The mid-point in the Kia Stinger 2018 V6 model range is the 330Si, which lists at $55,990. It comes with a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine producing 272kW of power and 510Nm of torque, is rear-wheel drive, and comes as standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The 330Si builds on the extensive equipment offered in the S model, 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.

While the 330S has 18-inch wheels, the 330Si gets bigger 19s that are unique to this model only. Every Stinger has built-in sat nav with 10 years of updates.

All 2018 Stinger models are 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).