Replace rear KIA badge or leave it?

[AndoB]

Just an update, I did manage to swap the Stinger chrome badge with the newer badge from same eBay seller.
I had the previous badges removed, and ceramic coated.
Now just to stick it on without messing it up.

 

[AndoB]

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

I am skeptical if that is the new GT badge.

 

[KAS]

I am skeptical if that is the new GT badge.

I’ve seen a photo of a brand new US-spec Stinger awaiting delivery with that GT logo.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I am skeptical if that is the new GT badge.

Well this car was in a dealership with all its plastic transport sheets still on it, awaiting pre delivery then customer pick up at the end of the week.

 

[AndoB]

After some research, I did find this article of the 2023 KIA Soul which displays the new GT line badge.

 

[KAS]

After some research, I did find this article of the 2023 KIA Soul which displays the new GT line badge.

The new badges have a brushed aluminium look - will match the new KIA logo badge.

 

[LuciusNexx]

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

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Can't say I'm a fan of the new logo for the GT badge.

 

[ScorpionStinger]

Like the 2022 Stinger badge and no KIA badge on the rear...it makes those looking at my GT2 as I fly by them oh so curious as to wtf car was that.....and I get a lot of that where I am...nobody where I reside knows what a Stinger is..especially with the limited Scorpion Edition pkge.

 

[KAS]

Can't say I'm a fan of the new logo for the GT badge.

I prefer the current logo but at least the new one matches the brushed aluminium of the other badges.

 

[LuciusNexx]

I prefer the current logo but at least the new one matches the brushed aluminium of the other badges.

I love the new Kia logo ityself, just not the "GT" badge itself.
it probably needed an update for sure but could have been more in line with the new Kia font

 

[BigHeadG]

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.

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!

When you debadged the rear Kia new emblem, dod it have any holes?

 

[BigHeadG]

When you debadged the rear Kia new emblem, did it have any holes?

 

[BigHeadG]

Like the 2022 Stinger badge and no KIA badge on the rear...it makes those looking at my GT2 as I fly by them oh so curious as to wtf car was that.....and I get a lot of that where I am...nobody where I reside knows what a Stinger is..especially with the limited Scorpion Edition pkge.

So you removed the new style Kia logo emblem off the back/trunk? Did it have any holes when removed?

 

[ScorpionStinger]

So you removed the new style Kia logo emblem off the back/trunk? Did it have any holes when removed?

The US 2022 Stinger does not come with a KIA badge anywhere on the rear of the vehicle - so no removal needed.

 

[BigHeadG]

The US 2022 Stinger does not come with a KIA badge anywhere on the rear of the vehicle - so no removal needed.

In Canada we get a small Stinger logo on the left side of the trunk, and the new Kia logo centered on the trunk.

 

[1TUFKIA]

I know what i prefer...

 

[_allstar_]

I have a 2018 stinger GT and have 2022 cursive stinger and the KIA emblem for the front but unfortunately I cant find anyone In Adelaide that will de-badge it without going through a body shop/full paint job due to the awful holes remaining

Anyone know a way around it without repainting?