Overall, Kia's new Stinger left us impressed. And not just for its power and joyous behind-the-wheel dynamics — financially, it held its value well, and although the Stinger is still somewhat rare you can still find some “pre-owned” Stingers for sale.
How many different Kia Stingers are there?
The four trim levels of the 2021 Kia Stinger are the GT-Line, the GT, the GT1, and the GT2.
How well are Kia Stingers selling?
According to Motor1, it's not an industry secret that the Stinger hasn't been selling well. Kia sold under 14,000 Stingers in the U.S. in 2019. In 2020, sales dropped to about 12,500. Despite the rebounding economy, the Stinger doesn't look like it's recovering well in 2021.Aug 2, 2021
Is the Kia Stinger worth buying?
Is the Kia Stinger a Good Car? Yes, the Kia Stinger is a good car. It impresses with two excellent engine options: The standard power plant's 300 horsepower is more than nearly every other base engine in the luxury small car class, and there's an even more formidable twin-turbocharged V6.Jan 6, 2022
Will the Kia Stinger be a collectable?
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.
Why is the Stinger not selling?
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.
How many Kia Stingers were made?
Year sold
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2017 843
2018 16,806
2019 13,884
2020 12,556
Why was the Kia Stinger discontinued?
Earlier this July reports indicated that Kia would kill off the Stinger after the second quarter of 2022. At the time, the Stinger's poor sales figures were the primary reason for thinking the vehicle would be axed.
Will the Kia Stinger go up in value?
The 2021 Kia Stinger GT-line started at $33,090. That has increased to $37,135 for 2022, according to Car and Driver. The 2021 GT2 starts at $52,390 and is only down to $52,335. So it seems that only the GT-line base model is getting an increase, but the upgrades seem worth the $3,000 price increase.Mar 4, 2021
Will the Kia Stinger price go down?
Category Pricing
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Make/Model Kia Stinger
Body Style Hatchback
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.