Kia pro_cee’d GT - The Kia pro_cee’d GT Test drive review

 Kia pro_cee’d GT. - What is Chinese food without sambal, soccer without offside or a cinema without popcorn? And what is the Kia pro_cee’d GT without applying an i? This want spoils the latest South Korean party? We know after extensive testing the answer!

No, this is not Kia pro_cee’d GT GTI . Certainly not according to Kia. Thus they cover themselves safely. Partly because they probably know that the bar itself at that level is already very high with models like the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST, but because Kia is not (yet) want profile at this level. Wise than to play it safe, but then it makes it very difficult for us. Because it is thus a half- hearted Korean where no man is waiting for?

Half Law? Those are not exactly words that we take in the mouth when we first face-to - face with the Kia pro_cee’d GT. The aggressive fronts with four piercing LED lamps are the most stabbing of cruise missiles threatening the front bumper. Moreover, we see the sharp advanced light units which together with the theatrical red piping to the air splitter will be no confusion, here lies more potential and daring than the other members of the Kia range. The beautiful 18-inch wheels, side skirts and dual exhaust intensify this feeling again and bring us to doubt. Kia has really no designs on the VW Golf GTI and Focus ST?

in the interior less spectacle. Apart from a red stitching and GT badge we still look at it with buttons topped steering wheel and the dashboard are few differences with the regular variations found. A missed opportunity, because the inner crack is not defined in character. It's all neat, specially the black glossy plastic, but it is not exciting. Anyway, let’s face it, since you do not sell cars short. A good driving position and the right dose gadgets and gimmicks is now estimated higher. And look, will prompt the central instruments an LCD monitors instead of a established hand. This shows Kia desired a traditional -looking meter for speed, or a more futuristic layout that also provides you with turbo charging and pull. Obviously needlessly, but it is a nice addition to the sporty nature of the Korean halve lings accents.
                           
The most significant change, however, the furniture of the GT version are. Kia exchanged namely the standard armchairs for bucket seats from Recaro. That sounds very racy, but although the seats provide ample lateral support are clear not GTI copies. The comfort reigns. The other properties and dimensions of the GT are differently identical to the regular Kia pro_cee’d. This means that once a wide seating four adults find - even in terms of headroom back - and that the luggage also consumes much luggage. 380 liters in the normal configuration and up to 1,225 liters when the rear seat is folded down. Very practical.

As previously mentioned the spicy Kia wants no means a hardcore sports car are. Indeed, Kia sees that it was not as competitors. And that brings another problem, because with a generating 204 horsepower, 1.6 liter four-cylinder is blown Kia horsepower technically pretty close. Also the suspension somewhat tightened until he was actually too stiff to consume. Imperceptibly all irregularities finally romped engineers slightly with the gas, brake and steering response. Sharp is it not, this is the pro_cee'd in the base all too comfortable car. Who is on the border search will quickly tire of the Kia proceed GT are. The car offers enough confidence for the better - and - throw - throw work. The relatively soft springs for any car make additional dives when cornering at speed and thus the sense of sportsmanship and trust like snow in the sun disappear. Also a lack of experience is the lack of a nice soundtrack. There was quite a bit of attention may spend Kia. To

the performance is, however, little to bargain. From zero to 100 km / h in 7.7 counting is still over smoothly to mention. Specifically, the acceleration is. Where we are now going to get used to very linear accelerating cars seems the cylinder in a Korean type two-stage rocket. He comes on steam, blow anything, and then you get back an extra boost. And that each successive gear again. It is less refined over. What else? The six-speed turns tight and the wheel has an endorsement that will make it lively, but not overly aggressive, your input is responded. Kia pro_cee’d GT is never unpleasant, these are just a very nice companion. A true Grand Tourer with which we want to effortlessly bridge. Relatively comfortable and with enough power considerable distances the sharp edge of a hot hatchback we barely missed during the test period. Of course, a Golf GTI or Focus ST delicious hot rods, but that cost almost 10 grand more. Kia shoots regard us focus on a kind of new segment. And we are positive of.