THE LAST OF THEM: 2024 STINGER TRIBUTE LIMITED EDITION ARRIVES AT KIA DEALERS

[Kia Stinger]

• Tribute Edition bows out with optional exclusive Steel Matte Gray exterior color1 and sport-focused enhancements inside the cabin
• Limited to 1000 global units; 440 units allocated for the U.S.
• Existing Kia customers and hand raisers among first to receive word on Tribute Edition’s arrival at dealers
• MSRP for the limited-edition model starts from $53,3902

IRVINE, CA, April 18, 2023 – It’s the end of an era for the Stinger fastback sedan, as Kia America announces the arrival of the Stinger Tribute Limited Edition at dealerships nationwide. Limited to just 440 units in the U.S.3 (and only 1,000 worldwide), the Stinger Tribute Edition ends its six-year production run with unique upgrades that distinctly set it apart from other Stingers. Existing Kia customers and hand raisers will be among the first to be notified of the Stinger Tribute’s availability at dealers.

"While it may be the end of the road for Stinger, its legacy lives on through our innovative products, both current and forthcoming,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. “A catalyst that set off Kia’s advancements in engineering and driving dynamics, the Stinger ultimately put the brand on the map among enthusiast drivers. Thanks to our learnings from the Stinger, we were able to develop adrenaline-inducing products like the EV6 GT - which recently won the 2023 World Performance Car of the Year award - so giving it a proper send off with this commemorative edition felt absolutely necessary.”

The Stinger Tribute Edition builds on the already comprehensive package offered on the 2023 Stinger GT2, which features a 3.3-liter turbocharged V-6 and optional all-wheel drive4. Painted in either Ascot Green or newly available Steel Matte Gray1, the Stinger Tribute Edition accentuates the design details of the Stinger by adding black-accented details, including exhaust tips, Brembo brake calipers, side mirrors, and model-exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels. The interior of the Stinger Tribute Edition is enhanced with Terracotta Nappa leather-trimmed seats emblazoned with a custom logo, a synthetic suede headliner, and simulated carbon fiber interior trim. Each of the Stinger Tribute Edition sedans produced will have its own numbered door sill plate3.

“We want to give our loyal customers a jump on the opportunity to own this ultra exclusive Stinger Tribute Edition,” said Eric Watson, Vice President of Sales, Kia America. “By notifying them of the Stinger’s arrival first, along with hand raisers who have expressed interest in the iconic sport sedan, we anticipate this customer base will flock to dealers to snag the last of the Stingers.”

Stinger Tribute Limited edition pricing is as follows:

MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination)

- Stinger Tribute Edition RWD: $53,390
- Stinger Tribute Edition AWD: $55,590

In its final model year, the Stinger continues to set the bar in the sport sedan segment with aggressive good looks, top-shelf performance, and a world-class driving experience. The Stinger GT-Line presents a 300-hp, 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, while the Stinger GT2 offers a 368-hp, 3.3-liter turbocharged V-6: each paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and available with either rear- or all-wheel drive.4 First introduced in the United States as a 2019 model, the Stinger immediately captured the attention of serious driving enthusiasts. Over 65,000 Stinger sedans have been sold in the U.S. since its launch.

 

[stoopid]

+$22,736 dealer markup, of which $21,583 is premium undercoating protection. The rest is nitrogen filled tires.

 

[Devin]

Geez that is over $60,000 with tax in my state.

 

[Transmetal]

• Tribute Edition bows out with optional exclusive Steel Matte Gray exterior color1 and sport-focused enhancements inside the cabin
• Limited to 1000 global units; 440 units allocated for the U.S.
• Existing Kia customers and hand raisers among first to receive word on Tribute Edition’s arrival at dealers
• MSRP for the limited-edition model starts from $53,3902

IRVINE, CA, April 18, 2023 – It’s the end of an era for the Stinger fastback sedan, as Kia America announces the arrival of the Stinger Tribute Limited Edition at dealerships nationwide. Limited to just 440 units in the U.S.3 (and only 1,000 worldwide), the Stinger Tribute Edition ends its six-year production run with unique upgrades that distinctly set it apart from other Stingers. Existing Kia customers and hand raisers will be among the first to be notified of the Stinger Tribute’s availability at dealers.

"While it may be the end of the road for Stinger, its legacy lives on through our innovative products, both current and forthcoming,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. “A catalyst that set off Kia’s advancements in engineering and driving dynamics, the Stinger ultimately put the brand on the map among enthusiast drivers. Thanks to our learnings from the Stinger, we were able to develop adrenaline-inducing products like the EV6 GT - which recently won the 2023 World Performance Car of the Year award - so giving it a proper send off with this commemorative edition felt absolutely necessary.”

The Stinger Tribute Edition builds on the already comprehensive package offered on the 2023 Stinger GT2, which features a 3.3-liter turbocharged V-6 and optional all-wheel drive4. Painted in either Ascot Green or newly available Steel Matte Gray1, the Stinger Tribute Edition accentuates the design details of the Stinger by adding black-accented details, including exhaust tips, Brembo brake calipers, side mirrors, and model-exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels. The interior of the Stinger Tribute Edition is enhanced with Terracotta Nappa leather-trimmed seats emblazoned with a custom logo, a synthetic suede headliner, and simulated carbon fiber interior trim. Each of the Stinger Tribute Edition sedans produced will have its own numbered door sill plate3.

“We want to give our loyal customers a jump on the opportunity to own this ultra exclusive Stinger Tribute Edition,” said Eric Watson, Vice President of Sales, Kia America. “By notifying them of the Stinger’s arrival first, along with hand raisers who have expressed interest in the iconic sport sedan, we anticipate this customer base will flock to dealers to snag the last of the Stingers.”

Stinger Tribute Limited edition pricing is as follows:

MSRP (excludeormance, and a world and available with either rear- or all-wheel drive.4 First introduced in the United States as a 2019 model, the Stinger immediately captured the attention of serious driving enthusiasts. Over 65,000 Stinger sedans have been sold in the U.S. since its launch.

"we anticipate this customer base will flock to dealers to snag the last of the Stingers.”

I love this car, we all do, I applaud Kia for even building it but c'mon man. If that was the case then they wouldn't be killing the car. People (in general mass) haven't flocked to the dealer to buy the car for 6 years now and it's more expensive then it was in 2018, although basically being the same car. People just delusional sometimes.

 

[Snicklefritz]

First introduced in the United States as a 2019 model,

oops.

I am curious about the 'tribute' edition, as it is an interesting way to terminate production. but if I end up leasing a brand new '2024' stinger it will most likely be the gt-line. I don't want a power hatch, hud or shift be wire transmission.

 

[D.J.]

+$22,736 dealer markup, of which $21,583 is premium undercoating protection. The rest is nitrogen filled tires.

I always fill my tires with 78% pure nitrogen. I consider it a MUST.

 

[stoopid]

I always fill my tires with 78% pure nitrogen. I consider it a MUST.

Pfft that 78% purity shit. 103% racing air or go home.

 

[bfglitch]

Figured I'd look around on the inventory site. So far only found one of them along the east coast at least. vehicle details

 

[TURBODOC]

+$22,736 dealer markup, of which $21,583 is premium undercoating protection. The rest is nitrogen filled tires.

Would you be willing to share what brand / model / details you used to upgrade the factory speakers with ?? And which is best ??

 

[Transmetal]

Anybody near Colorado? Your Tribute awaits!






I didn't realize that the steering wheel trim is silver and not carbon fiber like the center console, that's a head scratcher?

 

[ht_addict]

Stick with my 2020. Love the Red Interior

 

[Transmetal]

Stick with my 2020. Love the Red Interior

I'd argue that the red leather interior, the brown interior in the indigo blue and the suede interior of the Grand Tourer ALL look better than the tribute interior but that's just my opinion.

 

[DiCenzo]

Anybody have the part number for for the wheels? I prefer these over the scorpion stain black rims.

 

[Transmetal]

Anybody have the part number for for the wheels? I prefer these over the scorpion stain black rims.

Aren't they the same wheels?

 

[DiCenzo]

No they aren’t the same rims. The scorpion are a satin black whereas the tribute are gloss black.

 

[Transmetal]

No they aren’t the same rims. The scorpion are a satin black whereas the tribute are gloss black.

Oh, I didn't know that. Stock Kia wheels are ridiculously expensive, I'd rather have lighter, wider, aftermarket wheels personally. They do look decent though.

 

[StingahDrivah!]

Nice name…Tribute and all, but the enhancements and color choices are meh. Been happy with my 2019 red/black GT2.

 

[Redleg94]

Oh, I didn't know that. Stock Kia wheels are ridiculously expensive, I'd rather have lighter, wider, aftermarket wheels personally. They do look decent though.

Agreed, If your going to get something that isn't stock to the car, then get something that is lighter (and likely cheaper) but has the look that you want. Finding a wheel that looks like the Tribute wheel with a similar finish shouldn't be all that hard.

 

[Crisis]

I see 4 Tributes listed on Auto Trader Canada. 3 of them brand new at dealers, asking $61K - $64K and one private sale - used with 4,900 kms on it, asking $75K. I know that weed is legal in Canada, but really?

Still taking exchange rate into account, the cheapest one at a dealer equates to $46K in USD. The Stinger continues to be a bargain up here.

 

[RogueIV]

No Sport+ mode? I'll stick with my Indigo. I like the pre-facelift better anyway.