Kia GT Heading to US in 2016 as Audi A7 Rival

Kiaclub Nieuwsrobot · October 11, 2014

The Kia GT concept is heading to production.

According to a recent report from Edmunds, the Kia GT is scheduled to arrive U.S. dealerships by the end of 2016 sporting a rear-wheel drive platform and 390 hp. Designed to boost the Korean automaker’s image, the Kia GT will complete with the Audi A7 and BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo in the growing segment of four-door coupes. The company also has plans of releasing it in Europe with a diesel offering, though it’s unlikely that the diesel variant will make it to the U.S.

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That means the U.S. model is expected to be powered by a 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, but don’t get too excited that the rear-hinged doors found on the concept as they’re not expected to make it to production. What will make it to dealerships is the high-end interior as Kia continues trying to appeal to the luxury segment.