OREANDA-NEWS. The new sports fastbike KIA Stinger will be launched in the Russian market in early 2018, both in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Prices, specifications and KIA Stinger kits in the Russian specification will be announced closer to the start date of sales, the press service of KIA Motors Rus informed "AUTOSTAT" agency.

In our country the novelty will be presented with a 2.0-liter petrol engine with a turbocharger (maximum power 255 hp, maximum torque 353 Nm), as well as a petrol 3.3 V6 with a double turbo. The engine power of 3.3 V6 is 370hp, and its maximum torque - 510 Nm, it provides the car with acceleration up to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds. Stinger GT with a twin-turbo engine will be the most dynamic production car in the history of the KIA brand. All versions of the KIA Stinger will be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

KIA Stinger will be offered both with a drive on the rear axle and with the all-wheel drive system. The novelty will be equipped with a package of active safety systems DRiVE WISE, electronically adjustable adaptive suspension (DSDC - Dynamic Stability Damping Control) and a drive mode selection Drive Mode Select, offering a choice of five options.