Is Kia stinger being discontinued?

Is Kia stinger being discontinued?

It is not the first time we heard rumours about this, but now we have known that the Stinger will be axed. Kia decided to stop production of the 1st and only generation Stinger by the second quarter of 2022, despite is was expected to keep on production till 2024.

Do Kia Stingers have problems?

According to Consumer Reports, the 2020 Kia Stinger only has a few complaints that seem to be common among owners, but none of them are that bad.

Why is Kia discontinuing the Stinger?

Reportedly, the rear-drive Kia’s early demise was caused by, you guessed it, slow sales. The blog also says that once the Stinger is gone, the Sohari plant will be adapted to accommodate the production of electrified cars such as the hybrid variant of Kia’s Carnival minivan.

Will the Kia Stinger be a collectible?

If the Stinger GT becomes a classic, the four-cylinder model will definitely be the most sought after variant. Another reason the Stinger has a solid chance of becoming a collectible is that Kia may soon kill it off. After all, the Stinger’s original mission was always about being a statement, not raking in profits.

Are Kia Stingers selling well?

The 365-horsepower missile is praised by many, bought by few. The Kia Stinger is the very embodiment of what makes a good car great. After all, only 13,861 Stingers were sold in 2019. That’s nearly 3,000 fewer than the year prior, and sales have plummeted even further through the first quarter of 2020.

Is the Kia Stinger reliable?

Is the Kia Stinger Reliable? The 2021 Kia Stinger has a predicted reliability score of 83 out of 100.

How long can a Kia Stinger last?

The Kia Stinger can last up to 200,000 miles or more.

Are Kia Stingers expensive to maintain?

A KIA Stinger will cost about $6,281 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service. This beats the industry average for popular sedan models by $558. There is also a 17.53% chance that a Stinger will require a major repair during that time. This is 3.97% better than similar vehicles in this segment.

Is Kia Stinger reliable?

Is the Kia Stinger Reliable? The 2021 Kia Stinger has a predicted reliability score of 83 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

Is the Kia Stinger a V8?

Here’s how we’d do it. This isn’t just a pipe dream, for Kia has a suitable engine in the form of the 313kW/520Nm 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated ‘Tau’ V8 found in the K900. Even better, Stinger boss Albert Biermann has confirmed the engine fits, though there is currently no plan to offer it.

How fast is the 2021 Kia stinger?

167-mph
It’s stout, with 365 hp that comes on rapidly to push the Stinger to 60 mph in about 4.7 seconds, and onward to a 167-mph top speed.

Does Kia make a muscle car?

The Kia Stinger GT is a hard car to pin down. We obviously like it; we like sedans in general. It’s 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 makes a healthy 365 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque and you can get it in rear or all-wheel drive.

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