The last hurrah……Stinger Tribute Edition.

[natefud]

Did the dealer say much to you about timing on delivery or anything like that?

Nothing definite. Their best guess was around June. I'll keep the thread posted with updates though!

 

[SaltShakerer]

Just followed a Korean guy on instagram and he got his on Feb 2nd. I assume the Koreans get theirs first?

 

[RogueIV]

Looks pretty nice, but I'll be keeping my indigo. The market for cars is still out of hand.

 

[Transmetal]

Looks pretty nice, but I'll be keeping my indigo. The market for cars is still out of hand.

Plus the Tribute can't go full rwd like the Indigo and the gts. I'd argue that both the Indigo and gts are "more" special than the Tribute. All 3 offer special paint and interior colors but the Tribute edition is mechanically identical to any other 2023 Stinger, correct?

 

[G70LEbyAdoom]

Plus the Tribute can't go full rwd like the Indigo and the gts. I'd argue that both the Indigo and gts are "more" special than the Tribute. All 3 offer special paint and interior colors but the Tribute edition is mechanically identical to any other 2023 Stinger, correct?

All AWD stingers can go full rear wheel drive, just gotta pull a fuse.

 

[Transmetal]

All AWD stingers can go full rear wheel drive, just gotta pull a fuse.

I meant with the driver select switch on the center console.

 

[G70LEbyAdoom]

I meant with the driver select switch on the center console.

Well I can't do that specifically but I could probably set it up to a remote controlled via your rear view mirror if need be haha

 

[Transmetal]

Well I can't do that specifically but I could probably set it up to a remote controlled via your rear view mirror if need be haha

So basically what I said is true, this is just an appearance package, no mechanical change from what I can see. Are the wheels new or are they the same as the scorpion/grand tourer model?

 

[Devin]

So basically what I said is true, this is just an appearance package, no mechanical change from what I can see. Are the wheels new or are they the same as the scorpion/grand tourer model?

Is that actually a mechanical difference? Unless it has a LSD, I think that drift mode is just programming.

 

[RogueIV]

Is that actually a mechanical difference? Unless it has a LSD (Limited Slip Differential), I think that drift mode is just programming.

GTS and Indigo both have LSD in the rear instead of the torque vectoring with the brakes the standard models use. There's actual programming differences as well as physical ones.

 

[RKA123]

It looks like a port worker in Philadelphia just took pictures of a Tribute Edition Stinger that just arrived yesterday. Looks like the end of production is here - time to get your Stinger if you want it new.

https://imgur.com/a/eRGS1AQ

I surprisingly don't mind the matte paint but I suspect it will be a pain to keep clean.

 

[95oRANGEcRUSH]

I thought it would be darker. As-is, that is too light of a silver for me but maybe once prepped it would look better.

 

[Maljey]

It's really a shame Kia didn't make the LSD an option on the AWD Stinger here in the US, especially after the GTS and Indigo special editions were discontinued. The Gensis G70 still gets it as an option here, and so do the Canadian Stingers.

 

[Snicklefritz]

I thought it would be darker. As-is, that is too light of a silver for me but maybe once prepped it would look better.

it appears to be Silky Silver rendered as a matte finish. I'd love it if it would stay perfect, in other words, not practical for the long haul.

 

[Transmetal]

it appears to be Silky Silver rendered as a matte finish. I'd love it if it would stay perfect, in other words, not practical for the long haul.

I guess I'm a noob when it comes to paint but wouldn't a matte finish be easier since it doesn't have a shiny clear coat look to get dull?

 

[bfglitch]

I guess I'm a noob when it comes to paint but wouldn't a matte finish be easier since it doesn't have a shiny clear coat look to get dull?

It still has a clear coat, but a matte clear coat. Problem is you can't always use the same products on a matte finish that you can on a shiny finish, otherwise you'll get an odd patchy look. Also if there's any chips, you can't really just do typical touch up. And if there's any scratches you can't just do a fairly simple "paint correction" on it like you can with gloss clear coat.

 

[Transmetal]

It still has a clear coat, but a matte clear coat. Problem is you can't always use the same products on a matte finish that you can on a shiny finish, otherwise you'll get an odd patchy look. Also if there's any chips, you can't really just do typical touch up. And if there's any scratches you can't just do a fairly simple "paint correction" on it like you can with gloss clear coat.

Ahhhh, thanks for the lesson. That paint sounds like a nightmare to maintain. Regular paint is hard as it is.

 

[RKA123]

It's a little off-topic, but it is interesting to see the new red Hyundai IONIQ 6 next to the now discontinued Stinger in those photos.

It's the last of the old gasoline performance car generation for Hyundai/KIA next to the new electrified future. The IONIQ 6 is certainly the closest thing they have that replaces the Stinger (I don't really consider the EV6 a "replacement" as it's taller and much more crossover like)

 

[Devin]

Looks like a futuristic Pinto.

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[AusStinger]

It's a little off-topic, but it is interesting to see the new red Hyundai IONIQ 6 next to the now discontinued Stinger in those photos.

It's the last of the old gasoline performance car generation for Hyundai/KIA next to the new electrified future. The IONIQ 6 is certainly the closest thing they have that replaces the Stinger (I don't really consider the EV6 a "replacement" as it's taller and much more crossover like)

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Holy crap that's ugly !