Some interesting news from Kia, which is planning some sporty offerings. Autocar UK reports that the Korean carmaker is mulling over a flagship model based on chief designer Peter Schreyer’s GT concept car. Vice-chairman and CEO Hyoung-Keun Lee has been quoted as saying the company is “seriously looking” at turning the large rear-wheel drive concept into reality.
“In my opinion, a sports car should be rear-wheel drive. When I was at Hyundai we tried the Coupe with front-wheel drive. It was considered sporty looking, but the driveability was different,” Lee said.
“We haven’t decided yet, but we need a certain product to help with our brand image. We have tried a couple of concept cars and found some potential in the GT. We will try a couple more in the future, starting at Geneva next year, and test the media and consumer response before choosing one,” he added, saying that the decision would be made “in a short time”.
What’s confirmed is a hot variant of the three-door pro_cee’d hatchback, which we first saw at this year’s Paris motor show. The project, known internally as HPV, is rumoured to be badged GT when it goes on sale. Production has been confirmed and will start from mid-2013.
Kia’s hot hatch will be powered by a 200 bhp version of Hyundai-Kia’s T-GDi turbocharged 1.6 litre engine used in the Hyundai Veloster, and will be offered with a dual-clutch automatic transmission, in addition to a six-speed manual. Apparently, designer Schreyer has given the hot hatch a look that sets it apart from the rest of the three-door pro_cee’d range.
Click here to view the GT concept and here for the pro_ceed hatchback.
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You do have to wonder why Proton aren’t developing something like this. If any brand needs a halo, it’s Proton.
Right. They sorely need a halo car, if they would have any chance in competing.
Unfortunately, Proton has shoehorned itself with its affiliation with Lotus, so they are stuck with “sporty” halo cars…. while its Lotus expertise would excel in chassis dynamics, they would have a problem with the drivetrain. Basically, they have some fine legs with no muscle to power them.
My papa Honda will take care of this.
Proton will get my Honda engine, with Protronic 7 speed.
Ready to teach proton how to make less than 9seconds 0-100.
i really like this design from KIA, really good job
no laa, preve’s better…
The cee’d (weird name) is a hullava lot better looking than the weird Veloster. So 200hp and DCT on a Schreyer design body only means good. Skeptical on the big sporty RWD car though, Asian manufacturers are never known for that, much less Kia.
Save to say that none of these car will ever see a malaysian showroom, and even if it did , it will defy the price that people are expecting from Kia
Totota quality is failing…see this news.
http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/toyota-tumbles-in-quality-ranking-20100618-yluf.html
wow Honda!
not Honda Malaysia.
It’s CKD in Malaysia. Many problems.
because Toyota gets it parts now mainly from China and other cheaper sources and where these cars are assembled can not be same as Japan so that is why quality goes low. they also try to use local suppliers which is another blow to quality.
so what, Toyota owner is high class category, we are rich people group, tons of problem need to pay $$$ also doesn’t matter to us
Never famous for Good drivetrain from korean, it’s not smooth at all, lagginess.
nice design, pls outsource a good engine and gearbox. maybe let it tuned by the others?
yeah, that’s only because you don’t get Hyundai/Kia’s newest powertrains. Besides, I find the 2.4 6 speed Sonata quite decent?
Not sure if you forgot. The Theta II is basically the same engine design family as the Mitsu 4B11 in the Lancer and Inspira and now even supplying its own gearbox designs to Chrysler.
Just what drivetrain from which car were you referring to?
While I may agree that its chassis designers have not acquired the finesse of Ford and VW, they are almost on par with the Japanese in terms of ride and handling.
haha..par? please,where did you get your reference?
ala…
convert la enjin…
masuk enjin mitsubishi turbo 4G63T
huhuhu
4G63T is outdated. Now they’re 4B11T
He was pointing at 4G63T DSM.
Why u so serious?
There are a few badges Kia should put on the Pro Ceed.
Some of them are:
1.Built in Germany (CBU)
2.Tuned in Nurburgring, Germany
3. Hand made engine (with engineer signature)
4.TURBO
5.RWD
Like what Ford did with Ford Focus ST.
but still KIA.
Dodol, what say you on Lexus LF-A? or IS-F? Is it a hoax? Or poser? For me if let say Lee Kum Kee can build a good car with decent pricing & acceptable value, I might but it.
Huh, typical ‘takda 2nd hald value’ mentality
KIA stands for Keep It Away
And most importantly, still has very poor RV
Tak abis2 dgn RV……
What to do. No other points.
i like the design yoo…but conecting tail light is 80’s said by paultan designer and paultan engineer…my comment based on tuah concept connecting tail light..too 80’s they said..confuse2
As usual, awesome concept from Kia. Hopefully the drivetrain will be improved too.
That pro_ceed looks like it’s sucking lemon, that Schreyer guy is running out of ideas…
Its not that far fetched.
They already have access to the Genesis platform, and if the KIA’s design language carries on, it would end up looking way better than the Genesis coupe.
gonna be Golf Gti&Megane Rs rival?
never.
Korean moving upmarket?
I wonder if this is a good move for them. Known for poor handling and bad fuel consumption with the intention to compete with the likes of GTI, Megane, MPS?
i their dreams.
in their dreams
I have tested their Genesis Coupe V6 in US. Pretty smooth 6 potter. Very very close to N52 smoothness with good midrange torque and handles fabulously. They are improving by leaps and bounds. The only difference is we don’t get their good cars here.
Still can’t beat the Godzilla GTR but they already smoke some conti cars.
Dude. Even porsche still cannot beat godzilla.
So does it mean porsches are shit cars?
Another noob.
And why am i getting 13 downvotes?
U r not happy the koreans are making good cars?
MAlaysian will be Malaysian. Most likely they are jealous of not going to the States and test drive. No offense but I know I am.
The GT = Bodilicious…
superb design by Peter Schreyer (Y)
Very nice design. If they can keep the design till production and price reasonably lower than continental car, then I might buy one.
I would love to get the 12 month old unit. 40% off the ori price, easy
there you go, the dog barking.
Yeah…keep dreaming.
Wait..what did I just read? 1.6TGDI producing 200BHP?! WOW!!
i would love to get the 24 month old unit. 80% off the ori price, easy.. haha,ha.. should wait longer to get lower price,.! hahaha,
At the rate kimchi’s rate of depreciation, you may not have to wait that long
The pro-ceed is sold only in Europe. So this car won’t be coming here which is a pity. It is so nice.
Peter Schreyer is king !!!