Kia Motors UK has gotten rid of the Stinger from sale, in advance of the arrival of a new high-performance EV6 GT later this year. The rear-wheel-drive flagship launched in 2017, marking Kia’s first access right into a premium segement in the UK together with automobiles like the Audi A5 Sportback,
It was last updated in 2021, when the engine line-up was cut to just one offering; a 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged V6. It had actually previously been offered with a 2.0-litre fuel engine and a diesel.
The car attained just 2,300 enrollments during its lifespan.
Paul Philpott, head of state & & CEO for Kia UK, claimed: “The launch of the Stinger will decrease as a transformative moment for Kia. Its driver-focused ‘grand tourer’ credentials, coupled with Kia’s online reputation for vehicle top quality and design, made it an exceptionally compelling automobile for motorists. At the same time, it likewise had a transformative result on how individuals saw Kia.
“For the exact same factors, the EV6 GT is the excellent automobile to take the baton from the Stinger in the UK. Our future item plan has a major focus on electrification, as well as worldwide Kia intends to use a line-up of 14 EVs by 2027. Integrating high-performance capacities with an extraordinary layout and a long-range electrical powertrain, the EV6 GT is a fundamental part of this plan, as well as a true brand-new front runner for the Kia brand name.”
The Stinger GT S was Kia’s fastest-accelerating automobile, accomplishing the 0-to-62mph sprint in 4.7 seconds.The EV6 GT not just takes the Stinger’s crown for fastest-accelerating Kia, dashing from 0-to-62mph in 3.5 seconds. It is likewise the most effective manufacturing vehicle that Kia has ever before made, with its dual-motor electric powertrain producing 585PS and 740Nm.
The EV6 GT features a long-range 77.4 kWh battery, offering a driving series of 265 miles (WLTP), it additionally flaunts 800V charging innovation, enabling it to recharge from 10-80% in 18 minutes from an ultra-rapid battery charger.
The Kia Stinger continues to be in production in South Korea, and Kia UK will certainly meet all existing client orders for the version.
Kia is on track to achieve its objective of 100,000 yearly registrations in the UK for the very first time, by the end of this year. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal the cars and truck maker has amassed 89,146 enrollments throughout of October.
The Korean brand name was named Manufacturer of the Year at the 2022 AM Awards.