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2018 Kia GT Looks Great in Newest Spy Photos

Codenamed CK, the 2018 Kia GT is arguably the most anticipated model from the South Korean brand in eons. The low-slung sedan has been spied once again flaunting its sexy bodywork on European roads.
2018 Kia GT (CK) production prototype 24 photos
Photo: Stefan Baldauf/SB-Medien
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First, let’s start with the trunk. Peer through the thin veil of camouflage and you’ll notice that the 2018 Kia GT has its trunk lid integrated into the steeply raked rear window. Technically speaking, this makes the GT a five-door sedan, just like the Audi A7 is. Indeed, ladies and gentlemen, Kia aims high with this thing.

Up front, the most revealing details are the odd windshield outline, heat extractors in the hood similar to those of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, LED-accented headlights beautified by LED turn signals, two air intakes at each side of the front bumper, as well as a more rounded Tiger Nose front grille design. In a word, the exterior styling of the GT is surprising.

The profile, on the other hand, is dominated by the lower line of the side windows, the kink of the C-pillar, chrome-accented gills right next to the front wheel arches, generous side skirts, 15-spoke wheels, and large rear overhang. At the rear we find two sets of dual exhaust pipes, LED taillights, and what appears to be a pretty large trunk for a car in this segment. As far as the interior is concerned, the GT is expected to boast lots of legroom for its rear passengers and all the latest techno goodies available in this segment.

It’s not known for certain which segment the Kia GT will fit in, but from the looks of it, the model will slot right between the compact executive and the mid-size segments. Despite the generous dimensions, Kia is benchmarking it against the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Under the skin, the 2018 Kia GT will be available with an assortment of four- and six-cylinder engines. The pick of the bunch will be a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 similar to that in the Genesis G90. Look forward to 390 HP and 394 lb-ft (534 Nm) plus an 8-speed automatic for the range-topping powertrain of this RWD sedan.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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