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KIA STRINGER Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 2,134 KIA STRINGERs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 2,195 in 2023 Q2 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 61 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 (2,134).
Rarer than 27% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the STRINGER
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KIA STRINGER — questions & answers
How many KIA STRINGER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2,134 KIA STRINGER were still registered in the UK — 2,089 licensed and on the road, plus 45 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA STRINGER rare?
The KIA STRINGER is uncommon, with 2,134 still about, making it rarer than 27% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the KIA STRINGER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of KIA STRINGER on UK roads fell by 11 (0.5%).
What fuel do most KIA STRINGER use?
Most KIA STRINGER run on petrol — about 78% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the KIA STRINGER peak?
The KIA STRINGER peaked at 2,195 registered in 2023 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q3.