2019 2.0 vs. 2020 2.0 - Just realized ...

[Mike_TX]

Didn't realize that the 2019 Premium (2.0t) had changed so much for 2020. Now called the GT-Line, there are some things my 2019 Premium has that aren't even available on the 2020 version.

For instance, I have ventilated seats, full LED headlights, front (as well as rear) sonar (parking distance warning), rain-sensing wipers, high-beam assist and forward collision warning, none of which seems to be available on the 2020 GT-Line. In fact, some of that isn't available until you go to the GT1 or GT2!

That should make my 2019 more desirable, and therefore have a little bit better trade-in value. Per my other thread and posts, I'm on the fence at this point, but will likely be trading in the next 6 months. If the 2021 Stinger has some key things I want, I might end up getting another one. I would probably have to go to the GT2, because I want the surround-view monitor (had it on my two Optimas and won't do without it again), ventilated seats, and LED headlights. And I expect the 2021 to have a digital gauge cluster and the 10.25" nav screen, as well.

Just didn't realize Kia had changed things. And there's no telling what else will change for 2021.

 

[SnowyGT2]

I'm hoping that if the 2021 has the larger NAV screen I can slap that into my 2019 somehow :fingerscrossed:

 

[Waynerm002]

I'm going to guess that you will need a new head unit as well. With the newer HKG cars coming with the larger screen and newer features (wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto).

 

[SnowyGT2]

Probably right that a new head unit would be required even though the larger screen doesn't support Wireless Carplay/Android Auto.

 

[GenesisG70]

I think you just need to get another Stinger, get the GT2 its powa will surprise you, won't disappoint you.