Kia Stinger: BMW 3 Series Benchmarked But Bypassed In Favour Of Classic Maserati Style

The designer of the Kia Stinger has revealed that the BMW 3 Series was benchmarked for its dynamic development, but ultimately Kia’s engineers decided to move the landmark new model in a different direction.

Speaking with Australian media at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the Stinger's designer Gregory Guillaume told Australian media that the project started as a ‘what if?’ proposition from Kia management, asking how a rear wheel drive vehicle in the segment might fit with the brand.