The Kia Stinger

Usually, car buyers want to know just how to take the sting out of car insurance altogether. But if you’re looking to buy and run a Kia Stinger you’re probably not short of cash anyway; especially if you’ve got your eye on the new model. Even so, we all like a saving.

Is the Kia Stinger expensive to run?

The Kia Stinger is high-performance and with that comes high-end costs. It’s got all the power, comfort, brutal styling and luxury you would expect from a car that costs in excess of £42,000 (on the road) for the GT S 3.3 turbocharged Petrol Automatic. It has a top speed of 168mph and it will get you to 60mph in less than five seconds. But let’s calm it for a moment and have a look at the insurance premiums for the Kia Stinger.

Not suitable for young drivers then?

Even if you’ve got your eye on being the next Lewis Hamilton your parents aren’t going to insure you to drive one of these, so it’s aimed more at the ‘man/woman racer’ rather than the ‘boy/girl racer’. Families will also enjoy the car Kia calls ‘The family saloon with five doors and a roomy boot’.

So what’s the damage to insure one?

Well, in terms of the Kia Stinger insurance group, the flagship GT S 3.3 is very nearly at the top of the tree at Group 42 out of 50, so it’s going to take a fair chunk of cash whatever your age. The area you live in is also going to have a huge impact on what leaves your wallet.

How safe is the Kia Stinger?

In crashworthiness tests the Stinger earned top marks in every category. Its only criticism is the ease of use of the child seat anchors/latches.

How is it possible reduce my insurance premium on the Kia Stinger?

Like with any make or model of car there are a number of ways to lighten your insurance premium on your Kia Stinger. Black box insurance is a popular choice for drivers of all ages. This device records how well and efficiently you drive and rewards you with a nice healthy percentage off the cost to insure yourself.

Are there any other savings I can make?

Increasing your voluntary excess will also lighten the load in terms of expense. In addition, insurers will also provide more favourable quotes if you are able to park your car on a driveway or in a garage. And dashcams are also worth considering as they are cheap and easy to install.

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