Stinger 2021 facelift is available in the UAE

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I found this video of what seems like a person that works in a Kia dealership in the UAE. Unfortunately, he speaks in Arabic throughout the whole video. This is a video of the 2021 Stinger GT-Line, and he said that once the fully loaded GT arrives, he's going to do a video of it. The price for the 2021 GT-Line is roughly US$36,500 before VAT. The rims on the car are the same ones that will be on the GT trim I assume since they're the new 19" inch wheels and the engine is still the same old one with 255 hp. The GT-Line had the Harman Kardon sound system before, but it looks like they removed it with some other features to reduce the price since the car costs the same as the 2020 GT-Line.

 

[robz32]

looks like the N.A market will be the last ones getting the face lift.

 

[KAS]

That video is interesting - the navigation screen doesn't look big enough to be the new 10.25" screen, however it doesn't look like the previous 8" screen either. The 8" screen has sides that are at an angle but the one in the video is more vertical, plus it's glossy whereas the previous 8" screen had a matte finish. (That could just be a protective clear sticker over the screen, though.)

 

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looks like the N.A market will be the last ones getting the face lift.

I was surprised that they released it this early here!

 

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That video is interesting - the navigation screen doesn't look big enough to be the new 10.25" screen, however it doesn't look like the previous 8" screen either. The 8" screen has sides that are at an angle but the one in the video is more vertical, plus it's glossy whereas the previous 8" screen had a matte finish. (That could just be a protective clear sticker over the screen, though.)

I think since it’s the GT-Line it still got the 8 inch screen but with new bezels but for some reason it looks bigger than 8 inches and the GT trim is mostly going to get the 10 inch screen. Also, I think it’s a protective sticker on it but it would look good if it was actually that glossy.

 

[Waynerm002]

That screen looks like it is new for the 2021 2.5T outside of the Korean market. I suspect by the time we get it in 2022, it will be similar for us. It is a shame you can't get the lower trims (engine) with all the options, here in the US like they do in Korea. I think the 2.5T is a better fit for the Stinger than the old 2.0T. A tweak to get it to 330/355 would make it even more fun to push around. I have a feeling if they discontinue this car, that is when they will give it a proper tuning all around, as a final model. Personally, I think they can make it a better overall car and keep it as their halo model in their line up.

 

[DTD]

That screen looks like it is new for the 2021 2.5T outside of the Korean market. I suspect by the time we get it in 2022, it will be similar for us. It is a shame you can't get the lower trims (engine) with all the options, here in the US like they do in Korea. I think the 2.5T is a better fit for the Stinger than the old 2.0T. A tweak to get it to 330/355 would make it even more fun to push around. I have a feeling if they discontinue this car, that is when they will give it a proper tuning all around, as a final model. Personally, I think they can make it a better overall car and keep it as their halo model in their line up.

Here is how that motor performs in the 2021 Sonata N

2021 Hyundai Sonata N-Line Test: Are You A Sonata Or A Muscle Car?​

And quick it is: Our colleagues down the hall at MotorTrend tested a 2021 Hyundai Sonata N-Line from 0-60-mph in just 5.3 seconds, 1.8 seconds quicker than the old Sonata 2.0T. Its quarter-mile time of 13.9 seconds is quick enough to dust off most '60s-era muscle cars. The 2.5T delivers peak torque between 1,650 rpm and 4,000 rpm, and in the real world that translates to no detectable turbo lag—you just goose it and it goes. Hyundai artificially augments the engine sound with a deep, authoritative note that certainly sounds the part of a big, torquey engine.

In terms of the suspension's behavior, it's easier to talk about what it doesn't do than what it does. Run it hard through the curves and there's no wallow, no float, no skipping around on mid-corner bumps. The steering is lovely, well-weighted, and precise. The 2021 Hyundai Sonata N-Line turns-in smoothly and stays planted when put to the test, exhibiting excellent stability, and that's all the more remarkable when you consider how comfortable and unflappable the ride is. It's so spot-on in its ride-handling balance, you'd think Hyundai hired one of BMW's most talented chassis engineers to be its ride-and-handling guru. Oh, wait, that's exactly what Hyundai did.

 

[Jayphil]

Sonata weight less and have the new DCT so expect the 2.5t Stinger to be slower than that by some reasonable margin but still better vs the 2.0t.

I suspect the 2.5t in the Stinger is not enough to beat the 2.0t German competition even if the have low published HP. But at least it will be closer vs today.

 

[GB*S]

I found this video of what seems like a person that works in a Kia dealership in the UAE. Unfortunately, he speaks in Arabic throughout the whole video. This is a video of the 2021 Stinger GT-Line, and he said that once the fully loaded GT arrives, he's going to do a video of it. The price for the 2021 GT-Line is roughly US$36,500 before VAT. The rims on the car are the same ones that will be on the GT trim I assume since they're the new 19" inch wheels and the engine is still the same old one with 255 hp. The GT-Line had the Harman Kardon sound system before, but it looks like they removed it with some other features to reduce the price since the car costs the same as the 2020 GT-Line.

Interesting, that GT Line looks like its less optioned than GT Line we got in Australia.
Trim on the door and speaker covers are different , new 8" screen instead 10.25", no cooled seats, but it does have nice carbon on the cup holder console.

Its funny that same GT line car has different options in different different countries !?

Nonetheless still looks amazing

 

[Waynerm002]

That 2.5T seems like it is going to be a good engine for the Koreans provided no issues crop up later in its life. I had a chance to experience it today in the GV80, during a test drive and it felt pretty good moving that vehicle around. I tried it in Sport on the highway to feel how it changes the feel of the vehicle but didn’t really get to push it as the low fuel light came on and that meant going back to the dealer. I’ll have to take it out another time to really try it out. I think it will be good for the Stinger.

 

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Interesting, that GT Line looks like its less optioned than GT Line we got in Australia.
Trim on the door and speaker covers are different , new 8" screen instead 10.25", no cooled seats, but it does have nice carbon on the cup holder console.

Its funny that same GT line car has different options in different different countries !?

Nonetheless still looks amazing

Yep, I'm not sure why Kia is doing that but the GT-Line trim comes with different options for each country. Also, on the 2021 GT-Line, it seems that they changed it to a normal sound system instead of the Harman Kardon because the 2020 and older GT-Line models did have it.

 

[Brunoc66]

Maybe they received a demo model but the Showroom on SZ Road dubai told me the car wont be available before march or april maybe even later..

 

[GregS]

Korean marketing, I can never figure it out?

Hyundai chooses heated seats over bluetooth connectivity on one release, most major cities in Australia experience 40c+ days sometime in the year, sure there a some days in the teens during winter (read no snow at all), but we all use mobile phone 365 days a year.

When I asked I was told that Korea makes the choice on features, not the local country.

 

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Korean marketing, I can never figure it out?

Hyundai chooses heated seats over bluetooth connectivity on one release, most major cities in Australia experience 40c+ days sometime in the year, sure there a some days in the teens during winter (read no snow at all), but we all use mobile phone 365 days a year.

When I asked I was told that Korea makes the choice on features, not the local country.

Interesting. I wish I had cooled seats as I never needed to use heated seats as the coldest it reaches in winter which lasts like 4 months is around 15c at night for a short time, and most months of the year it's scorching.

 

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Maybe they received a demo model but the Showroom on SZ Road dubai told me the car wont be available before march or april maybe even later..

Hmm.. The person who posted the video that I assume works at that showroom from his clothing has replied to someone in the comments and said that it costs 141000 AED.

 

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UPDATE: The 2021 GT facelift has arrived as well. It looks the same as the new one that was released in South Korea other than the seats. The Nappa leather on the seats looks different than what's for the South Korean market. It also costs around US$51,000, but I'm not sure if it's before or after the 5% VAT. It's RWD, and the only things it's missing are the front radar and lane keep assist. Pics:

 

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UPDATE: The same person posted a video but this time with the fully loaded GT2. He also shows us the new variable exhaust and does a little test on the sound.

 

[MerlintheMad]

When discussing cars, they use "Arablish".

 

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When discussing cars, they use "Arablish".

It's very common for some reason. It's the same with many things other than cars also lol.

 

[clancep2]

So from my research, when it comes to the new facelift, some below features seem to vary base on the country or market.
-15 speaker Lexicon or 15 speaker Harmon Kardon
-Center console cupholder lid
-Air purification mode button
-Quilted Nappa leather seats
-Continental Contact Sport tires vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
*Does anyone know the specifics of the 15 Lexicon audio or is it the same one as the G70?