Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 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.

About Kia Motors Corporation 
Kia Motors Corporation (www.kia.com) – a maker of world-class quality vehicles for the young-at-heart – was founded in 1944 and is Korea's oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. Over 3 million Kia vehicles a year are produced at 14 manufacturing and assembly operations in five countries which are then sold and serviced through a network of distributors and dealers covering around 180 countries. Kia today has over 51,000 employees’ worldwide and annual revenues of over US$45 billion. It is the major sponsor of the Australian Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA – the governing body of the FIFA World Cup™. Kia Motors Corporation's brand slogan – "The Power to Surprise" – represents the company's global commitment to surprise the world by providing exciting and inspiring experiences that go beyond expectations.

About Al Majid Motors: 
Established in 1988, Al Majid Motors is the sole distributor for KIA passenger and commercial vehicles in the UAE and operates through a nationwide network of showrooms and service centers to reach its customers in the farthest of place. To attend the ever growing KIA customers in UAE, AMMC has a total 10 service centers and 12 parts centers.

Al Majid Motors has always laid stress on first grade customer service and this has been the true reason behind the company's success. Retaining customers by providing them high quality vehicles at excellent value and backing this effort with a strong after sales support has been the hallmark of the company.

© Press Release 2017