MY22 Canada Stinger

[Jayphil]

I forgot to ask, any of you have seen any official rear end photo of the refresh for Canada?

Do we get the Stinger script (like USA) or the new Kia Logo on top of the trunk?

 

[SKStinger]

I forgot to ask, any of you have seen any official rear end photo of the refresh for Canada?

Do we get the Stinger script (like USA) or the new Kia Logo on top of the trunk?

No I haven’t. I assume Stinger script but who knows.

 

[SKStinger]

Seem like in Canada people were buying mostly exclusively the GT Limited. The sales for the 2.0T was very very low and also the GT sales were not very good.

I guess KIA figured out that same thing would happen even with the new 2.5T, who knows?

Yeah the outgoing 2.0t was underpowered for the Stinger and the wheels, trim and options on the old GT Line were not very appealing. A 300hp 2.5t with decent options though is nothing to take lightly and I think would have sold better than the old one. I’d take it over a FWD K5 GT any day. Perhaps if it sells in the US it will come back to Canada.

 

[SKStinger]

I forgot to ask, any of you have seen any official rear end photo of the refresh for Canada? Do we get the Stinger script (like USA) or the new Kia Logo on top of the trunk?

Brantford Kia’s latest video shows the Canadian car with the Kia badge on the back.

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[RedCal]

"instant classic" - not sure about that

The 2022 Kia Stinger Could Be An Instant Classic - Jalopnik

The Kia Stinger, you probably have heard by now, is the real deal, an honest challenger to a car like the BMW M340i. And cheaper, too. On Tuesday, Kia confirmed that the base model will get 300 horsepower, or 45 horsepower more than the outgoing, as we first heard in August. The Kia Stinger is...

jalopnik.com

 

[SKStinger]

"instant classic" - not sure about that

The 2022 Kia Stinger Could Be An Instant Classic - Jalopnik

The Kia Stinger, you probably have heard by now, is the real deal, an honest challenger to a car like the BMW M340i. And cheaper, too. On Tuesday, Kia confirmed that the base model will get 300 horsepower, or 45 horsepower more than the outgoing, as we first heard in August. The Kia Stinger is...

jalopnik.com

The scorpion package the US gets sounds ok but why only black out the mirrors, side vents and exhaust tips? I’d want the grille and upper window trim black. It’s also annoying that Canada doesn’t get packages like that.

 

[norinse]

Yeah the outgoing 2.0t was underpowered for the Stinger and the wheels, trim and options on the old GT Line were not very appealing. A 300hp 2.5t with decent options though is nothing to take lightly and I think would have sold better than the old one. I’d take it over a FWD K5 GT any day. Perhaps if it sells in the US it will come back to Canada.

Yeah, the canadian GT-line was so stripped down nobody bought it. Like, no sunroof? A stinger with all the luxury features and the 2.5T would sell.

 

[Marc Collins]

GT Elite better include the mechanical LSD (that should have been on the old GT Limited from the outset). Didn't see that in list above...

 

[SKStinger]

GT Elite better include the mechanical LSD (Limited Slip Differential) (that should have been on the old GT Limited from the outset). Didn't see that in list above...

It does. You can build and price one online and it shows the LSD on the Elite.

 

[Marc Collins]

It does. You can build and price one online and it shows the LSD (Limited Slip Differential) on the Elite.

Thanks for confirming. @Jayphil can add that critical item to his lists

 

[Marc Collins]

The other thing that is so obviously new and important, but no review I have seen so far elaborates, is how is the bi-modal exhaust is controlled or triggered. If KIA was competent, they would make sure the owner has the ability to decide whether the activation is based on throttle position, rpm or drive mode. And, that this setting is available in the Custom drive mode options.

I expect it will be not controllable and probably based on the dumbest trigger option, and restricted to Sport mode. Prove me wrong, people!!

 

[Marc Collins]

Does the new amazing improved UVO take less than 2 minutes of fumbling to remote start the car and can it control the seat coolers as it always should have been able to?

 

[SKStinger]

The other thing that is so obviously new and important, but no review I have seen so far elaborates, is how is the bi-modal exhaust is controlled or triggered. If KIA was competent, they would make sure the owner has the ability to decide whether the activation is based on throttle position, rpm or drive mode. And, that this setting is available in the Custom drive mode options.

I expect it will be not controllable and probably based on the dumbest trigger option, and restricted to Sport mode. Prove me wrong, people!!

With the car in Sport it activates. Not ideal for sure. It also barely changes tone based on reviews i've watched and their feedback.

 

[Marc Collins]

Does the new wireless charging pad still overheat when the rear independent heater is on...rendering it useless for about 9 months of the year in Canada?

 

[SKStinger]

Does the new amazing improved UVO take less than 2 minutes of fumbling to remote start the car and can it control the seat coolers as it always should have been able to?

Haha probably not but the new keyfob has a remote start button on it just like the K5 now. I don't think they added cooled seats as a controllable option. Haven't heard that anyway.

 

[Marc Collins]

With the car in Sport it activates. Not ideal for sure. It also barely changes tone based on reviews i've watched and their feedback.

So, it's just permanently on/open in Sport mode with no other control? And it's too tame? Is it an option in Custom drive mode?

 

[SKStinger]

Does the new wireless charging pad still overheat when the rear independent heater is on...rendering it useless for about 9 months of the year in Canada?

LOL you're on a roll! Also likely not addressed. They'd have to change the way the air is vented to the rear to fix that.

 

[SKStinger]

So, it's just permanently on/open in Sport mode with no other control? And it's too tame? Is it an option in Custom drive mode?

Yes, i believe permanently on in Sport but I don't know how/if you can turn it on in Custom. I would hope so!

Very tame though. Check out some of the many Youtube reviews from our American neighbours. They've had these on dealer lots now for a couple weeks.

I was really hoping for some Veloster N noises but sadly, it's more like how my car sounded when i had stock exhaust with aftermarket midpipes.

 

[Marc Collins]

OK, the new one is officially off my list, then. I can add an LSD and a better exhaust to my existing car and not take the massive depreciation hit. I also prefer the old wheel design and exhaust tips. Could care less about the rear tail lights, so no reason to even think about upgrading. Let's see what new G70 brings and so many other options out there.

 

[Marc Collins]

LOL you're on a roll! Also likely not addressed. They'd have to change the way the air is vented to the rear to fix that.

Nope, just install proper insulation so less heat transfers into that part of the console.