2019 Kia ProCeed Spied In Broad Daylight On the Autobahn

Two exhaust tips integrated low down into the rear bumper indicate that this might be the ProCeed GT, packing the 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and twin-clutch transmission of the Ceed GT. With 200 horsepower on tap, bigger brake calipers and discs, as well as a sportier suspension, the newcomer should be a hoot to drive.

Going official on September 13th before the grand reveal at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, the ProCeed serves as the third body style in the lineup after the five-door hatchback and five-door wagon. Lesser versions of the breed will be available with the 1.4-liter turbo and 1.6-liter turbo diesel, although it remains to be seen if Kia can make a case for the 1.0-liter three-cylinder known as T-GDi over at Hyundai.

In regard to pricing, there’s no denying the ProCeed will be located above the Ceed and Ceed Sportswagon. Over in Germany, the two are priced from €15,990 and €16,990. Included in the price, Kia offers the entry-level trim with the 1.4 MPI that churns out 100 horsepower. The i30 Fastback, which is the closest thing to the ProCeed, costs €22,350 and features the 1.0 T-GDi with 120 horsepower and a six-speed manual transmission.

It is believed Kia won’t follow Hyundai in regard to the i30 N, with the Ceed GT and ProCeed GT expected to act as the range-topping options. It’s a bit of a shame when you think about it, but then again, Hyundai is much obliged to sell you the i30 N. Soon enough, the i30 Fastback N and Kona N will be added to the fray.

The Ceed and i30 and now in their third generations, sharing the platform and most oily bits. Both of them have been penned by Peter Schreyer, the German-born automobile designer responsible for the Audi TT and Volkswagen New Beetle.