Great review Ross and was also great fun filming it with you...Paul

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Paul! was a epic day thanks for sharing the car with us

@atmark666

4 жыл бұрын

NEVER BUY KIA kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6F40riJnqzSgpc.html Former Kia worker blows whistle on car fires and repairs: “People’s lives are at risk”

@OrnumCR

4 жыл бұрын

Good review guys...

@marcusjackson4063

4 жыл бұрын

tomato totato what a joker you are

@sillyover4076

4 жыл бұрын

i think so too, its a nice looking car, a good replacement for the Holden

You know times have changed when a KIA is considered the best value new sports sedan. One has to ask, How can Hyundai- KIA do it and Ford and GM can't ? Thanks mate, Marc

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

what a time to be alive eh haha who knew a kia could get so good! its a shame as i think ford/holden Australia had winners its just that GM didn't want to take those cars to the US and Australia is just to small to support such a operation anymore :(

@themessenger5868

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Too right, however, Australia's not too small...we're a first world country of workers who demand a fair days pay. That's the real issue...profits before people. The demand is their, or Hyundai wouldn't be selling cars built for the Australian "sport sedan" market that's existed for over 50 years. Unfortunately, there's no loyalty to tradition in the boardroom.

@themessenger5868

4 жыл бұрын

@MARCUSAURELIUS Well, not entirely correct. I understand what you're getting at and yes, Australian workers rate of pay is high compared with some other less developed countries. Nevertheless, that's a very simplistic way of looking at the issue. Australian's have always been a union strong workforce, mainly for the fact they are an educated society and from intelligence and a massively high cost of living demand a fair days pay for a fair days work. However, with the resent expansion in the world of trade and with the rise of China's cheap labour and operating costs, it was inevitable that large corporations like GM and Ford, move their production to countries that don't have such massive plant and production costs, along with an endless amount of almost slave wage employees to consume. The Chinese government was even building the plants for these companies for free. All they had to do was move production and tooling there. An offer you can't refuse. No unions, a plant for free, endless slave workers and a communist government with guns to stop unruly democratic striking workers. Why are the cars still the same retail price in Australia, one must ask ? It's not about Aussie workers asking too much, it's about multi national corporations wanting to give very little in the name of profits. The same thing is going on in the US and other countries. It across all forms of industry, it's not just the car industry. Large corporations don't want their workforce to become too wealthy...with wealth brings leverage of power and corporations must hold the balance of power over the worker at all times...how do you think unions formed in the first place. Tyranny is like a slowly creeping hand on a clock, it takes a while to come around, but surely it comes, and we spill blood to correct it time and time again, that's why we call it a revolution. Cheers, Marc

@themessenger5868

4 жыл бұрын

@MARCUSAURELIUS Well, I guess that's your opinion and I respect that. I don't agree with the simplicity of it nevertheless. You are right with your comments on tariffs and inflated retail prices, that's in every country around the world. But your take on unions being communistic...well, I understand what you're saying, however, I disagree. The car market in the United States and Australia are very different animals. The US has 300 million people, we have 25 million. The Australian government has always place high taxes and tariffs on imports. And if there's one thing I've come to understand about taxes after 50 years on the planet, is there is no government in the world that will repeal a tax once it's been legislated in to existence. Australian's are one of the highest taxed citizens in the world and we have one of the highest costs of living in the world. One should not confuse "Unity" for communism...for one actually cancels out the other. In a free market with the absence of strong unions corporate tyranny will rise extremely fast in to the market. Unions, protect the worker from corporate tyranny. If corporations were left to their own devices to structure and control wages, they would be paying the lowest wages they could. To think to contrary is ludicrous. The idea of unions can appear somewhat communistic, I understand your point, but that's like saying the "United" States must be communistic in form, for they are a Union. Furthermore, Australia is also a union of separate country states that were unionised in the 1901federation. These two countries are far from communistic societies. But nevertheless, they are still "unions". In life there will always be "leaches", and that's a problem with a free society. Mabey Medicare is communistic as well ? A few leaches in our workforce is a very small price to pay for the protection of workers remuneration and working conditions. There's no such thing as a perfect system. However, if we were to outlaw systems of unity...Tyranny will fill up the hole that's left, that... you can take to the bank.

@themessenger5868

4 жыл бұрын

@MARCUSAURELIUS Yeah look, I agree with most of what you've just written. Yes, Unions have always been Labour bias, I guess that's because it was unions that started the labour party in the first place. The National Socialist Workers Party (NAZI) of the 1920's and 30's in Germany show how far a union can be infiltrated and corrupted and if given power can lead a entire nation to destruction. Yes their is loads of corruption in unions, I know that first hand, having been a shop steward in the past. I don't liken to treacherous bastards lightly and is one of the main reasons I've been self employed for over a decade now. The issue between trade and labour (in my opinion) is just another divide and conquer topic that the government uses to confuse and frustrate the voters. I agree that trade should be paid a higher rate for services and be rewarded through remuneration for skill and recognition of higher learning. For the most part, (in my opinion) they are in my experience. There may be industries and particular rolls where the gap is much closer, but if all industries were identical to one another, then we're going down the "communist" road again. There's a lot the Labour and especially the Green parties are doing to lead us towards a totalitarian rule, and that's actually a world wide agenda and not solely an Australian problem. I DON'T VOTE ! Never have...I never registered in the late 80's and as a result never been fined, for I didn't give the "AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT CORPORATION" permission to create legal joinder with me and thus give them the permission to fine me. There's a lot the common Australian doesn't understand about our political system and the Maritime Admiralty Law system that controls all commerce (world wide). Unions work sometimes, and there main function is to divide the workplace. They have done good and they have done even more damage at times. HOWEVER, we don't have a better system as yet to replace them. Look in to the difference between "common law" which is law of the land and "maritime law" which is the law of the sea, thus all commerce. Find out why your name is written in all caps and often demanded to be on all government docs, like your driver's licence. Fact is, we are controlled and ruled by actual pirates, and I say that in every sense of the word. For it was the pirates that started modern banking and their families still run the system today. Anna Bligh, former prem of QLD is a direct descendant to Capt Bligh, so it's no surprise to me she's the governor of the banking regulation system currently. Everything to do with commerce is based on water, that's because pirates invented it ! Current-flows between banks to the sea...What I mean there is CURRENT flows between river banks...the CURRENT flows to the sea..."CURRENT SEA" Currency flows between banks...get it ? We POOL our resources, we DROWN in debt, we have LIQUID assets, we LIQUIDATE companies, we FLOAT a company on the stock market, we keep our heads above WATER, we have SALES (sails) in shops and we put the FLOAT in to the till, and on it goes. It's all controlled globally by the "City of London" in greater London and that financial district's main address is on FLEET street. PIRATES !!! If the dumbed down Australian population understood the truth of our financial and political system, there would be a revolution by the morning. If you have a Mortgage, then what you really have is a MORT=death...GAGE=grip/contract. Mortgage is two Latin words put together, DEATH CONTRACT ! It's all a big game and you weren't given the rule book. Your job is to find that rule book and try and keep your head above WATER. You just couldn't make it up ! I hope I haven't written too much, I say it all in good faith ! Kind Regards, Marc WA

Been watching all your vids. You're doing great work and echo others in saying your presentation and coverage is getting better and better. Thank you.

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! trying to improve the channel all the time :)

Interesting seeing a review on the Stinger GT out of my old hometown of Perth. Last September I drove my Stinger (fully loaded with 2 up) from outside Melbourne back to Perth over the Nullarbor and then back via Esperance to Melbourne. Car was effortless on that long haul. 7700km covered and averaging 6.8-7.4 litres per hundred km...which was excellent. Car is deep chroma blue and certainly got attention roaming the Nullarbor. Mine is fully optioned with the bi-modal exhaust, but as I live in country Victoria these days, mine has the Kia genuine tow bar package. Great review...know the area well where you filmed...

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

RCBM thanks man appreciate the info too! I think these are tremendous cars n I’d happily park one in my garage😁 yes challenger beach it’s always a good area to film

Your angles locations camera work is some of the best I have seen. Will grow fast with top notch work

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thank you m8! was pretty happy with how this one turned out :)

@charlieleuluai2267

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, very unbiased and informative. Love you work and your Tatts. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@charlieleuluai2267 thank you m8! appreciate all the support :)

Loving your reviews Ross, I’m a ex GMH Holden employee that worked at Holden’s until the plant closed, always had LS VE and VF LS powered company cars, now I drive an FG XR6 Turbo, awesome car I love it

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thanks m8! the FGX cars are great! love a good barra haha thanks for following the channel

This review shows a new ability mate. Presentation both visual and discussion has picked up a shitload...well done. Edit is spot on as well. Enjoyed.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

alectraproject thank you man! Was really happy with this one 📸👍 trying to still improve every vid 😅

@RennieAsh

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau The soundtrack blasts through a bit too loud compared to the rest of the audio is one thing I'd look at :)

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@RennieAsh thanks m8 ive been trying to fix this for a while know lol.. not sure why i havent got it right yet.. ill keep trying

@RennieAsh

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau usually the video software should be showing the waveform, and you'd only need to boost up the voice tracks or lower the music track :)

Great video, the cinematics have transformed your videos

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thank you man! was a easy car to film haha

@maz500

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau yw

epic car! looks very nice

Nice review mate. I'm thinking of checking the stinger out in the future. The back, with the head rests off & the seats down would have to have enough room for what i need though. Thanks for your review.

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 glad you enjoyed the review

Bloody good show mate...

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thank you! was really happy with this one

Probably one of the best cars of all time

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

its one of the best out there currently for value and performance 100%!

Even better, a modern VL Calais Turbo!

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

ehhh haha thats it bro!

@Asymmetry0

4 жыл бұрын

Dose bro

@mr.h3603

4 жыл бұрын

@@Asymmetry0 SSSSSTU TU TU TU! hahahhaha

@mr.h3603

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau thanks for the review BTW. 👌👌👌

@nordic5490

4 жыл бұрын

The VL probably has a smaller interior than the Stinger.

Good looking inside and out. Love the dash. Nice colour. In sold on the liftback part.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i loved this car i really did

@jamesfrench7299

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau no doubt the best car in it's price bracket. Kia would not have left a stone unturned to get it right. It's no comparison to its usual lower tier lineup.

Awesome review Ross! I'm driving a fully loaded Stinger GT Limited AWD in Canada. It's the true replacement to the FPV F6 Typhoon in Australia!

@deanosslewis

4 жыл бұрын

Even better. Its awd

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

really! nice one m8 need that AWD in canada eh lol its a great car but lots of people still haven't figured that out yet haha

@iamasmurf1122

4 жыл бұрын

So you are gay then ?

@GTS300Coupe

4 жыл бұрын

Ross Reviews yeah lol Kia never even offered the RWD version in Canada

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

GTS300 I can see why but still you wish it was an option eh! Here in aus we don’t get the awd lol 🤷‍♂️

Great video mate

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Great review as per usual Ross ! Stinger , great car .... but it’s no Fg F 6 310 lol. They were about the same power at the tyres what the Kia at the flywheel! Shame they stopped making em !!

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

true.. not as good for speed.. but does beat it in other aspects.. i still think this is the next best thing tho since we dont get any local cars anymore :(

There is no replacement for our local built cars, to me it's just not the same.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i understand this 100% it's not the same.. i just think its the next best as we unfortunately don't have the local options anymore.. :(

@jamierobertson2018

4 жыл бұрын

Locally built doesn't mean locally made lol since the late 80s Holden and ford were full of Taiwanese crap especially the interior.

Bro review some classic Australian cars, like the old Ford's & Holden's, I'm a huge fan of Australian cars & plan to import a Ford ZL fairlane I purchased to Southern California

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

HOOD KINGS I’m trying to find some more classic Aussie cars.. I’ve done a couple of ya scroll through my channels videos tho🤙🇦🇺

@HOODKINGSofficial

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau cool bro, I'm from Chicago originally but spend most my time living in between California & Melbourne, I have 3 Australian Ford's, ZL fairlane, DC LTD, EA Brock B8, I was looking into importing my ZL to cali but any import after 1975 has to go through an emissions test which can cost 4000 upwards, very pricey

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

HOOD KINGS ya the states is very strict on imports eh.. I’d love to have some of the Aussie cars in north America 🇦🇺 would be very cool

@HOODKINGSofficial

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau my rides kzread.info/dash/bejne/o3urkrqCpKvAqNo.html , I'm crazy about Australian Ford's, nice car u have bruh, good choice, I dig the Ute's

Dam that colour combo looks good!

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

love the colour! reminds me of porches crayon paint 👌 and the owner told me it was a free upgrade

Great review, for some reason, I thought I had already watched a review from yourself but I was clearly mistaken🙃 they really seem to be the XR6T replacement ⁉️✌

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thanks bro haha glad you watched mine now :p i def consider this the next best thing at the moment!

@nordic5490

4 жыл бұрын

MY FG XR6T tows 2.3tonnes. This car ?

@ufowraith

4 жыл бұрын

Nor Dic Yeah and my 2.3 tonne mildly modded turbo territory recently smoked a gt stinger! go the mighty barra haha.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@nordic5490 1.5T i believe

the quad filte ron the turbos really adds to the sound…might have to investigate getting that done myself...

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

well worth it! really made a great sound from it

I hope to get one as my next car in a few years. It really goes to show, they make an affordable, great performing, almost luxury sedan that is practical with that liftback. Unfortunately people still want to buy SUV's :(

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Good choice! i seriously loved this car! was everything you mentioned and more.. seriously best value new sports sedan on the market

Love ya vids mate keep it up on the road to 1 mill with ya ahah

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thank you m8!

That color is gorgeous

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i liked it a lot too.. it reminds me of that crayon porsche colour .. and it was a FREE upgrade the owner said!

I’m picking up my new 2019 Kia Stinger GT 20th Anniversary Edition in a few days in Canada. I’m so excited!

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

NICE! you will love it m8 i guarantee you that

@tanderbrown239

4 жыл бұрын

HellzHonour nice also I’m pretty sure the Canada one is all wheel drive so

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@tanderbrown239 yes they get AWD!

@brocksinclair66

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau australia get rwd and awd

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@brocksinclair66 really? cheers for letting me know..

This car makes me even more sad we lost the Aussie cars. :( It could've been so good

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i dont think its a bad car lol 🤷‍♂️it's different yes bit high tech yes.. but idk i loved itm

@GTS300Coupe

4 жыл бұрын

Blame it on workers unions. They destroy everything. Holden and Ford couldn't afford to produce these vehicles anymore

@elcaballoblanco9627

4 жыл бұрын

This is what happens when union's permeate the automotive industry. Now we don't have an automotive industry.

@martinellul1604

4 жыл бұрын

Ross Reviews I think Barry is saying what could have been since the performance falcon was constantly improving

@neilr4867

4 жыл бұрын

Dumb unions

34 seconds in. love the vid already man

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan 🙌 thanks bro

I was the first kid in Australia to ride in the Kia stinger because my dad works for kia

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thats rad man! these cars are awesome! i loved my time with it

@tanderbrown239

4 жыл бұрын

Ross Reviews yeah pretty sick my dad also tries to kill me when I’m in it aswell by speeding down backstreets I’m jking it’s really just for fun

@Camo322

4 жыл бұрын

gay

The music....takes me back to Pashas in Ibiza.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

haha 😎 Raver

The stinger GT reminds me so much of the XR-8’s front end, god I miss Aussie fords and FPVs

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

we all do :(

I was looking at purchasing one last year. What put me off was the fact that it isn't awd unlike the US imports. And there are a ton of aftermarket products in the US as well, including carbon fibre products.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

yeh unfortunate we didn't get the AWD model.. some crazy mods coming out of the US now!

Watched this and just saw this exact car at the beach in Kalbarri, small world.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

really! thats wild bro.. car looks so good in person i reckon

@paulred1966

4 жыл бұрын

Toxic bandit114 just in Kalbarri for a few days R and R...Paul

Finally a stinger that doesn't sound like a straight piped honda 💪

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

haha.. yah nah this sounded mint

I love like car 2020 Kia stinger gt hachback v6 2 twins turbo charged very good looking car

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

great car i agreee

Ross your thumbnail says the new G6E turbo hahaha

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

ya man i reckon it's the closest thing you can buy now to one!

How's the transmission, does it revert back in 10 seconds to D while using the Paddle shifters in Sports mode?

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

It will revert back if unused

Definitely another great review, it just makes me sad watching this, and thinking we are now living in a world where we have lost our beloved Commodores and Falcons. Because unions have made it too expensive to build those cars and utes in Australia. And our only best option we really have is bloody a KIA!!

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thank you m8! its bitter sweet as i do love this car but i know for the old school people it will never suffice.. and in all honesty it's not the same but i think it is the next best thing at the moment.. its very sad how the local fords and holdens are gone :( they were epic and i hope i get to test and review every one! haha

@Hapkido82AUS

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, when Ford was charging $60k for top of the range Territory and Ranger, but the Ranger was made in Thailand for a third of the cost of making the Territory here, well it was never going to end well....

Would be mint if you can get your hands on a Lexus GSF, or even RCF to review NA V8, last of its kind

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i've got a few people keen to come on with there V8 lexus's so hope to feature one soo!

The G6E Turbo would have evolved to rival this at the same money or less, I've always liked these as well though, nice review Ross

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

I wish the barra was still in production it would definitely rival the Kia then! Cheers🙌

@johnbull362

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Tragedy mate

@nordic5490

4 жыл бұрын

The G6ET tows 2.3T. This car ?

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@nordic5490 wow really 2.3T! i think the stinger is rated for 1.5T

The AWD version I would buy if the engine was a litre bigger in capacity. 350KW & 700NM would do nicely in a sport wagon version of course. I will keep my worked LS3 VF series 2 Calais until this happens.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

AWD should have been offered here like in north america. yes keep the Aussie stuff till ya need a upgrade badly..

@wazzzappening4848

4 жыл бұрын

Ross Reviews I will. GM have pulled out of the Aussie right hand drive market. The sought after models can now only increase in value.

Nice one m8. Have liked these for a while now.. see you after the plague

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

cheers glad you enjoyed it! they are actually really cool sedans.. lets hope the plague pisses off soon! loosing my car appointments :(

@belvederedog3015

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Excellent review. Picked up my Nightsky edition this week. Dream car. Goes like a bride on her wedding night - very enthusiastically. Can't wait for the curse to be over so will get to drive it on a decent trip as opposed to short drives when necessary at the moment. In terms of performance, price, equipment and build quality, not sure there is much around at the moment to compete with it. Hate that version of grey. Looks like an undercoat. So many great cars with similar paint colour and it spoils the look of them. To each their own though.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@belvederedog3015 very nice buy m8 i know you'll love it! i was blown away by this car.. really was... will be great once the pandemic is over everyone is missing the events and car cruises :( i loved that colour haha but ya each to their own

They are ok no XR6 Sprint or a lightly modded xr6 turbo for that matter Barra motors go hard and make big power with bolt on mods but yeah each to there own had v8’s all my life love the Barra power but miss the V8 sound

ye def a cool thing but will it still be going with 200,000kms on the clock like a old falcon or commodore ?

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

🤷‍♂️ time will tell I guess.. I hope so tho

My fg xr6t is getting tired 😓😭😭😭 I will try and keep. And as much as id like to get mustang there isn’t enough room for kids. I’m gonna get slightly used stinger in mid $40,000s

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i reckon it's the best option nowadays.. i still love the aussie stuff but if you want something a bit newer its the best alternative

I’d love one, it’s got the drool factor backed up bu performance & luxury 🍻, I’ve currently got a 15 model Sonata 2 litre Turbo & love it but the Kia looks the ultimate affordable sports beast 🇦🇺🍻👍

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

it def is the best value new sport sedan we got going at the moment in my eyes..kia has upgraded there game big time.. hyundai too! I30N was a fun car to review.. korean have been stepping up lately. glad you enjoyed the review

@johnbiggins4864

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau .......no

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnbiggins4864 what's better thats new?

This car is sick but nobody is buying them. But that's awesome cause when I get one I won't see em everywhere.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

ya its nice to have a car thats not everywhere on the road... still hard to believe after driving it that sales are so low..

Came here from the 2020 round up. . .Kia, lets do this

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

yew! this car was epic.. thoroughly loved this one

I like everything about this car apart from the tow rating obviously it’s not a tow vehicle but if it’s coming into the markets to replace the ford falcon and Holden commodore it should have a slightly higher tow rating especially since people did use the ford and Holden quite a bit for towing. P.S I wanna see reliability in 5 years etc

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

yes that is a negative witch would have been nice to see a higher tow rating.. i loved the car could hardly find much to complain about but yes.. reliability will be the true test for this car

@II_4_R_Z_II

4 жыл бұрын

Ross Reviews looks beautiful sounds beautiful is beautiful just curious how the 2 turbos will hold up but these Korean cars are getting a lot better

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@II_4_R_Z_II only time will tell.. im hoping they last so i can get a used one cheap haha

@victorpeirce4753

2 жыл бұрын

*II_4_R_Z_II* Lol...as if you would buy a Stinger and worry about how much it could tow. It's obviously not a tow vehicle. If you want to tow something heavy buy something that is designed for towing. SMH FFS.

@II_4_R_Z_II

2 жыл бұрын

@@victorpeirce4753 you clearly didn’t read my comment on how it’s a replacement for the ford and Holden both what have 2ton plus tow capacity

We were told there was no market for a 4 door rear drive performance sedan in Australia when our brands were folding up. When was the stinger released in Australia??.. A week after holden shut its doors. Now there’s a Hyundai genisis that shares a similar platform priced the same as an out going clubsport. Yeah, I fully understand why some Aussies are angry about what’s happened, I’m one of them. They could have done what they had to do but the lies don’t sit well with Australian’s. Low and behold Holden won’t even last 5 years after borrowing billions off the tax payer to keep its doors open changing its mind and not giving the money back. Reap what you sew!

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i can feel you on this m8!.. honestly i dont really get how the companies failed.. my guess is that just the population here is to small.. the stinger is sold in so many markets where the local fords n holdens really only got sold here NZ bassically.. i wish ford n holden where allowed to make there cars for everyone then i truly think they would still be here today!

I'm yet to see one with mods.. Do they have the potential the Barra has for gains???

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Adrian_Aztec Signal kzread.info/dash/bejne/e2RpzNiEfqbKpNI.html

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Adrian_Aztec Signal truth fully I’m not sure on the full mod scene yet for the stinger tho i know it is growing fast! N from the video I linked you they can push big numbers that one was over 600whp! I would bet my left nut tho they will never beat the barra.. but a great 2nd option to have available now

@deanosslewis

4 жыл бұрын

Prob not but the door handles woukdnt break!

So sad that they won’t make another one cuz there not selling enough😢

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i know right my hope is that other markets will pick up and make it live on.. but yes its sold poorly in most areas and that's a real shame! if i was after a nice new sports sedan this would 100% be the car id buy

@tanderbrown239

4 жыл бұрын

Ross Reviews yeah so true but they do need to fix some things if they want to start selling more eg: my dad said to me that it needs more sound like it’s very quiet also the brakes heat up too quickly and I can’t remember much else but noise it needs to be loud

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@tanderbrown239 yes they are a bit to quiet.. i loved it tho overall

You're Canadian so what do you think of the Australian pricing structure compared to Canada and USA??

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

its horrible here in Australia the cars get Taxed SO MUCH! n over here there really isnt any leasing that goes on so you basically gotta finance the whole car to buy it.. the only thing that saves you here is the price of insurance is much much better!

Love your channel. But that turbo v6 has nothing on a N/A V8 or a Barra inline 6. But it is a good car tho. I also have a 3is Lexus sedan with the v6 has the RR-Racing supercharged kit making 440hp and 350tq+. Fun ass daily. And also remember yes right now the interior might look better then the VF. But wait down the road and see how the build quality is compare to the holden especially the VF. Holden and Australia built a hell of a car.

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you the Aussie cars are soooo goood.. but have you seen my comparison video with the Kia and the Falcon?? The Kia did surprisingly well.. but yes build quality will be the deciding factor over time.. well wait and see I guess

@davidtranmedia5112

3 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau yeh lol Bro trust me I love the stinger but something about v8s and the inline 6 the v6 just aren't the same. But have to admit stinger and the genesis g70 are som bad ass cars

I saw the Maserati resemblance in the rear the first time I saw it, if only they (Kia) could have applied that same sort of “ inspiration” to the front...Also , at 6:46 , I see the fake carbon fibre peeling off on the bottom right of the touch screen?? Is that carbon fibre add-on from the factory , or put on by the owner? Either way, it looks tacky , and makes the whole touch screen look like a aftermarket add-on.

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

yes that was a aftermarket sticker🤦‍♂️ the car is def not as beautiful as the maserati haha but for the money and the power was really quite impressive actually.. i loved the car as you could prob tell from the review

We use these in our workplace. Be careful giving the engine a hard time..... that's all I can say

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

true.. ya long term reliability is a unknown..

Im in the middle of putting this motor in a van a bit of a challenge.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

really???? that sounds interesting haha need more details

@davidgriggs3967

4 жыл бұрын

A van is it a Kia Carnival?

@time2kickarse

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidgriggs3967 pregio sleeper.

@davidgriggs3967

4 жыл бұрын

@@time2kickarse Nice👍

Nice looking car. It's a shame that with that number of cameras aboard plus Google software installed in the infotainment system, it seems that now your car will have the ability to listen and watch everything you do.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

haha 👀 google

I wonder how long these turbo engibes will last?

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thats the big question.. will have to wait n see i guess

That’s good

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

love the stinger

is that like woodman point?

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Sky Valley challenger beach 🤙 not far off man good spot!

@fuzzjunky

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau love it around here. people rave on about Cottesloe beach. it's crap. i hope they never discover coogee!.

@fuzzjunky

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau if you ever need a B-cam let me know. I have a black magic and a gimble!! and i'm not scared to use it!

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Sky Valley wow really legend man thanks for the offer! I’ve heard them blackmagic cameras are dope! Send me a message through my insta or FB always after a 2nd set of hands to help out 🙌

@fuzzjunky

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau yeh it's 4k raw. there's a few samples on my page. it'd be nice to find a higher purpose for it!. I don't do insta or FB. I know that's weird. I find they stop me working too much. I think I just found your email on your FB page, i'll send an email right now. if u don't see anything check your spam box, it's a personal address

are those black wheels an option?

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i believe so.. don't remember him telling me he painted them

Awesome all round car! Kia built a winner there 👍🏼👌

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! really really enjoyed this stinger GT

Nice add.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

honest opinion straight up

:O u got the korean awd version

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

No this is RWD Australian model..

@004947

3 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau but doesn't it have the Korean only badge or is that a after market change

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

The owner changed it to that badge so it wasn’t a Kia 😂

What color is that?

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Ceramic Grey i believe it was called.

Though I’d rather a vf sv6 with twin turbochargers

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

twin turbo SV6 interesting never seen one

My question is you called the camaro a HSV why not Chevrolet

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thatgaminguy here in Australia Holden/HSV is the equivalent to Chevy.. same car just re badged

I love your reviews Ross. Please review the resale values in the future. The Kias will lose big time.

@madpieman8495

4 жыл бұрын

In value.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thanks m8 glad your enjoying the channel :) i will be keeping an eye out on the price of these stingers.. will be interesting how much they depreciate n how fast

i rear ended one a few days ago

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

😢

@garynew9637

4 жыл бұрын

Haha

The problem is that its called a GT which attracts a premium in insurance costs.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

its a performance sedan so insurance is expected to be higher.. but its 100% cheaper than any of the german sport sedans to insure

Seen a few of these around, they look stylish. Not sure how Holden and Ford shut down selling point made was 55k for the Holden all to buy back the equivalent at 60k. I guess that's the real problem with a board of directors and not an owner. No one gives a shit.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

true but i think for what you get this has got to be the best deal for a fun sport sedan

Had holden got their hands on something like this, I imagine things would be different

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i reckon it would have helped them hugely! to bad they came up with the vxr :(

Fake vents, I thought that was Holdens thing

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Falcon 🤣 oh shit shots fired haha

Sounds like my dads lawnmower

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i need a lawnmower like that!

Great review Ross, though in my opinion i do like the "door cards" on VF's by comparison to the Stinger, they look kinda "bland", VF's just have some nicer design elements in terms of looks overall.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thanks m8! glad you enjoyed the review.. yes the VF does have a really nice interior too, i especially like the door sides and dash they get.. very premium..

@ThomasFG

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau The most stupid thing Ford ever did on the FG - FG X lineup was implement XR6 Turbo's standard with an LSD but G6E Turbo's an LSD wasn't available at all, most stupid thing they ever did. Relying solely on traction control to mitigate wheel spin/slip in wet weather, etc. Ever considered doing older Ford/Holden models if you can find any with lower k's and in all original condition ? Like a Calais, Fairmont, etc

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThomasFG would love to do some older stuff! hopefully will find some soon i'd really like to do a torana & VL turbo haha

@ThomasFG

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau For crying out loud 😂😂😂 VL & Torana is very typical of most other people, try something different ?

@ThomasFG

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Different as in the luxo segment of Australia instead of "performance" which there's dimes per dozen already 🙂

NOT EVEN CLOSE. Oo===oO

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

closer than ya think

is it fully sick? can i put a tune on it and run 10s?

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

not sure what a tuned one would run? id doubt 10s tho

I've driven one. I was pretty impressed really. And it took. Corners like a champ. But I still rather my, au falcon. Or. My soon to be future, ef xr8.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

they are good eh! hard to show people until they drive one lol but yes its not as good as the old stuff from an enthusiast stand point..

@jman4652

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau that's true. I liked it. And woukd own one But I like the cars I grew up with and made me the mechanic I am today. (like xf falcon Ed falcon ef and au falcons) I think the stinger is so good for the money. And surprisingly nice to drive. Good review of this car mate. It's a car that grows on you.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@jman4652 you nailed it m8.. i wouldn't want to give up my manual V8 for this but if i was going for a new car id probably go this stinger.. still something special and always will be about the cars we grew up with

has the noises quality control improved? i have been told that in earlier models a lot poor quality knobs and controls, also much noise sounds throughout the interior........rattles and squeaks.......has the noises quality control improved? i have been told that in earlier models a lot poor quality knobs and controls, also much noise sounds throughout the interior........rattles and squeaks.......

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

this car i tested drove great and felt very primum! i only spent half a day with it tho

@howardkahn4330

3 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Thank you

Why we reviewing a 2018 in 2020?

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

why not??

Until you rev it then BOOM.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

time will tell

Can the blocks take 2000hp

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

i highly doubt it! dont get me wrong it will never match up to a barra that engine is amazing.. but for a new car thats similar i think the stinger is the best we got! ive seen a modified one push 600whp.. decent but again its no barra..

@FlickinTheBudgie

4 жыл бұрын

Ross Reviews I think they are a nice car but was curious as to how far you can take the power. Agreed they are the closest replacement for the turbo Barra. I love my barras I’ve got a couple of them

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Cheesy roast beef curtains I’m curious aswell😅 but yes I wouldn’t trade in my barra powered car for one.. hold onto them m8🇦🇺

@rabidsminions2079

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau 600whp yawn......

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@rabidsminions2079 🙄

Was this brought from Wangara Bro?

@RossReviewsau

3 жыл бұрын

not sure sorry

@jademanuella3986

3 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau well if you can’t drive that one I got one 🤟

@jademanuella3986

3 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau mine has the custom exhaust upgrade stock through the dealer but it sounds sick

Are u in Henderson?

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

This was filmed there 👍

@henryponiovasquez

2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau i worked there at civmec

When you can you should do a review on a 2020 Supra Or an older Supra

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Jesse Baillie would love to test a new Supra out I’ve reviewed a killer older one previously if you haven’t seen it!

@jessebaillie3194

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Nah I haven't I will go have a look but the 2020 Supra is Mint from what I've seen

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@jessebaillie3194 ya be sure to check that video out was a beautiful supra! tuned to about 500hp i think.. ya the new ones do look nice shame no manual tho

Lets see how the engine looks after a few hundred thousand kms! We don't see Taxi's using Kia Stingers

@jimclarke1108

4 жыл бұрын

@@fale892 Let me know if you see any ))

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

no taxi's but the cops have adopted them as there pursuit vehicle here in WA.. will wait n see i guess

@jimclarke1108

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau comparison with the Barra engine

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimclarke1108 my honest opinion prob not a popular one tho lol is that it felt really similar to a stock turbo barra 🤷‍♂️

@jimclarke1108

4 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Hi mate, im talking about reliability and longevity of the stinger engine compared to the Barra ))

This cannot be the new G6E Turbo because it doesn't have a Barra 270T in it.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

its the next best "new" thing we have in Australia.. wish we still had the local fords but unfortunately their gone :(

This thing runs on 91 RON petrol. Imagine if you ran it on 95 or 98 with more boost and a tune....

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

with a tune i reckon these cars would be even more BEAST!

As soon as the warranty is over they will be sent to the wreckers.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

time will tell.. i hope not tho

Live in AUSTRALIAN is my wish, Navid jahn

HSV all the way but yet I own a BMW 😂

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

give a stinger a go

@jamestehuna5915

4 жыл бұрын

Ross Reviews I’ve been in one it’s a nice car I just grew up with a a family that are all die hard HSV

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamestehuna5915 fair call m8 love a good HSV

Laughs in VL Turbo…

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

is there a New VL Turbo? lol

No Thank you. I'll stick to my Barra powered Ford.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

ya don't trade up to one..keep the aussie stuff, but for anyone who wants a new car that has that "same ish" feel i reckon this is the one

So bring out cheap crap then trap the market so it becomes totally unaffordable to make aussie cars and when u cant make em here they raise the price. Kia is just a kia. Was a very good review

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

its a shame we dont make cars here anymore but i can see how it was becoming to expensive with unions and high wages here in australia.. if only we where exporting are cars to more markets like the USA we might still have been in business 🤷‍♂️

Great review and car But sadly will never have the colt following a ford or holden will Especially in the turbo Aussie world where Barra is king

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

thanks chris! ya but who knows maybe in another 10 years it will be just as big 🤷‍♂️ highly doubt full lol but its a great car, i loved it but it is different to the raw driving experience of the older fords n holdens.. sad how their gone now

@chrissmith9854

4 жыл бұрын

Dam sad mate.. but life go’s on and will make a few boosted models highly desirable,, as well as the 8’s in both ford holden...it is exciting where the American cars like mustang,, doge and chev will do for us over the lake...

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Smith that’s true n they have had some pretty amazing stuff come out from there over the past few years 🙌 hope they keep it up

im in UK U Can't beat a 6.2 VXR8 /HSV Like Mine NOT 4 ME . or the Aussies Me Think

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

you also can't buy them new anymore tho.. but yes a HSV GTS i think the VXR8 translates to is a really really nice car.. way more power but lot more expensive also.. but yes trying to sell an aussie a kia is not an easy task lol

This owner threw the awful eBay stick on carbon at the dash.... yuk.

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

yes that was a mistake but besides that its sweet in my eyes

I was thinking BMW, except they have a terrible reputation of having continual problems. huge turn off

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

yup and big money to fix them.. i wouldn't recommend to people unless they had deep pockets.. the Stinger is so much car for the money.

When i checked one out it felt horrible to sit in uncomfortable and the worst rear view EVER!

@RossReviewsau

4 жыл бұрын

did you drive it? it won't be for everyone but i loved it..