Does the Ascot Green look better in different lighting, or with a better wax?

[Kimberly Lazarski]

The ceramic silver also looks 'muddy' at times. I think cloudy days bring out the worst in these colors.

Seconded.

The orange peel in the paint is a contributor but also the metallic flake is too subtle and on anything other than direct sunlight it seems to actually lend a dimming or darkening effect. In fact I did not even realize it was a metallic color until a few days after I took delivery.

Buffing the orange peel helps but I left most of the clear on buffing out only the major swirl marks to allow for a thorough buffing after three years when I will need to reapply ceramic.

 

[Devin]

GT1's, green & blue w/beige interiors on lots in the Seattle area.

One of those is probably mine.

Personally, I think it pops enough.

 

[RogueIV]

One of those is probably mine.

Personally, I think it pops enough.

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Next to all the shrubbery it kinda looks more blue than green. Light and camera settings (along with monitor settings) really play with this color.

 

[phx24]

Thank you! Yes, they are the reflector LED on the GT1. I have no issues with how they light up the road. To be honest I think they do a better job than the projector LEDs I had with my 2018 GT. Backup lights are not LED from the factory, still, but I just swapped them out.

Hi - does the 2022 GT1 come with rear LED turn signals? I know the front turn signals are LED.

 

[NS_Stinger]

I feel like this colour would look REALLY good on a nice set of gloss black wheels, even the Scorpion edition black wheels.

 

[zetatai]

What's really odd is that the color never (regardless of light/weather) looks anything like the Kia website, catalog, or 'stock pics' on dealer listings...

 

[hayagix]

It's lucky to find any color. My local dealer hasn't had a new one in ages. They did have a used one last spring that was bought immediately.

 

[SKStinger]

I feel like this colour would look REALLY good on a nice set of gloss black wheels, even the Scorpion edition black wheels.

There's a photo of one here with the stock wheels blacked out. Looks alright.

Late introduction.

Afternoon everyone! Been posting in the forums a bit lately but never offered a proper introduction. I have a '22 Ascot GT2. Figured I should introduce myself and post a pic. I traded an '18 C300 for my Stinger - Merc was almost $20k more expensive and I still feel like i upgraded. Just...

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I still prefer lighter shades of green like Audi's Sonoma Green:

or Goodwood Green:

 

[stingerstevo]

I've always had blue cars. Wrb and Still Of The Night Pearl on the Honda Accord 2.0t were my favorites. When I came around the corner at my dealership and saw the blue stinger, I was disappointed. To be fair it was kinda overcast. When I came around that same corner and saw the Ascott Green, I was sold.

 

[zetatai]

Then there's this dodge green, they call it 'F8 Green'. I've seen it on their trucks too. Actually looks a lot like the Ascot Green shown in the Kia promo pics, nothing like the actual cars.

 

[JSolo]

This is the only green I like.