The Kia Stinger was launched in Malaysia last July and made its debut here in two turbocharged forms – the 2.0 T-GDI GT-Line and the 3.3 V6 GT, priced at RM239,888 and RM309,888 respectively. As it was, the pricing of the car at point of launch was pretty aggressive, but it has now become even more so.
When Naza Kia announced its updated sales and service tax (SST) price list in September, the Stinger was not included in it, the company saying then that it was still awaiting approval for it from the finance ministry. That came at the end of last year, and sees the selling price for both variants of the high-performance fastback sedan being revised, in this case upwards.
The base 2.0 GT-Line now goes for RM264,888, up by RM25,000 from the launch price. As for the 3.3 V6 GT, it now goes for RM383,888, which sees a RM74,000 increase over that at its point of introduction. Both prices are on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
That increase sees the price gap close between it and its primary rival here, the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic, to just RM38,000, despite the latter also having its own price increased with the arrival of its facelift.
The base Stinger is equipped with a 2.0 litre Theta II turbocharged and direct-injected petrol four-cylinder offering 251 hp at 6,200 rpm and 353 Nm of torque from 1,400 to 3,500 rpm. Mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, the rear-wheel drive Stinger gets to 100 km/h from standstill in six seconds flat.
As for the GT, it’s powered by a 3.3 litre Lambda II twin-turbo V6 delivering 365 hp at 6,000 rpm and 510 Nm of torque between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. This one does the 0-100 km/h run in just 4.9 seconds.
GALLERY: Kia Stinger 2.0 GT-Line
GALLERY: Kia Stinger GT
Beautiful car. But won’t sell well here to be honest.
You can hardly see a Stinger on the road at the old price. It is even easier to spot a RM2 million Bentley than this car.
Amazing how people don’t know how to do business. Last time with old price also sales was ZERO, now with higher price….how do you expect to sell?
This is why they say, if you don’t know how to do business, just don’t business for the sake of it.
Good advice! You should give it to Atuk and his NNCP pet project.
RM390k for a kimchi car on the road, good luck!
In US, this car about USD30k (RM120k). In Malaysia, it becomes nearly RM400k
No logic. This is what happens when you have the highest car prices int he world due to the previous corrupted regime making it so.
4 kali ganda naik!!!
I find it hard to believe this resident PH cybertrooper with the many name change anymore. Why? Because this price increase is purely caused by PH poor governance. During previous administration, our currency was going up, now under PH our currency is dropping like flies. So sorry, but I find it hard to believe your freezing stories anymore.
I already gave up on reading what he has to say, it’s the same copy paste trash talk and blaming others ‘taichi’. 7-8 months after taking over and they are still playing this game. I foresee this won’t end until 2023, they will still blame others for their miss-management. I already totally have given up on Pakatan.
A BN cybertrooper here once said that Malaysia has the cheapest car and petrol prices in this world.
The entire comment section in PT was full of jokes and mockery about that particular cybertrooper
Sorry to burst your bubble again but the joke is on you and your name changing act (yes, we can see who you are behind the names). You keep lying to us telling that car prices down but look what is happening. Facts and figures don’t lie. If you find this reality hard to swallow, you are very welcomed to leave go to those sites that shares your delusions.
U hit the nail right on that spot! Nothing more for me to add. I think readers here r beginning to see all the fake bollocks hes desperately peddling.
Hello, there’s been a new govt in putrajaya since may last year. apa PH buat to reduce car prices? honestly sick with this blame BN excuses!!
Kia should sell directly here. Give it to local partner who is lazy and always want tongkat, this what happens.
Haha good luck…
Yeah, together with new Toyotas, car prices are climbing astronomically. Where is that PH cybertrooper that was telling car prices is coming down? All his lies are now laid bare for everyone to see.
The car prices, does go down for CKD model with high local content.
This car like all other CBU car should be priced higher due to not bringing any benefit to local economy.
price kenot go down la, Perotiga is on the way….must protect kaw kaw for the next 40-50 yrs……
And that’s the gist of what Alan is trying to say.
PH Troll keeps harping on price reduction by previous government but.. HELLO!.. who is in government now? His blardy paymasters! What have his masters done to reduce car prices, NOTHING! Only see prices going up and up.
brand new bmw 330e m sport 250bhp selling at 210k OTR. thanks to PH government for giving us cheap luxury cars.
Haha Thank you… KIA price up, RV go up
The only time a KIA owner can rejoice.
Haha …. this kind of pricing, will be a very exclusive and rare to drive this Stinger, even Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini will be very common car
Now, even 2009 Porsche Carrera S also going for RM280k.
I still save RM100k for maintenance. If I drive Porsche, all chics will look at me. If I drive Stinger, nobody will look at me.
Or even better, 2008 Ferrari F430 now going for RM320k. Even more stunning!
10 year old exotic will cost you 5 figures maintenance every year. dont forget the downtime while it is sitting in the shop waiting for repair and spare parts. prepare your spare car.
I can guarantee now if you see one unit on the road, it will be a miracle.
Harder than strike toto jackpot
Ive only seen it once in setia alam
Are you sure?? Could have been a K3 or K5
I don’t understand why the MoF has the power to decide the car price. Leave it to the market to decide.
First learn economics, then politics… then you will understand. What do you think will happen if free trade is unregulated?
MoF doesn’t car about car price. It cares how much money it get.
MOF sets the taxes which will be included in the final price of the car.
Who cares? Not a hot selling car..
How about those who booked the Stinger during the zero GST period? Do they still get the older/cheaper price, or have to pay more now?
Anyways, the price with SST is rather high for a Korean car, despite being RWD.
But.. is there anyone booked the Stinger?
If you booked before Dec 2018, you’ll get the zero GST price.
This is why Naza is doing badly. It is run by people who dont know how to do business. They just live on the thousands of free APs
Your sales already so bad, now you increase price even higher.
Typical GLC mentality. Lazy and not clever
Ahh, there you are. the bare faced lying duntz. Weren’t you telling us car prices are going down. What is this?
nah…they didnt raise the price..the CBU prices for all manufacturers went up because of the new tax structure with SST..the previous price probably had alot of favours from the previous goverment people.. im thinking la..
having said, nothing much have been sold.. they also didnt bring much units.
“it was still awaiting approval for it from the finance ministry.”
Not caused by NAZA as you alleged but by hopeless finance ministry. Who is that minister who cannot count? That is me!
I wonder who would spend 265k for a kia???
wanna know the FACT?
NOBODY,, !!
What gives??
Korean is like China X70 junk. Both got no value
X70 today RM123k, next year RM70k in mudah
normally, cars suffer the most depreciation during the first 1-2 years. so save up and buy this car in 2 yrs time at just rm26,000!
A year late and RM100k too expensive. Has Kia given up on Malaysia?
Until today, I’ve not seen even 1 on the roads of KL.
What happened to najib’s promise to reduce car prices?
Is this current government, Najib’s administration? Where were you during last half of the year?
bmw 330e m sport 250bhp brand new selling at 210k OTR. thanks to PH government for giving us cheap luxury cars.
PH Gov is taxing the poor while subsidising the rich. We can see which society that PH is really looking after.
(Like) Kia Stinger and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé
(Dislike) Mercedes Benz C43 AMG
Stinger far more reliable than others germany junk
The coupe sedan still more powerful yet cheaper than grandpa coupe the CLS ,
With this type of pricing you definitely won’t find too many of Stingers on Malaysian road.
A great car with screwed up pricing.
Thought of getting the GT line but now have to settle for Optima GT instead.
You tend to forget everything, including all the janji-janji and pemungkir janjis.
Therefore, I will increase the price by 80k now, and towards year end, I give huge discount of 78k.
KIA – problematic car.
All my friends bought Kia cars got headache.
Overpriced. There are lots of more exciting cars out there (be it new or 2nd hand) that are cheaper than stinger.
Saw once in person during my trip in Seoul last year. It looked and sounded really good!
Why the price increase though? Don’t think I see one on road yet…
Copy paste: “it was still awaiting approval for it from the finance ministry. That came at the end of last year, and sees the selling price for both variants of the high-performance fastback sedan being revised, in this case upwards.”
Big cars can the official price easily.
Not those price around or same segment to X70.
With the love of Proton and 3rd national car by our leader, expect more increase of foreign marques.
Kia : problematic car
All my friends own kia car got headache
Toyota salesman detected, don’t spread your lies here
Plenty of bored Toyota salesmen lurking around here.
Not Toyota Salesmen, in the real truth is that, there are so many Nissan Salesmen and Perodua Salesmen are always bashing here and telling lies about Kia articles, including Proton articles, Geely articles, Toyota articles, BMW articles, Volvo articles and other carmakers articles in paultan.org website.
Go die with your outdated old engine’s camry
Looks more like a marketing exercise than anything else.
R.I.P
Malaysian Kia Stinger
(July 2018 – Jan 2019)
bmw and mercedes benz rejoicing
Kia stinger will sting your pocket.
Ever empty promise of reducing import tax.. no abolishment of AP… For to the ground. Leaving us w lower QC CKDs yet paying premium Vs rest of the world
Thank you PH government by forcing rakyat paying more taxes on automotive.
Before price increase: Stinger
After price increase: Stinker
Wow, this is a great car. I would love to buy this car. better than bmw or mercedes.
Take my money now
If you loved it so much, why didn’t you bought it already?
TENG TENG TENG!
The new Camry is definitely a better choice. Cheaper price, reliable with the proven engine and gearbox, wide range of service centres and last but not least, good RV
New Camry? Looks like a monster, drives like a sampan, quality like takata.
But still using old engine & gearbox. Sorry la
If the price are increased, at least give the AWD & active safety system including AEB & adaptive cruise control!!!
Naza Kia just want to show this car, not for sales. Monopoly business is luke that. Open tender!
Kia does Not care about selling this car in Malaysia because of such a small market here. no matter how much you belittle this car, remember bro! This was one of candidates “the car of the year in EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA and the WORLD”
people who say rather to buy a BMW or Merc … where is your BMW / Merc now…
Nice car, but if the base car could reduce to RM210K-230K mark, I am sure they will do very well in the market.