Chief operating officer for KiaAustralia Damien Meredith spoke withMotoringand confirmed that the car, codenamed CK internally, would come in two versions with a starting price of around $40,000 and that the car would use the Stinger name. Two V-6 engines will likely be available, a 311-hp 3.8-liter and the new 365-hp twin-turbocharged 3.3-liter that first debuted in the G90. Both could be paired exclusively to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Compared to the current Hyundai Genesis sedan,Motoringsuggests that Kia's new sports sedan will undercut that even in its highest trim level, which could start at around $50,000 AUD, or roughly $36,800 U.S.

Motoringpoints out that, in the Australian market, Kia's rear-drive sports sedan will target consumers who are interested in sports sedans like the Holden Commodore (Chevrolet SS in the U.S. ). However, when looking at the Kia GT Concept's dimensions, it's likely that the production version will be sized more like a BMW 3 Series but with a lower, coupe-like roofline and a tailgate similar to those found on the Audi A7 and 3 Series Gran Turismo.

Expect Kia's new sports sedan to debut in production form this year, likely at the 2016 Paris auto show. The car should go on sale next year in the U.S. as a 2018 model. Though this is all we know about the car's pricing, you can likely expect Kia to stick with its recent practice of including high levels of standard equipment and class-above features for the Stinger. Pricing for the U.S. market, however, may vary.

Source: Motoring