The all-new Kia Ceed 'GT' is more accomplished and fun-to-drive than ever and made its public debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, alongside the all-new ProCeed 'GT' and Ceed 'GT-Line'.

The original cee'd 'GT' and pro_cee'd 'GT' were launched in 2013, representing the first ever performance hatchbacks from a Korean brand. The Kia Ceed 'GT' picks up where its predecessors left off, with an assured, engaging drive and a powerful 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, as well as a comprehensive range of comfort, safety and convenience technologies.

Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe, comments: "Our first 'GT' models were important for Kia. They laid a blueprint for future performance cars from the brand and proved there was a genuine appetite for faster and more engaging "driver's cars" from Kia. The cee'd 'GT' and pro_cee'd 'GT' provided the impetus for cars such as the Stinger and Optima 'GT' and introduced a sporty design appeal that has inspired a range of popular 'GT-Line' models across our product line-up."

Herrera adds "The all-new Ceed 'GT' occupies a unique position in the mid-size family car segment and doesn't simply chase the highest top speed or fastest straight-line acceleration. It offers greater agility and grip on winding roads, maximum confidence and comfort at a cruise, and fast-revving turbocharged power perfectly matched to European tastes."

Ceed 'GT-Line' takes design cues from the higher-powered 'GT'
Strengthening the appeal of Kia's new mid-size family car range, the new Ceed 'GT-Line' draws inspiration from Kia's new high-powered Ceed and ProCeed 'GT' models, both 'GT-Line' variants offers a high level of versatility, turbocharged engines and engaging handling, topped with a sporty new look inside and out.

The Kia Ceed 'GT-Line' is available with a choice of powertrains: Kia's 118bhp 1.0-litre and 138bhp 1.4-litre T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct injection) engines, or Kia's 134bhp 1.6-litre 'Smartstream' CRDi (Common-Rail Direct injection) diesel engine. The downsized range of powertrains contribute to the car's agile handling characteristics. An even higher specification Ceed 'GT-Line S' model features the 138bhp 1.4-litre T-GDi powerplant paired exclusively to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe, comments: "The all-new Ceed 'GT-Line' takes design inspiration from the new high-powered Ceed 'GT' and will appeal to a wider audience as a result. Since its launch in Europe earlier this year, the all-new Ceed has been widely praised for its comprehensive array of technologies, efficiency and engaging driving character. The 'GT-Line' builds on another of the Ceed's key strengths - its design."

What makes an all-new Ceed 'GT' a 'GT'
The Ceed 'GT' features a sporty exterior design to differentiate it visually from other models in the Ceed range. Where the design of the Ceed range is characterised by its blend of taut creases and curvaceous sheet metal, the 'GT' variant presents a more athletic proposition than conventional versions of the car.

At the front, the Ceed 'GT' has a new front bumper design, incorporating larger air intakes and gloss black trim along the base. Like the standard Ceed, the 'GT' features a modern interpretation of Kia's four-lamp 'ice-cube' LED daytime running lights, integrated into the main headlamp unit. Kia's tiger-nose grille is also adapted for the new model, with a dark chrome surround and a subtle 'GT' logo. The honeycomb grille pattern is also embedded with subtle red highlights.

In profile, it is finished with a glossy chrome window surround and features more substantial side sills, finished in gloss black and red. The standard 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels feature a new castellated centre cap finished in red, and house red brake calipers. At 135mm, the ride height is reduced by 5mm over other Ceed variants, making it appear more planted on the road and reducing the overall centre of gravity. A unique 'GT' bumper at the rear complements that found at the front, housing a subtle gloss black rear diffuser, as well as 'GT' badging. A small roof spoiler helps channel air cleanly off the top of the car.

The Kia Ceed 'GT' will be available in the UK with a choice of four paint finishes, with its own unique 18-inch alloy wheel design. It is already in production at Kia's Zilina production facility in Slovakia, alongside the Ceed, ProCeed and Ceed Sportswagon.

Sports-focused interior with everyday versatility
The Ceed 'GT' features a series of changes to its cabin to separate it from non-GT models in the Ceed family line-up, with a sportier interior ambience. The 'GT' variant is built around the same ergonomic cabin architecture as other models in the model range. Surfaces are finished in high-quality soft-touch materials and metallic trim, while the dashboard is angled towards the driver, making it easier to use on the move. At the centre of the dashboard is Kia's 'floating' touchscreen infotainment system - 8.0-inches wide - with audio, heating and ventilation controls situated below.

A black roofliner, enveloping and cocooning occupants, replaces the grey cloth found in standard Ceed models. Every 'GT' model features a leather D-shaped steering wheel bearing the 'GT' logo, as well as aluminium driver pedals. Front passengers in the Ceed 'GT' are held in place by Kia's new sports seats. Created exclusively for the model, these seats provide larger, firmer side and thigh bolsters compared to the original cee'd 'GT'. Seats are trimmed in black leather and faux suede and finished with red stitching and a red-stitched 'GT' logo in the seat back.

Powerful 1.6-litre T-GDi engine available with manual transmission
When the first cee'd 'GT' and pro_cee'd 'GT' were revealed in 2013, they were powered by a newly-developed 1.6-litre T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct injection) engine. Downsized, turbocharged and quick to respond to driver inputs across the rev range, the new engine came to define the car's effortless approach to power delivery in all conditions. The Kia Ceed 'GT' retains this approach, with a 1.6-litre T-GDi engine exclusively for the new 'GT' variant.

Producing 201bhp at a 6,000rpm peak, the 1.6-litre T-GDi engine continues to provide effortless acceleration and easily-accessible torque. The engine's maximum torque of 265Nm is available across a wide 1,500-to-4,500rpm rev range. The result is an engine which delivers as much of its performance as possible across all driving conditions.

The Kia Ceed 'GT' is paired with a six-speed manual transmission as standard. With a top speed of 143mph, acceleration to 62mph is completed in just 7.2 seconds, while CO2 emissions of 155g/km (NEDC 2.0) result in a combined WLTP fuel economy figure of 38.2mpg.

Innovations to make life easier, more comfortable and safer
The Kia Ceed 'GT' provides owners and occupants with a wide range of technologies designed to make road travel as easy, comfortable and safe as possible.

The standard 8.0-inch 'floating' touchscreen satellite navigation system features Kia Connected Services powered by TomTom®. The system enables full smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay^TM (for iPhone 5 and onwards) and Android Auto^TM (for Android phones running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher). Standard technologies include full Bluetooth® smartphone integration, automatic lights, keyless entry and heated front seats.

In addition to the car's six standard airbags, advanced driver assistance technologies enhance occupant protection, using active safety systems to mitigate the risk of collisions. Standard safety technologies include High Beam Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Assist with Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - City. Additional technologies include Smart Parking Assist and pedestrian recognition for the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system.

Every Ceed is equipped as standard with Kia's Vehicle Stability Management (VSM). VSM ensures stability when braking and cornering by controlling the car's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if it detects a loss of traction.

Choice of turbocharged engines with low emissions and instant response
'GT-Line' models are available with a choice of turbocharged engines from the conventional Ceed model range. These include Kia's lightweight three-cylinder 118bhp 1.0-litre T-GDi engine, producing 118bhp and 172Nm of torque. The 1.4-litre 'Kappa' T-GDi is also available, with power and torque outputs of 138bhp and 242Nm, respectively. The Kia Ceed 'GT-Line' is also available with Kia's all-new 'Smartstream' 1.6-litre CRDi diesel engine with 134bhp. Every engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission, while 1.4-litre T-GDi engines are available with Kia's seven-speed dual-clutch auto transmission.

The Kia Ceed 'GT-Line' has been engineered exclusively for European roads, with European buyers in mind - offering an assured ride and engaging handling and a fully independent suspension system as standard, maximising agility and comfort. The ride has been developed on Europe's wide variety of road surfaces, remaining comfortable while giving drivers the confidence of tighter body control under cornering and stability at higher speeds.

The Ceed 'GT-Line' equipped with the 118bhp 1.0-litre T-GDi engine manages to accelerate to 60mph in 10.7 seconds, before powering onto a top speed of 118mph. CO₂ emissions of 125g/km (NEDC 2.0) equate to a combined (WLTP) fuel economy figure of 47.9mpg. With the 1.4-litre T-GDi powerplant under the bonnet and a six-speed manual gearbox, the Ceed 'GT-Line' can accelerate to 60mph in 8.6 seconds and onto a top speed of 130mph, with CO₂ emissions of 132g/km (NEDC 2.0) and a combined (WLTP) fuel economy figure of 48.7mpg. Both the 'GT-Line' and 'GT-Line S' are available with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that has a top speed of 127mph and an acceleration to 60mph figure of 8.9 seconds. The 'GT-Line' emits 127g/km CO₂ (NEDC 2.0) and 45.6mpg on the combined (WLTP) economy cycle, while the 'GT-Line S' equipped with larger 18-inch alloy wheels has a CO₂ figure of 129g/km (NEDC 2.0) and can achieve 43.5mpg (combined - WLTP). The 1.6-litre CRDi 'Smartstream' engine produces 134bhp, has a maximum speed of 124mph and can accelerate to 60mph in 9.8 seconds. It has the lowest CO₂ emissions of all of the 'GT-Line' models at 107g/km (NEDC 2.0), with a combined (WLTP) fuel economy figure of 57.6mpg.

Market, warranty and after-care
In keeping with every Kia, the all-new Ceed 'GT' and 'GT-Line' comes with the company's unique-in-the-UK seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty, subject to certain wear and tear conditions. The warranty is fully transferable should the car be sold before the time or mileage limits have been reached.