Kia has officially axed the Stinger GT in the UK, making space for the all-electric EV6 GT flagship -
Stinger sales will continue in other markets where it still proves to be popular – particularly in North America and Australia. In the UK, Kia will focus its resources on the delivery of its EV6, Sportage and Niro crossovers, all of which are selling faster than Kia can build them.
Despite premium ambitions and lots of resources behind its development, the Stinger GT never quite caught on in the UK, its large dimensions and thirsty petrol engine keeping it as a niche choice in Europe. It was fast, though, and despite some rough edges to its driving experience was a fascinating addition to Kia’s range.
Yet more than anything, the Stinger cemented Kia’s ambition to become more than just a value-driven brand here in the UK. Regardless of its limited sales success, it helped Kia shrug off its previous image, thrusting its brand upwards in the market to the leading edge of the mainstream sector. Nothing underlines this change in brand perception better than the new EV6 GT that’s due to replace the Stinger. Coming with a £62,645 list price, 577bhp electric powertrain and 3.5sec 0-62mph time, the car has a full set of figures that were once unthinkable for Kia.
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