2019 KIA Stinger GT

The Stinger is Kia's sporty fastback, a rear-drive hatchback that takes aim at cars like the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. It drives with a planted, confident feel, and the steering is quick and precise, making it genuinely fun on a twisty road. The ride is firm but composed, so you feel the road surface more than in a typical sedan, which is the trade-off for its agility. The liftback opens to a generous cargo area, and the rear seats fold flat, so it's more practical than its sleek looks suggest. Stepping from the Premium to the GT swaps the four-cylinder for the 3.3L V6, and adds a limited-slip rear differential and larger brakes for sharper handling. The 3.3L V6 makes 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque, and the eight-speed automatic shifts quickly, so this Stinger feels genuinely quick from a stop or on the highway. The GT rides on 19-inch wheels and has a sport-tuned suspension, so you'll notice the road texture more than in a standard sedan, but it corners flat.