After the final goodbye of Kia Stinger in 2023many fans of the Korean brand were left wondering if there would be a successor capable of filling that void.
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kiawhich has stood out in recent years for the quality and performance of its vehicles, seemed to have put aside the idea of a model that symbolized sportiness and excellence in performance.
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However, the story does not end here. The brand has confirmed that it is already working on a new symbolbut with a radical twist: This time it will be completely electric.
Kia President Ho-sung Song recently announced that the company is developing a vehicle that will serve as its new flagship, a car designed for this era of electrification in which the internal combustion engine is a thing of the past. .
Unlike the Kia Stinger, known for its 3.3-liter V6 enginethe new model will align with the vision of sustainability and advanced technology that Kia has adopted for the future.
Kia: a new symbol for the electric age
In a recent interview with Autocar, Song spoke about the importance of this new project for the brand. According to the president, KIA is evaluating what would be the appropriate model to “build the brand” in this new phase of the automotive industry.
The idea is to launch a car that not only impresses with its performance, but also reinforces Kia’s identity in the high-performance electric vehicle market.
Although there are still no specific details about the design or performance of this new flagship, it is known that it will be a sports sedan with a clearly electric focus.
This future model will surely be based on the E-GMP platform, the same one that underpins the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and other next-generation electric vehicles. Kia has high hopes that this platform will allow it to compete at the highest leveloffering performance similar to or superior to that of the internal combustion models that are being replaced.
The EV6 GT: the precursor to the new flagship
Currently, the model that leads Kia’s sports range is the EV6 GTan electric vehicle that has already demonstrated what the brand is capable of in terms of performance in the electric era.
With 585 horsepower and a chassis setup designed to maximize performance, the EV6 GT is not only a fast car, but also one that sets the standards for what is to come. Kia has made it clear that this model serves as the basis for the development of the next electric flagship.
This new flagship car will not be just another car in Kia’s line, but a strategic step towards redefining the brand in the world of electric vehicles.
The question that remains is whether it will be able to capture the same enthusiasm that the Stinger generated in its day. Although the EV6 GT has been very well received, many enthusiasts hope the new model will offer something even more exciting.
A new electric Picanto on the horizon?
While Kia works on this ambitious project, it also has in mind expanding its range of electric vehicles to a wider audience. The Korean manufacturer is developing a small entry-level electric car that will replace the iconic Kia Picanto.
This vehicle, scheduled for launch at the end of this decade, is expected to be competitively priced around $22,000 dollarswhich will make it an attractive option for consumers looking for an affordable urban electric car.
This small model will not only help Kia expand its presence in the electric vehicle market, but will also contribute to popularizing this type of technology among those who until now have not had access to it.
The arrival of a low-cost electric city car is a clear indication that Kia is not only focused on high-performance models, but also on democratizing electric mobility.
The future of Kia: ambition and electrification
With the future flagship and the small urban electric in development, Kia is demonstrating that its commitment to electrification is total.
The disappearance of Kia Stinger It may have left a void in the brand’s range, but its electric replacement promises to fill that space with a proposal that combines sportiness, technological innovation and a focus on sustainability.
In the coming years, we will see if this new flagship model manages to capture the attention of fans of high-performance sports cars, as the Stinger did at the time.
What is clear is that Kia is prepared to compete in the new era of electric mobility with strength and determination.
