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Kia procee’d GT – Even Better For 2016

of ratios, it delivers genuine aluminium engine start/stop button
performance up to, as if it mattered, is part of the Smart Entry System,
a top speed of 143mph. At the same complementing the new chrome-
time it is an efficient everyday car, tipped window switches and air-
with the emphasis on usability and vent surrounds which I have to say
civility in all conditions rather than lend the interior an even classier
simply raw speed. appearance.
Sports-tuned suspension and All the usual tech is present
steering plus bigger, more powerful including the addition of an MP3-
all-disc brakes, ensure the car is compatible DAB radio as part of the
more than capable of handling six-speaker audio system. There’s
the power and torque outputs illuminated USB and AUX ports, but
of 201bhp and 265Nm. For the old-school amongst you will
Geoff Maxted of Drivewrite.co.uk takes the latest Kia additional grip the GT comes with mourn the loss of a CD player.
procee’d GT for a spin new 18”alloy wheels fitted with It seems that these days we
225/40ZR18 Michelin Sport tyres. prefer digital music streaming via
Kia is a brand of which it can truly entertaining drive on Britain’s The 2016 GT model has an Bluetooth. Sounds good though.
be said has come on in leaps and regulated roads. With a 0-62mph electronic sound generator which GT also offers a new 7-inch
bounds over the last few years. time of 7.3 seconds it is perhaps delivers, depending upon your point satellite navigation screen with
Their model range has widened to best described as a warm rather of view, a distinctive and exciting multi-function Kia Connected
include something for everyone than hot hatch. What makes this engine note into the cabin. When Services too numerous to list here.
and for the driver who prefers a motor excel however is the way it activated via a ‘GT’ button on the The 7-inch screen is also linked to
little more action that means the handles. The Kia procee’d GT with steering wheel, the traditional a really very good colour reversing
procee’d GT. its premium-class looks really is analogue speedometer changes to a camera.
The Kia cee’d, despite the name, good to drive. digital numerical display and shows I’m very impressed with this car.
has grown in popularity as a fine The GT is powered by a torque and turbo gauges. I can’t It has a firm but comfortable ride,
all round five-door hatchback. The turbocharged version of Kia’s say I care for this. It is artificial and handles like a dream and can crack
procee’d is the arguably better Gamma 1.6L direct-injection smacks of a boy-racer image. on when you need to.
looking but not so convenient petrol engine, which satisfies The comfortable steering wheel Although it isn’t as quick as a Golf
three-door version. In the GT the EU6 emissions standards. Driving has a new D-shaped rim and is GTi it competes well in all other
company has engineered a car through a six-speed manual ‘box trimmed in leather with perforated departments and at just shy of £24k
that is just about perfect for an with, in my view, an ideal spread grips and red stitching. A new all-in is considerably cheaper too.

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