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Rio GT 3-Door Image Rendering

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Leading European car magazines, such as Autobild, Autoexpress and Autocar were in contact with a representative from Kia and found out that the automaker’s interested in making more hot hatches after the cee’d GT and pro_cee’d GT (review), but only of demand warrants it.

There is no real profit to be made in these hot hatchback types of models, but the boost to the brand image is the big payoff.

You would have to think that the Rio hatchback would be the next logical choice for a GT model, especially since there has long been talk of a tuning treatment.

The suspension of the Rio was given a deliberately sporty touch, adding more fuel to the fire that a GT version may be in the offing.

Kia Rio GT Engine, Release Date

Even if the Kia Rio does become the next GT model, don’t expect to see it until 2015, when the car should receive a mid-life refresh.

One thing that is known is that the 120 hp 1,0L or the 130+ hp 1,2L turbo engines being planned won’t be suitable for a GT model. They lack the power and performance needed to appear in a GT hot hatch.

It is much more likely that they would go with the big 1,6L turbo engine with 180 horsepower so that it wouldn’t better the performance of the 204 hp cee’d GT engine.

When it comes to performance, it should make the 0-100 km/h sprint in a touch over 7 seconds.

Rio GT Rendered

Upon hearing the rumors of a Rio GT, Theophilus Chin decided to render a cool looking version of what the model might look like.

His version is a sleeker, sexier 3-door variant, complete with two-tone alloy wheels, a new LED daytime running light cluster, a new front air intake and black accents.

The side sills were also enlarged to give it that sporty look.

In Britain the pro_cee’d GT is a touch more expensive than the Clio RS, so expect a lot from the well equipped, affordably priced Kia Rio GT.

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We can show you three more striking Kia car renderings, each showcasing a particular Kia model that has not been planned for production, though many of us Kia fans would like to see them in the local Kia stores.

1. Kia Pro_cee’d GT cabrio – who wouldn’t want to drive a topless pro_cee’d cabrio propelled by a punchy 1,6L T-GDI turbo engine that packs no less than 204 horsepower?

2. Image rendering of an all-wheel-drive Kia Soul SUV – The “off road” version of the popular Soul crossover vehicle, which has been completely redesigned for the 2014 model year.

3. Kia Picanto GT turbo rendered as a hot hatchback. Looks cool!

Cool-Looking Picanto GT Hot Hatchback

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Recent reports have suggested that Kia may consider expanding their lineup of hot hatch cars if the pro_cee’d GT propves to be a hit.

That said, any new GT models they create will still be a few years away from market.

Common sense makes you believe that the Rio would be the next to get the hot hatch Gt treatment, putting it in direct competition with the likes of the Clio RS and Fiesta ST, both of which are very affordable.

Theophilus Chin decided to go a different route than the Rio, though.

Kia Picanto GT Turbo Rendered

He created a cool rendering of the Picanto GT!

Included in the image rendering are a honeycomb grille, redesigned lower air intake and different fog lights.

You will also spot the addition of large alloy wheels and a lower suspension.

The real life Picanto doesn’t exactly conjure up images of hotness, delivering a rather tepid 85 horsepower and 123 Nm of torque from its little 1.2L four-cylinder engine.

However, if a Picanto GT were created, it would need to go toe to toe with the red hot Fiat 500 Abarth, which delivers up to 160 hp.

That shouldn;t be a problem, though, as the Koreans are already hard at work on a 1.0L and a 1.2-liter turbo engines. They are expected to provide 120 horsepower and 140 horsepower, respectively.

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Some more image renderings of various Kia cars, including the 2015 Kia Soul AWD, Rio GT hot hatchback and pro_cee’d GT cabrio.

1. Kia pro_cee’d GT cabrio would be a very, very nice addition to the sporty GT range.

Kia has already revealed the pro_cee’d GT 3-door, while a 5-door cee’d GT is just around the corner – scheduled to debut later this year.

2. Kia could also expand the Soul model range with a sporty Soul 3-door (based on the Track’ster concept), as well as introduce a Soul AWD, an all terrain off roader with all-wheel-drive system.

 

3. If Kia wouldn’t want to create a Picanto GT for some reason, the Rio based GT hot hatchback would likely be the carmaker’s “entry level” sports car, positioned below the hot-looking pro_cee’d GT.

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