I've been saying it for yearsss. I have no idea how that original KIA logo made it through the approval processes. Having said that I also hate toyota's logo aswell, so maybe it's just me.
I think extra performance would have really helped separate the Scorpion in being the halo version of the Stinger, but how about a special badge of a Scorpion somewhere on the car, like how Dodge has the Bee, Demon, and Hellcat badges. Corvette has a Stingray. The Mustang has a Cobra. Why not have a badge of a Scorpion on it. I think that would have really set it off.
Is it a new emissions thing or they are waiting for the sales to pick up? I would have gone with slightly wider tires in the rear. Did a Scorpion Yellow (or whatever color) theme; Black Chrome Scorpion badge on the trunk lid, Scorpion yellow seat belts on the front and rear. Embroidered Scorpion lettering on the headrest, All that silver- gone. Replace it with a nickel black finish. Bronze/ Brass color finish on the paddle shifters and the Start/ Stop button and on the underside of the shifter. Top of the shifter with the crushed carbon fiber. Crushed Carbon fiber replaces all the other Carbon fiber and around the air vents. Lastly- Ambient lighting on the interior and the door sill. I don't know why North America can't get a TFT digital display on the dash- An exclusive Aggressive Scorpion edition start up and Sport Mode + would have great for the 400+ HP and Scorpion color matched calipers.
I bought an awd gt2 scorpion last week, this review definitely helped with my decision…thanks!!! For me, the scorpion has more than enough power for me and is much faster than my previous car. The scorpion is so much fun to drive and I’ve gotten so many compliments…truly is a beautiful car!!!
Totally agree. I had a Cerato GT / Forte GT before trading up to the Stinger GT here in Oz and it was a fantastic car. Unbeatable value for money in its class
@@muskrat021 Apparently there appears to be a problem with the engine management system for some models prior to 2018. I believe VW also had some massive issues with their vehicles and got fined 30 billion?
He does a really good job explaining a lot of features, and is honest about how he feels, i have watched quite a bit of his videos now, i appreciate how he is excited about every car you can tell he is a car guy,
Stinger's last year in the US in mid year 2020. It never caught on with the BMW crowd who is looking for status more than performance. In every category, the Stinger is as capable as a BMW 430i, except for creating the illusion of the owner's wealth and snobbery. It is also far more reliable than a BMW and comes with a warranty to prove it.
Cheers, Bavarians are nowhere near as reliable for sure. You have to get into top M series to even feel like you wont have a spot reserved at the Mechanics. Asian all day, all the way 🔥 not to mention modability and ease of use. Easy 700 hp on these Stingers and your not spending 180k for it.
@@InferisDivus I am at 400 HP after a muffler delete and having straight pipes welded to the undercarriage of the car with 2 Y pipes coming out the stock ports in the back.KIA reset the computer after I did this and thats what they estimated.The car is fantastic and I ran a 4.2 to 60 and 12.7 at the public drag.honestlly anyting faster is overkill.I literally get on the HWY at triple digit speeds everytime because the car so effortlessly hits those speeds.It is also winter again and the turbos love cold dense air--I also ran those times last year and it was in the mids 60s--it is going to the 40s in a few days and I am going to use the draggy app and see what it can do.BTW I got that 4.2 without launch control.
I currently drive a BMW. I’m looking at trading it in and this car is a possibility. I just can’t get over the interior quality difference between a BMW and a Kia. You spend most of your time inside the car so it’s very important for me. It’s not about the badge for me a good car is a good car. I might just splurge and get an m340i for 10k more than this
@@plymouthfury6840 ya but you can get a factory installed one on a K5 but not a stinger unless you do this “scorpion” package which seems weird but ya I guess.
The Kia Stinger is a fantastic sedan but sales have been dropping from 2018 (16,806) 2019 (13,884) 2020 (12,566). I'm sure this is an issue that Kia is concerned about considering the low number of vehicles sold over the last three years. I'm sure they did a refresh hoping to increase sales of their Flagship vehicle, but at an MSRP over $52,000 for a Stinger GT2. This falls in a price point for a large number of vehicles from cars to SUVs. It's sometimes easier to pull the plug on a model than to keep losing money selling it. SUVs are no longer just popular; they’re omnipresent. Unfortunately, that spells doom for well-respected sedans like the Kia K900 and Cadenza which have been dropped from Kia's lineup. Your review of th
I just rode in a stinger gt2 yesterday....it is blazingly fast!!! The stinger pinned me against the seat hard!! Gave my BMW 550I A run for its money!!! The twin turbo have no lag...very smooth powerband
Lol same here , trust me I will laugh so much to at least have one ☝️, I’ve been watching all the videos from this guy and I think they are the best I live in Costa Rica And we do not have the Kia stinger or the Kia telluride any of this 2 will be my dream So if I would have the money 💰 I will go for both The only way that I will be able to get my telluride the car of my dreams is if someone will donate it 😒😞😔😟😕🙁☹️😣😖😫🥺😢😭
@@survivingcovid1971 my older neighbor has one. SX trim with heated and cooled REAR seats! He treats it very well and it’s the exact way I’d spec it! When I get the money I think I’ll get a Stinger though.
" it would of been nice to have an image of a Scorpion, or at least a picture of someone dying after being bitten by a scorpion." You're too much Joe 😂😂
A lot of nice touches on this, but more power and some fun, unique scorpion badging would be awesome. If you can afford a GT2 then $1295 extra really isn't that much so giving some more power and having it be a $2500 extra is perfectly reasonable and would get it around 55k which would still be less than most of the competition. Thanks for another banger of a video, Joe!
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You can kick it up to 400hp for about $600 with a JB4 piggy back tune. Quick to install, even quicker to remove when you take it in for service. I replaced the spark plugs, which is recommended.
You are seriously the best at reviewing cars. I ended up with a K5 GT GT1 package (baby stinger) with the assistance of you review. If I could afford a Stinger I would be all over it.
You’re absolutely right Joe! I’ve made my decision on what vehicle I’m going to purchase when I come home from overseas. I appreciate all of your awesome content. Thank you Lori for your amazing camera work. You are amazing as well. This Stinger GT2 Scorpion Edition is my pick from the lottery! Thanks again Joe and Lori! 💯🔥
Dude! This is the best Stinger GT2 review, no low ball crap! Sgraight to the point! Great detail. Doug DeMuro could learn thing or two from you! Great vehicle!
I didn't like the first gen stinger but I think they did a great job with this refresh. That interior is so nice too. Agree though its strange you pay for a package and they don't have a badge or any performance upgrades for it.
I really miss seeing what Android Auto looks like when you're reviewing the infotainment. Is it possible to start that up again (even with just a burner phone)? Surely it's relevant to more people than SiriusXM.
@@RaitisRides Joe, you gotta stop replying to Bee’s comments. Instead, block, remove, and report them please. It’s nothing but a bot generating copy and paste comments from other people’s comments and posting them on many videos, not just yours.
I don't know how much more it adds to production cost would have gone up but it would have been amazing if they added 1 - Few extra hp to bring up to 400+ hp and some performance updates such as accents on seats and dashboard. 2 - Functional heat extractors. 3 - Blacked out stinger and kia logos for this scorpion edition along with panoramic sunroof. 4 - Add blacked out Scorpio 🦂badge above Stinger name in the back. 5 - Address ZONKS Raity mentioned. I feel like its wasted opportunity...BTW, Great review as always Raity!
My wife and I just bought a 2021 SX Prestige Sorento. We traded in her 2015 Optima and it’s just amazing the progress Kia has made in the past 6 years.
every single freaking car company does this, all these sports performance cars, the genesis, kia, i30n etc all start at such low HP why is this? they never bring out something that's just a beast, like the c63 n mustangs n shit. i don't understand lol
These cars can easily be tuned to 420hp. Kia Engineers just heavily detuned the engine for reliability concerns. But the engine is overbuild and easily tuneable.
Given what I have seen on the regular Stinger GT and how it performs, this car does not need more HP. The good thing is that if someone want to increase the boost on theirs they can. The other thing is that this car is really a family sports car and not one necessarily made for the race track!
This color is a huge trend right now! Stinger GT may not be my cup of tea but I do appreciate a new brand coming in and competing with the big giants. Excited to see what kind of craziness Kia decides to come up with.
I truly adore the Stinger (been eyeballin' 'em pretty much since they were introduced) and I like most of the updates that Kia has done for the 2022 model, and this ones neat too, but a missed opportunity. Kia shoulda made this something to compete with cars like the BMW M3 and Infiniti Q50. A solid 435 horses or so, along with the appearance package. Guess I'll stick to eyeballin' GT2s. Either way, a fantastic review, as always.
Yeah it definitely would have been nice to see Kia make it a full performance package and they should jump into the special edition more like how Dodge went with the Hellcat and SuperBee.
Looking forward to your inevitable review of a Stinger GT Line and how the 2.5T transforms the base model. The Scorpion wheels are by far the best Stinger wheels available.
Always felt like the Kia models (Optima and stinger) were sportier looking than their Hyundai/Genesis counterparts (Sonata and G70). Maybe that's just me. I absolutely LOVE the scorpion package, only thing I thought the previous model needed was black rims and a better spoiler. *also, functioning hood vents
I would take a manual in a sports/sporty car any day of the week compared to the best automatic anyone has to offer. That's just me. It's just so much more engaging to drive. I have a '19 Mazda Mx-5 club/Brembo package with a manual. It's not even a car I would consider even if given to me. Now I'm not saying automatic cars aren't nice but you're taking all of the fun out of it when doing away with a stick. My two cents
Hands down the most surprised I’ve ever been the first time test driving the Stinger in AWD. Probably should have bought it but fell in love with the sound of American V8. Sound is the biggest room for improvement for the Stinger IMO, everything else is fantastic
@@RaitisRides my pleasure !! It’s funny I bought a Challenger but rave about the Stinger when car talk comes up as it caught me by such surprise. It would roast an RT and give a Scat Pack fits in a 1/4 mile to boot. Ps love the content, hands down my favourite channel
I have the GT2 tourer edition with red seat belts. This is the third Stinger in 5 years. The best car I have ever had. Perfect balance between price, performance, utility, and design. Wolf Grey with black wheels is the best. Now knowing is already discontinued, I will buy it once gets depreciated a couple of years in the leasing. Best car Kia ever made!
I like : The new clean kia logo The spoiler is a nice touch The wheels The Camera The carbon fiber part in the interior I don't like This body color The fake vents The overall busy design Overall Kia has improved in the recent years good job 👏
Most folks won't do a Tune. They'd prefer the Manufacturer to build it right from the Start. KIA is 5 model years out with the Stinger. It's more than overdue for significant power upgrades to keep up with competition. Forget 3 horsepower, we won't even discuss that LoL
I have '19 GT 2, fabulous car. People stop me, stare at the ceramic silver color and ask what is it? No problems so far at all, fun to drive and fast! I had a '98 Vette before this. The Kia is as fast and very comfortable for 4 people. Even by today's standards, it is up to date with safety features.
And that stinger will smoke a Mach 1 in 0-60, and 1/4 mile time, all while getting better gas mileage, and carrying two more passengers in the back seat
@@erikdrummond7004 The Stinger sold only 13000 copies in 2020, down from 17000 copies in 2018. The days are numbered for this $53,000 car. Kia just dropped two models from their US lineup. SUVs are no longer just popular; they’re omnipresent. Unfortunately, that spells doom for well-respected sedans like the Kia K900 and Cadenza which is be discontinued
Who remembers those commercials that came on late night The ones that sold jewelry and earrings and necklaces and your mom would pick up the phone to call... He reminds me of those commercials the way they would talk
The Stinger is more sporty looking and the G70 is more luxurious looking. My old self likes the G70 more. Thanks for the review Joe. Great job you and Lori are doing! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
For the 53,000 the hp needs to be at least 400 hp. The new Nissan 400 Z is getting 400 hp. Come on Kia step your game up in 2021. Hopefully 2023 will have 450 hp.
This is the only sedan that has more than 350hp RWD and a hatch you can get at $50,000. I think their game is solid. It’s a GT segment, not a sport car segment. Practicality is the key here
@@tannyocean9984 I agree! A lot of people are caught up on HP numbers and i do not know why. Once you creep in the 400 you gonna sacrifice gas mileage and then this takes away from potentially being a daily driver. The car is fast enough and gets you from point a to point b while also having a little bit of fun at the same time!
@@tannyocean9984 Your argument is invalid here buddy because the Stinger is classified as a "SPORTS" sedan, which is along the lines of a BMW M3/M5, Mercedes AMG A350, etc.
Every time I see this car, I fall more in love with it. Took a while for that sportback shape to grow on me, but I’m digging it. I had an Optima SXL back in 2014, & it was probably the best car I ever owned.
With a JB4 and some aftermarket air intake snorkels you can easily get over 400 horsepower to the wheels with a Stinger. About $1,000 worth of mods is totally worth it. Those mods take the 0-60 mph down to 4.0 and 12.12 in the 1/4 mile.
If that had an Audi badge,it would be an 80K plus car easy,this car's a steal at 53K,not mention the long term maint costs being a Kia means you can keep it in good shape without going broke at the dealer,the redesigned badging was a genius move as well,this is one smokin lookin rig,not to mention just driving something other than an SUV makes you an instant rebel😄
Saw one of these at the Kia dealership by my house today and instantly fell in love. Stopped in and one of the sales guys there was cool enough to let me check it out and drive it and hooooly cow is this car sweet! It has such a luxurious but aggressive presence about it and it scoots really well. The interior quality and all the features are awesome too. Definitely keeping this in mind when my current lease is up. Thanks for the awesome review as always Joe!
That still kinda sucks though from that engine , my RS5 is a 3.0 TT V6 with smaller cooling system and with just a APR Tune I make 510HP and it goes from 0 - 60 in 3.2 secs
Once again, an amazing review and more reason as to why Acura as a car company should be ashamed of themselves for letting Hyundai/Kia surpass them in performance and value. This fully loaded Stinger Scorpion a way better value and performance than the underwhelming entry level Acura TLX Type S at the same price point. Not to mention Kia offers a way better warranties on all of their vehicles. BTW I'm not a Kia fanatic, I'm a highly disappointed Acura fanatic lol. Acura has failed miserably and Kia has capitalized in tremendous fashion. Keep up the awesome content Sir!
KIA changing their logo is one of the best decisions they've ever made...
I agree. From generic looking to modern. Muchhhhh better.
Totally agree!!
I've been saying it for yearsss. I have no idea how that original KIA logo made it through the approval processes.
Having said that I also hate toyota's logo aswell, so maybe it's just me.
@@rdcruick Toyota is still pretty unique & futuristic tho. Old KIA badge was literally like a modern day Adobe template. Lol
Changing car designers was the best decision they ever made
You’re right, with this color and the black wheels, mirror caps, and accents, the full black top would look fantastic. Maybe even a black spoiler.
True - it was hardly a ‘street Cred’ logo 😎
I think extra performance would have really helped separate the Scorpion in being the halo version of the Stinger, but how about a special badge of a Scorpion somewhere on the car, like how Dodge has the Bee, Demon, and Hellcat badges. Corvette has a Stingray. The Mustang has a Cobra. Why not have a badge of a Scorpion on it. I think that would have really set it off.
I totally agree with you!
Camaro has SS.
Is it a new emissions thing or they are waiting for the sales to pick up? I would have gone with slightly wider tires in the rear. Did a Scorpion Yellow (or whatever color) theme; Black Chrome Scorpion badge on the trunk lid, Scorpion yellow seat belts on the front and rear. Embroidered Scorpion lettering on the headrest, All that silver- gone. Replace it with a nickel black finish. Bronze/ Brass color finish on the paddle shifters and the Start/ Stop button and on the underside of the shifter. Top of the shifter with the crushed carbon fiber. Crushed Carbon fiber replaces all the other Carbon fiber and around the air vents. Lastly- Ambient lighting on the interior and the door sill. I don't know why North America can't get a TFT digital display on the dash- An exclusive Aggressive Scorpion edition start up and Sport Mode + would have great for the 400+ HP and Scorpion color matched calipers.
Scorpion color match stitching and updated steering wheel. Functional vents on the hood.
@@chickenmuffin Camaro has zl1, ss ain't special
I bought an awd gt2 scorpion last week, this review definitely helped with my decision…thanks!!! For me, the scorpion has more than enough power for me and is much faster than my previous car. The scorpion is so much fun to drive and I’ve gotten so many compliments…truly is a beautiful car!!!
Know the feeling got one two about 2 month ago same color love it everybody look for real love from new York bx
Congrats
Kia has been putting out nothing but 🔥🔥 lately
You better believe it!
Totally agree. I had a Cerato GT / Forte GT before trading up to the Stinger GT here in Oz and it was a fantastic car. Unbeatable value for money in its class
yeah their engines literally catch on fire.
KIA is trash
@@muskrat021 Apparently there appears to be a problem with the engine management system for some models prior to 2018. I believe VW also had some massive issues with their vehicles and got fined 30 billion?
He does a really good job explaining a lot of features, and is honest about how he feels, i have watched quite a bit of his videos now, i appreciate how he is excited about every car you can tell he is a car guy,
Thats why he is creeping to 1 mil so fast
Stinger's last year in the US in mid year 2020. It never caught on with the BMW crowd who is looking for status more than performance. In every category, the Stinger is as capable as a BMW 430i, except for creating the illusion of the owner's wealth and snobbery. It is also far more reliable than a BMW and comes with a warranty to prove it.
Cheers, Bavarians are nowhere near as reliable for sure. You have to get into top M series to even feel like you wont have a spot reserved at the Mechanics. Asian all day, all the way 🔥 not to mention modability and ease of use. Easy 700 hp on these Stingers and your not spending 180k for it.
@@InferisDivus I am at 400 HP after a muffler delete and having straight pipes welded to the undercarriage of the car with 2 Y pipes coming out the stock ports in the back.KIA reset the computer after I did this and thats what they estimated.The car is fantastic and I ran a 4.2 to 60 and 12.7 at the public drag.honestlly anyting faster is overkill.I literally get on the HWY at triple digit speeds everytime because the car so effortlessly hits those speeds.It is also winter again and the turbos love cold dense air--I also ran those times last year and it was in the mids 60s--it is going to the 40s in a few days and I am going to use the draggy app and see what it can do.BTW I got that 4.2 without launch control.
I currently drive a BMW. I’m looking at trading it in and this car is a possibility. I just can’t get over the interior quality difference between a BMW and a Kia. You spend most of your time inside the car so it’s very important for me. It’s not about the badge for me a good car is a good car. I might just splurge and get an m340i for 10k more than this
@@jlopez1017d sounds like a good choice especially because the guy who was head of design for BMW left for Kia. So now he’s head of design for Kia.
@@jlopez1017d mix it up! Bmw is gross lol
Man the Stinger looks so much hotter with a spoiler! They should have them offered on the regular trims too!
I’m so glad that you like this one:
Just get an after market one
@@christophergc4689 you could also just buy the spoiler from the parts department and slap it on
Nah it needs a trunk lip or duckbill, then it’ll be the best looking car. That spoiler looks ricey
@@plymouthfury6840 ya but you can get a factory installed one on a K5 but not a stinger unless you do this “scorpion” package which seems weird but ya I guess.
I love the Stinger but with a name like Scorpion wasted opportunity to make it really special...still a fan though
I agree with you!
I was hoping that some suspension work would have been done for this edition as well as wider wheels and tires.
@@Cgee3 I was hoping that too but all it is is just a trim...like I said wasted opportunity
I like the idea. It should be more hardcore. Tightened suspension, aero, tires, burble tune, 400+hp, exhaust, etc 😬
@@FlightX101 Most definitely!
I love how Kia is rounding this car off more and more each refresh.
Sheetmetal hasn't changed.
Old style rear lights were something else, new versión are nice but I can't stop starting when I see the older versión on the road
The Kia Stinger is a fantastic sedan but sales have been dropping from 2018 (16,806) 2019 (13,884) 2020 (12,566). I'm sure this is an issue that Kia is concerned about considering the low number of vehicles sold over the last three years. I'm sure they did a refresh hoping to increase sales of their Flagship vehicle, but at an MSRP over $52,000 for a Stinger GT2. This falls in a price point for a large number of vehicles from cars to SUVs. It's sometimes easier to pull the plug on a model than to keep losing money selling it. SUVs are no longer just popular; they’re omnipresent. Unfortunately, that spells doom for well-respected sedans like the Kia K900 and Cadenza which have been dropped from Kia's lineup. Your review of th
I just rode in a stinger gt2 yesterday....it is blazingly fast!!! The stinger pinned me against the seat hard!! Gave my BMW 550I A run for its money!!! The twin turbo have no lag...very smooth powerband
The guy next to you in the Toyota was straining his neck to get a look at that Scorpion!
You are so very right!
So many cars that I want😂anybody have a few million I could have? Love it King!👑
Trust me I wish I could bring them all home with me.
I wish I had every new model just to see what they were like!
@@nathanallen5489: Sounds like you’re getting the “RUclips” reviewer’s bug ….
Lol same here , trust me I will laugh so much to at least have one ☝️, I’ve been watching all the videos from this guy and I think they are the best
I live in Costa Rica And we do not have the Kia stinger or the Kia telluride any of this 2 will be my dream
So if I would have the money 💰 I will go for both
The only way that I will be able to get my telluride the car of my dreams is if someone will donate it 😒😞😔😟😕🙁☹️😣😖😫🥺😢😭
@@survivingcovid1971 my older neighbor has one. SX trim with heated and cooled REAR seats! He treats it very well and it’s the exact way I’d spec it! When I get the money I think I’ll get a Stinger though.
Looks like a future collectors car, absolutely stunning!
How could you not say the most famous words of a scorpion?
“GET OVER HERE!!!!!!!”
LMAO! That would have been perfect!
" it would of been nice to have an image of a Scorpion, or at least a picture of someone dying after being bitten by a scorpion." You're too much Joe 😂😂
Thanks for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!
Yes if im paying more for the scorpion edition i want some logos somewhere kia
A black 🦂 on the Trunk would be perfect.
A lot of nice touches on this, but more power and some fun, unique scorpion badging would be awesome.
If you can afford a GT2 then $1295 extra really isn't that much so giving some more power and having it be a $2500 extra is perfectly reasonable and would get it around 55k which would still be less than most of the competition. Thanks for another banger of a video, Joe!
I see so many cars that I admire and want,then how on Earth do I make such large money to get as much cars that I want without thinking twice!!!
It's frustrating when you think about this but realise that it's not easy to afford!!! 😅
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These professionals understand the markets like it's there own farm and makes maximum profits for investors.
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They should have stitched an image of a scorpion in the headrest.
Stinger sure looks nice in that grey!
Ceramic Silver is the color.
400 hp 420torque would kill the competitions, right on raiti’s ride
Literally kill them in a car fire
A basic tune without bolt ones brings it about 425hp
Thank u guys so much.....i build this car everyday......I weld for Kia of Georgia......so proud to see the finished product.......❤
You can kick it up to 400hp for about $600 with a JB4 piggy back tune. Quick to install, even quicker to remove when you take it in for service. I replaced the spark plugs, which is recommended.
It's really gonna bite u hard when u see a scorpion edition stinger.
Right in the neck!
Lol 😂 Scorpion sting not bite
The colors are extremely well coordinated in this Stinger!! 💯 Great Review as Always 👍🏽
You are seriously the best at reviewing cars. I ended up with a K5 GT GT1 package (baby stinger) with the assistance of you review. If I could afford a Stinger I would be all over it.
Thanks for saying that Larry! Congrats by the way on your K5 GT!
Kia’s have been turning my head lately with their cars and SUVs.
Tell me about it! They did such a great job!
You’re absolutely right Joe! I’ve made my decision on what vehicle I’m going to purchase when I come home from overseas. I appreciate all of your awesome content. Thank you Lori for your amazing camera work. You are amazing as well. This Stinger GT2 Scorpion Edition is my pick from the lottery! Thanks again Joe and Lori! 💯🔥
I’m overseas rn on a deployment lol I’m thinking of doing the same
tomorrow’s my birthday,this video is an early birthday gift
@@arrogen2831 thanks man
Happy Birthday Brother!
@@arrogen2831 That is so nice of you!
@@joskjj3625 You are great!
@@RaitisRides thanks joe
Dude! This is the best Stinger GT2 review, no low ball crap!
Sgraight to the point! Great detail.
Doug DeMuro could learn thing or two from you!
Great vehicle!
These recent Kia/Hyundai cars have been INCREDIBLE! Hope they continue!
Using the scorpion is a very smart product marketing decision.
They should use a scorpion logo on the hood
I agree with you!
@@arrogen2831 I like the way that you think!
@@arrogen2831 I’d sure buy it!! Plus my birth sign is Scorpio so win-win!!
I didn't like the first gen stinger but I think they did a great job with this refresh. That interior is so nice too. Agree though its strange you pay for a package and they don't have a badge or any performance upgrades for it.
Thanks for letting me share this one with you Ian
I really miss seeing what Android Auto looks like when you're reviewing the infotainment. Is it possible to start that up again (even with just a burner phone)? Surely it's relevant to more people than SiriusXM.
agreed
Thanks fir the feedback!
@@thatreviewguy6109 😎👍🏻
@@RaitisRides also show off carplay and if it does support that beautiful wide screen too!
@@RaitisRides Joe, you gotta stop replying to Bee’s comments. Instead, block, remove, and report them please. It’s nothing but a bot generating copy and paste comments from other people’s comments and posting them on many videos, not just yours.
i love your sense of humor! you’re like, “you can store all your coins you’ve been saving for, you can even have about 12 snicker bars here” 😂😂
Thanks for letting me share the cars and some laughs with you!
Every single video I wait for the “ON THROTTLE!”
Lol 😂
That shit is funny asf 🤣
I don't know how much more it adds to production cost would have gone up but it would have been amazing if they added
1 - Few extra hp to bring up to 400+ hp and some performance updates such as accents on seats and dashboard.
2 - Functional heat extractors.
3 - Blacked out stinger and kia logos for this scorpion edition along with panoramic sunroof.
4 - Add blacked out Scorpio 🦂badge above Stinger name in the back.
5 - Address ZONKS Raity mentioned.
I feel like its wasted opportunity...BTW, Great review as always Raity!
You laid it out perfectly!
My wife and I just bought a 2021 SX Prestige Sorento. We traded in her 2015 Optima and it’s just amazing the progress Kia has made in the past 6 years.
Very cool Drew!
The updated G70 is amazing, but got more expensive. This Stinger GT is still a great value
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
Nice car. Should have been given more hp for this “special edition”. 400 hp sounds right.
every single freaking car company does this, all these sports performance cars, the genesis, kia, i30n etc all start at such low HP why is this? they never bring out something that's just a beast, like the c63 n mustangs n shit. i don't understand lol
These cars can easily be tuned to 420hp. Kia Engineers just heavily detuned the engine for reliability concerns. But the engine is overbuild and easily tuneable.
Yeah but u lose ur factory warranty...some of us don’t want to tune anything we want it straight from factory....
Yeah, who needs a reliable car. DORK
@@bikes7777 It will still be reliable. DORK
Also, it will still be a Kia.
Why not 720 hp
I saw this car in traffic in a yellow color! I tought it was a supercar. This car look even more amazing in person. Its crazyy
Given what I have seen on the regular Stinger GT and how it performs, this car does not need more HP. The good thing is that if someone want to increase the boost on theirs they can. The other thing is that this car is really a family sports car and not one necessarily made for the race track!
I've test drove one and I can say without a doubt it doesn't need more power. That thing is a missle! Absolute blast to drive
The salesman tells me be careful that scorpion does sting.
lol
Damn never thought Kia would make sick looking cars!
No one talking about the guy trying to talk to him with his window down at 18:40 ? 😂
This color is a huge trend right now! Stinger GT may not be my cup of tea but I do appreciate a new brand coming in and competing with the big giants. Excited to see what kind of craziness Kia decides to come up with.
Now that is a sexy car . Love the color and I am actually considering this stinger now . Thanks for the review bro 🤟🏼
I truly adore the Stinger (been eyeballin' 'em pretty much since they were introduced) and I like most of the updates that Kia has done for the 2022 model, and this ones neat too, but a missed opportunity.
Kia shoulda made this something to compete with cars like the BMW M3 and Infiniti Q50.
A solid 435 horses or so, along with the appearance package.
Guess I'll stick to eyeballin' GT2s.
Either way, a fantastic review, as always.
Another FANTASTIC camera job Lori!!!!!!
She is the best!
Just bought a GT Scorpion. Truly an amazing car.
enjoy ur moment while you can.. its end of an era
Yeah it definitely would have been nice to see Kia make it a full performance package and they should jump into the special edition more like how Dodge went with the Hellcat and SuperBee.
This video just seal the deal for me, I just need to save up and get one.
honestly saw this in person and was impressed! that rear end is beautiful!
Extremely happy with my 2020 GT1. I prefer the stock rims over the blacked out ones. I also agree that Kia needs to upgrade the exhaust sound. JS
Thanks for sharing that input from your ownership Larry!
Nice Stinger! Love what Kia has been doing lately!😎🔥
Looking forward to your inevitable review of a Stinger GT Line and how the 2.5T transforms the base model. The Scorpion wheels are by far the best Stinger wheels available.
I should have it soon and you are so very right Wayne!
Love when he says . Have a logo of someone dying after been bitten by an scorpion. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Always felt like the Kia models (Optima and stinger) were sportier looking than their Hyundai/Genesis counterparts (Sonata and G70). Maybe that's just me. I absolutely LOVE the scorpion package, only thing I thought the previous model needed was black rims and a better spoiler.
*also, functioning hood vents
This car would be even better with a 6 speed manual. Fingers crossed Kia does it
Don't hold your breathe!
Will never happen, people don't buy manual anymore
Yes we do👍
That won't ever happen with this car. The 8 speed in it is so responsive that it would be a disservice if Hyundai AG does that.
I would take a manual in a sports/sporty car any day of the week compared to the best automatic anyone has to offer. That's just me. It's just so much more engaging to drive. I have a '19 Mazda Mx-5 club/Brembo package with a manual. It's not even a car I would consider even if given to me. Now I'm not saying automatic cars aren't nice but you're taking all of the fun out of it when doing away with a stick. My two cents
Man when I find the right used one it might just come to the team! It should have 400 plus hp the spoiler should've been adjustable aswell.
That is a very good point about the Stinger.
We got one of the these and it is the most fun I've ever had in a car. Not only is his car comfy and high quality but its very quick.
somebody dying after being bitten by the scorpion by the side door ! lmao 😂 great review!!
Maybe the best looking stinger you have shown us.
The way the car moves 👌 I wish it was louder
Same here, it’s really got me considering the Elantra N. Can’t wait til they roll it out
I saw you drool when you were talking about the middle console😂
I’m so disappointed that you didn’t scream On throttle !!!!,and started laughing. makes the whole video LOL I still love it.
I don't fake it or force it.
Overall a nice car, but the rear spoiler seems like an after thought, they should have gone with duck lip spoiler.
Or have the option for one or the other, or like the r32 gtr wings can be modified with a carbon lip on the top
@@markosgarcia8297 true, options would have been even better.
Hands down the most surprised I’ve ever been the first time test driving the Stinger in AWD. Probably should have bought it but fell in love with the sound of American V8. Sound is the biggest room for improvement for the Stinger IMO, everything else is fantastic
Thanks for sharing your input from your experience!
@@RaitisRides my pleasure !! It’s funny I bought a Challenger but rave about the Stinger when car talk comes up as it caught me by such surprise. It would roast an RT and give a Scat Pack fits in a 1/4 mile to boot. Ps love the content, hands down my favourite channel
I have the GT2 tourer edition with red seat belts. This is the third Stinger in 5 years. The best car I have ever had. Perfect balance between price, performance, utility, and design. Wolf Grey with black wheels is the best. Now knowing is already discontinued, I will buy it once gets depreciated a couple of years in the leasing. Best car Kia ever made!
Thanks for sharing that great input from your experience.
I like :
The new clean kia logo
The spoiler is a nice touch
The wheels
The Camera
The carbon fiber part in the interior
I don't like
This body color
The fake vents
The overall busy design
Overall Kia has improved in the recent years good job 👏
I'm sure this car can easily do 400hp with a tune !!
Easily✨
Lol almost 500 with just intake work and exhaust work too
Can easily catch on fire too
Most folks won't do a Tune. They'd prefer the Manufacturer to build it right from the Start. KIA is 5 model years out with the Stinger. It's more than overdue for significant power upgrades to keep up with competition. Forget 3 horsepower, we won't even discuss that LoL
@@bruschmidt9943 Somewhat true, JB4 is easy though. JB4 would make even a power increased Stinger Scorpion even faster.
Love this color geez 🔥
It is super sexy!
raiti are you a dad cause dads seem to talk like you when you always describe the space in the interiors of the cars
I have '19 GT 2, fabulous car. People stop me, stare at the ceramic silver color and ask what is it? No problems so far at all, fun to drive and fast! I had a '98 Vette before this. The Kia is as fast and very comfortable for 4 people. Even by today's standards, it is up to date with safety features.
This new K/A stinger looks great .
The question I have, does the car last longer. Can it take you to around 250-300,000 miles.
It’s not a Toyota 😎
You are correct on everything. I hope Kia listens. My Grey Scorpion is amazing. Best car I have ever owned.
If the Stringer has a premium badge, we looking at 100k plus.. believe me the stinger is a value for ur money
100k for what? Lol i wish i would pay 100k for a sports car thats not even fast lmfao.
The refreshed rear is nice. Seems like a scorpion should have a power boost over the standard GT.
Yeah but you can always add a Burger Motorsports JB4. Easily knock a full second off the stock ET with Ethanol Blends (E30).
When you are right. You're right. Joe
Oh, 50 grand, nope. I would get a Mach 1
Mustang
And that stinger will smoke a Mach 1 in 0-60, and 1/4 mile time, all while getting better gas mileage, and carrying two more passengers in the back seat
@@erikdrummond7004 What about a scar pack
@@erikdrummond7004 The Stinger sold only 13000 copies in 2020, down from 17000 copies in 2018. The days are numbered for this $53,000 car. Kia just dropped two models from their US lineup.
SUVs are no longer just popular; they’re omnipresent. Unfortunately, that spells doom for well-respected sedans like the Kia K900 and Cadenza which is be discontinued
Who remembers those commercials that came on late night
The ones that sold jewelry and earrings and necklaces and your mom would pick up the phone to call... He reminds me of those commercials the way they would talk
I'm not into Asian made Cars/Vehicles, but that Kia Stinger grows on me, I wanna have one someday.
The Stinger is more sporty looking and the G70 is more luxurious looking. My old self likes the G70 more. Thanks for the review Joe. Great job you and Lori are doing! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
American flag? Its a Korean car. Buy American.
@@SuperKshepherd You are correct. I’m American. 🇺🇸
I agree. I have a G70, and I prefer the more luxurious G70. In my opinion, the G70 looks better.
@@LS1007 Me too but you pit an american flag after your post commenting on a korean car. Does that make any sense? Enjoy your day.
@@SuperKshepherd Makes sense to me.
For the 53,000 the hp needs to be at least 400 hp. The new Nissan 400 Z is getting 400 hp. Come on Kia step your game up in 2021. Hopefully 2023 will have 450 hp.
This is the only sedan that has more than 350hp RWD and a hatch you can get at $50,000. I think their game is solid. It’s a GT segment, not a sport car segment. Practicality is the key here
Yea 400hp would be nice , it hasnt changed since 2018 expect the extra 3hp lmao
@@tannyocean9984 I agree! A lot of people are caught up on HP numbers and i do not know why. Once you creep in the 400 you gonna sacrifice gas mileage and then this takes away from potentially being a daily driver. The car is fast enough and gets you from point a to point b while also having a little bit of fun at the same time!
@@tannyocean9984 Your argument is invalid here buddy because the Stinger is classified as a "SPORTS" sedan, which is along the lines of a BMW M3/M5, Mercedes AMG A350, etc.
Every time I see this car, I fall more in love with it. Took a while for that sportback shape to grow on me, but I’m digging it. I had an Optima SXL back in 2014, & it was probably the best car I ever owned.
Ceramic Silver any day, ALL day. Not that this car wouldn't look good in any other color, but that Ceramic Silver is just absolutely striking.
With a JB4 and some aftermarket air intake snorkels you can easily get over 400 horsepower to the wheels with a Stinger. About $1,000 worth of mods is totally worth it. Those mods take the 0-60 mph down to 4.0 and 12.12 in the 1/4 mile.
Or, if you measure 0-60 the way Tesla does, about 3.3 seconds :D
It will not hit 400whp lmao. Maybe to the crank lol
@@Fr33man1988 it actually is more like 410 horsepower to the wheels. Runs 12.1 @ 116+ mph with just a piggyback and basically no mods.
Hyundai,Kia and genesis are no jokes
I totally agree with you!
If that had an Audi badge,it would be an 80K plus car easy,this car's a steal at 53K,not mention the long term maint costs being a Kia means you can keep it in good shape without going broke at the dealer,the redesigned badging was a genius move as well,this is one smokin lookin rig,not to mention just driving something other than an SUV makes you an instant rebel😄
I legit almost smashed my phone when youtube started running ads right before the price reveal.
Sorry I did not place them there! I appreciate you watching and being so supportive!
"Flat-bottom wheels you make the rockin world go round"!!!
🎵🎸👍😝
i just bought my gt2 2022 stinger awd 😭 dangg this goes hard
I agree with you! Congrats Eddie!
you do the best car reviews on youtube bar none. love your videos, and your wife does good camera work. love to see her in the videos
Thanks Larry! We appreciate you so much!😎👍🏻
Saw one of these at the Kia dealership by my house today and instantly fell in love. Stopped in and one of the sales guys there was cool enough to let me check it out and drive it and hooooly cow is this car sweet! It has such a luxurious but aggressive presence about it and it scoots really well. The interior quality and all the features are awesome too. Definitely keeping this in mind when my current lease is up. Thanks for the awesome review as always Joe!
Such a beautiful car and a sweet trim package. You can get 450+ HP easy with intakes and JB4, Joe. 😉
Record is 11.3 ET now.
That still kinda sucks though from that engine , my RS5 is a 3.0 TT V6 with smaller cooling system and with just a APR Tune I make 510HP and it goes from 0 - 60 in 3.2 secs
Once again, an amazing review and more reason as to why Acura as a car company should be ashamed of themselves for letting Hyundai/Kia surpass them in performance and value.
This fully loaded Stinger Scorpion a way better value and performance than the underwhelming entry level Acura TLX Type S at the same price point.
Not to mention Kia offers a way better warranties on all of their vehicles.
BTW I'm not a Kia fanatic, I'm a highly disappointed Acura fanatic lol.
Acura has failed miserably and Kia has capitalized in tremendous fashion.
Keep up the awesome content Sir!
Thank you for your awesome support!
I agree, Toyota has failed as well.
Went with the black one and tinted the windows super dark - Love It!!
Best part is the my golf clubs fit in the trunk :)
I rented a car today for a work trip and randomly ended up with a stinger. Shit is fun as hell 😂😂😂