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disappointment.

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Bottom line: GT $29,990; GT-Tech $33,490. Premium paint $595.

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Straight line speed is not astounding, achieving 0-100kmh in about 7.7 seconds, but once things are spinning it is deceptively quick and confident.

It’s only available with a slick-shifting six-speed manual…but the enthusiasts

won’t mind that one iota.

Mid corner you can pour on the power and it will pull like a dentist on every occasion.

It feels like a two-stage throttle, where you can apply the power, and depress the accelerator again for even more punch. It will keep firing all the way to the 7000rpm redline.

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Those wanting some more internal pizzazz can wait a few months for the sat nav, although that could also come with a slight price rise.

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Those wanting some more internal pizzazz can wait a few months for the sat nav, although that could also come with a slight price rise.

An automatic transmission would be welcome to boost volumes, but this is a driver’s car, and there is no better way to enjoy a spin than swapping cogs yourself.

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Servicing intervals are every six months or 7500km.

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The 1.6-litre turbo has a punchy turn of speed, which propels the coupe that possesses an awesomely adept chassis and suspension set-up. With little, if

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One brilliant feature is the central changeable speedometer.

Hit the GT button on the steering wheel and you can choose between an analogue set-up or a digital read-out flanked by turbo boost and torque bars.

The centre stereo is about the

plates, CD stereo with Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, dual zone air-con along with rear parking sensors and reversing camera.

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On the race track it was even more fun, proving its willingness

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Ask Kia, and they’ll tell you this is not a “hot hatch”. It may not be boiling, but it’s certainly simmering.

The combination of a dynamic chassis, firm yet compliant suspension and a burly turbocharged engine deliver a car which is fun to drive and it feels fast to drive.

Those wanting some more internal pizzazz can wait a few months for the sat nav, although that could also come with a slight price rise.

An automatic transmission would be welcome to boost volumes, but this is a driver’s car, and there is no better way to enjoy a spin than swapping cogs yourself.

Anyone seeking style, performance and value in a coupe package would struggle to find better. ★★★★

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It’s only available with a slick-shifting six-speed manual…but the enthusiasts

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What we liked: Feels fast, great to throw into corners, strong turbo performance, good looks, impressive value.

What we’d like to see: Improved dash appeal but that will come with the sat nav system later in the year, automatic transmission option.

Warranty and servicing: Five-year unlimited kilometre warranty with one year roadside assist. Capped price servicing for the first five years, average price of $286.

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The on most cars in this class — $29,990 entry variant has dualon most cars — from a conventional speedo and folding side mirrors. on most carsin inthis thisclass class — dial $29,990 entry variant has $29,990 entry variant hasdualdualincluding sister company zone airconditioning, cruise including sister company to a digital display flanked by The top-spec GT Tech costs including sister company zone zoneairconditioning, airconditioning,cruise cruise Hyundai’s Veloster SR Turbo — control, reversing camera, Hyundai’s Veloster SR Turbo — bars displaying torque and $34,490 and adds a panoramic Hyundai’s Veloster SR Turbo — control, control,reversing reversingcamera, camera, in favour of a multi-link setup.

Recaro seats with leather/suede in favour of a multi-link setup. turbo levels.

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IA continues to proceed IA continues to proceed with a great deal of with a greatinto dealthe of enthusiasm enthusiasm into thea global markets, with markets, with a particularglobal emphasis on Europe. particular emphasis on Europe.

Take a look at the all-new Kia Take a look at the all-new Kia pro—ceed GT for a solid insight pro—ceed GTKorean for a solid insight into the South maker’s into the South Korean maker’s intentions. intentions.

A word or two about the name A the word or pro—ceed two about GT the name first: title first: the title pro—ceed GT drives sub-editors and computer drives sub-editors computer spelling checkers toand distraction, spelling checkers to distraction, but I guess we’re stuck with it. but I guess we’re stuck The really odd thing iswith that it.

The really pro—ceed GTodd isn’tthing usedisonthat the pro—ceed GT isn’t used they on the new Kia’s badges!

Rather new Kia’s badges! they simply say ceed on Rather one side of simply sayrump, ceed on one of the hatch’s and GTside on the the hatch’s rump, and GT on the other, the pro— having other, the confused pro— having apparently even the apparently confused even the stylists. stylists.

But let’s forget about the Butand let’sconcentrate forget about the on name purely name purely on the car.and Thisconcentrate Kia is a brilliant the car. This Kia is a brilliant machine at a very affordable machine at a at very affordable price.

Starting $29,990, plus price. Starting at $29,990, plus on-roads, it has excellent on-roads, it has excellent styling, a powerful engine and styling, ahandling powerfulthat engine and stunning stunningall handling that it on surprised who tested surprised who tested it on road and atall a racetrack during road andlaunch. at a racetrack during the press the press launch.

A three-door hatchback, the A three-door the sporting Kia has hatchback, sleek lines that sporting sleek lines that begin withKia thehas now familiar begin with the now familiar four-part daytime running lights four-part daytime runninggrille. lights that sit below the Schreyer that sit theon Schreyer grille.

There arebelow swages the doors There are swages on the doors 20

and the side windows sweep up and theaside windows sweep up towards coupe-like tail. towards a coupe-like tail.

Red-painted brake calipers Red-painted brakealloys calipers sitting inside 18-inch sitting inside 18-inch effect. alloys complete the sporting complete the sporting effect.

Full-on car enthusiasts will also Full-on car enthusiasts will also see the high-performance see the high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres as Michelin Sport 3 tyres as part of the Pilot fashion statement. part of the statement.

Inside arefashion sports seats by Inside are sports seats that by leather and suede Recaro leather suede Recaro have the and hand-finished lookthat have the hand-finished look thanks to the red stitching that thanks towith the the red black stitching that contrasts trim. contrasts with black The Recaros alsothe carry redtrim.

The Recaros also carry red stitched GT badges. stitched GTarea badges.

The dash has plenty of The dash to area has black plenty of bling thanks piano blingwith thanks to piano black finish bright metal-look finish withAsbright metal-look highlights. in other cars highlights.

As in cars tested recently, weother found the testedblack recently, we found piano gathered dust the pianominutes black gathered dustwiped within of it being within minutes of it being wiped clean. clean.

Pro—ceed GT has a Pro—ceed 1.6-litre GT has apetrol turbocharged turbocharged unit as used in a1.6-litre couplepetrol of other unit as used in a couple of other sporting models in the range. sporting models in the range.

Unlike other powerplants in other powerplants thisUnlike class, which develop 200 in this class, which develop 200 horsepower (147 kilowatts), Kia horsepower (147 kilowatts), has cleverly found an extra Kia has cleverly found an extra couple of horses to bring it up to couple of horses toitbring it up to 202 hp (150 kW), so can brag 202 hpmost (150 powerful kW), so itin can it’s the itsbrag it’s the most powerful class.

Love that attitude!in its class.

Love that attitude!about is Really worth bragging bragging about is the Really torqueworth output.

The engine the torque output. produces 265 Nm allThe the engine way produces 265 Nm all the way from 1750 revs to 4500.

Even fromthere’s 1750 revs to 4500.

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and the engine is still pumping and240 theNm engine is still pumping out at 6000.

Redline is 240rpm.

Nm at 6000. Redline is atout 6500 atAs6500 rpm. drivers, we love sporting sporting we love the As fact that thedrivers, pro—ceed GT is the only fact that pro—ceed GT is sold withthe a six-speed sold only with abut six-speed manual gearbox feel Kia will manual buton feel will find this agearbox handicap theKia realfind this a handicap on the realworld market where many world are market where many people buying fashion peoplefunction are buying fashion before — and will want before function — and will want an automatic transmission. an automatic transmission.

A six-speaker audio system A system has a six-speaker full range ofaudio inputs, has a fullBluetooth range of inputs, including music including Unfortunately Bluetooth music streaming. there’s streaming.

Unfortunately no satellite navigation, eventhere’s as nooption satellite even as an at navigation, this stage. The an optionsystem at this installed stage. The European in the European installed Kia GT (the system car is built in in the Kia GT (the is builtthere in Slovakia and car originally Slovakia and originally was no intention to sell itthere was noEurope) intention to sell work it outside doesn’t in outside Europe) doesn’t work in Australia.

Australia.

A local satellite navigation A local satellite navigation system is being developed for system is being developed for the Australia market, but won’t the Australia market, but year. won’t be available until late this be available until late this year.

INSIDE & OUT INSIDE & OUT pro-ceed GT 1.6-litre three-door hatch:

pro-ceed(manual).

GT 1.6-litre three-door hatch: $29,990 $29,990 (manual). pro-ceed GT Tech 1.6-litre three-door pro-ceed GT Tech 1.6-litre three-door hatch: $33,490 (manual). hatch: $33,490 (manual).

Note: These prices do not include government dealerdodelivery charges.

Note: Theseorprices not include Contact your local Kia dealer for charges. government or dealer delivery prices. driveaway Contact your local Kia dealer for driveaway prices.

gear shifter, seats an things simple). with a nice spread of The South Korean brand has arrived, and here is the materials. new pin-up that starts from 30 grand.

The main operation In the past few years, we have seen rapidly improving has a trio of instrume products with great style and performance, aided by an One brilliant feature Australian tuning and handling team, which is speedometer. Hit the responsible for ensuring cars meet our conditions.

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degrees off. We'd call it a 'warm hatch'.

The hint is in the name: the GT part of the badge evokes grand touring. Think swift, comfortable cross-country travel, with the ability to blat through the hills if required, and you’re starting to get the picture.

Plus, there’s the way this thing looks - from the right angles, and if you squint a little, there’s shades of Scirocco, hints of A 250 and a generally cohesive blend of Kia’s familiar lines.

Except, for this one, Kia's turned 'style' up to eleven.

THE INTERIOR

★★★★

Quality: Without the slightest exaggeration, this is Kia Australia’s best interior to date.

In Europe, the regular Cee’d models are positioned against the likes of Volkswagen’s industry-leading Golf. To compete in that hot-house, Kia gave this interior special attention.

You'll find more soft-touch surfaces in the Pro_Cee’d and a precision fit and attention to detail that surpass the Cerato, and also bests others in the Kia range of generally good interiors.

There’s also 7-inch TFT screen in the instrument cluster that, in 'GT mode', can be switched from normal circular speedo to a digital speedo with torque and boost gauges.

That's a party trick not matched within its class, and a novel way of boosting the quality feel to the interior.

Comfort: Despite being a three-door, the Pro_Cee’d provides a surprisingly good amount of space. In the rear there’s as much legroom as any five-door.

Headroom is a touch tighter, but isn’t cramped. There’s a stack of room for two,

OVERVIEW From a brand once synonymous with cheap transport, to a design and qualitydriven manufacturer putting the wind up established players - Kia’s star continues its upward trajectory.

And now, to go with the handsome Kia family face, it now counts a pair of warmed performance models in the range that appeal to the heart, not just the head.

This newest entrant, the Pro_Cee’d GT, shares its turbocharged heart with the Kia Cerato Koup (and Hyundai’s Veloster SR).

It takes aim squarely at the Europeanmarket competitors - Golf, Megane et al - with good looks, improved handling and added refinement.

Make no mistake - this stylish GT isn’t a hot-hatch. Power outputs are a shade below ‘hot’ and the handling is perhaps just a few

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and accommodation for three close friends on short hops without much complaint.

Up front, with those deeply bolstered Recaro front buckets, the support is superb. They’re easy enough to extract yourself from but provide good grip when cornering quickly.

The front of the cushion does seem very high, and short-legged drivers might find the the softly padded thigh-support intrusive. If only the driver’s seat went a touch lower it would be near perfect.

inputs.

Additional features of the GT Tech include HID headlights with active cornering, a tilt/ slide panoramic roof with electric blind, cargo net, additional 12v outlet in the boot, proximity key and push-button start, plus exterior door handle illumination.

Crucially, at the moment there’s no way to add satellite navigation to the Pro_Cee’d, but Kia promises that will change before the end of this year.

Equipment: The Pro_Cee’d GT comes standard with dual-zone climate control, leather and suede trim, Recaro front seats, leather wrapped sports steering wheel and gear knob, cooled glovebox, trip computer and alloy pedals.

It also comes with LED running lamps and tail lights, auto lights, wipers and rear-view dimming, reverse camera, reverse sensors, steering wheel-mounted cruise control and audio controls and six-speaker audio with Bluetooth connectivity and USB and Aux

Storage: Swing the tailgate up and you’ll find 380 litres of cargo volume - not too shabby, and only five litres less than a Cerato hatch. Drop the split/fold rear seats and there’s 1225 litres available, that’s 12 litres more than a Cerato.

Inside there’s a well-sized glovebox and centre console, plus front door-pockets and bottle holders for all outboard seating positions.

There are two front cupholders, a cubby at the base of the centre console and overhead sunglasses holder.

ON THE ROAD

★★★

Driveability: So if not hot, then what?

The 1.6 litre turbo in the Pro_Cee’d GT is the same one you’ll find under the bonnet of the Cerato Koup and spits out 150kW at 6000rpm and 265Nm between 17504500rpm.

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and the boosted mid-range is noticeable, adding tractability across the board.

It’s not blistering - and it doesn’t need to be, instead complementing the chassis balance well.

The clutch weighting and smooth gear-shift are nearly perfect. There’s a good weight to the clutch pedal but not enough to be tiresome in stop-start traffic and the gearshift glides through its gate with precision (albeit with a slightly long throw).

There’s just a moment of hesitation when moving from standstill, but after that the GT piles on torque and carries speed deceptively. Never becoming too ruffled in the process.

If I were to pick a flaw it's that throttle response is a little slow; the engine doesn't gather revs quickly enough for my taste.

That’s part of the 'warm-not-hot' thing again - it's never sleepy but doesn’t fire towards its plateau the way a good Euro can.

That noted, no such quibbles with the stability control.

Left on, the system isn’t a complete killjoy.

When slip or loss of traction is detected, it only pulls power back instead of shutting the show down. It's also switchable, but will still intervene if it thinks you’ve overcooked it.

Refinement: On the freeway the Pro_Cee’d is amazingly quiet - not a whisper of wind noise sneaks in and the road roar, even on the coarsest tarmac is well restrained.

Engine noise is very subtle too. Give it the beans and you’ll hear a pleasant induction roar that grows into a rush of exhaust - but it’s not much - a louder set of pipes would be a great match to the package.

Ride and Handling: Kia Australia has retuned the Pro_Cee’d GT to suit local conditions and, as such, we get firmer springs and thicker swaybars. The ride is firm, but not bone-shaking.

On some patchworked rural backroads we found on our testing, the sporty Kia held the road tenaciously and showed the benefit of that local handling tune.

The front tracks accurately and remains commendably flat when cornering quickly.

All this without rattling occupants or

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allowing the rough surface to invade the cabin.

Of course, underneath the rear of the Cee’d you’ll find a multi-link suspension setup, unlike the Cerato’s torsion beam.

This more advanced system, along with grippy Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres, is where the Pro_Cee’d’s confidence-inspiring grip comes from.

Hard starts however will invoke plenty of axle tramp, and you can spin an inside wheel if powering out of a tight bend (the only part of the package that isn’t up to scratch).

Braking: Up front, 300mm vented rotors, and, at the rear, 262 solid discs are tasked with hauling the Pro_Cee’d down from speed.

And no problems here: these brakes can happily take a pounding and pull up surely.

The pedal stroke is a little long however, creating a slightly soft feel underfoot.

SAFETY ANCAP rating: Not rated.

Safety features: ABS brakes with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution, stability and traction control, three-point seat belts and adjustable head restrains for all seats, six airbags (dual front, front seat side, and curtain) and pretensioning front seat belts with load limiters.

WARRANTY AND SERVICING

Warranty: As with all Kia models, the pro_cee’d GT comes with a 5-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, along with Kia Connect and five-year capped-price servicing.

Service costs: Scheduled services are set for every 7,500km or six months, and under Kia’s fixed-price servicing scheme range from $183 to $595.

Over a five year/75,000km period the Pro_Cee’d GT’s total service cost would be $2866. For full details and inclusions consult your Kia dealer.

HOW IT COMPARES | VALUE FOR MONEY

★★★★★

Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo ($32,990) Kia’s sister brand, Hyundai, uses the same engine in the oddball Veloster. The styling packs in plenty of aggression, the power-toweight ratio is a touch better, and so is fuel consumption.

Inside the interior is high-quality but just a half-step behind the Pro_Cee’d, same goes for the handling although it is still a lot of fun.

Nissan Pulsar SSS ($29,790) - Like the Kia, the Pulsar is firmly a warm hatch. You gain two extra doors, but lose out when it comes to power, torque, fuel consumption and interior design.

Despite not matching on numbers, there’s still plenty to like about the Pulsar’s engine, however the handling isn’t really a strong

point. It may be cheaper, but there’s a few good reasons why.

Honda CR-Z ($38,490) - If three-door style is essential, and rarity appeals to you, why not try the CR-Z? It even boasts impressive handling and a frugal petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain.

Sadly the power deficit is enormous, the CRZ is well and truly over-priced, underspecced and features a rear seat best suited to garden gnomes.

That’s a real shame too, deep down there’s the makings of a good car just dying to get out. Get in quick, though: it may not be around much longer.

TMR VERDICT | OVERALL

★★★★ Kia brings an exceptionally well thoughtout hatch to market in the shape of the Pro_Cee’d GT. It will always be a niche car, three doors and manual transmission are a tough play in a practical-minded market like Australia.

Because of that, it won’t suit all. However, if you’re looking for something that manages to mix quality, fun, a little bit of oomph and unique style, then the Pro_Cee’d GT might be just the thing.

With a high quality finish inside and out, this is a very easy car to like a lot.

Before you write it off for not being hot enough in a segment dominated by stormers like the Volkswagen Golf GTI or Ford Focus ST, take one for a test drive and focus on the day-to-day liveability it offers.

Kia’s intent with its smart and stylish Pro_ Cee’d GT then makes sense.

Pricing (excludes on-road costs) 2014 Kia Pro_Cee’d GT - $29,990 2014 Kia Pro_Cee’d GT Tech - $33,490

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t may have taken Kia longer than most to join the performance hatch brigade, but as with any rite of passage, the manufacturer was fit to choose its own timing.

Ergo, the pro_cee’d GT is an eagerly anticipated take on the genre and one Kia has just about nailed. We say ‘just about’ because there are a few caveats to the overall package, not least of which is the model’s failure to launch with the option of an automatic transmission.

Arguably, many shopping in this segment won’t mind shifting gears themselves, and will enjoy the pro_cee’d GT’s short-throw six-speed ‘box. But with almost every other competitor in the segment offering the choice of an automatic or dual-clutch transmission, we can’t help but wonder if the pro_cee’d GT is starting its life behind the

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eight ball.

That issue aside, the pro_cee’d GT does present a lot of promise. It’s a sleek and stylish three-door hatch with an interior that belies its meagre pricetag.

Loaded with standard equipment, the pro_cee’d GT is likewise well endowed beneath the bonnet, and arrives with a 1.6-litre direct-injected, intercooled and turbocharged four-cylinder engine -- the same found powering Hyundai’s hardcharging Veloster SR Turbo.

The force-fed DOHC ‘Gamma’ engine develops 150kW at 6000rpm and 265Nm between 1750 and 4500rpm, which is enough, Kia says, to accelerate the pro_ cee’d GT to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds. The sporty new hatch boasts a top speed of 230km/h and is said to consume as little as 7.4L/100km on the ADR combined cycle.

CO2 emissions are rated at 171g/km.

As we’ve mentioned, the pro_cee’d GT drives the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission, the final two ratios of which are overdriven. Braking is managed by all-wheel discs measuring 300x28mm at the front and 262x10mm at the rear, while the steering is electrically-assisted.

Like the steering, the pro_cee’d GT's strut (front) and multi-link (rear) suspension arrangement is tuned specifically for Australian conditions with increased damper rebound and compression rates, stiffer springs and bushes, and a larger-diameter rear anti-roll bar. Two-tone alloy wheels measuring 18x7.5-inch are shod with 225/40-series Michelin Pilot Sport 3 rubber regardless of variant.

In a nod to its sporty underpinnings, the pro_cee’d GT is possessed with an equally athletic five-seat cabin. It is accessed via two large doors which allow reasonably easy access to the roomy back seat and is dressed with leather and suede-upholstered Recaro sports seats, a neat leather-clad steering wheel, alloy-faced pedals, gloss-black and chrome garnishes and monotone carpets, dashboard, door cards and hood lining.

Equipment levels vary slightly between the two model variants, which are priced accordingly. The entry-spec pro_cee’d GT starts at $29,990 (plus on-road costs), while the higher-grade pro_cee’d GT Tech begins at $33,490 (plus ORCs). Metallic paint attracts an additional $475 surcharge.

The former is fitted with dual-zone climate-control, cruise control, power windows and mirrors, reversing sensors and a rear-view camera, while the latter adds an electric tilt and slide sunroof, active HID headlights, keyless entry and push-button start, and privacy glass to the mix.

Both variants are equipped with a sixspeaker audio system with single-CD/tuner, 3.5mm and USB auxiliary audio connectivity, Bluetooth telephony and audio streaming, and a model-specific TFT LCD binnaclemounted screen.

The centre screen doubles as an instrument read-out which displays info like turbo boost pressure, torque output, engine coolant temperature, a digital speedometer

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and other trip information.

The pro_cee’d GT competes with the likes of the Veloster SR Turbo and Toyota 86 on price but dimensionally is near-identical to Volkswagen’s $50,000 Scirocco.

Riding on a 2650mm wheelbase, the pro_cee’d GT measures 4310mm in length, 1780mm from door to door and 1430mm from road to roof top. The front track is slightly narrower than the rear (1545 v 1553mm) while the turning circle is a nippy 10.6 metres.

The Australian-spec pro_cee’d GT tips the scales from 1359kg and, like all of Kia’s passenger cars, is backed by a five-year/unlimitedkilometre warranty, capped-price servicing and 12 months of roadside assistance.

The pro_cee’d GT is capable of carrying up to 380 litres of cargo with the rear seats and cargo cover in place but can swallow up to 1225 litres thanks to a 60/40-split folding rear bench.

On road the pro_cee’d GT is quick and confident. It grips as tenaciously through sharp off-camber bends as it does long sweepers, and is not easily upset by surface lumps and bumps. As front-wheel drive hatches go, the handling is particularly neutral, though with turn-in as sharp as the pro_cee’d GT’s there’s bound to be a little oversteer when jumping off the throttle.

The good news is that the set-up makes the pro_cee’d GT almost impervious to understeer, and though the rear-end can get a little twitchy under heavy braking, a quick change in pedal pressure and a dab of opposite lock will bring the car quickly and accurately back into line.

In short, the handling is fun. It’s an element missing in many mainstream models and one an increasing number seem to insist begins at speeds certain to endanger one’s license. Not so the pro_cee’d GT. It’s just as enjoyable at the speed limit on

a public road as it is on the racetrack, though we’re not suggesting it’s slow.

Kia says the pro_cee’d GT will hit triple figures in less than eight seconds, and we have no trouble believing that claim. The engine is a smooth revver that piles on it pace rapidly, but with linearity. The full whack of torque is available early in the piece and hangs around until well past half tach, the mill revving comfortably past 6500rpm.

The delivery is well matched to the six-speed box and, with so much torque down low, shifts can be kept to a minimum.

On more than one occasion we remained in third where second would usually be required, simply feeding on the throttle to pull from the apex with zero fuss.

If we did have any complaints for Kia’s first performance hatch it’s that crosswinds can cause a little wind rustle around the A-pillar and tyre noise is omnipresent. We also found the brake pedal travel a whisker long and found the C-pillar can prove difficult to see around when changing lanes, but there aren’t too many cars these days where that isn’t the case.

Otherwise the pro_cee’d GT has proved that Kia not only has the power to surprise but to perform as well. It’s a zippy little hatch and one that feels quicker than its figures suggest.

Considering its size/performance/price ratio, it’s a first effort well worth further investigation by any potential buyer in this segment, and one we look forward to spending more time with in the very near future.

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hile no one at the company’s head office can explain the origins of the model’s somewhat awkward nameplate, they do admit there’s a huge amount riding on the all-new Kia Pro_cee’d GT, with brand building topping that list.

The sporty new hatch is charged with a crucial image-building task – a fact that is of considerably more importance to Kia Australia than the 100-or-so GTs it hopes to shift each month.

The Kia Pro_cee’d GT arrives here from Europe as Kia’s first attempt at a halo car for the rest of the range. It’s been designed to change public perception of a brand that not so long ago was lauded for its cheap and cheerful status – and not much else.

It’s also the company’s first performanceoriented car and the first European-style hot-hatch to come from a South Korean manufacturer. And it does look the part.

There’s no mistaking Kia’s intent with the Pro_cee’d GT, with its quad ice-cubed LED light banks flanking a deep front skirt and signature honeycomb grille.

Looking decidedly planted with a heavily raked roofline, sitting on spider-web-style

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18-inch alloys, the GT has got that ‘speed’ look even while stationary.

Launched in Europe in three-door guise in mid-2013 (and six months later as a fivedoor version known as the Cee’d GT), the three-door GT is offered here in two grades priced from $29,990 for the entry-level GT variant and $33,490 for the GT Tech.

Armed with a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making 150kW of power and 265Nm of torque, the frontwheel-drive Kia Pro_cee’d GT is suitably armed to take on the competition.

In-house rivals include the Kia Cerato Koup Turbo priced from $27,990 and the Hyundai Veloster Turbo at $32,990, both of which share the GT’s boosted powertrain.

Presented as a Golf-sized, three-door hatchback with coupe styling, the Pro_cee’d GT isn’t such an easy car to pigeonhole, but Kia says it lines up against a variety of models such as the $41,490 Volkswagen Golf GTI (162kW/350Nm), $27,790 Volkswagen Polo GTI (132kW/250Nm), $40,700 Mini Cooper S (135kW/240Nm) and $38,290 Ford Focus ST (184kW/360Nm).

Other challengers include the $29,990

Toyota 86 GT (147kW/205Nm), $29,990 Citroen DS3 (115kW/240Nm), and the $27,990 Hyundai i30 SR (129kW/209Nm) – all of which were included in the GT’s benchmarking.

The Pro_cee’d GT claims 7.7 seconds for the 0-100km/h sprint, and while that might be a second or more off the pace of some of its rivals (suggesting more of a ‘warm’ rather than ‘hot’ hatch positioning), discerning buyers would be well advised not to judge this hatch on straight-line performance alone.

Infinitely more important than its 150 kilowatts of power are the 265 Newton-metres of torque on tap between 1750-4500rpm. You can push and push the GT along fast-flowing twisty roads without ever needing to shift down from third to second gear – even in the tighter stuff – such is the low-down punch this thing delivers on corner exits.

That said, it feels decidedly quicker than its published sprint time, but again, that’s likely down to the GT’s relatively lag-free throttle response and terrific mid-range performance, which sees it accelerate from 80-120km/h in 7.3 seconds in fifth gear.

The Pro_cee’d GT tips the scales at a hefty 1359kg, making it notably heavier than the fivedoor Golf GTI (1313kg) and four-door Veloster SR Turbo (1307kg), though it’s not something that penalises the GT in a dynamic sense.

You might feel it at the petrol bowser, however. Kia claims a combined fuel consumption of 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres for the GT, more than any of its rivals and on par with the 2.0-litre Focus ST. There’s a decent engine note that’s piped into the cockpit too, but you’ll need 30004000rpm on the dial before it really starts to snarl – below that, there’s only a hint of what’s in store.

There’s also a welcome level of refinement with this engine and driven sedately in traffic it’s difficult to hear or feel any mechanical hum at all.

Like it or not, the Pro_cee’d GT is offered exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, and while it’s a short-throw, easy-shifting cracker of a gearbox, Kia will no doubt suffer fewer sales without the option of an automatic version from launch.

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purchase of the GT, the car maker has already developed a seven-speed dualclutch transmission “suited for small turbo engine application”, which is likely to be adapted to the car for 2015.

The GT’s cornering ability, grip levels and overall agility are very good – we want to say exceptional for a front-wheel-drive car, but so too are many of its rivals.

Credit goes to an exceptionally wellsorted chassis including a multi-link rear suspension set-up with electric power steering, specifically tuned for the varied road conditions in Australia.

The stiff springs and dampers fitted to the European versions of the Kia Pro_cee’d GT aren’t suitable for the inconsistent roads here, so Kia has gone for softer springs combined with heavy anti-roll bars. The result is a chassis that can absorb all kinds of bumps without rolling in corners.

Driven hard, the GT’s willingness to make quick directional changes without being thrown off line is mighty impressive. There’s solid front-end grip from the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres (even during mid-corner impacts) and a complete disdain for understeer, including at the limit.

The steering is sufficiently accurate and weighty to inspire confidence in those bends, though it’s not as quick at the pricier Focus ST or the superb Renault Megane RS in this regard.

While standard kit includes a stitched leather steering wheel with perforated grip sections, our preference would be for a slightly thicker steering wheel in keeping with the GT’s hot-hatch intentions.

Initially the ride felt a tad too firm, but after a couple of hundred kilometres behind the wheel and over a variety of different road surfaces (including gravel), the Kia Pro_ cee’d GT strikes a good balance between compliance and body control.

The suspension is not as absorbing as the Golf GTI’s, but even as a passenger with a hard-charging driver, it remains comfortable.

That’s partially down to the standard Recaro sports buckets. They’re aggressively bolstered, without squeezing your torso, while the suede inserts prevent any unwelcome sliding, as well as plenty of rear-end cushioning.

Unfortunately, the Pro_cee’d GT’s attractive exterior panache isn’t echoed inside the cockpit.

For starters, there’s too much black, and alarmingly, there is no large central display screen or satellite navigation offered at launch. Kia says it will offer factory sat-nav later this year, but hasn’t specified precise timing or cost.

Equipment-wise, the entry-level GT is well stocked with standard features such as dual-zone climate control, auto headlights and rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rear parking sensors and electric folding and heated door mirrors with puddle lights.

As far as high-tech goes, there’s a cool TFT dial in the centre of the instrument display that allows drivers to switch between an analogue and digital speedometer.

The range-topping GT Tech adds active HID headlamps, panoramic sunroof, keyless entry with push-button start and door handle lighting, privacy glass and luggage net.

Despite the obvious impracticalities with

a three-door hatch body, the Pro_cee’d GT offers comfortable rear seating for two adults with good rear legroom.

There are also multiple storage places in the front, rear and centre console, as well as a cooled glovebox and sunglass compartment.

The boot provides 380 litres of luggage space (same as a Golf ) expanding to 1225L with the 60:40 split-fold rear seats down.

In addition to six airbags, the GT’s safety specifications include electronic stability control with vehicle stability management, hill-start assist, ABS with brakeforce distribution and brake assist and two Isofix child seat mounts.

There’s no question the Pro_cee’d GT is the most fun Kia to date. We also think it looks good.

While it may not be quite as polished or as quick as the established hot-hatch masters, it’s not far off.

It also boasts a price tag that’s $10,000 less than some of those cars and as such offers good bang for the buck.

Overall, it’s a worthy contender in the affordable performance segment.

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elcome to the best Kia we’ve ever driven.

Saddled with one of the most perplexing names in modern motoring history, the Pro_cee’d GT (Proceed) is a warm hatch with strong performance, driving dynamics a cut above the company’s regular offerings and a European style to match its Slovakian sourcing.

Kicking off from $29,990 plus on-road costs for the red one (everything else attracts a $595 metallic paint premium) the Kia already hits the ground running with pricing that is absolutely compelling.

We’re talking about a Golf-sized hatch for Polo GTI money.

Firstly, however, let’s make this perfectly clear. Kia isn’t touting the GT as a GTI competitor. The newcomer is too far down on power, torque and driver aids electrical and otherwise for the engineers at Volkswagen, Renault and Ford to be overly concerned.

But their marketing counterparts ought to be.

For starters, and keeping in mind this is a $30K hatch/coupe, the GT’s interior is sufficiently different from its related Cerato sibling to justify the price differences.

Supportive Recaro sports seats, glossy black highlights for the perforated sports wheel, upper fascia and door spears, and a really nifty electronic speedo display that can be switched from normal analogue-look to a racy digital readout flanked by torque and turbo output gauges really set the scene.

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Equipment levels are on the money too, with a reverse camera, rear parking sensors, cruise control, climate control air-con, full Bluetooth audio and telephony and 18-inch alloy wheels included – though the absent sat-nav rankles.

It’s just too bad the main dash, door and console cappings are made from dull monochromatic plastic materials, because most of them are actually soft to touch and always beautifully put together.

The proliferation of red stitching is a bit

of a GTI cliché though. Rear vision is poor (and that camera is one of those aftermarket rear-vision mirror-mounted items), and the Recaro headrests jut out forward too much.

Not surprisingly, with its low roof and upswept window line, the GT feels more coupe than hatch sitting inside, but there is true space for five adults as well as effortless access to the rear seat.

Remember, Kia’s priced the Pro_cee’d in the upper-end of the baby hot-hatch class.

But for the lack of rear doors, this is as big as a C-segment small car.

Boot space is also a GT forte – it’s deeper than the high-set floor appears since a hidden compartment lurks above the spacesaver spare – while a trio of out-of-the-way child-seat anchorage points supplement the ISOFIX latches for girl/boyracers with kids to cart about.

And so to the business end of the hottest Pro_cee’d.

With 150kW of power and 265Nm of torque, the 1.6-litre T-GDI direct-injection continuously variable valve timing turbo twin-cam unit punches well above its weight in terms of smoothness and performance delivery.

But weight is the issue here, because the GT tips the scales at about 140kg over than

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the Golf GTi – which is significantly torquier – and almost 300kg over the Peugeot 208 GTi with about the same outputs.

So the Kia isn’t especially fast off the line.

However, keep your foot planted and the 1.6L T-GDI overcomes all that mass inertia to pull all the way to the red line.

If you’re prepared to row that short-throw six-speed manual shifter, you can keep the engine on the boil for some rapid highspeed manoeuvring.

Kia says it spent a long time tuning the steering and suspension for local conditions – and that’s on top of the upgrades that the MacPherson strut front/multi-link rear chassis (a first for the company’s products in Australia) has received back in Germany on the Nurburgring.

The upshot is responsive and balanced steering that’s responsive enough to be fun most of the time but not too sharp as for it to feel nervous.

Over mostly dry conditions on grippy

18-inch tyres, the GT turns into corners with flat and predictable attitude, backed up by a reassuring set of brakes.

We have never driven a Kia that handles and corners with the same level of flair and control as this. This is such a breath of fresh air for the company.

Having said all that, Kia is right: the Pro_cee’d is not a hot hatch in any stretch of the word.

There just isn’t the steering tactility or chassis adjustability – partly due to the immense stickiness from the 225/40ZR18 92Y Michelin Pilot Sport 3 rubber, and partly due to the sheer weight of the Pro_cee’d. It feels too planted and heavy to be fun.

And if you try and drive really fast through your favourite set of corners, you’ ll soon experience some rack rattle.

On smooth roads the ride is certainly compliant enough, but bumps and ridges – while competently absorbed – are all-too regularly felt inside.

Furthermore, like most German cars, there is a fair degree of road noise intrusion.

But as we said, the company isn’t pitching the GT as a driver’s hot hatch, but rather as a driver’s Kia. And at around $30K, there is nary a car of this configuration with similar performance or a sense of occasion. The Toyota 86 is more fun and the same price, but pales in the practicality stakes.

Kia reckons the GT will appeal to used-car buyers who might consider a four-year old Golf GTI or Focus XR5 Turbo but are swayed by the newness and (class-leading five-year unlimited-kilometre) warranty, as well as the appealing cabin presentation.

We reckon anybody who wants a European coupe-like hatch with a modern, spacious and practical interior, rorty turbo performance, sharp yet relaxing handling, truly secure road-holding and the peace of mind of a long warranty ought to take a long hard look at the Pro_cee’d.

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PRICE AND EQUIPMENT

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ot-hatches these days are priced anywhere from the $26,000 to nearly $75,000, from the tiny terror city cars to the new breed of premium-branded European mega-hatches.

In between those two price points there’s a lot of space to be occupied, and there’s an emerging class of warm-to-hot-hatches that aim to offer more balanced abilities than their three-chilli compatriots.

That’s where these three come in – the Kia Pro_cee’d GT, Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo and Renault Megane RS265 Sport.

All are priced below $37,000 drive-away, giving them a unique talking point against a brigade led by the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST (and hardcore editions of the Renault Megane RS265) that start on the wrong side of that price point.

The Kia Pro_cee’d GT is the brand’s first sports hatch and the most affordable of this trio. We’ve already rated the Pro_cee’d GT as something of a revelation for the South Korean brand, the first time it has produced a properly entertaining, properly dynamic hatchback. This is big news, then…

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cars going (partly because many of its more affordable rivals don’t come with an automatic gearbox). As with its South Korean partner in crime, the Veloster was (and is) a game changer for Hyundai, its quirky bodystyle an admirable step away from the norm.

But while the Kia and Hyundai have stepped up to the challenge, Renault has taken something of a step down for its latest hot-hatch offering, the Renault Megane RS265 Sport limited edition, which will only be sold here until July (but will likely come as a regular production model in the facelifted version thereafter).

The 2.0-litre turbocharged Megane outguns its 1.6-litre turbo competitors on power alone, but it misses out on some equipment, including the more expensive RS 265 Cup model’s brilliant mechanical limited slip differential that helps make it one of the most arresting hot-hatches ever made.

With a bigger engine – not to mention the pedigree that comes with its Renault Sport lineage – the Megane would appear to be hard to beat, so what better challenge for the South Koreans?

There are other questions begging to be answered, too: Is the RS265 Lite (as we came to call it) as brilliant as the pricier RS265 models?

Or can its Asian rivals offer up compelling arguments despite their kilowatt deficits?

As we mentioned above, the Kia is the bargain of these three options. For its $29,990 asking price (or $33,500 drive-away estimate), the Pro_cee’d GT comes with an array of standard goodies, including a reverse-view camera and rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, leather and suede trimmed Recaro sports seats with electric lumbar support adjustment up front, a 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen with digital speedometer display, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, and USB and auxiliary inputs.

It’s the only car here with dual-zone climate control as standard, but as with the Renault it misses out on a colour touchscreen. The Pro_cee’d is only available with a six-speed manual (as is the Renault) – something that may deter some buyers and push them towards the Hyundai.

The Veloster Turbo has a six-speed manual as standard for its $32,990 list price ($36,950 driveaway estimate), but a six-speed auto can be optioned for an extra $2000. It betters its rivals with a 7.0-inch touchscreen LCD media system that houses the display for its reverseview camera (complemented by rear parking sensors) and standard satellite-navigation.

It also has electric driver’s seat adjustment and push-button start with smart key access.

It gets single-zone climate control, but is the only car here with a panoramic glass roof, and matches the Kia’s 18-inch alloys, leather trim, and Bluetooth phone and audio streaming.

However, the Hyundai has only four seats rather than five like the Kia and Renault.

The Renault’s $36,990 driveaway price is the highest of these three, and its list of standard equipment the barest as well. It’s the only car here with cloth rather than leather or part-leather trim, and it misses out on a reverse-view camera – rear parking sensors are standard. Other shortfalls include a lack of auto headlights and auto wipers, and it has knoband-dial manual air-conditioning controls.

However, it comes with a set of seriously racy Recaro front seats and the brand’s performance monitoring system (which we’ll

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get to later), and matches its rivals with 18inch alloys and Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity. All three come with six airbags (dual front, front-side and full-length curtain) and stability control.

INTERIORS At first glance the Renault (above) appears to boast the most performance-focused interior, with its yellow seatbelts and matching meshed yellow seat inlays and stitching making its intent clear.

Those Recaro chairs feel like proper racing seats, with excellent support and bolstering in the base and the upright – and they even feature harness holes. However, they are firm and can be uncomfortable on longer drives.

There is a solidity to its cabin, and its dashboard is tidy and lined with high quality soft plastics, though it is let down slightly by its manual air-con knobs that give off a budget vibe. There’s the typical French oddities in terms of ergonomics, such as large rear windscreen pillars, a bulky rear pillar, a handbrake that points towards the passenger’s feet, oddly placed cruise control buttons, and a stereo control stalk hidden behind the wheel.

That stalk also operates the Renault Sport (RS) Monitor system, which is engaged once you hit the traction control button (which carries an RS logo). Once Sport mode is activated for the less restrictive stability control (ESC) mode, there are a variety of throttle response levels that can be chosen, with the information displayed on the small monochrome screen on top of the dash. We’ll get to performance later, though.

The rear seat of the Megane is the hardest to get into of these three, and once you’re seated your feet are confined by a bracing bar under the front seats. Head-room and knee-room can only be described as fair, too.

The boot is rated at 344 litres compared to the Hyundai’s 320L and the Kia’s supreme 380L, and there’s a tyre inflation kit under the floor while both South Korean cars offer a spacesaver spare.

The Hyundai’s unusual 2+1 door body gives off the impression of being the most practical car here, offering the ability for people to get in and out on the kerb side of the car without having to slide and fold forward the front seat.

In reality, rear seat ingress and egress is hampered by a small door aperture that makes even the smoothest-moving of six-footers look and feel awkward as they try and slip in or clamber out of the car. Once inside, both knee-room and head-room is very tight – two of our three testers felt uncomfortable after just minutes – and there’s even a warning on the boot to ensure occupants’ heads aren’t crunched when you shut the hatch.

There are cupholders between the rear seats, and a single mesh map pocket.

At the front, the ambience is better. The large media screen adds a splash of tech that its rivals just can’t match, but away from that talking point there are some less impressive elements.

The overtly styled door handles, for example, are squeaky and feel flimsy. The same can be said for the plastics that protrude from the centre console which rattled in our test car, and the coarser textured plastics over the main dashboard that can’t match the softer finishes of the Kia and Renault.

The seats offer good adjustment, particularly for the driver with its electric toggle switches, but there’s not nearly as much support on offer here as in the Kia or Renault.

The Pro_cee’d proved to be the best in terms of back seat access. While its quick slide and fold seat mechanism is a little clunky, the large door openings mean it’s simpler to access the back seat, and once in the rear row our judges assessed it to offer the most space and best levels of comfort: head-room is generous, and leg- and toe-room better than many small hatchbacks. Storage in the back is excellent, too, with cupholders on either side of the rear bench and twin map pockets.

The front seats were also very comfortable, yet as they’re also from Recaro there was plenty of hugging to be had in tighter bends, and the suede material on the bases helped to stop bum-slip. The Kia’s seats don’t have electric movement, but there is height and lumbar adjustment for both front pews.

However, its biggest letdown is its dash design. The big colour instrument cluster is great – particularly its orange digital speedo counter – but it far outdoes the dowdy redon-black stereo display screen which detracts notably from the cabin ambience. If you look beyond that, though, the Kia’s interior is the most practical – not to mention most comfortable and quietest – of these three.

PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMY With its power advantage, the Renault is by far the fastest car here. Propelling the Sport limited edition model from 0-100km/h in a claimed 6.0 seconds is a 2.0-litre turbo fourcylinder with 195kW (at 5500rpm) and 360Nm (at 3000rpm).

We have no reason to doubt its acceleration claim, as the Renault is another league in terms of all-out grunt.

Dial up the RS Monitor and select from Linear, Sport or Extreme, and the throttle pedal almost hums under your right foot, begging to be prodded. When it is, the rewards are compelling – the response is sharp and progress rapid. There are also Snow and Normal modes, but those are a bit dull by comparison, though even if you don’t choose to adjust the throttle mapping the Megane offers the most urgency. In fact, it’s easy for the pace to get away from you.

It pays the price when it comes to fuel

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efficiency, though, despite being the only car here with stop-start engine technology.

Claimed fuel use for the Renault is 7.5 litres per 100km, while the Kia has a claimed consumption of 7.4L/100km, and the Hyundai claims just 6.4L/100km.

On test, our spirited test drive saw the Megane record the highest average use of 12.0L/100km, with the Hyundai the next thirstiest (10.9L) and the Kia the most frugal (10.7L). The Megane is also the only car to require 95 Octane fuel – the others can run on regular unleaded (E10).

The Megane’s more efficient competitors share the same 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder with considerably lower power outputs of 150kW (at 6000rpm) and 265Nm of torque (from 1750-4500rpm).

The Kia’s claimed 7.7 second sprint time from 0-100km/h is not as quick as many other hot-hatches out there, but the engine’s flexibility and mid-range punch mean it’s more liveable in day-to-day driving, though there is some turbo lag below 1750rpm which one of our testers found to be frustrating during commuting.

Hyundai doesn’t offer an official 0-100km/h time, but local testing has yielded an apparent 6.9sec sprint. It certainly didn’t feel a full 12 per cent faster than the Kia, but it’s worth noting the Hyundai is the smallest car here, measuring 4220 millimetres long and 1790mm wide compared with the Kia (4310mm long and 1780mm wide).

The Hyundai is also lighter, weighing 1265 kilograms compared to 1359kg. The Megane is the heaviest at 1411kg, and the middle ground in terms of length (4299mm), but it’s the broadest car here (1848mm).

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Neither the Kia nor Hyundai offer an engine note close to the raspy induction suck of the Renault – indeed, the noise from the Hyundai’s engine bay is quite harsh and something of a racket, while the Kia is buzzy at higher revs.

In both cases, however, the engine is well matched to the chassis’, offering up perfectly acceptable levels of acceleration and usability but lacking the fizz and responsiveness of the French car.

When it comes to transmissions, all feature the aforementioned six-speed manual ‘box, with the Megane offering the sportiest shifts and its selector slots into place with a slinky, reassured action. As with the regular RS265 models, the Sport feels more like a racecar than a sub-$40K hatchback. But the drawback is its clutch that is very heavy in urban operation, and proved frustrating at times and easy to stall, even with the stop-start system.

The lack of a hill-hold function on the Renault and the Hyundai meant urban commuting in the Kia was less painful, though both it and the Hyundai lack the precise shift action of their competitor. We noticed some notchy shifts and sloppiness between the gates in the Kia, while the Hyundai had a slightly less convincing clutch action and clickier feel to its shifts.

STEERING, RIDE AND HANDLING This is the main game for the South Korean contenders in this contest … and also where the Megane RS265 needs to defend its exclusion of a limited slip differential. It doesn’t matter how much power the car pushes out, it’s whether it can get it to the ground, and the disadvantage of front-drive cars having to both steer and propel at the front hoops only

extends with more power going to them.

The Renault, we need not be reminded, has a lot of power going there. Experience with the Renault Megane GT220 wagon, which gets a slightly detuned version of the 2.0-litre turbo seen here but without the limited-slip diff of the RS265, indicates the magic Renault Sport dynamics fall away somewhat without it.

Adding power to this RS265 Sport limited edition may make the problem even worse, though it shares the RS265’s unique front-end architecture (that effectively separates the steering hub from the strut to mitigate torque steer) where the GT220 lacks it, too. Maybe, then, the RS265 Sport will be okay.

In the face of this, the Kia Pro_cee’d GT is by far the best handling car the brand has ever made, and that’s no faint praise.

It steers with alacrity, biting hard into sharp bends with minimal understeer, which comes down in part to the company’s move to fit the car with 225mm-wide, 40-aspect, 18-inch Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. Its steering delivers quick response, and there’s only the slightest hint of torque-steer in corners though it is easily managed and keeps the driver involved.

The Kia’s multi-link rear suspension enables it with a sense of composure and balance when you push it hard, and it grips with tenacity. But it also offers a comfortable and compliant ride: small bumps are noticeable around town, but its composure over larger, sharper-edged inconsistencies is where the Kia outperforms its peers.

The Hyundai, by contrast, is let down most by its 215mm-wide, 40-aspect 18-inch Hankook Ventus Prime 2 tyres, which don’t permit the front-end traction it deserves.

Testers agreed the car’s chassis felt more capable than its allowed it to be – the lack of grip meaning it understeers more going into a corner, and lacks the directness pushing out of the bend that the Kia and the Renault possessed.

However the Veloster also has a simpler torsion beam rear suspension setup that doesn’t offer the same levels of balance or poise as the Pro_cee’d GT through tighter bends (though the Megane’s torsion bar design copes perfectly well…). The ride comfort falls short of the Kia, fumbling

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over sharp-edged bumps but remaining relatively stable and comfortable over smoother surfaces.

Its steering also lacks the consistency and response of the Pro_cee’d GT, with a lack of meaningful feedback to the driver’s hands.

The Megane RS265 Sport limited edition is definitely a better bet than the GT220 sampled last year. You’d still expect it to be the sharpest tool here, though, and it may not surprise many that it is even without its LSD trickery.

The Renault corners with eagerness and profound levels of front-end grip – thanks in large part to its 225-mm,40-aspect 18-inch Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres.

Its steering is easily the best here, with ultra-fast response, directness and excellent feedback to the driver’s hands.

Through a series of sharp corners and tight hairpins, the Megane proved that even without mechanical assistance it could clamber uphill out of twists and keep turning through tightening bends without pushing straight on.

There is some torque steer on the straightahead when the throttle is applied, though, and an eagerness from the stability control when Sport mode was not engaged.

The Sport rides on a softer suspension than the more hardcore Cup and Trophy versions, though you wouldn’t know it. It is firm but controlled over bumps, though all three of our testers felt it was by far the most uncomfortable in the country or the suburbs.

It was also the noisiest on the road with plenty of tyre noise intrusion into the cabin, two issues that allowed the Kia a couple of late punches as the verdict draws near…

its shorter maintenance campaign is a lower annual average cost of $388 over the first three years of ownership.

Renault offers a shorter three-year, unlimited kilometre warranty for its RS models. It also falls short on the capped price servicing scheme in terms of duration – maintenance is required every 10,000km or 12 months, but service costs are the lowest here at $299 per year for the first three years.

VERDICT This emerging segment of the market offers some interesting talking points, and there are reasons why buyers would choose any one of these three cars.

The Veloster’s positive points include its strong standard equipment list and that somewhat-handy rear-door, which one of our judges – who has an 11-year-old son whom he drops off to school – said was a winner for him.

However, it falls short on polish and poise, and can’t match the other two cars here in

terms of driver enjoyment.

If you want the hottest of these three hatches, there’s no two ways about it – the Renault Megane RS265 Sport is the best driver’s car.

It has the most power, is easily the quickest and most dynamically capable, and the most entertaining. It’s the one all three judges loved punting most. But there are a few catches: that clutch could be wearing after a while, with all three judges agreeing it would be tedious to live with on a day-to-day basis.

When it comes to balancing abilities, the Kia was the car that all agreed would be easiest to live with. It is more comfortable and better equipped than the Renault, not to mention also being considerably more affordable. With good ride compliance and cockpit quietness it is a suitable commuter, and while the Megane is dynamically superior, the Kia Pro_cee’d is well within cooee in terms of its handling prowess and its fun factor – and that’s a win on more grounds than one for South Korea.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE If you plan to hang on to your ride for a while, the Kia takes the honours. It has a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, and capped price servicing. It requires visits for maintenance more often than most Kias, though, with intervals every six months or 7500km, and it has a slightly higher average annual cost of $573, but its service campaign lasts two extra years.

Hyundai also offers a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, but only offers three years of capped price servicing. As with the Kia, it needs services every 7500km, but offsetting

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THE INTERIOR

★★★★

• Tilt/reach adjustable steering wheel with audio/cruise/phone controls • Bluetooth/USB/aux connectivity, sixspeaker audio • Hardy cloth seats, leather-like trim to the steering wheel • Improved passenger and storage space More than anywhere else on or under the new Soul, its cabin is the standout 'feature'.

It’s in here where it is clear that Kia found plenty of room for improvement. This is a hugely improved cabin.

The old model focused on tricks - mood lighting, bright contrasting colours and quirky patterns - but the new Soul keeps it simple on that front.

The ‘Playskool’ feel is gone, and, like the new Cerato range, the 2014 Soul also gets vastly better materials.

There’s a soft-touch dash with a wrappedand-stitched binnacle hood, soft door trims, and a number of glossy highlights.

Buttons and switches in the dash, doors and sporty new steering wheel have a more premium feel, and the silver-ringed tweeters add to the upmarket vibe.

2014 kia soul auto first drive review 06 Is it comfortable? It is, and practical to boot.

The seats are wrapped in a hardy black

OVERVIEW Kia is back with a brand-new Soul. And with this one, the goal is the same: build a funky image with a hip new icon.

The last Soul was hip, but didn't quite connect with the young buyers Kia had in its sights.

In fact, rather unexpectedly, its high hip point (speaking of "hip") meant that older buyers seeking easy entry and exit found a companion in the Soul.

(TMR Managing Editor, Tim O’Brien, for example: he bought one the day after his 121st birthday.)

Certainly, while not strong in this market, the Soul has done well on global markets (last year winning more than 100,000 sales in the US alone).

In Australia, there were only 1700 sales over the first generation's life. But short supply and niche positioning meant Kia was expecting little else. (Same again with this new model.)

It’s hardly surprising then that Kia has elected to give the Soul’s look a massage rather than a makeover. So now it’s back with a smoother look, a vastly improved cabin, and a host of new technologies.

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here), six-speed manual • Fuel consumption claimed: 8.4 l/100km auto, 7.6 l/100km manual • Suspension: MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear

cloth with a denim-like texture, and the front perches offer good under-thigh support and bolstering for most body sizes.

There’s a high SUV-like seating position (a little lower than the Nissan Juke though), and the steering wheel is both reach and tilt adjustable.

The Soul’s boxy design ensures plenty of interior space, with ample leg, head and shoulder space in both rows.

Three tall adults can fit in the rear, though shoulder room is a little tight; kids however will have nothing to complain about.

The rear also gets air-conditioning vents, although they’re positioned beneath the front seats.

The large exterior mirrors boost rear visibility, and that two-box shape removes the guesswork from navigating through tight spots.

The new Soul is larger and more spacious than its predecessor. There’s a 20.3mm stretch in the wheelbase, and width has grown by just over 15mm.

There’s more head, shoulder and leg room inside, and hip points - a huge selling point for the old model - have dropped by 12mm at the front and 18mm at the rear for even easier entry and exit.

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the rear seats upright, but lay the seats flat and you get 878 litres to the window or 1251 to the roof.

ON THE ROAD

★★★

• 2.0 litre ‘Nu’ multi-port injected petrol engine • 113kW @ 6200rpm, 191Nm @ 4700rpm • Transmissions: six-speed automatic (tested

2014 kia soul auto first drive review 01 Kia expects the automatic model to dominate sales of the new Soul, with nine-out-of-10 buyers likely to opt for the six-speed auto.

(We found the manual a surprising treat however, with well-spaced gears, easy shifting and an equally well-behaved clutch.)

The new Soul’s 2.0 litre ‘Nu’ multi-port injected petrol engine is familiar, but in this new 2014 model, the hunt for Euro V emissions compliance has made it a little less powerful - down from 122kW/200Nm to 113kW and 191Nm. Combined with the heavier kerb weight of the new Soul’s larger body - up from around 1330kg to 1405kg in the 2014 auto - there’s a small but noticeable impact on performance under load.

The six-speed auto however - an upgrade of the same unit added to the old Soul range in 2011 - is well-mapped to the engine and manages to keep the right gear underfoot.

That said, there’s a little less giddy-up in this heavier and less-powerful Soul. A little more planning is needed for confident

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There’s plenty of body roll if you throw it into a corner, but the new electric steering works pretty well (and with more feel and precision than the old model).

Braking is firm and easy, with a workout through the winding hills of Sydney’s Royal National Park giving the Soul’s 280x23 ventilated and 262x10 solid discs little cause for concern.

Noise, vibration and harshness is also greatly improved for 2014, adding to the feel of refinement in the well-built interior.

Engine, wind and road noise are reasonably-well attenuated, although you’ll still get an unwelcome ‘hello, here I am’ from the engine when under heavy load.

SAFETY ANCAP rating: The new Soul has not been tested by ANCAP, although a top 5-Star rating was awarded in the US. Safety features: Safety features include ESC with ABS and BAS, Hill Start Assist Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, MDPS steering with FlexSteer, six airbags (front, side and curtain), reversing camera and rear parking sensors.

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overtaking and when loaded up.

Things below however are much improved thanks to the new platform.

With a raft of small refinements to the MacPherson front and torsion beam rear (including a stronger new front subframe and new longer shocks at the rear), the new Soul feels the more sophisticated as a result.

There’s also a greater use of high-tensile steel and a 29 percent improvement in torsional rigidity.

The changes, along with Kia’s localised suspension tuning, result in a vastly improved ride.

It’s still firm, but now more compliant: where the old model transferred much of the road’s imperfections into the cabin, this new model does a better job of isolating bumps and ruts.

Handling again is improved, but the Soul is a tall unit and no amount of refinement is going to transform it into a sports car.

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The new Soul is a good unit, we like it a lot.

Importantly, it maintains the funkified fun look of the first model.

But, while the Soul offers a new level of refinement, inside and out, there's a debit.

Available in just one model grade, it misses out on some key options that some buyers will be looking for: satellite navigation, leather trim and bigger wheels among them.

However, the combination of practicality and look-at-me styling remains the Soul’s major drawcard, and the new model's refined ride and handling makes it a more compelling package.

We think it's got a bit more going for it than Nissan's equally funky Juke - it's bigger inside and better finished - and it's also better buying than the similarly shaped but considerably dearer Skoda Yeti.

If you're shopping in that 'boxy' crossover market, we’d recommend a look at the Soul.

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The new Soul appears to have shed all traces of first-gen jitters, to reveal a confident and more masculine personality.

Keeping things simple for the Australian buyer, the Korean-built Soul is available here in one model grade only, Si, which echoes the specification level offered across

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It’s powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, matched to six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions. The four-cylinder Nu MPI engine produces

113kW of power at 6200rpm and 191Nm of torque at 4700rpm.

The Soul Si is priced at $23,990 for the manual transmission and $25,990 for the six-speed auto (plus on-road costs).

When it comes to fit, finish and finesse, the Soul is a surprise performer. A marked step-up in quality finishes, design and overall cohesiveness means the Soul has a better chance of mixing it with a variety of competitors including the Nissan JUKE, Mitsubishi ASX and Holden Trax. The combination of high-shine plastics, leather accents, contrast stitching and touches of chrome bring together a comfortable and refined cabin ambience.

Although there’s only one spec, it picks up all the kit on offer elsewhere, including cruise control, power windows all round, premium interior trim, 17-inch alloy wheels, six-speaker sound with USB/AUX inputs, 4.3-inch colour touch-screen, reversing camera, roof rails, tinted glass, remote central locking with keyless entry, dusksensing headlights, three 12-volt outlets, four cup holders, four bottle holders, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free telephony and audio streaming and a multi function steering wheel.

But the real game-changer for the Soul, is its new underpinnings – a platform shared with the Cerato. Scoring full marks for on-road behavior, the Soul handles itself

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with a new-found confidence. Front-end grip, steering feel and overall dynamics are of a good standard. The new Soul also gains Kia’s Flex Steer technology now offered across many models, which allows the driver to adjust the feel of the electric steering system across three modes: Normal, Comfort and Sport.

Kia’s claim of a 28 per cent increase in torsional rigidity is evident. Tipping into corners under acceleration, the Soul maintains its composure, while the sixspeed automatic gearbox is decisive and smooth. In manual mode, changes are quick and the transmission will hold revs when asked to.

And while the automatic box behaved without fault in the car we drove -- and was a better fit for our city-based launch loop -- there was a certain joy to the behaviour of the six-speed manual, making it our pick of the two.

The gears were well spaced, the clutch effortless and, in manual guise, the engine seems to sing a happier, peppier note. Not that we’ll see many manuals in showrooms, as Kia forecasts sales of nine to one in favour of automatic versions. We’ll get the chance to give both transmissions a more thorough test in the coming weeks.

While the subtle localised suspension tuning

delivers a better ride experience on Australian road conditions, the suspension walks a very fine line between firm and harsh. Granted, the Soul shows good form in terms of dynamics but, like most things, its performance cannot exceed the sum of its parts.

There’s an ease of use to the cavernous Soul that is incredibly appealing, particularly with a family load in mind. It’s slightly larger dimensionally than its predecessor -- 20mm longer and 15mm wider. Interior space has grown, too, by 6mm in headroom and 7mm in shoulder room, while entry height has been lowered slightly – 5mm in the front and 7mm in the rear.

Despite boasting a more rigid body, Kia

has managed to reduce the size of the A-pillars (by 20mm), improving forward visibility. But rear quarter visibility still proved a challenge.

Five occupants can be seated comfortably with good visibility for all. The lack of second-row directional air-vents won’t go unnoticed, but the multiple front air-vents and under-floor outlets handled the job well, so rear passengers mightn’t complain too much.

The flexibility of a 60/40-split rear seat sees the Soul’s load capacity manage between 238 and 878 litres of luggage, and its cabin storage compartments are abundant.

Standard safety equipment includes traction/stability control with anti-lock brakes and brake assist, tyre pressure monitoring, front, side and curtain airbags, three-point seatbelts and reminders for all occupants, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors.

Kia expects the second-generation Soul to gain a five-star safety rating.

Average fuel consumption is pitched at 7.6L/100km for the manual and 8.4L/100km for the automatic, with CO2 emissions at 195g and 178g respectively. In our upcoming road test we’ll get a better feel for these figures.

Adding value where some others still fall short, Kia also offers a five-year/unlimitedkm warranty, capped-price servicing and one-year roadside assistance.

So while this second-generation Soul is still no Romeo, it grows up in a number of key areas and still stands out from the crowd.

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Lighting up the Europeanrated to tow 650 kilograms, Optima Platinum hasaretained inspired design are striking rising to 1200 kilograms with the the Infinity 8-speaker podhigh-end of four front LED fog lights, tow brake kit fitted. sound full-colour 7-inch newlysystem, integrated LED daytime With the addition of front display screen satellite running lightswith and HID (Xenon) parking sensors the Optima Si is navigation reversing headlightsand with static cornering now priced from $30,990 (+$300) camera . light. Completing the external while the Optima SLi rises The 2014 Optima with a changes are newly comes designed $1000 to $35,990 for the addition Blind Spot Detection to in 18-inch alloy wheels system wrapped of front parking sensors and monitor traffi c when changing 225/45 R18 rubber. leather trim. The range-topping Cabin improvements include Platinum is now $40,490 (+$1200) lanes. Optima continues with new, more supportive seats with front parking sensors, a full suite of safety features, with larger side bolsters and a high-end TFT information including six airbags, ABS, ESC, additional under-thigh support, screen, Blind Spot Detection HAC, active head restraints a new design steering wheelasand and Lane Change Assist and and dusk-sensing headlights heated ventilated for ventilated seat for the front befi ts a fiand ve-star ANCAPseats rating. the driver andvia front passenger.

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IA has fluffed, buffed and preened its 2014 Optima mid-size sedan which now includes three variants — Si, SLi and Platinum.

The first iteration of the stylish, coupe-like sedan which was first seen here in 2011 garnered universal praise for its looks, value and determination to bring style to the mass market.

With the arrival of the new Platinum and SLi models, the 2014 range is now complete, with focused styling tweaks and new-generation active safety technology to assist drivers in avoiding accidents.

Refining the Optima’s sculpted, high-end appearance, Kia’s Frankfurt-based design IA has fluffed, buffed team has improved the vehicle’s and preened its 2014 front and rear fascia and the Optima mid-size sedan brand’s signature grille. which tabbed now includes Its boldthree stance and variants — Si, SLi aerodynamic shape are further and Platinum. accentuated by updated rear The first iteration of the styldiffusers and a sweeping bootwas ish, coupe-like sedan which lid which a precise first seenintegrates here in 2011 garnered and functional aerodynamic lip. universal praise for its looks,

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Completingactive the external technology assistdesigned drivers in changes areto newly avoiding accidents.

18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in RefiR18 ningrubber. the Optima’s 225/45 sculpted, high-end appearance, Cabin improvements include Kia’smore Frankfurt-based design new, supportive seats teamlarger has improved the vehicle’s with side bolsters and front and rear fascia and the additional under-thigh support, brand’s signature tabbed grille.

Its bold stance and aerodynamic shape are further accentuated by updated rear diffusers and a sweeping boot lid which integrates a precise

148kW/250Nm 2.4-litre GDI four-cylinder engine through a six-speed automatic transmission featuring paddle-shift Sportmatic. Fuel consumption is a claimed 7.9L/100km.

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Optima has high-performance levels ■ Ewan Kennedy When we attended the launch of the revised Kia Optima sedan in January time constraints meant we could only take it for a short test drive. We have now spent a solid week in a new Optima in our home territory of the Gold Coast and Brisbane, so can provide a more comprehensive review.

Styling

The current generation Kia Optima was already a sleek sedan when introduced in 2011.

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several European four-door four door coupes/sedans and everyone we spoke to about the shape at the time of the launch thought it sensational.

To avoid interfering with the original shape, the 2014 Optima has received only a minor revamp, to the grille and the front and rear bumpers.

Four-part front fog lights, as installed in the topline Optima Platinum we tested, are a clever feature that makes the car stand out.

Inside, there’s a more upmarket theme because the designers have

replaced many of the chrome items with a satin finish.

The centre console gets the piano-black look, but after a couple of days it had already attracted enough dust to look decidedly scruffy.

We wonder how much longer piano black will remain in vogue?

Infotainment

All the latest Optima models get their entertainment from a sixspeaker audio system with MP3, Aux and bluetooth. Major functions can be accessed through

steering wheel controls.

The addition of satellite navigation to the Optima SLi and Platinum models is a real plus.

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ia is making little secret of the fact it wants to go up-town with its image.

Agricultural products such as K2900 light truck have been long removed from the South Korean brand’s portfolio, and now it is seeking to build on the success of its small cars with bigger openings in other passenger segments.

Released this week, the secondgeneration Optima is one vehicle hoped to anchor Kia’s product renaissance.

The mid-size sedan was launched in firstgeneration guise in 2011, garnering a steady 2000 sales for Kia annually ever since.

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tweaks, specifications and safety technology designed to bolster the value-packed formula.

As before, there are three grades in the new model: Si, SLi and Platinum. Pricing begins at $30,990 plus on-road costs, extending to $40,490 – meaning incremental increases across the board.

Cosmetically, the Optima range benefits from a mildly revised rear bumper and diffuser, as well as new 17- and 18-inch alloy wheel designs.

The Optima’s internals have received a modest makeover, too, headlined by new trims and materials and a revised centre

stack. There’s also important new safety technology in the marquee Platinum model that we recently drove, including blind spot monitoring – further building on the existing five-star ANCAP safety rating.

Upon jumping behind the wheel of the new Platinum and pressing the push-start button, a welcome jingle sounds and the driver’s seat electronically slides forward to the last used position.

Interior fitment and trim is impressive for the price point.

Soft-touch materials have been applied to all the important contact points, with piano black highlights used to maintain a real luxurious feel through the cabin.

Privacy glass, soft-touch leather seats and stitched dashboard surfaces complete the appearance, flanked by a seven-inch touchscreen with sat-nav.

The circa-$40,000 Platinum model would give much more expensive cars a run for their money on specification. Even on the base model Optima Si – now fitted standard with front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera, Bluetooth and a hill-holder function – the value equation is strong.

The Optima’s steering wheel bristles with buttons and the driving position is comfortable and accommodating.

Interior room is strong all round. There’s an abundance of head and leg space for front seat passengers, a good level of space and rear air vents for occupants in the back and a 505-litre boot which would easily swallow several large suitcases, even withstanding the full-size spare.

New sound-deadening materials have been added to the rear wheel arches, further improving cabin noise, particularly at higher speed.

Under the bonnet resides a familiar

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2.4-litre petrol engine teamed exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission across the range. Power is rated at 148kW at 6300rpm and torque at 250Nm at 4250rpm, while the claimed fuel consumption remains unchanged at 7.9L/100km and braked towing capacity rated at 1200kg.

The four-pot engine feels comfortable during regular driving, offering linear acceleration. However, it did somewhat lethargic during heavier applications of the accelerator, requiring high revs to really shift the 1591kg heft with any great enthusiasm.

Fuel use hovered at around 8.5L/100km during mostly highway driving.

The accompanying automatic worked particularly well during regular driving, offering smooth shifts and a good variety of ratios.

As before, the Optima’s suspension has been locally tuned, now to better effect.

The steering feels accurate and light, and the suspension reflected smaller inconsistencies in the road but never feels crashy or jittery.

The Platinum model wears new 18-inch alloy wheels shod with Nexen tyres. While our drive didn’t allow for overly enthusiastic cornering, the car felt composed through all corners and never became unsettled.

No doubt, the latest updates have improved the successful Optima formula – one Kia hopes will move the brand a step away from its long-removed brand positioning.

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