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Australian Kia Stinger bi-modal exhaust upgrade announced - $2.6K retrofit for more decibels, better note

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Not so much of an issue for four-doors like, say, Kia's own Optima, but when you're trying to stoke the emotional responses of driving enthusiasts then having some aural theatrics certainly helps. Thankfully, Kia Australia has a solution: a $2659.99 dealer-fitted bi-modal exhaust system that adds a more aggressive voice to its athletic sedan.

Originally intended to be ready at the Stinger's local launch in October, the locally-developed bi-modal exhaust replaces the conventional rear mufflers with a set of electronically-switchable pipes. With its bypass valves closed the optional exhaust is quiet and refined, while selecting Sport mode directs the valves to open and free up gas flow ? delivering a note that's louder and more sonically satisfying than the standard plumbing.

The optional exhaust is available for order now, and so far dealers have snapped up 140 sets in anticipation of strong demand. The good news for existing Stinger owners is that the system is fully retrofittable by any Kia dealership, and costs the same as if it were optioned on a brand-new car.



The exhaust can be fitted to any V6-powered Stinger, too, not just the top-shelf Stinger GT.

As the above video shows, the standard pipes comprehensively strangle the V6's exhaust note, and are easily out-shouted by the induction roar coming from the Stinger's engine bay.

Since launch, the Stinger has so far notched up 223 sales for Kia Australia with 90 percent of those orders being V6-engined models ? and the bulk of those being for the range-topping $59,990 Stinger GT.

Read more on Wheels Magazine.
 
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KIA, get this bi mode exhaust setup in the USA...FAST PLEASE!!!
 


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