The Kia Stinger is leaving production with a special limited run model. Dubbed the Tribute Edition, this version of the Stinger gets a unique paint color, special interior features, and a numbered door sill plate on the driver’s side. Only 1,000 will be built for the entire world as the Stinger exits production in 2023. The Stinger is a special car for Kia. It set a new high bar for performance within the brand and now it’s figuratively handing the torch off to the Kia EV6 GT. Each one of the 1,000 Tribute Edition cars will come with a twin-turbocharged V6.
To clarify, Kia will allow customers to
choose a new Moonscape matte gray paint for their Tribute Edition example. Each
one gets 19-inch black wheels and Brembo brake calipers. The interior of each
car will feature Terracotta brown leather along with carbon-effect finish on
the upper cover of the console and door panels. Wasp-shaped emblems are
embedded into the headrests.
Sadly, the Stinger Tribute Edition isn’t
getting any more power. While the world has speculated and rumors have swirled
about the end of Stinger production, this seems to be the nail in the coffin.
Kia specifically says that “the Tribute Edition pays homage as production of
the groundbreaking model comes to an end.”
One thing Kia has not clarified is when
exactly the final Stinger will roll off of the production line. We’re also not
sure about exactly how many of the 1,000 units will come to the United States
or what they’ll be priced at. We’ve reached out for more information about that
and will update this post should we hear specifics on the subject.
