Kia: Stinger News
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market bypassed it. 
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I am sure that might be a small part of it.. but those same dealerships never stopped Telluride from selling over MSRP since its introduction..
IMO, KIA/Hyundai/Genesis while offering great cars but they are getting a little ahead of themselves on the prices of some of their cars....
and of course, less ppl buying sedans in General.....and you have G70 competing with Stinger.
IMO, KIA/Hyundai/Genesis while offering great cars but they are getting a little ahead of themselves on the prices of some of their cars....
and of course, less ppl buying sedans in General.....and you have G70 competing with Stinger.
Everyone who wanted one just bought a Tesla instead because of how superior it is. Next up they're coming for the Genesis models.
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I personally think it is a Great looking car, good road presence when you see 1 on the freeway. decent performance with acceptable interior.
The only issue I had with that car is its price...
But at the same time, their typical drivers are more D bag than BMW's. It is like they are out there trying to make sure that everyone knows they got 360hp.
The only issue I had with that car is its price...
But at the same time, their typical drivers are more D bag than BMW's. It is like they are out there trying to make sure that everyone knows they got 360hp.
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I only see a few (the same 3-4) around me, all upper rim GT_ cars. Can't say I've seen that small sample size driving in that manner.
They're dwarfed by the modded Mustang crowd for 'look at me' energy.
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One of the early signs Kia sent about going upmarket was in 2011 with the GT Concept. However, it wasn't until 2017 that the subsequent production version arrived as the Stinger. The sporty gran tourer was praised by journalists, but sales never matched the hype surrounding the car. In recent years, there have been plenty of rumors about its demise. A new report from Auto Times claims the end is nigh for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe rival.
The South Korean publication says Kia will discontinue the Stinger in April 2023 due to weak demand. Through September, only 1,499 units were sold in South Korea, thus making it the slowest-selling Kia in its domestic market. A direct replacement is apparently not planned, but designer Karim Habib said last year the EV6 GT serves a similar role in the lineup.
Despite poor sales, Kia has not ignored the Stinger. It gave the swoopy liftback a mid-cycle update that brought a power bump in the United States last year. The Stinger lost its base 2.0-liter engine in favor of a 2.5-liter mill rated at 300 hp or 45 hp more than its predecessor. In addition, the range-topping GT with its twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 was massaged to deliver 368 hp. It kept both rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations, linked exclusively to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The nip and tuck came along with some mild cosmetic changes to the body and wheels, along with a bigger 4.2-inch driver's display and a 10.25-inch touchscreen for the infotainment. For the US market, Kia introduced the Stinger Scorpion special edition with an assortment of black accents, faux carbon fiber trim on the inside, and a choice between black or red Nappa leather upholstery.
What comes after the Stinger? Well, the same report published by Auto Times claims an electric swoopy sedan will arrive in 2025, albeit nothing is official yet.
The South Korean publication says Kia will discontinue the Stinger in April 2023 due to weak demand. Through September, only 1,499 units were sold in South Korea, thus making it the slowest-selling Kia in its domestic market. A direct replacement is apparently not planned, but designer Karim Habib said last year the EV6 GT serves a similar role in the lineup.
Despite poor sales, Kia has not ignored the Stinger. It gave the swoopy liftback a mid-cycle update that brought a power bump in the United States last year. The Stinger lost its base 2.0-liter engine in favor of a 2.5-liter mill rated at 300 hp or 45 hp more than its predecessor. In addition, the range-topping GT with its twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 was massaged to deliver 368 hp. It kept both rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations, linked exclusively to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The nip and tuck came along with some mild cosmetic changes to the body and wheels, along with a bigger 4.2-inch driver's display and a 10.25-inch touchscreen for the infotainment. For the US market, Kia introduced the Stinger Scorpion special edition with an assortment of black accents, faux carbon fiber trim on the inside, and a choice between black or red Nappa leather upholstery.
What comes after the Stinger? Well, the same report published by Auto Times claims an electric swoopy sedan will arrive in 2025, albeit nothing is official yet.
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