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 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!!!
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.
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,
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
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!
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
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.
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!
@@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.
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?
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
" 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 😂😂
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! 💯🔥
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Im getting this car shortly..definitely gorgeous...my friend just bought this with everything possible.. its fast..its sucked me into the seat 0 to 60 sooo fast..i was shocked..now i want it and im getting 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.
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!
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
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I love this vehicle. I have the 2022 Stinger GT, the same color as this one. I love that this one has the updated camera and the blind spot/ top view display. I agree theres no identification showing its a scorpion. Having a scorpion logo on the back would be cool!
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.
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.
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 love the Stringer ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you Joe for doing review of The Stringer, really great video I love Raiti’s Rides keep the good videos going 😊😎👍🏻. Great job Lori on the Cameron work looks great 👍🏻❤️❤️❤️.
Nice car and another great video. I think $1295 is a good deal for the Scorpion edition. I am with you on the lack of Scorpion badges, seems like a missed opportunity to not have a little scorpion on the back end somewhere, or maybe the sides. Extra power would have been nice as well, though i suspect it would be at a cost. If you really want to be the Scorpion King though, gonna have to blast 'Rock you like a Hurricane' from those speaker while going on throttle!
Agree, 400 horsepower would have been the Business, for that price point but it's still a very cool car! Good review as always and thanks again Raiti and Lori!
I agree with you on the extra HP idea. Also the fake vents 👎🏽. Crazy how company’s are behind a brand new product with no hesitation when released but yet the vehicle value plummets immediately after u purchase. Car looks good but too many “zonks” as u say lol. Thumbs up on the video 👍🏽
Thank you for covering this. I was looking for what the latest upgrades were on the Stinger. I love my 2018 Stinger GT2. I love it, and the features they have added to the 2022 that make this model even better. If you are on the fence, go check one out. They are amazing and the price is good.
Glad to see this review. While I do like the Scorpion extras, I'm more than happy with my 21 GT1 I feel they really messed with the trims here, pretty much forcing you into a GT2. I got a good deal in Brandon back in February before the 22s showed up. Last ceramic silver with red Interior GT1 in all in Florida I was told. Also as far as more HP on this, most people do mods on these so you get what you put into it.
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! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Great review as always Joe. I really like the color and look of that scorpion package Stinger! I agree with you about the performance upgrade for the Scorpion package. I would really like to see it push 400hp and Torque, along with trying to drop some weight. Maybe one day I will get my hands on one, but unfortunately I live in an area where the Highway District throws tiny rocks all over the road and calls it "Chip Sealing." There are chips all right....all over a vehicles windshield and front facia area.
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.
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
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.
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 👏
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.
I can't stop checking out this car when it has that color.... color, body, wheels, curves, edges... that Stinger is just so freaking sexy. oh that paint color... gets me every time. hope to test drive one someday..
Always love your reviews Joe and look forward to them. If they did put the hp up to 400 or 450 hp would Kia need to change the vehicle dynamics and retune the suspension to handle the extra power and torque? It would be great but I imagine the brakes would also need to be upgraded to handle the extra power and torque? That would increase the price considerably. The rear spoiler should have been standard on all Stingers. Unfortunately we are not getting the rear spoiler as an after market accessory from Kia here in Australia. The Scorpion edition would look fantastic with the suede package that is available in Canada. Add that package to the Scorpion edition, add some fog lights and a rear window wiper and it would walk out of showrooms. Perhaps they could do an edition of it and call it a Wasp. I must be the only person on planet earth that does not like that ceramic silver / grey. I still think it looks like an undercoat. When I bought mine last year there was a grey one next to my black one which I bought. It looked ordinary compared to the black. My opinion only and to each their own. Keep up the great reviews.
you can easily get in the 400s HP range with JB4. also 0 t0 60 in 4.2 that's pretty quick, for comparison the 2022 lexus IS 500 472HP 0-60 in 4.4 seconds. again if you install JB4 it will probably get you in high three's.
Well, it does look better, I think there's no question about that. But it would be nice if they gave it a bit more than the TRD treatment, and gave it a little HP bump and some handling or braking improvement.
I agree. I've been eyeing both the Stinger and the TRD. Would be nice if we saw the GT logos in a prominent red color at the headrests with matching red seatbelts and of course some badges similar to Toyota's TRD.
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
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
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
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
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
Looks like a future collectors car, absolutely stunning!
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 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
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!
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!
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.
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?
Thank u guys so much.....i build this car everyday......I weld for Kia of Georgia......so proud to see the finished product.......❤
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!
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
The colors are extremely well coordinated in this Stinger!! 💯 Great Review as Always 👍🏽
" 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!
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
KIA IS COMING UP. I WAS OVER THE MOON IN LOVE WITH THE TELLURIDE 4 YEARS AGO. NICE RIDES. KEEP DOING YOUR THING, JOE.
Thanks Alex for letting me share this one 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.
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!
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!
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.
He makes everybody want any car he reviews 😂😂😂 well ill speak for myself, ill buy every car he show me just from how he present it😂😂
These recent Kia/Hyundai cars have been INCREDIBLE! Hope they continue!
Stinger sure looks nice in that grey!
Ceramic Silver is the color.
honestly saw this in person and was impressed! that rear end is beautiful!
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
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.
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!
Another FANTASTIC camera job Lori!!!!!!
She is the best!
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!
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!
How could you not say the most famous words of a scorpion?
“GET OVER HERE!!!!!!!”
LMAO! That would have been perfect!
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.
Nice Stinger! Love what Kia has been doing lately!😎🔥
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.
Now that is a sexy car . Love the color and I am actually considering this stinger now . Thanks for the review bro 🤟🏼
You are correct on everything. I hope Kia listens. My Grey Scorpion is amazing. Best car I have ever owned.
The guy next to you in the Toyota was straining his neck to get a look at that Scorpion!
You are so very right!
This my second time watching this video because I'm in the market for a 2022 stinger and your video have been really helpful...
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
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.
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
I never miss your reviews. I pray you get to a million subscribers soon. 🙏🏿
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.
Im getting this car shortly..definitely gorgeous...my friend just bought this with everything possible.. its fast..its sucked me into the seat 0 to 60 sooo fast..i was shocked..now i want it and im getting 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.
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.
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!😎👍🏻
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
Every car reviewer needs to take notes fr this man. Always fun. Also the car is amazing!
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!
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
This video just seal the deal for me, I just need to save up and get one.
Considering how close you are to all the traffic in the background you have great audio. 👍🏻
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
Just bought a GT Scorpion. Truly an amazing car.
enjoy ur moment while you can.. its end of an era
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!!
Just traded my G70 for this 2023. Really happy, the 70 was amazing
It's really gonna bite u hard when u see a scorpion edition stinger.
Right in the neck!
Lol 😂 Scorpion sting not bite
Went with the black one and tinted the windows super dark - Love It!!
Best part is the my golf clubs fit in the trunk :)
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I love this vehicle. I have the 2022 Stinger GT, the same color as this one. I love that this one has the updated camera and the blind spot/ top view display. I agree theres no identification showing its a scorpion. Having a scorpion logo on the back would be cool!
I am so glad that I can share it with you Kay!
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.
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.
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!
This guy probably was a promoter for Red Bull before, or maybe Pablo Escoar who knows 🐆
Love it, keep this style of content alive 💪
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
Another great review! Dug the scorpion jokes, it was a misfire with zero scorpion badging. Way to go Lori!!
Hey Mathew! Thanks for letting me share this Special stinger with you. I totally agree that it needed something a little more.
Every single video I wait for the “ON THROTTLE!”
Lol 😂
That shit is funny asf 🤣
I love the Stringer ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you Joe for doing review of The Stringer, really great video I love Raiti’s Rides keep the good videos going 😊😎👍🏻. Great job Lori on the Cameron work looks great 👍🏻❤️❤️❤️.
Thanks Brooke! We really appreciate you!
Nice car and another great video. I think $1295 is a good deal for the Scorpion edition. I am with you on the lack of Scorpion badges, seems like a missed opportunity to not have a little scorpion on the back end somewhere, or maybe the sides. Extra power would have been nice as well, though i suspect it would be at a cost. If you really want to be the Scorpion King though, gonna have to blast 'Rock you like a Hurricane' from those speaker while going on throttle!
Agree, 400 horsepower would have been the Business, for that price point but it's still a very cool car! Good review as always and thanks again Raiti and Lori!
Kia’s have been turning my head lately with their cars and SUVs.
Tell me about it! They did such a great job!
I agree with you on the extra HP idea. Also the fake vents 👎🏽. Crazy how company’s are behind a brand new product with no hesitation when released but yet the vehicle value plummets immediately after u purchase. Car looks good but too many “zonks” as u say lol. Thumbs up on the video 👍🏽
Damn never thought Kia would make sick looking cars!
Thank you for covering this. I was looking for what the latest upgrades were on the Stinger. I love my 2018 Stinger GT2. I love it, and the features they have added to the 2022 that make this model even better.
If you are on the fence, go check one out. They are amazing and the price is good.
You are so very welcome Daniel!
Maybe the best looking stinger you have shown us.
Glad to see this review. While I do like the Scorpion extras, I'm more than happy with my 21 GT1 I feel they really messed with the trims here, pretty much forcing you into a GT2. I got a good deal in Brandon back in February before the 22s showed up. Last ceramic silver with red Interior GT1 in all in Florida I was told. Also as far as more HP on this, most people do mods on these so you get what you put into it.
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.
Great review as always Joe. I really like the color and look of that scorpion package Stinger! I agree with you about the performance upgrade for the Scorpion package. I would really like to see it push 400hp and Torque, along with trying to drop some weight. Maybe one day I will get my hands on one, but unfortunately I live in an area where the Highway District throws tiny rocks all over the road and calls it "Chip Sealing." There are chips all right....all over a vehicles windshield and front facia area.
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
You are the “scorpion king “ and the “ king of sting “ !!! Joe . Nice review , and thank you Lori .
Thanks for letting us share it with you!
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!
Absolutely love your reviews. Always enthusiastic and tonnes of humour!
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
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.
They should have stitched an image of a scorpion in the headrest.
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 👏
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.
I can't stop checking out this car when it has that color.... color, body, wheels, curves, edges... that Stinger is just so freaking sexy. oh that paint color... gets me every time. hope to test drive one someday..
Always love your reviews Joe and look forward to them. If they did put the hp up to 400 or 450 hp would Kia need to change the vehicle dynamics and retune the suspension to handle the extra power and torque? It would be great but I imagine the brakes would also need to be upgraded to handle the extra power and torque? That would increase the price considerably.
The rear spoiler should have been standard on all Stingers. Unfortunately we are not getting the rear spoiler as an after market accessory from Kia here in Australia.
The Scorpion edition would look fantastic with the suede package that is available in Canada. Add that package to the Scorpion edition, add some fog lights and a rear window wiper and it would walk out of showrooms. Perhaps they could do an edition of it and call it a Wasp.
I must be the only person on planet earth that does not like that ceramic silver / grey. I still think it looks like an undercoat. When I bought mine last year there was a grey one next to my black one which I bought. It looked ordinary compared to the black. My opinion only and to each their own.
Keep up the great reviews.
you can easily get in the 400s HP range with JB4. also 0 t0 60 in 4.2 that's pretty quick, for comparison the 2022 lexus IS 500 472HP 0-60 in 4.4 seconds. again if you install JB4 it will probably get you in high three's.
This guys is the best in the business ✅
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.
What impeccable timing, I was actually looking at the stinger for research as I get ready to buy a new car. Joe with his Spidey sense 👀
Well, it does look better, I think there's no question about that. But it would be nice if they gave it a bit more than the TRD treatment, and gave it a little HP bump and some handling or braking improvement.
You are so very right!
I agree. I've been eyeing both the Stinger and the TRD. Would be nice if we saw the GT logos in a prominent red color at the headrests with matching red seatbelts and of course some badges similar to Toyota's TRD.
A different type of sleeper vehicle. I and my wife loved your review.
This new K/A stinger looks great .
raiti are you a dad cause dads seem to talk like you when you always describe the space in the interiors of the cars
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
Thank you for your videos, awesome commentary!