{"id":13788,"date":"2017-01-18T12:50:04","date_gmt":"2017-01-18T08:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/?p=13788"},"modified":"2024-03-06T13:18:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T09:18:38","slug":"kia-stinger-eyeing-tesla-model-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/kia-stinger-eyeing-tesla-model-3.html","title":{"rendered":"Kia Stinger eyeing up Tesla Model 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kia may just have pulled the wraps on diesel and petrol version<\/a> of the Kia Stinger in Detroit, but they still may have another surprise\u00a0in store for those looking for an all-electric version.<\/p>\n

So far, 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbo and four cylinder 2-litre turbo petrol motors have been confirmed\u00a0along with 2-litre diesel models for select regions i.e. Europe and Korea. However, there could be an all-electric\u00a0model someday.<\/p>\n

Spencer Cho, head of overseas for Kia marketing mentioned in an interview in Detroit that the Kia Stinger “is capable of a full EV powertrain at a later date.”<\/p>\n

Now, that doesn’t necessarily mean that the model has been confirmed but as the current direction of the auto\u00a0industry is heading, an all-electric model would fit perfectly.<\/p>\n

If and when the all-electric Kia Stinger launches, the South Korean brand has its eyes firmly on the sales of the Tesla Model S.<\/p>\n

That appears not to be the tip of the iceberg as sources indicate autonomous technology could make its way into the Kia Stinger further down the line.<\/p>\n

There’s still time to get yourself a new Kia<\/a> or used Kia for sale in Dubai<\/a>, Sharjah<\/a>, Ajman<\/a> and Abu Dhabi<\/a> before the Stinger launches later this year.<\/p>\n

2018 Kia Stinger vehicles are set to go on sale this Summer in the US with an unconfirmed price tag. GCC residents may have to wait a couple of weeks after that to get their hands on the South Koren four-door sports car. Unless you fancy\u00a0importing<\/a> one.<\/p>\n