Replace rear KIA badge or leave it?

[AndoB]

Hey guys,
I'm planning on replacing the new KIA badge on the rear of my my new 2022 Stinger.
Just to get a consensus, would you replace the new KIA badge on the rear of your 2022 vehicle (when it arrives) or leave it as is?
Not sure why the U.S. and Sth Korean models have the large Stinger badge and models from Canada, UK and Australia have the new KIA badge.
Cheers.

 

[KAS]

It looks 100% better with the large Stinger script on the boot.

 

[AusStinger]

 

[AndoB]

It looks 100% better with the large Stinger script on the boot.

Thanks Kaz. Thats what I'm thinkin too.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Definitely looks better with the large Stinger script on the rear, as yours is a 2022 model make sure you source the new style (flat aluminium) 2022 OEM larger Stinger badge to match the front Kia badge style.

Genuine OEM New Kia Logo Hood Trunk Aluminum Emblem For 2018~2023 Kia Stinger | eBay Australia

2018~2022+ Kia Stinger. 2022+ Kia Stinger. Genuine OEM Hood Trunk Emblem 2PC. - Rear Trunk Emblem - 1ea. - Front Hood Emblem - 1ea. (New Kia Logo). Check-Out Now! custom clearance, and bad weather, etc.

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Found a photo

 

[AndoB]

There’s a 2022 version?
I ordered this one from eBay.
It’s legit Hyundai/Kia but says it’s mirror chrome.
ebay.com.au/itm/194931442298

 

[Stinger GT SS]

There’s a 2022 version?
I ordered this one from eBay.
It’s legit Hyundai/Kia but says it’s mirror chrome.
ebay.com.au/itm/194931442298

Yes there’s a 2022 version, I posted the link & a picture above.
The one you’ve ordered looks to be the version for older logo models.

 

[AndoB]

Yes there’s a 2022 version, I posted the link & a picture above.
The one you’ve ordered looks to be the version for older logo models.

Okay I see.
I'm getting it ceramic coated tomorrow.
Should I get them to remove the badges before the coat?
So when the new script badge arrives, I can stick it on after the coat?

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Okay I see.
I'm getting it ceramic coated tomorrow.
Should I get them to remove the badges before the coat?
So when the new script badge arrives, I can stick it on after the coat?

Yes, I’d get the badges removed before ceramic coating then fit new ones afterward.

 

[KAS]

Definitely looks better with the large Stinger script on the rear, as yours is a 2022 model make sure you source the new style (flat aluminium) 2022 OEM larger Stinger badge to match the front Kia badge style.

Genuine OEM New Kia Logo Hood Trunk Aluminum Emblem For 2018~2023 Kia Stinger | eBay Australia

2018~2022+ Kia Stinger. 2022+ Kia Stinger. Genuine OEM Hood Trunk Emblem 2PC. - Rear Trunk Emblem - 1ea. - Front Hood Emblem - 1ea. (New Kia Logo). Check-Out Now! custom clearance, and bad weather, etc.

www.ebay.com.au

Found a photo
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The problem I have with this is that it won't match the GT badge, which is chrome...

If KIA brought out a flat aluminium GT badge as well, this situation would not be such a conundrum.

 

[AndoB]

The problem I have with this is that it won't match the GT badge, which is chrome...

If KIA brought out a flat aluminium GT badge as well, this situation would not be such a conundrum.

Yes, I did notice that too. The chrome stinger is close to gt badge but has a mirrored effect.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

The problem I have with this is that it won't match the GT badge, which is chrome...

If KIA brought out a flat aluminium GT badge as well, this situation would not be such a conundrum.

Either way the flat aluminium script is a start, if a flat aluminium GT badge comes out sooner or later change then.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

The problem I have with this is that it won't match the GT badge, which is chrome...

If KIA brought out a flat aluminium GT badge as well, this situation would not be such a conundrum.

You may also note that the OEM GT badge is different to the others anyway, it has a black background whereas the others are just chrome, so they already differ.

 

[AndoB]

Either way the flat aluminium script is a start, if a flat aluminium GT badge comes out sooner or later change then.

Good logic there. I've contacted a Berwick KIA, awaiting price of aluminum Stinger badge.
The guy said he has ordered a couple of them before.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

You may also note that the OEM GT badge is different to the others anyway, it has a black background whereas the others are just chrome, so they already differ.

That’s good, you have the option then based on price who to buy from.

 

[killinghall]

I debadged my car completely, including vinyl wrapping the wheel caps. Love the anonymous look of it and I occasionally see strangers walking to the front and back wondering what make and model t is.

I did order the gloss black Stinger script from AliExpress but never put them on. A few sellers will ship two, often for no more than $15. I got two for $7.50 during the last 11/11 sale!

 

[AndoB]

I debadged my car completely, including vinyl wrapping the wheel caps. Love the anonymous look of it and I occasionally see strangers walking to the front and back wondering what make and model t is.

That is an interesting idea to de-badge but I might wait a few years first.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Debadging altogether is an attractive idea, made practical by the '22 new KIA badge not having any holes in the hood.

Otherwise, I choose the OEM look of the particular model year. I had "K" skins on my KIA ovals for a couple of years, then took them off and run straight OEM KIA since then.

 

[RIck-F]

Hey guys,
I'm planning on replacing the new KIA badge on the rear of my my new 2022 Stinger.
Just to get a consensus, would you replace the new KIA badge on the rear of your 2022 vehicle (when it arrives) or leave it as is?
Not sure why the U.S. and Sth Korean models have the large Stinger badge and models from Canada, UK and Australia have the new KIA badge.
Cheers.

If your new '22 is White or Ghost Gray or Ceramic Silver I'd get a Black Stinger badge.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Good logic there. I've contacted a Berwick KIA, awaiting price of aluminum Stinger badge.
The guy said he has ordered a couple of them before.

Looks like this is the updated GT badge for 2023, a guy just posted this on Facebook.