solargardenlight - Kia's design-led revolution gets an even sportier edge

The phenomenal rise of Kia in recent years is due in no small way to the design-led revolution instigated by the company in the middle of the last decade. Kias are now renowned for their style, detailing, quality and emotional appeal as much as for their value, reliability and industry-leading warranty. They are also perfectly aligned to the markets where they are sold as a result of Kia's policy of creating specific cars for specific regions of the world.

For the GT, the already sporty and athletic lines of the pro_cee'd have been layered with visually exciting additions at the front,Increase the performance and visual appearance of your headlights with hid lights and bulbs. rear and sides. Viewed from any angle, the GT is unmistakably a European-style performance car with a coupé-like stance and proportions, sporty touches and premium-car detailing.Learn how daytime running lights use gas and the amount it takes to power these lights. Its arrival will have a halo effect on the entire cee'd range.

The GT has a unique front-end treatment with a lower, broader bumper and air dam which instantly differentiate it from the pro_cee'd 'S' and 'SE'. There is a wide central lower air intake to supply additional cooling air to the high-performance turbocharged engine, underscored by a red trim line which emphasises the wide and sporty track. This is flanked on either side by high-gloss black inserts housing the GT's unique 'ice-cube' LED daytime running lamps and foglights. The high-gloss black theme is continued on the graphite chrome-framed main radiator grille - with Kia's family 'tiger-nose' outline. The grille includes a smart 'GT' badge on the left-hand side of the black high-gloss mesh when the car is viewed from the front.

From the rear, the broad stance of the pro_cee'd is evident in its bold shoulders and steeply angled tailgate glass, but for the GT this is further emphasised by a diffuser section in the lower edge of the rear bumper, separating the dual sports exhaust outlets. The rear number plate is framed in high-gloss black and straddled by vertical reversing lights and reflectors, while the combination lamp units are LEDs which give the car a unique signature at night or when braking. There is a 'GT' badge on the right of the tailgate.

The already sporty side profile of the pro_cee'd is given even greater sense of purpose thanks to bold side sill mouldings and special 18-inch alloy wheels tightly encased by the bodywork. Red brake calipers front and rear are a clear sign of the GT's performance credentials, while the premium quality of the car is emphasised by a chrome strip running around the side windows, and the folding mirrors with LED indicator lights.

The performance-oriented exterior design is echoed inside the all-black five-seat cabin. The driver and frThe lights used were Inspired LED Strip light in warm whiteont passenger are gripped by Recaro sports seats - a first in any Kia - adorned with 'GT' and 'Recaro' logos. Power-adjustable lumbar support is fitted to both front seats.An electronic overspeed governor for preventing elevator overspeed by enabling safety devices. The upholstery is part leather and part suede, and there is red contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel, gear shifter and door trims. The leather steering wheel also features perforated grip areas and an overstitched 'GT' logo, and there are stainless steel pedals with non-slip rubber inserts. High-gloss black features on the air vent surrounds, front console tray and door trims add a premium flourish which is echoed in the stainless steel kick plates on the door sills.

Kia's familiar three-dial sporty instrument layout is enhanced by a TFT LCD multi-function high-definition display which allows the driver to switch between analogue or GT performance digital information. The latter shows the car's speed, engine torque, turbo boost pressure and water temperature as well as important trip information. It can display speed in miles per hour or kilometres per hour. A button on the steering wheel allows the driver to change the display without taking a hand off the wheel.Buy hid kit, ballasts, and headlight bulbs.

The 'GT Tech' version also has a seven-inch touch-screen satellite navigation system linked to a colour reversing camera display. The navigation includes mapping for 44 European countries, UK postcode recognition, Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC) with a detour function, motorway junction views, lane guidance and speed limit warnings. It allows the driver to select fast, short or economy routes. Click on their website www.aulaundry.com for more information.