Kia Stinger: brand’s first grand tourer

What’s this? A Kia with a price tag of £43,000.

That’s right. The South Korean car maker, once renowned for cheap and cheerful budget models, has revealed by far its most upmarket car to date.

The four-door coupe is available with up to 365bhp making it a very unlikely Porsche baiter.

Those wanting more sensible engine choices will also have a range of diesel and lower-powered petrol engines to pick from.

All models get eight-speed automatic transmission and both rear and all-wheel versions are available.

Inside, there’s a head-up display, wireless smartphone charging, and audio options up to and including a 15-speaker, 720-watt Harman-Kardon system.

Pricing is yet to be confirmed but Kia has let slip top versions are likely to hit £43,000.