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Kia Invites Customers To Feel The Sting With 2022 Stinger Scorpion Edition

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When Kia first teased the 2022 Stinger Scorpion Edition, it made it clear that this particular Kia was supposed to be a noticeable step up over the rest of the Stinger lineup. At the time, Kia kept some details surrounding this sinister model to itself, but the Korean car giant has finally relented and has revealed all the details surrounding the apex predator in the Stinger family.   Blacked Out Styling Sharpens Scorpion Edition’s Focus As you would expect, the bulk of the Stinger’s core DNA is largely carried over to this model. However, the Scorpion Edition stands out by …

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Kia Design Boss Appears To Hint At Future Electrified Version Of The Stinger

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When we last caught up with the Kia Stinger, it was the subject of a report which indicated that the sleek four door might not live to see a second generation due to slowing sales despite a mid-cycle refresh that the model was supposed to receive in the near future. However, an all new report appears to not only confirm that the mid-cycle refresh is on track, but that the Stinger could survive by evolving to better cope with the times. This was all revealed in remarks released by Kia design chief Karim Habib during an interview that was done …

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Kia Stinger Not Long For This World? New Report Suggest The End Is Near For Kia’s Sport Sedan

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When the Kia Stinger made its way to production back in 2018, it was a welcome surprise for a brand that was known more for its value focused entries versus having any form of sporting pedigree. But while the Stinger certainly made an immediate impact, a new report suggests that the initial hype for the sedan has dissipated, and that the end of production could be far closer than many have realized. This stems from a new report that was released by the Korean Car Blog which claims that low sales for the Stinger could damper the desire for a …

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2019 Kia Forte S – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

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It pays to have a good-looking sibling in the family. Especially an automotive family. Let’s say you’re drawn to your friendly neighborhood Kia dealer to see the hot ‘n sexy Stinger sedan. And it’s more than a looker – the 6-cylinder rear wheel drive Stinger we tested was a great performance sedan, with the credentials, capabilities and feel-good pricing to keep the European brands looking over their shoulders. So, when it came time to redesign the company’s small sedan, the Forte, Kia was clever enough to make it’s reasonably-priced, fuel-sipping, value player look like its handsome big brother. So, we …

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Road Test Review – 2018 Kia Stinger AWD 2.0T – By Carl Malek

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It’s no secret that Kia has undergone a transformation the past few years. Once known for making products that were cheap and not much else, the Korean car brand has now embraced a fresh new wave of substance, thanks to models such as the Optima, and the flagship K900 sedans. The newest member of the family is the 2018 Kia Stinger, which aims to compete with the best that Europe has to offer. But can the Stinger hold its own against benchmarks like the BMW 3-Series and the Mercedes C-Class? or does it lack the venom needed to make a …

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2018 Kia Stinger GT1 RWD V6TT – Road Test Review – By Ben Lewis

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  We’ve been very impressed by Kia lately. It seems every new model is exceptionally good. But now we have something completely different: The Kia Stinger. Offering something you won’t find at any Toyota, Nissan or Honda dealer – a high performance rear-wheel-drive sedan. From the design, you’d think they’re taking on the new Audi A5 Sportback, and the performance the BMW 5-series. So, Kia is clearly targeting the European thoroughbreds. But does the Stinger have the horse-sense to back it up? Ich bin ein Frankfurter… No, not the hot dog. It’s no surprise that Stinger looks so European. Kia …

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