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KIA Stinger
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http://www.driven.co.nz/news/news/aussie-police-put-kia-stinger-on-duty/
Aussie Police put Kia Stinger on duty
BY DAVID KAVERMANN • 12/12/2017
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Photos / Downshift Facebook Page
Images have surfaced online of what appears to be the first official Kia Stinger Police Car.
In June Kia confirmed that the four-door GT was being evaluated by numerous Police departments in Australia, and it appears the Queensland Police Service has put its first Stinger on the front lines.
The photos were posted on Facebook page Downshift showing a Kia Stinger in full Quensland Police livery, allegedly on its way to officially being sworn in to the force.
Across the ditch, Police have called on performance variants of the Aussie-built Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore for decades. But with local manufacturing coming to an end, departments have been looking suitable replacements.
Like the Stinger range in New Zealand, the Kia is available with two engines in Australia - a 3.3-litre twin turbo V6 and 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder.
The higher-spec 272kW 3.3-litre would provide similar performance to the outgoing V8s, capable accelerating from 0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of over 250km/h.
Speaking with CarAdvice, Kia communications manager Kevin Hepworth said the level of interest from authorities about using the Stinger was greater than expected, but the Stinger also met the requirements the force has put forward.
The brake package meets their requirement, the wiring meets their requirement, it can be upgraded simply without drama. Performance figures are what they want, [along with] enough boot, control – and now they have to assess if they can steer it or not,” said Hepworth.
Queensland isn't the only state looking for new wheels for the boys in blue.
Earlier this year the Victory Police Department announced they will replace their Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore V8 Highway Patrol fleet with turbo diesel BMW 5-Series sedans.
Aussie Police put Kia Stinger on duty
BY DAVID KAVERMANN • 12/12/2017
SEARCH DRIVEN FOR KIA FOR SALE
Photos / Downshift Facebook Page
Images have surfaced online of what appears to be the first official Kia Stinger Police Car.
In June Kia confirmed that the four-door GT was being evaluated by numerous Police departments in Australia, and it appears the Queensland Police Service has put its first Stinger on the front lines.
The photos were posted on Facebook page Downshift showing a Kia Stinger in full Quensland Police livery, allegedly on its way to officially being sworn in to the force.
Across the ditch, Police have called on performance variants of the Aussie-built Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore for decades. But with local manufacturing coming to an end, departments have been looking suitable replacements.
Like the Stinger range in New Zealand, the Kia is available with two engines in Australia - a 3.3-litre twin turbo V6 and 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder.
The higher-spec 272kW 3.3-litre would provide similar performance to the outgoing V8s, capable accelerating from 0-100km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of over 250km/h.
Speaking with CarAdvice, Kia communications manager Kevin Hepworth said the level of interest from authorities about using the Stinger was greater than expected, but the Stinger also met the requirements the force has put forward.
The brake package meets their requirement, the wiring meets their requirement, it can be upgraded simply without drama. Performance figures are what they want, [along with] enough boot, control – and now they have to assess if they can steer it or not,” said Hepworth.
Queensland isn't the only state looking for new wheels for the boys in blue.
Earlier this year the Victory Police Department announced they will replace their Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore V8 Highway Patrol fleet with turbo diesel BMW 5-Series sedans.
5 series makes a better patrol car. Stinger will only embarrass the cops driving it and reduce police intake.
The problem with the 5 series is that it would break down too often and maintenance would cost taxpayers a bomb,
german police chase car. made in u.s.a.
german police chase car. made in u.s.a.
Listed as one of the most unreliable cars by consumer reports.
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability/the-most-and-least-reliable-cars-by-class/
Angmoh da best. KIA gotta employ angmoh for this stinger
The Japs and Koreans are great engineers and manufacturers but nothing beats Ang Moh design.
it's the american "muscle" factor, just for show and tell, like how some german macho guys are fanatical about harley davidson bikes and create their own hells angels chapters in major cities across germany. i'm sure ford is getting a kick out of it and the dealership there is raking in cash from service, repairs and maintenance.
the hyundai 2018 genesis coupe will be the head turner of the lot.Beautiful car but the 3.3l will likely be priced close to E200 in sinkieland and knowing sinkies mentality branding is more important than power.
A KIA salesman said that a 2L version of the Stinger will come to Singapore in 2018. The price though would make it a niche rather than general market car. It will be competing in a market segment that is new to KIA, the GT; I'd like to see it do well there.
It isn't a prestige brand but KIA has garnered lots of rave reviews for quality and design. I'll go for a test drive when it arrives in NZ early next year.
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