Kia updates Stinger with new lights, wheels, and cabin appointments

MANILA: Kia has revealed the latest updates to its five-seater fastback sports sedan Stinger which includes aesthetic and intrinsic improvements to amplify its gran turismo character and enhance the riding experience.

Multifaceted reflector LED headlamps have been redesigned and comes with LED daytime running lights. The new lamps appear darker and sleeker with the lights out and sharp slashes of light angled slightly towards the front of the car gives it a more high-tech light signature.

There’s a new svelte rear combination lamp with a distinctive new light signature, extending the full width of the car and mimicking the shape of the subtle spoiler integrated into the trunk lid.

Its new turn signals comprise a collection of ten individual LED units each, arranged in a grid pattern to mimic the appearance of a checkered flag.

The more powerful trims now have the option to specify larger wide-bore bright silver exhaust mufflers, with a more purposeful, performance-inspired rear diffuser to give the car a more muscular rear appearance.

Two new 18-inch and 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels are also introduced, with intricate, geometric designs to enhance its sporty, grand tourer nature.

Two new exterior packages are also introduced for the first time including a new ‘Dark Package’ which brings a gloss black diffuser surround and black wide-bore muffler tips, new 19-inch matte black lightweight wheels, a new rear wing for the trunk lid, and blacked out mirror caps and side fender trim.

In the cabin, the lower section of the steering wheel features a new metallic finish, matching the chrome bezel that now surrounds the 7.0-inch fully-digital instrument cluster.

Depending on specification, the dashboard and doors are finished with new contrast stitching, while the center console is available with aluminum or carbon fiber-style trim.

It comes with Kia’s upgraded 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and navigation system, framed by a new glossy black finish along the front of the dash.

The cabin also features a new mood lighting system, allowing drivers to select one of 64 colors to subtly alter the character of the cabin.

The Stinger is available with a new interior color and material options, depending on market. Customers in Korea can specify a new ‘Dark Brown’ monotone interior, with ultra-soft diamond quilted Nappa leather seats. For Kia’s global markets, new choices include Nappa leather upholstery finished in Saturn Black, Red or Beige, alongside existing leather and synthetic leather options. A new Saturn Black option finishes the seats in black suede with contrasting red stitching in a ‘chain’ pattern, designed to mimic the links in a watch strap.

“The Stinger projects an air of elegance and comfort, and also great purpose, for long distance driving. The updated model builds on the svelte gran turismo design we introduced three years ago with modern flair and a subtle hint of aggression to enhance its on-road presence. The interior, too, has been enhanced, and the new design elements and technologies incorporated into the Stinger reconfirm its credentials as the consummate grand tourer,” said Karim Habib, Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design.

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