Kia mulling over flagship RWD coupe, pro_cee’d hot hatch with 200 hp and DCT confirmed for 2013

Kia mulling over flagship RWD coupe, pro_cee’d hot hatch with 200 hp and DCT confirmed for 2013

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”.

Kia mulling over flagship RWD coupe, pro_cee’d hot hatch with 200 hp and DCT confirmed for 2013

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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Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Sgt Scoop on Nov 23, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    You do have to wonder why Proton aren’t developing something like this. If any brand needs a halo, it’s Proton.

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    • 4G63T DSM on Nov 23, 2012 at 2:23 pm

      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.

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      • Power of Dream on Nov 25, 2012 at 2:12 pm

        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.

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  • i really like this design from KIA, really good job

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  • 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

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  • sam loo on Nov 23, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    Totota quality is failing…see this news.
    http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/toyota-tumbles-in-quality-ranking-20100618-yluf.html

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    • dodol on Nov 23, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      wow Honda!

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      • Power of Dream on Nov 25, 2012 at 2:16 pm

        not Honda Malaysia.
        It’s CKD in Malaysia. Many problems.

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    • 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.

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    • 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

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  • Diamler on Nov 23, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    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?

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    • 4G63T DSM on Nov 23, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      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.

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    • Joe Radzif on Nov 23, 2012 at 3:13 pm

      ala…
      convert la enjin…
      masuk enjin mitsubishi turbo 4G63T

      huhuhu

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  • Kalun on Nov 23, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    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.

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  • 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

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  • As usual, awesome concept from Kia. Hopefully the drivetrain will be improved too.

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  • Cheah Tat Cheong on Nov 23, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    That pro_ceed looks like it’s sucking lemon, that Schreyer guy is running out of ideas…

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  • 4G63T DSM on Nov 23, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    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.

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  • blade on Nov 23, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    gonna be Golf Gti&Megane Rs rival?

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  • Painter on Nov 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Korean moving upmarket?

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  • Stuart on Nov 23, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    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?

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    • dodol on Nov 23, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      i their dreams.

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    • Turboman on Nov 23, 2012 at 4:41 pm

      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.

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      • Kalun on Nov 24, 2012 at 1:28 pm

        Still can’t beat the Godzilla GTR but they already smoke some conti cars.

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      • TurboMan on Nov 26, 2012 at 10:05 pm

        Dude. Even porsche still cannot beat godzilla.

        So does it mean porsches are shit cars?

        Another noob.

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      • TurboMan on Nov 26, 2012 at 10:06 pm

        And why am i getting 13 downvotes?

        U r not happy the koreans are making good cars?

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        • 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.

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  • Joe Radzif on Nov 23, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    The GT = Bodilicious…

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  • AmrZhn on Nov 23, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    superb design by Peter Schreyer (Y)

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  • Very nice design. If they can keep the design till production and price reasonably lower than continental car, then I might buy one.

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  • Sam Loo on Nov 23, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I would love to get the 12 month old unit. 40% off the ori price, easy

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  • Wait..what did I just read? 1.6TGDI producing 200BHP?! WOW!!

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  • 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,

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    • Sam Loo on Nov 26, 2012 at 7:48 pm

      At the rate kimchi’s rate of depreciation, you may not have to wait that long

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  • Henry on Nov 25, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    The pro-ceed is sold only in Europe. So this car won’t be coming here which is a pity. It is so nice.

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  • mentari-o-korea on Nov 26, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Peter Schreyer is king !!!

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