RWD Kia ‘Stinger’ to be unveiled in early 2017

The GT Concept made its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Show, previewing a possible contender in the value-based mid-size luxury sports sedan. One of the key highlights of the Kia GT is its RWD architecture, making it the first rear-wheel-drive sedan from the Korean manufacturer. It is reported to be based on one of the new platforms co-developed by parent manufacturer Hyundai for the Genesis brand of products.

The engine lineup is reported to include a 2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged engine in the base model, while the range-topping models will pack a 3.3-litre twin-turbo six cylinder unit paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Power and torque figures are yet to be divulged by the manufacturer. A hybrid variant is also in the pipeline, reportedly.

The Kia GT will be launched in four-door guise first, while a two-door coupe will follow later in the GT's lifecycle, should the demand exist. The 4-door GT could be unveiled at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show in January or at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March.