KIA adds K3 GT version, selling price is more than 800 million

Kia Vietnam has just launched a sports version for the K3 GT 1.6 Turbo sedan with the price of 759 million VND.

After the launch of MG5, Toyota Altis and Honda Civic attracted great attention and the C-segment sedan segment showed no signs of cooling down, suddenly Kia launched a high-performance version of K3 called GT 1.6 Turbo with a premium price tag. price 759 million dong.

The above pricing method is to put pressure on main rivals, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra Sport, which have higher prices. Kia K3 GT 1.6 Turbo is oriented towards the segment of users who prefer the driving feeling, strong performance rather than family use.

Compared to other versions, the K3 GT 1.6 Turbo version still has almost the same overall design, but there will be a few more highlights in some positions such as the grille, front and rear bumpers, …. The high-performance Kia K3 version is still equipped with 17-inch wheels like the 2.0 version, familiar headlights and taillights like the front lighting system with an additional function of adjusting according to the steering angle.

However, the interior design has yet to be revealed, but in some other markets will have a black / red color scheme with GT logo to create a unique identity, D-Cut steering wheel, pedal cover, gear lever and a number of other positions are sewn there. In addition, Kia K3 GT 1.6 Turbo 2022 is also equipped with a 10.25-inch central screen, automatic air conditioning, a sunroof, etc. like the 1.6 Premium or 2.0 Premium versions.

In terms of safety, the Kia K3 GT 1.6 Turbo still doesn’t have any new active safety features other than a blind spot warning. According to the manufacturer’s specifications, the handbrake is still a mechanical brake, not an electronic button like many other markets.

Kia K3 GT 1.6 Turbo is equipped with a 1.6L turbocharged petrol engine block, producing up to 201 horsepower and maximum torque of 265 Nm of dual-force combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. This performance is considered stronger than the Honda Civic RS and on par with its brother Hyundai Elantra Sport. In addition, due to the change in the engine, the suspension system is changed to a multi-link form instead of a torsion bar like the other versions.

The high-performance car segment is still a potential market that has not been exploited much because of the growing number of young people capable of owning cars, the growing movement of car players. Kia K3 GT has a selling price of 759 million VND, 70 million VND higher than the 2.0 Premium version priced at 689 million VND.

Currently, in the popular segment, there are only Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra Sport, recently Kia K3 GT and more high-end luxury cars such as Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG, A35 AMG, GLB 35 AMG or BMW 330i M-Sport and other brands.