The mid-point in the four-cylinder Kia Stinger 2018 model range is the 200Si, which lists at $52,990, before on-road costs. It comes with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 182kW of power and 353Nm of torque, is rear-wheel drive, and comes as standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

This model builds on the extensive equipment list offered in the 200S, adding real leather seats, along with a larger 8.0-inch multimedia screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus an updated sound system with nine speakers (including a subwoofer under each front seat) active cruise control, plus this version adds auto wipers. The Si grade also gains a luggage net and carbon-fibre-look trim.

The 18-inch rims fitted to the 200S and 200Si are the same, so it’s hard to split them from the outside.

Every Stinger is fitted with auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, driver attention alert, a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, and seven airbags (dual front, front side, full length curtain and driver’s knee).