except people trying to tune them and do all kinds of ridiculous shit. If you look it up, these things really aren’t prone any particular problems. And they’re just too new to have enough miles on them to tell the tale. I think they will go down in history as one of the more reliable performance cars of the past 20 years.
And 190 K, now, by the way. Just got back from a trip to Florida.
I hate rear visibility out the back window it's horrendous.
I wouldn’t say the car has any obnoxious blind spots out the rear, and while reversing you have rear/360 camera. And when you put turn signal on it shows side view as well. Car makes it easy to see everything you need to see
But I’ll have to pay attention next time I’m driving see how annoying it is. Lol
But I’ll have to pay attention next time I’m driving see how annoying it is. Lol
You know you can drive with the rear camera on the screen? For me I don't have a problem with the rear window but with the camera on the screen if the car looks three cars from you your good
It reminds me of my 89 trans am GTA that I used to have but it's better because it has the back up cam and blind spot monitoring. So in that respect it's pretty good. I got used to the rear visibility issue fast cuz it's like my 3rd gen and I have a m&s spoiler so I have even less rear view. It's definitely a non issue for me.
My fiance is a big book nerd. I'll send it her way!
5 things I hate about kia stinger lol and that's nit-picking
The undercarriage engine cover that shit cheap...thats number 1
#2 backseat room(I don't sit back there but still lol)
#3 lack of trim options +HP
#4 the window modding fades out
#5 US vs Korean specs are different..they get more than we do
The molding does kind of aggravate me. And we haven’t had to many issues with back seat room. We can sit 4 (average) people in the car comfy. It would be cool if we got more options like the Korean cars. Like maybe a more sporty option. Something lower with a bit more boost
@Random Footage From Ron exactly like all they trims get the gt2 electronic shifters...they don't have the yellow reflectors on the headlights....they get better leather...I feel like the scorpion stinger should've been a higher HP model tbh
My only complaint... I haven't driven one yet.. 😕
You have to! It’s worth it 100%
I can't tell if the cops are in the mirrors at night. All i can make out is headlights they all look the same.
Yeah you could turn the auto dimming off which would help
In the 2023 at least when u stop if u only hit the break enuff to just stop the car it will not shut off then if u apply a little more force it will then shut off so u can control it that way alsonif the button is annoying
Yeah my 22 seems to be sensitive like that. But I got to the point I reach for the a/c seats and press the on/off button off.
Bone stock stingergt2 2020 with a cracked differential. Waiting for warranty coverage from kia. 😅
U have to be beyond stoopid to disregard this awesome car just because it's a kia. You should look at kia like 'wait kia is making this now? Word?!' They've really turned themselves around for the better. The k5, telluride, this stinger, and the other great cars they're making are really destroying sells and are solidifying themselves onto the car market. This car is stylish, high quality, great performance, big interior space, and it affordable compared to the competition with all the equipment it holds. You are a fool if u dis it because it's a kia
I would agree, Kia has really turned the brand around. But a lot of people still have a bad taste in their mouth.
@Random Footage From Ron they better find some high quality moufwash n retry the sample again. It's annoying as a car head. I am a traditional muscle car head but I don't mind twin turbo v6s n well made automatic transmissions in a package like a stinger or an ls500
I agree that people are stupid if they disregard this because it's a Kia, but sales are bad for the Stinger. They're discontinuing it after 2023 because it doesn't sell.
Brake issue is because Kia uses cheap shitty rotors on the Stinger. Had that issue with my 18. My GTS didn’t do that but I heard they used the Euro spec rotors on the GTS. They could have fixed this using better rotors.
It’s actually not the rotors. I’ve done a bit of research and it’s actually the pads leaving deposits on the rotors. They used to soft of a pad(to prevent noise) so when driving spirited and then coming to a stop it causes deposits to be left behind. I have actually been able to get rid of it. If you look up on Kia stinger forums it shows how to remove the issue and how to prevent it. After getting my brakes right and following the prevention methods I haven’t had anymore issues.
Bought new pads at only 14k. The "warped rotor" problem went away within 500km of driving. The problem is the pads and is a well-known issue on the forums.
Anyone have the issue of the car braking for you everytime you come to a stop (or near to a stop)? Shit is so annoying, at the shop rn hoping they diagnose it. It occurs regardless of vehicles in front, just applies the brake; even after speed bumps sometimes when I try to accelerate, it is still braking for me (no it's not downshifting/engine breaking).
I have not, but that sounds scary. Your front sensor may be out. But id definitely get it checked out. You might also have a brake caliper sticking.
@@RandomFootageFromRon Caliper sticking sounds the closest to me. I thought it was a new-car aid feature at first. But getting pulsating brakes foxes and we'll see if it persists then. Thanks
I'm actually just about to grab a used GT2 for $40k. 👍
I’d recommend it. Has been an awesome car for me.
My only complain about my 2021 stinger is roof noises
Yeah mine isn’t to bad luckily
@Mongoose yeah I normally keep my sunroof closed all the way and don’t have any noise. If it’s open normally everything is open and music is blasting so I won’t hear the rattle anyways… lol
I would get one if they were offered in Manuel coupe. Good job Kia. Build a flagship brand building machine. Then not offer it in the trims the enthusiasts want and gets the car enthusiasts talking up your product and brand. Stinger coulda been new age Supra
You can get the genesis one in manual. So same drivetrain but better interior and manual transmission.
Lmao I have a Miata and now am looking into getting this car😂😂 loved the mention!
It’s been an awesome daily. I’d recommend it
It has no fog lights. That would be my main complaint, but I dont own one .....yet.
You can add them for where the brake ducts are, not affecting the flow
How is head room for driver?
With seat at comfortable position me at 5, 10. I have way way way more then enough.
For the price, performance and tech, it's not bad for a Kia, drive it accordingly, I have owned 5, now on a beautiful light grey GT2
Bro the fuel mileage, ive got a 2018 GT2 and im filling up once a week... and my daily commute is only 14 miles lmao.
I have the same issues but it might be due to my driving habits… haha