First spy-shots.
While was hoping for a more extensive overhaul of the interior (the K7/Cadenza got a more extensive redo for its interior), but as expected, pretty minimal changes to the dash (large tablet nav screen, possibly digital gauges, some added faux stitching, etc.).
The exterior really doesn't need much done and hopefully whatever small changes they make, it will improve the look and not make it worse (like some F/L have done).
Despite such minimal changes (the larger nav screen probably being the most crucial; also needs a more premium feeling/looking steering wheel cover) to the interior/exterior, the bigger issue has been the powertrains - primarily the aged 2.0T, 2.2L diesel and the lack of a hybrid.
Hopefully, the F/L will include powertrain upgrades to the 2.5T, 3.0 diesel (and the 3.5TT) as well as adding a hybrid option.
Kia Stinger Facelift Spied In & Out - Korean Car Blog
Makes no sense to discontinue this machine.....especially when Kia has done very little advertising of the machine and you sell more in a month than the K900 has sold since its inception. "THAT'S A KIA"? should be their mantra
The thing is, the K900 sells far better in Korea than does the Stinger and the K900 shares its platform w/ the
G90, which cuts down on cost.
While the Stinger shares its basic platform w/ Genesis, Kia did have to bespoke the platform for the Stinger (not sharing its overall length/WB w/ any other model).
The Hyundai Azera was discontinued for the NA market (may be coming back, tho) and yet, Hyundai just did an extensive F/L for the KDM Grandeur (basically looks like an entirely new model and even the length was increased).
Despite the lack of NA sales, Hyundai heavily invested in the F/L for the Grandeur as it's a big seller in Korea (already got nearly
55k pre-orders for the F/L model).
That's something like
15 years worth of Stinger sales in Korea.
