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KIA STINGER Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 2,171 KIA STINGERs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,242 in 2023 Q2 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 71 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,171).
Rarer than 28% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the STINGER
The Kia Stinger (Korean: 기아 스팅어) is a mid-size liftback/fastback manufactured by Kia between 2017 and 2023.
KIA STINGER — questions & answers
How many KIA STINGER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 2,171 KIA STINGER were still registered in the UK — 2,133 licensed and on the road, plus 38 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA STINGER rare?
The KIA STINGER is uncommon, with 2,171 still about, making it rarer than 28% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the KIA STINGER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of KIA STINGER on UK roads fell by 36 (1.6%).
What fuel do most KIA STINGER use?
Most KIA STINGER run on petrol — about 79% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the KIA STINGER peak?
The KIA STINGER peaked at 2,242 registered in 2023 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q3.