Mainstream efficiency sedans with rear-wheel drive are a dying breed. The newest to obtain its strolling papers is the Kia Stinger.
Kia on Wednesday revealed the Tribute Version as the ultimate model of the Stinger. The Tribute Version might be restricted to 1,000 items for worldwide sale. It is going to be the ultimate passel of Stingers constructed.
Kia spokesman James Hope advised Motor Authority that roughly 400 are earmarked for the U.S. He additionally stated timing for the beginning of gross sales is but to be confirmed however will possible be within the first half of 2023.
The Tribute Version relies on the Stinger geared up with the twin-turbo 3.3-liter V-6, which pumps out 368 hp. It additionally will get the unique exterior coloration Moonscape matte grey, although consumers will be capable of select the present Ascot Inexperienced as a substitute. With both coloration, the automobile has black accents on the facet mirror caps, 19-inch wheels, and Brembo brake calipers.
For the inside, the particular version options an unique Terracotta brown hue for the leather-based used on the seats, steering wheel, door linings, and door grips. The automobile additionally makes use of a cloth resembling carbon fiber on the middle console and higher door trim, in addition to a sample resembling a wasp on the headrests as a nod to the nameplate. A last contact is a numbered door sill tread plate on the motive force facet.
Whereas the Stinger will quickly be gone, Kia plans to maintain the automobile’s sporty focus alive in its new vary of GT-badged fashions. The primary of those are already right here within the type of the K5 GT sedan and EV6 GT electrical crossover. The latter delivers some severe efficiency with its 576-hp output.