Al Majid Motors and Kia Motors to Launch ‘Stinger’ Premium Sport Sedan at the Dubai International Motor Show

Press release

Published November 6th, 2017 - 07:21 GMT

Kia Stinger will be displayed in public for the first time in the UAE market.

KIA Motors Corp., through its sole UAE distributor Al Majid Motors Co., is launching the all-new Stinger, a premium sports sedan, at the Dubai International Motor Show 2017.

Displayed in public for the first time in the UAE market, KIA’s powerful new fastback sports sedan channels the spirit of historic grand tourers – powerful, elegant vehicles capable of moving their owners in style and at speed. The Stinger features a head-turning aesthetic, ample room to accommodate five occupants and their luggage, a stable, unruffled ride, and nimble handling with engaging, rear-biased power delivery. As a car without a predecessor – a true gran turismo – the Stinger offers agile handling and high levels of body control that will delight enthusiastic drivers.

The all-new KIA Stinger will be available with either a 2.0-litre turbo gasoline or a 3.3-litre twin-turbo gasoline V6 engine. Producing 370ps, the KIA Stinger’s 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 enables the car to accelerate from 0-to-100kph in just 4.9 seconds, making it the fastest-accelerating production KIA ever. The vehicle is equipped with a new braking system developed in collaboration with Brembo disc brakes and designed specifically to meet the demands of the engine’s higher power output.

The Stinger’s eight-speed automatic transmission is available with both 2.0 and 3.3 engines. Tested for a global audience, the Stinger was subjected to extreme cold, heat and high altitude, and faced up to the unique demands of the desert, congested city centres, mountain passes and permafrost regions.

The KIA Stinger goes on sale globally during the fourth quarter of this year. Pricing and final specifications will be announced closer to the Stinger’s on-sale date.

In addition to the all new KIA Stinger, a dedicated hybrid Sport-utility vehicle, the ‘Niro’, and the facelift version of the popular SUV ‘Sorento’, will also be displayed at the Dubai International Motor Show 2017.

In line with Kia’s long term structural growth programme, Kia Motors will be introducing more than 39 new and facelift models up until 2020. All configured with the latest engine technology, innovative safety features and the very best interior refinements. These advanced features will be enclosed within leading, eye catching exterior design concepts. Al Majid Motors is excited to be continuing its fruitful partnership with Kia and bringing its “Power to Surprise’ philosophy to even more customers across the UAE.

Background Information

Kia Motors

Kia Motors Corporation is a maker of quality vehicles for the young-at-heart. It was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. As part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, Kia aims to become one of the world's premier automotive brands.

Kia Motors produce over 1.5 million vehicles a year in 13 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering 172 countries.

Company Profile

Al Majid Motors

Born of one man's vision, enterprise and drive, the Juma Al Majid group of companies had a modest start in the year 1950. After the passage of half a century, Mr. Juma Al Majid, founder and chairman, still remains the guiding light and inspirational force behind the organization's phenomenal success.

His simple but highly effective philosophy of satisfying customers, small or big, through a mix of honesty, integrity and social awareness has become ingrained in all aspects of the business and is truly responsible for the group's unrivaled success.