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Acura TLX Type S Vs. Genesis G70 Vs. Kia Stinger: Which Asian Performance Sedan Is The Fastest?

The Acura TLX Type S, Genesis G70, and Kia Stinger are all 300+ horsepower sedans with turbocharged six-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive, and while they all have slightly different niches, they all excel at one thing: being more affordable alternatives to German sports sedans. So what happens when they’re pitted against each other in a race? Throttle House’s latest video answers that question, which sees the three Asian sedans compete in a drag and a roll race.

These cars are all pretty evenly matched when it comes to power, and two actually have the exact same engine and drivetrain, so the competition should be pretty evenly matched. The TLX Type S is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 making 355 hp (360 PS / 265 kW) and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm) of torque, while both the G70 and the Stinger are powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 making 365 hp (370 PS / 272 kW) and 376 lb-ft (508 Nm) of torque.

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In the drag race, all three got a pretty good start and were neck-and-neck for a good part of the race. Then for whatever reason, be it gearing, engine calibration, or something else altogether, the G70 and the Stinger left the TLX in the dust, with the G70 taking the lead by a hair. The roll race told a similar story. It was neck and neck for most of the race, but towards the end, while not by as much as in the drag race, the G70 and the Stinger pulled ahead, with the G70 just barely finishing first.

That’s quite the interesting outcome, seeing as it was the most luxury-oriented car of the bunch that came in first while the most performance-focused one came in last. Nevertheless, you can check it out in the video below to see the races for yourself.

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Latest Kia Stinger Facelift Pictures

Today we have a big set of pictures of the All-New Kia Stinger facelift, caught again completely undisguised from every angle thanks to our colleagues at AutoPost, who managed to take pictures of this prototype near Hyundai-Kia R&D Center.

For starters, it has Stinger lettering instead Kia logo (this is usual for local Stinger’s), but the Kia logo is placed on the wheels. Apart from that, the car is a GT-Line but it has the variable exhaust. Will Kia place Stinger name for overseas markets? Will the 2.5 Turbo have variable exhaust without going to the more expensive 3.3 GT model?

The output was higher than before, but the tolerance weight also increased by 40kg. The Stinger partial change will be released in August. The new Stinger 2.5T’s powertrain combines a Smartstream G2.5 FR T-GDI engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission to achieve a maximum output of 304 hp and a maximum torque of 43 kgm.

The maximum output is exerted at 5800 rpm, and like with the new Genesis G80 2.5T, engine type, and specifications are all the same. The Stinger 2.5T has an extra 49 hp and torque of 7 kgm compared to the existing 2.0T engine.

At the same time as the powertrain performance increased, the tolerance weight increased. The tolerance weight of the Stinger partial change 2.5T will Rear Wheel Drive is 1.690kg and with All Wheel Drive is 1.755kg. Each are 40kg heavier than the existing Stinger.

The part of the Stinger 3.3T variable valve, variable exhaust, and ECU specifications have been changed, and the sports exhaust system is applied to increase the output power to 373 horsepower, up 3 horsepower from the previous. The tolerance weight is the same as the existing stinger.

Kia Motors equipped the Stinger with variable exhaust system for the first time. The variable exhaust system goes beyond the current Stinger sound generator and is a device that can adjust the exhaust sound generated from outside the actual vehicle.

The appearance of the Stinger partial change is focused on enhancing detail. The graphic inside the headlamp, daytime running lights, or bumpers design are changed, and a newly designed wheel is introduced. For the rear lamp, horizontal bar type and sequential direction indicator are applied. The interior layout maintains the shape of the current model as you can see in the picture above. It is equipped with a digital dashboard and a 10.25 inch monitor.

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2021 Kia K5 Vs Segment Best-Sellers: Would You Get The K5 Over The Camry, Accord Or Altima?

Last year, Toyota sold more than three times as many Camry sedans as Kia did the Optima in the US. In fact, the latter has consistently failed to keep up with the segment’s top three models in terms of sales for the past several years.

The Optima has now been put to rest, with the 2021 K5 taking over as the Korean carmaker’s weapon of choice in the non-premium midsize segment.

In reality, it’s highly unlikely that the top three is going to get reshuffled in any way when it comes to sales. Especially since they’re so far ahead of everybody else, with the Toyota Camry selling 336,978 units in 2019, the Honda Accord selling 267,567 units and Nissan shifting 209,183 Altimas.

However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t customers out there who would put the fresh new Kia K5 in their shopping list along with its direct rivals, so let’s see how they stack up.

Kia K5 ($24,000 est)

The K5 should pick up where the Optima left off when it comes to pricing. The latter costs upwards of $23,390, and since the Camry, Altima and Accord all start from about $24k too, it’s a safe bet that’s what Kia’s aiming for with the K5. Official pricing however has yet to be released.

Buyers can choose between four trim levels (LX, LXS, GT-Line and EX), while a range-topping GT trim will be available later on.

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Powering the base spec 2021 Kia K5 is a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 180 HP and 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) of torque mated to a new 8-speed automatic. An all-wheel drive system will also be available as an option. As for something a bit more dynamic, there’s the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-pot model, with 290 HP and 311 lb-ft (421 Nm) of torque that’s coupled to an 8-speed DSG and will get you to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds.

Length: 193.1 in (4,905 mm)
Width: 73 in (1,860 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Wheelbase: 112.2 in (2,850 mm)

Toyota Camry ($24,425)

What’s there to say about the Camry? Its popularity is undisputed and this latest-generation model has been turning many heads, even on a global level.

U.S. buyers can get theirs with either a 203 HP 2.5-liter four-pot, a 301 HP 3.5-liter V6 or a 208 HP hybrid. The V6 is your best bet against the Kia’s turbo 2.5-liter unit, as it can take the Camry to 60 mph in under 6 seconds.

As for styling, we could argue that the K5 definitely gives off some sports sedan vibes, whereas the Camry features a more elegant design. To be fair, the Toyota still looks a great deal more dynamic than its predecessor.

Length: 192.1 in (4,880 mm)
Width: 72.4 in (1,840 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.2 in (2,820 mm)

Honda Accord ($24,020)

Here, you can choose between a 1.5 turbo, a 2.0 turbo and a hybrid. The 1.5-liter four cylinder is good for 192 HP, the 2.0-liter produces 252 HP, while the hybrid model has a total output of 212 HP.

Along with the Camry, the Accord is pretty much the “poster boy” for practical and safe mid-size saloons, and thankfully this latest 10th-generation one even manages to look modern by 2020 standards – which it should, since it only came out in late 2017.

In terms of dimensions, the Accord is actually the widest car here, at 73.3 inches (1,862 mm) in width. Otherwise, it’s similar in size to its rivals from Toyota and Nissan, although the Kia is the longest of the group.

Length: 192.2 in (4,882 mm)
Width: 73.3 in (1,862 mm)
Height: 57.1 in (1,451 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.4 in (2,830 mm)

Nissan Altima ($24,100)

Nissan unveiled the sixth-generation Altima in 2018, and it’s powered by either a 188 HP 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine or a 248 HP 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot. While you can have the Altima with all-wheel drive, you don’t have any transmission options other than the Xtronic CVT.

The Accord for example also comes with a 6-speed manual, but to be fair that’s not necessarily something mid-size sedan buyers wish for.

However, if you had to opt between the Altima’s CVT and the K5’s available 8-speed dual clutch gearbox (on the GT model), you’d probably be better off with the latter.

Length: 193.0 in (4,901 mm)
Width: 72.8 in (1,850 mm)
Height: 57.0 in (1,447 mm)
Wheelbase: 111.2 in (2,825 mm)

So, if you’re in the market for a midsize family car, which of these four would you rather park in your driveway?

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