Kia calls time on Stinger as EV6 GT becomes new flagship

Kia has discontinued its Stinger saloon, with the electric EV6 GT taking the mantle as the firm’s new flagship instead.

Introduced in 2016, the sting er showcased a more dynamic side to the firm, with the car’ s 3.3- litre twin-turbocharged V6 making it Kia’s fastest-accelerating car for many years. It could manage the 0-60mph sprint in 4.5 seconds.

However, the arrival of the EV6 GT with its 577bhp has dashed the Stinger’s performance figures. It can go from 0-60mph in under 3.5 seconds.

Kia has stated that the Stinger will remain in production in its native south korea and all existing UK customer orders will be fulfilled. The EV6 GT, meanwhile, is now available to order ahead of first deliveries in the final quarter of 2022.

Paul Philpott, President and CEO for Kia UK,: “The EV6 GT is the ideal car to take the baton from the Stinger in the UK. Our future product plan has a major focus on electrification, and globally Kia plans to offer a line-up of 14 EVS by 2027.

“Combining high-performance capabilities with an incredible design and a longrange electric powertrain, the EV6 GT is an important part of this plan, and a true new flagship for the Kia brand.”