If you’re a Kia enthusiast, but have been waiting for a sportier version of some of the current Kia vehicles, you’re going to love this news. In an interview with Autocar, the brand confirmed that it is building a Rear-Wheel Drive sport sedan rumored to be called the GT. It also revealed that it plans to build several more performance versions of their mainstream vehicles, like the Kia Optima and Kia Rio. The Optima GT will feature a 2.0-liter Turbocharged Four-Cylinder Engine that generates up to 242 horsepower, while the Rio GT will look to compete with the Ford Fiesta ST. In the interview, Kia’s performance boss, Albert Biermann, explained, “the goal is to build cars that driver as well as they look.” These future vehicles are intended to be sold globally, so yes, we will see them right here at King Kia! Check back on our blog for updates.
Rosenholtz, Jared. “Kia Hired Former M Engineer To Build Range Of GT Models.” CarBuzz. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2016. <http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2016/8/6/Kia-Hired-Former-M-Engineer-To-Build-Range-Of-GT-Models-7734842/>.
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