Stinger

Kia, the same automaker that sells the 120-hp Rio subcompact and the Soul crossover that was once marketed by hamsters, has a wildly-good sports sedan that doesn’t get the respect—or the sales—it deserves. The Stinger is a four-door hatchback with rear-tire fire—rear-drive is standard—and all-wheel drive as an option. The Stinger is like a BMW 4-series Gran Coupe but with the starting price of an affordable sport compact. The base engine is a zippy 300-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder. The available 368-hp twin-turbo V-6 is the preferred method of stinging, and this combination was the first Kia to accelerate to 60 mph in under 5.0 seconds. This is a good-handling car with surprisingly comfy ride quality plus sharp styling and a premium interior.