If you have been keeping up with the latest from Kia, then you should be aware that the Korean automaker is discontinuing the Stinger. So to pay homage to the nameplate, Kia released a tribute video that also features the EV6 GT.
Kia Stinger tribute video
The video takes place at a shore where the Kia Stinger is joined by the EV6 GT for a conversation. Both models have a similar story. For instance, both cars have clocked the fastest zero to 100 km/h acceleration times during their respective debuts. Both then went on to share their list of accolades with each other like two successful friends.
While their achievements are nearly identical, there is an underlying difference between the two - their powertrains. The Kia Stinger uses an international combustion engine while the EV6 conforms to the upcoming electric vehicle (EV) era with an all-electric power unit.
The two Kia vehicles then decided to take it to the track, and later perform donuts to conclude the race. Much like sports sedan fans, the Kia EV6 shed a tear at the end of the tribute video.
From left to right: Kia EV6, Kia Stinger
Reading between the lines, the 2:35 tribute video not only honors the Stinger but also signifies that the EV6 GT has now taken the high-performance model seat in the brand’s lineup.
It was in 2019 when the Kia Stinger arrived in the Philippines, particularly at that year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). The Stinger came with a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 engine capable of generating 365 horsepower and 510 Nm of torque.
In December 2022, the automaker unveiled the Kia Stinger Tribute Edition, which is its final iteration limited to 1,000 units only.
Kia Stinger Tribute Edition
The Kia EV6 will soon arrive in the country as it is scheduled to make its official Philippine debut on March 21, 2023. It will be introduced in its GT-Line form which is capable of outputting 226 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. It then assumes a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) layout.
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Know more about Kia Stinger 2024
The Kia Stinger 2023 is a midsize, five-door liftback that uses a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Its sole variant in the Philippine market is the Stinger GT 3.3 V6 AT and it starts at Php 3,235,000.
Size-wise, the Stinger is 4,830mm long, 1,870mm wide, and 1,400mm in height. It also has a ground clearance of 130mm.
Under the hood of the Kia Stinger is a 3.3-liter V6 gasoline engine that can make up to 365 horsepower and 510 Nm of torque. It is then paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox sending power to its rear wheels.
Locally, the Kia Stinger competes against the Lexus IS, Mazda6, Jaguar XF, Chevrolet Camaro, BMW 3 series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, etc.
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