BMW M5 Competition

The most recent inclusion in the Australian Police's patrol fleet, the BMW M5 Competition also happens to be its fastest patrol car ever. Over all these yeas, the BMW M5 has always been revered for its impeccable driving dynamics and exhilarating performance.

The BMW M5 Competition is used by the Australian police in Victoria. It is basically the latest version, the sixth generation model. And like every other M5s in the past, it is basically a high performance version of the 5 series sedan, which is already a part of Australian Police’s patrol fleet.

The BMW M5 Competition is powered by a 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 petrol engine, which can produce a maximum power output of 624 PS – almost 20 PS more than the standard M5, and a maximum torque output of 750 Nm. Mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox, this engine has the capability of propelling the BMW M5 Competition to an electronically limited top speed of 250 kmph. The BMW M5 Competition is able to cover the 0 to 100 kmph sprint in just 3.3 seconds. While the BMW M5 is already a great driver’s car, the M5 Competition raises the bar even higher with revised suspension, lower ground clearance and a revamped exhaust system.

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Honda Civic Type R

One of the sportiest hatchbacks to have ever made on this planet, the Honda Civic Type R has been inducted by the New South Wales Police in Australia. The Type R variant is known for its even more aggressive stance and styling as well as levelled up performance. This hot hatch has been donated to New South Wales Police by Honda Australia for 12 months for serving in police’s social media campaign in order to become more engaging and comfortable with the local people.

The Honda Civic Type R offered to the New South Wales Police is basically the fifth-gen model, and is designed and engineered on the basis of the tenth-gen Honda Civic. With a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline four petrol motor (310 PS/400 Nm) mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, the Honda Civic Type R can hit a top speed of 272 km/h. This Honda Civic Type R has also got the record of being the fastest front-wheel driven car at the Nurburgring.

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Kia Stinger GT

The Kia Stinger GT is Tasmania and Queensland Police’s new and flashier patroling car after the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore in the past. The Kia Stinger GT was unveiled for the first time back in 2017, and since then, it has managed to not only change the perception of people towards Kia, but also challenge the big wigs in performance-oriented executive sedans globally. Queensland police in Australia has already stated that it will be gradually replacing all of its 200 existing old cars with the Kia Stinger GT.

For the Stinger, Kia left no stone unturned and made it its most powerful vehicle yet. In its most powerful variant GT, which happens to be the one used by the Queensland Police in Australia, there's a 3.3-litre twin-turbo petrol engine paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. In this version, the Kia Stinger GT produces peak power and torque outputs of 370 PS and 510 Nm respectively. With a maximum top speed of 270 km/h and a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 4.6 seconds, the Kia Stinger GT is not your ordinary South Korean 5-door car.

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Tesla Model X

Understanding the fact at an early phase that electric cars are the future of mobility across the world, the police force in Victoria, Australia has added the very popular Tesla Model X in its fleet of highway patrol cruisers. Currently the only fully electric police car in Australia, the Tesla Model X appeared for the first time on the scene back in 2015, and stunned the world with its bonkers performance and distinctive design, with its gullwing rear doors being the most eye-catching design element.

Tesla has particularly worked on this project with the Victoria Police and has made some specific changes to the fleet car, the most significant of which is the integration of specific controls in the tablet-like touchscreen infotainment system. The Tesla Model X employed by the Victorian police is the range-topping 100D variant, which is blessed with two motors and a 100 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that offers a range of 523 km. The Tesla Model X 100D can do a 0-100 km/h sprint in just 2.7 seconds, which is much faster than many ICE-powered high-performance SUVs.

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Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S Coupe

The Tesla Model X is not the only flashy SUV to make its presence in the fleet car of Victoria Police – there is the Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S Coupe as well in its garage. However, unlike the all the electric Model X, the GLE 63 S Coupe runs on gasoline and is basically the most powerful version of the GLE Coupe. This coupe-styled SUV has been inducted by Victoria Police as a highway patrol vehicle, as a part of its campaign on promoting road safety in the city.

The stunning looking Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S Coupe sources its power from a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine, which is capable of belting out maximum power and torque outputs of 590 PS and 760 Nm respectively. The engine is coupled to a seven-speed automatic gearbox and is capable of making the SUV reach the top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). The 0-100 km/h sprint time is 4.2 seconds.

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Previewed by the 2011 Kia GT Concept, the fastback performance-focussed sedan has been designed in Frankfurt and honed on the Nurburgring, the Mecca for chassis engineering. The Stinger shares its rear-wheel-drive architecture with the Genesis G70 luxury sedan.

Powering the Kia Stinger GT is a 3.3-litre bi-turbo V6 petrol engine that outputs a maximum power of 370 PS and a peak torque of 510 Nm. The motor comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that drives the rear wheels. That said, buyers can opt for an all-wheel-drive system. The top-spec Stinger is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. Its top speed is rated at 270 km/h. Braking is courtesy a Brembo-sourced setup with 350 mm rotors at the front and 340 mm units at the rear.

The lower variants of the Kia Stinger are on sale with 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engines. Of these, the former outputs a maximum power/torque of 255 PS/353 Nm, while the latter offers 200 PS/440 Nm. Transmission option for both the motors comes in the form of an 8-speed automatic unit. AWD is optional.

The equipment list of the Kia Stinger GT comprises full-LED headlamps, integrated air curtains on the front bumper, 19-inch alloy wheels, LED rear combination lamps, D-cut steering wheel, Nappa leather upholstery, floating-type touchscreen infotainment unit, three-zone climate control, electronic parking brake and a 15-speaker Harman-Kardon audio system.

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The Kia Stinger is the production version of the Kia GT concept that was introduced at IAA 2011. With this model, Kia has entered a segment dominated by European automakers. Technically a hatchback, the car is underpinned by a new RWD platform that now forms the basis for the Genesis G70 as well. The RWD proportions are clearly evident with a long hood and short front overhang, a long wheelbase for a spacious cabin and a long rear overhang with strong shoulders.

The Kia Stinger is 4,830 mm long, 1,870 mm wide and 1,400 tall and has a 2,905 mm wheelbase. It is available in three engine models, each in RWD or AWD drivetrain layout. The range starts with the Theta 2.0-litre T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine good for 255 PS and 353 Nm of torque. Above that, there’s the R 2.2-litre VGT turbocharged diesel engine that develops 200 PS and 440 Nm of torque. The range-topping option is the Lambda 3.3 T-GDI twin-turbo V6 petrol engine that puts out 370 PS and 510 Nm of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission is standard.

LED headlights with LED DRLs, 19-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brake callipers, LED rear lights, quad exhaust, heated, ventilated and 8-way power adjustable driver’s memory seat, heated and 8-way power adjustable front passenger’s seat, heated rear seats, customisable head-up display, 7-inch driver information display, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 360-degree AVM and 15-speaker harman / kardon audio system with subwoofer, external amplifier and front centre speaker are some of the key features of the Kia Stinger.

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Along with Kia Stinger, Kia will showcase 15 more models from its global line-up, including EVs & PHEVs, and even unveil a new SUV - the Kia SP Concept at Auto Expo 2018.

The Kia Stinger is the production version of the 2011 Kia GT Concept and competes with sports sedans like the BMW 3 Series. The flagship Kia rides on a brand new RWD platform that also underpins the Genesis G70. The fastback sedan is 4,830 mm long, 1,870 mm wide and 1,400 mm tall. It has a 2,905 mm wheelbase.

The Kia Stinger seen in the images is in the GT-Line grade. On the outside, Kia has equipped the Stinger GT-Line with LED headlights with DRLs and nine crystal turn signals, exclusive Black & Chrome 'Schreyer' grille surround, hood vents, 19-inch alloy wheels, black gloss fender garnish, dark chrome finish ORVMs, LED rear combination lamps and chrome coated quad-exhaust tips.

Flat-bottom, perforated leather sports steering wheel with GT-Line logo, 7-inch driver information display, colour head-up display, alloy sports pedals, ventilated and heated front seats, alloy scuff plates and a Harman/Kardon sound system consisting of 8 speakers, 4 tweeters, centre speaker and 2 under seat subwoofers are among the Kia Stinger GT-Line’s interior highlights.

The pictured Kia Stinger GT-Line employs the 2.0-litre T-GDi petrol engine that produces 247 PS and 353 Nm of torque. Subject to market availability, there is an option for the 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine that develops 200 PS and 440 Nm of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission is standard.

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The Kia Stinger GT-Line 2.0 T-GDi retails at 2.99 million Baht (INR 59,01,064.00) in Thailand.

The Kia Stinger is the production version of the 2011 Kia GT Concept. The fastback sports sedan is the most powerful production vehicle in Kia’s history. Designed in Frankfurt and developed on the Nurburgring, it is based on the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the luxury-focused Genesis G70. Kia showcased the car’s range-topping GT model in Dubai.

The Kia Stinger GT sports a 3.3-litre biturbo V6 petrol engine that produces 370 PS and 510 Nm of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission sends power to the wheels. Rear-wheel drive is the standard drivetrain layout, but customers can opt for all-wheel drive. The Stinger GT accelerates from nought to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. Kia promises a top speed of 270 km/h. Stopping power comes from ventilated disc brakes from Brembo (front: 350 mm, rear: 340 mm), with quad-piston callipers (front)/dual-piston callipers (rear).

Noteworthy features of the Kia Stinger GT include full-LED headlamps, front-bumper-integrated air curtains, dark chrome finished ORVMs, 19-inch alloy wheels, high-performance 225/40 R19 tyres (front)/255/40 R19 tyres (rear), rear diffuser, quad oval exhaust pipes, LED rear combination lamps, D-cut steering wheel with embossed GT emblem, Nappa leather seats, floating central display, three-zone climate control, aircraft-inspired air vents, electronic parking brake and 15-speaker Harman/Kardon premium sound system.

The regular Kia Stinger is available with 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engines. The former delivers 255 PS and 353 Nm of torque. The diesel engine develops 200 PS and 440 Nm of torque. Both these engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard. Rear-wheel drive is the standard drivetrain layout, but there is an option for AWD. In the UAE, the 2.2-litre diesel engine option is unavailable.

Kia has listed the Kia Stinger on its UAE website but is yet to release its prices.

Kia unveiled the Stonic in July 2017. The B-SUV is expected to be a major sales driver for Kia in Europe. It is built on a lightweight platform that comprises 51% high strength steel. The design of the Stonic features signature Kia elements such as the 'tiger-nose' grille along with a 'Targa' style roof. On the inside, the Stonic features a touchscreen unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. Other features include heated front seats, cruise control and keyless entry. It can be specced with Kia’s DRiVE WISE Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), which includes tech like Collision Alert, Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Departure Warning System.

For Europe, the Kia Stonic will be available with a 1.0 L T-GDI turbocharged petrol, 1.25 L and 1.4 L naturally aspirated petrol engines, as well as a 1.6 L CRDi diesel engine. All engines will come with a manual transmission, and there's no word on an automatic transmission option yet.

The Kia Stinger was unveiled in January at the 2017 North American International Auto Show, three years after the Kia GT concept on which it is based. The Stinger is aimed squarely at the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and Audi A5 Sportback. Kia will offer the Stinger with three engine options - 2.2 L R diesel, 2.0 L Theta II petrol and 3.3 L Lambda II V6 petrol. All engines come mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2.2-litre diesel engine puts out a maximum power of 200 PS and peak torque of 440 Nm while the 2.0-litre petrol engine is good for 255 PS and 353 Nm. The range-topping 3.3-litre V6 engine that will power the Kia Stinger GT develops 370 PS and 510 Nm of torque.

Prices of the Kia Stonic will start at around £15,000 in the UK. Kia will offer the B-SUV with its comprehensive seven year 100,000 mile warranty. The Stinger range in the UK is likely to start at around £30,000 for the entry level variants. It could go up to around £50,000 for the range topping Stinger GT. These two cars could make an appearance at the Auto Expo 2018 in Noida, which kicks off on February 9.

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Kia Motors announced yesterday that it had started taking pre-orders for the Kia Stinger in South Korea. Along with the announcement, the company has revealed the specifications of the 4-door coupe.

Kia offers the Kia Stinger in three engine models in South Korea: 2.0-litre turbo petrol, 3.3-litre biturbo petrol and 2.2-litre turbo diesel. All engines are paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission, which routes power to either the rear or all four wheels.

The 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 255 PS at 6,200 rpm and 36.0 kgf.m (353.04 Nm) of torque between 1,400 rpm and 4,000 rpm. The 3.3-litre twin-turbo petrol engine develops 370 PS at 6,200 rpm and 52.0 kgf.m (509.95 Nm) of torque between 1,300 rpm and 4,500 rpm. The 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine delivers 202 PS at 3,800 rpm and 45.0 kgf.m (441.30 Nm) of torque between 1,750 rpm and 2,750 rpm.

Full LED headlamps, 19-inch alloy wheels, four oval exhaust pipes, 8-inch infotainment system with navigation, 15-speaker Lexicon sound system with amplifier, head-up display, around view monitor, Nappa leather seats, electronic parking brake, Forward Collision Assistance (FCA), Lane Keeping Assist' (LKA) and Highway Driving Assist (HDA) are some of the key features of the Kia Stinger that is priced between 35 million Won (INR 19,98,567.9) and 49 million Won (INR 27,97,995.06).

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Kia has officially confirmed its entry in India and is expected to roll out its first product by late-2019 from its new manufacturing facility. To start creating brand awareness, the company will participate in Auto Expo 2018. Along with a compact sedan and compact SUV, the company will showcase two premium models at the biennial exhibition, and the Kia Stinger is likely one of them.

Kia Motors will participate at Auto Expo 2018 that will take place from February 9, 2018, through February 14, 2018. According to a report from The Economic Times, the company will showcase 3-4 models at the biennial auto show.

Sources have told the business publication that Kia will showcase some high-end premium cars of the segments in which the sister brand Hyundai doesn't have a presence in. Kia wants customers to perceive its brand as a premium one right from the get go. The Kia Stinger and Kia Optima Hybrid seem potential contenders for the Auto Expo showcase.

While Kia has announced that it will make a compact sedan and compact SUV in India, reports suggest that Kia could debut in the Indian market with the launch of the Kia Rio Sedan. The B-segment sedan would sell alongside the Hyundai Motor Group's Hyundai Verna in the country. The fourth-gen Rio Sedan premiered at NYIAS 2017 last month and is set to go on sale internationally later this year.

The smallest SUV made by Kia globally is the Kia KX3, a spin-off of the Hyundai Creta, in China. Kia will reportedly introduce this model (after making it in the RHD spec) from the Indian factory.

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Kia will build vehicles from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh where construction will begin in Q4 2017. The company will start production in H2 2019 and have an annual capacity of 3,00,000 units here.

[Source: The Economic Times]

The Kia Stinger has made its European debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. Billed as the highest-performance production Kia to the date, the Kia Stinger is the production version of the Kia GT concept introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA 2017).

Featuring a dramatic design overseen by Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer of Kia Motors, and Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer at Kia Motors Europe, the Kia Stinger dates back to 2011 when the Kia GT concept was introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The striking gran turismo measures 4,830 mm in length, 1,870 mm in width and 1,400 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,905 mm.

In Europe, Kia will offer the Kia Stinger with three engines: 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol, 3.3-litre biturbo V6 petrol and 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel. The 2.0-litre unit petrol unit produces 258 PS and 353 Nm of torque, while the 2.2-litre diesel engine develops 202 PS and 441 Nm of torque. The top-of-the-line 3.3-litre engine delivers 370 PS and 510 Nm of torque and makes the car capable of hitting 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. Kia is targeting this model to have a top speed of 269 km/h. An 8-speed automatic transmission is standard, which sends power to either the rear wheels or all four wheels.

Noteworthy features of the Kia Stinger include LED headlamps, 19-inch wheels, Brembo disc brakes, height-adjustable head-up display, 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 720-watt, 15-speaker Harman-Kardon surround-sound audio system, Nappa leather seats, Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system, Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking and pedestrian recognition, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Detection.

The Kia Stinger will enter production in the second half of 2017 and go on sale across Europe in Q4 2017.

Kia's show-stopper at the 2017 North American International Auto Show is its Kia Stinger, an all-new 5-seat fastback sports sedan that sits in a segment dominated by European automakers. The South Korean automaker says that the Stinger is the highest-performance production vehicle in the company's history.

The Kia Stinger is production version of the Kia GT concept from the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Featuring a sensuous design which was overseen by Peter Schreyer, chief design officer, Kia Motors, the Kia Stinger is the company's new tourer poised to take on the BMW 4 Series Gran Turismo and the Audi A5 Sportback. It was designed in Frankfurt and developed on the Nurburgring. Aggressive front and rear fascias, rear-wheel drive proportions, low-slung body and a fastback silhouette give the 4-door coupe its character.

Key features indoors include height-adjustable colour head-up display, 3-spoke steering wheel, 7.0-inch UVO touchscreen infotainment system and 720-watt, 15-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system.

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The Kia Stinger will be available in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive drivetrain layouts with two engines, both of which are still under development. There's the Theta II 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine produces an estimated 255 hp at approximately 6,200 rpm and 260 lb.-ft. (352.51 Nm) of torque 1,400-4,000 rpm.

Above that, there will be the Lambda II 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine expected to produce 365 hp at an estimated 6,000 rpm and 376 lb.-ft. (509.79 Nm) from 1,300-4,500 rpm. The Kia Stinger with this engine should reach from 0-62 mph in 5.1 seconds and have a top speed of 167 mph. An 8-speed automatic transmission will be standard.