[News] Slight restyling for the Kia Stinger

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Launched in 2017, the Kia Stinger gets a little mid-career restyling, which focuses particularly on the rear end.

The Kia Stinger has been on the market for three years now, and the need for a little facelift was inevitably starting to be felt, despite its relatively low-key career, especially in France. While a little facelift should not necessarily boost sales, which remain relatively confidential, it is nonetheless necessary, so that the sedan can still stay in tune with the times. And for good reason, if the Stinger is far behind the brand's bestsellers in terms of sales in France, with only 79 units sold here last year, the Korean firm does not intend to 'give up, at least not until the end of the current generation. So here she is unveiling a very light restyling, bringing very subtle modifications to her flagship.

 

 

Surprisingly, and unlike what other brands do, these mainly focus on the rear part. Be careful, because the changes are not very spectacular either, since it mainly concerns the rear bumper, which benefits from a new stroke of the pen. The tailpipes have also been enlarged, while the lights are a little darker, giving a more aggressive look to the whole. Finally, the indicators have also been redesigned to create a checkered flag, while the front remains strictly identical to the previous version. But after all, why change a style that has proven itself? We remember that the sedan was unanimous when it was released, in particular because of its very successful lines.

 

An electrified version?

 

The interior has not been forgotten during this restyling, as the driver now benefits from a larger touchscreen, measuring 10.25 inches diagonally. A small development that does not, however, make us forget the absence of a digital handset for the sedan. Other details to note include the new frameless interior mirror, as well as the ambient lighting above the dashboard. The Korean firm also announces that new upholstery is available, while the quality of materials has been improved.

The big unknown now remains the range of engines, while nothing has been said about a possible modification. For now, customers have the choice between gasoline and diesel units from 200 to 366 horsepower, but it is not excluded that an electric or hybrid variant will enrich the catalog.