Our quick take

Alternatives to consider

Audi A5 Sportback

BMW 4 Series

Kia Stinger GT S - 4.5 / 5

Another smash-hit design 

Everything is standard

Size isn’t everything

No respect for rules 

The (not so) cheap seats

To recap

It sounds like a tall order to take on the established German brands, but the Kia Stinger GT S delivers in droves. Great design, great specification and a great drive make it a genuine contender that’s well worth a look if you’re in the market for something different.