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It might not have that stonking twin-turbocharged V6 under the bonnet, but Kia's big sedan still impresses with its anti-SUV sentiment. In a range of quality and commercially successful vehicles, the Kia Stinger stands out as being the quiet achiever of the Korean carmaker.

It's a format of vehicle that was once the go-to choice for Australian families — large sedans. But in the growing wave of SUV popularity, cars like this Kia Stinger are somewhat forgotten. There's plenty of noise being made about Kia's impressive SUVs: Sorento, Sportage, and the growing range of electric vehicles.

Hell, even the Carnival people-mover has got some solid pizzazz. There are still plenty of good choices in this part of the world. Peugeot's is a stunner, and Skoda's Superb is, well, Superb. The Volkswagen Passat got recently updated, and the long-standing Mazda 6 still stands tall. Of course, we can't forget about the Toyota Camry.

Anyway, let's talk about the Kia Stinger GT-Line. The powertrain isn't, however. In lieu of the larger 3. The boot — measuring in at L — seems to be bigger and more effective than I initially gave it credit for. We went away for the weekend and managed to fit an impressive amount of stuff in the back. The ultimate test for me in this regard is a big, bulky double pram.

The Stinger took said pram quite happily, and we even snuck a few bags in around the periphery. An SUV might have more litres of boot space on paper, but that's mostly vertical space that isn't as easy to utilise. The second-row seats have good legroom and a good comfortable amount of tilt to the backrest.

Adults fit in well, and our kids along with their bulky kids' seats slotted in well also. There's a big transmission tunnel, so don't expect to fit five adults inside comfortably. But four? No worries. The leather seats — heated and vented up front with electric control — have a perforated finish. I found myself putting in some work with a toothpick and cloth at one stage picking out stuff from the perforated holes.

Interested in this car? Provide your details and we'll connect you to a member of the Drive team. The interior layout is conventional and quite effective. Three circular air vents evenly punctuate a broad and flat dashboard, which has loads of buttons and controls at the ready. The steering wheel has loads of buttons as well, along with paddle shifters for more spirited driving. There are USB and 12V outlets located in a lidded compartment up front, along with a wireless charging pad. The electric handbrake frees up space and makes room for two cupholders in the regular spot.

Infotainment in the Stinger GT-Line is handled by a It's a touchscreen, but is also supported by a good variety of buttons and dials for easy control. The infotainment display is well stacked with features, like wired Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, satellite navigation and digital radio. In front of the driver is a 7. It's got the usual mix of information, including a digital speed readout and tyre pressure monitoring.

It also has the trick of displaying the blind-spot image when you turn on the indicators. The Kia Stinger's five-star ANCAP safety rating is starting to feel old at five years, but the numbers still tell a good story.

Scores include 91 per cent for adult occupant protection, 81 per cent for child occupants, 78 per cent for pedestrians, and 70 per cent for the active safety technology. Standard technology includes front and rear parking sensors, degree camera, blind-spot monitoring and blind-spot cameras, and autonomous emergency braking that works for cars, pedestrians, cyclists and junctions.

There's also lane-keep assistance, lane-follow assistance, rear cross-traffic alert and avoidance assistance, safe-exit assistance, automatic wipers and automatic LED headlights. While the V6-powered Stinger GT sits at the top of the range, this GT-Line model will be the attractive one for those who don't necessarily want the big underbonnet power. That's a significant difference as well, but there is plenty of spec included in the additional asking price.

GT-Line picks up a mechanical limited-slip differential — an important addition for more spirited driving — wheels grow from 18 to 19 inches, and the staggered fitment of the GT-Line allows wider mm tyres at the back. There's also stuff like front parking sensors, degree camera, a chunk of active safety technology, electric tailgate and sunroof, along with a premium interior and exterior treatment.

So for mine, it's money well spent. The servicing costs are initially good over the first three years, but start to creep upwards after five and seven years.

But having a seven-year, capped-price servicing schedule is useful, so you have a good idea of what you're on the hook for over the years. We averaged That sits a little higher than the claimed average of 8. Let's face it, this engine is always going to be in the shadow of the twin-turbocharged V6, with its bucketloads of torque and impressive straight-line performance.

But in saying that, this 2. Running through a smart and smooth eight-speed automatic gearbox — along with effective driving modes — the kW and Nm good figures, by the way get the odd kilograms of Stinger moving with plenty enough urgency for everyday driving.

And when you get the chance to stretch the legs — and perhaps string a few corners together — there's still enough power here to really enjoy yourself. Don't forget, this turbocharged sedan is rear-wheel drive. Importantly, for a car like this, the baby doesn't get thrown out with the bathwater. Steering, ride and handling seem sweetly balanced, having no harshness or loss of composure to worry about in varying conditions, speeds and road surfaces.

During our week with the Stinger, it proved to be a comfortable and painless means to travel from point A to point B with the family in tow, both around town and on the highway. If you're thinking that you need an SUV as your everyday family car, I'd urge you to reconsider that assumption. All in all, the Kia Stinger GT-Line is easy and comfortable to live with and drive, on both long and short distances.

Obviously, the question is whether you want to step up to the V6. The jump up would be easily justified to many who want the extra power.

Sam Purcell has been writing about cars, four-wheel driving and camping since , and obsessed with anything that goes brum-brum longer than he can remember. Latest News. New Car Calendar.

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