These photos are confirmation that the KIA GT will be a liftback/hatchback.

Previewed as the Kia GT concept back at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia appears to still be moving forward on their rival to midsize luxury coupes and sedans after confirming production in 2014.

Under heavy camouflage, the Kia appears to keep similar proportions as the concept car and cover a footprint not unlike that of the current Hyundai Genesis (G70). Expect it to also borrow some design cues from the Kia GT4 Stinger concept, which debuted at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

The production GT should keep the same themes as the concept, while targeting cars, such as the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS, but probably closer to the Volkswagen CC in price. The Hyundai’s Genesis sedan should provide the RWD chassis as a starting point, with similar powertrains as in the upcoming G70 and G80 sedans, such as the 3.3L turbo V6 that’s based off of the one in the concept car. All-wheel drive is also a given.

Expect prices to start north of $40,000 when the Kia GT goes on sale sometime in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

These photos are confirmation that the KIA GT will be a liftback/hatchback.

Previewed as the Kia GT concept back at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia appears to still be moving forward on their rival to midsize luxury coupes and sedans after confirming production in 2014.

Under heavy camouflage, the Kia appears to keep similar proportions as the concept car and cover a footprint not unlike that of the current Hyundai Genesis (G70). Expect it to also borrow some design cues from the Kia GT4 Stinger concept, which debuted at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

The production GT should keep the same themes as the concept, while targeting cars, such as the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS, but probably closer to the Volkswagen CC in price. The Hyundai’s Genesis sedan should provide the RWD chassis as a starting point, with similar powertrains as in the upcoming G70 and G80 sedans, such as the 3.3L turbo V6 that’s based off of the one in the concept car. All-wheel drive is also a given.

Expect prices to start north of $40,000 when the Kia GT goes on sale sometime in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

These photos are confirmation that the KIA GT will be a liftback/hatchback.

Previewed as the Kia GT concept back at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia appears to still be moving forward on their rival to midsize luxury coupes and sedans after confirming production in 2014.

Under heavy camouflage, the Kia appears to keep similar proportions as the concept car and cover a footprint not unlike that of the current Hyundai Genesis (G70). Expect it to also borrow some design cues from the Kia GT4 Stinger concept, which debuted at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

The production GT should keep the same themes as the concept, while targeting cars, such as the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS, but probably closer to the Volkswagen CC in price. The Hyundai’s Genesis sedan should provide the RWD chassis as a starting point, with similar powertrains as in the upcoming G70 and G80 sedans, such as the 3.3L turbo V6 that’s based off of the one in the concept car. All-wheel drive is also a given.

Expect prices to start north of $40,000 when the Kia GT goes on sale sometime in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

These photos are confirmation that the KIA GT will be a liftback/hatchback.

Previewed as the Kia GT concept back at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia appears to still be moving forward on their rival to midsize luxury coupes and sedans after confirming production in 2014.

Under heavy camouflage, the Kia appears to keep similar proportions as the concept car and cover a footprint not unlike that of the current Hyundai Genesis (G70). Expect it to also borrow some design cues from the Kia GT4 Stinger concept, which debuted at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

The production GT should keep the same themes as the concept, while targeting cars, such as the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS, but probably closer to the Volkswagen CC in price. The Hyundai’s Genesis sedan should provide the RWD chassis as a starting point, with similar powertrains as in the upcoming G70 and G80 sedans, such as the 3.3L turbo V6 that’s based off of the one in the concept car. All-wheel drive is also a given.

Expect prices to start north of $40,000 when the Kia GT goes on sale sometime in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

These photos are confirmation that the KIA GT will be a liftback/hatchback.

Previewed as the Kia GT concept back at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia appears to still be moving forward on their rival to midsize luxury coupes and sedans after confirming production in 2014.

Under heavy camouflage, the Kia appears to keep similar proportions as the concept car and cover a footprint not unlike that of the current Hyundai Genesis (G70). Expect it to also borrow some design cues from the Kia GT4 Stinger concept, which debuted at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

The production GT should keep the same themes as the concept, while targeting cars, such as the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS, but probably closer to the Volkswagen CC in price. The Hyundai’s Genesis sedan should provide the RWD chassis as a starting point, with similar powertrains as in the upcoming G70 and G80 sedans, such as the 3.3L turbo V6 that’s based off of the one in the concept car. All-wheel drive is also a given.

Expect prices to start north of $40,000 when the Kia GT goes on sale sometime in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

These photos are confirmation that the KIA GT will be a liftback/hatchback.

Previewed as the Kia GT concept back at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia appears to still be moving forward on their rival to midsize luxury coupes and sedans after confirming production in 2014.

Under heavy camouflage, the Kia appears to keep similar proportions as the concept car and cover a footprint not unlike that of the current Hyundai Genesis (G70). Expect it to also borrow some design cues from the Kia GT4 Stinger concept, which debuted at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

The production GT should keep the same themes as the concept, while targeting cars, such as the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS, but probably closer to the Volkswagen CC in price. The Hyundai’s Genesis sedan should provide the RWD chassis as a starting point, with similar powertrains as in the upcoming G70 and G80 sedans, such as the 3.3L turbo V6 that’s based off of the one in the concept car. All-wheel drive is also a given.

Expect prices to start north of $40,000 when the Kia GT goes on sale sometime in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

These photos are confirmation that the KIA GT will be a liftback/hatchback.

Previewed as the Kia GT concept back at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Kia appears to still be moving forward on their rival to midsize luxury coupes and sedans after confirming production in 2014.

Under heavy camouflage, the Kia appears to keep similar proportions as the concept car and cover a footprint not unlike that of the current Hyundai Genesis (G70). Expect it to also borrow some design cues from the Kia GT4 Stinger concept, which debuted at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

The production GT should keep the same themes as the concept, while targeting cars, such as the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS, but probably closer to the Volkswagen CC in price. The Hyundai’s Genesis sedan should provide the RWD chassis as a starting point, with similar powertrains as in the upcoming G70 and G80 sedans, such as the 3.3L turbo V6 that’s based off of the one in the concept car. All-wheel drive is also a given.

Expect prices to start north of $40,000 when the Kia GT goes on sale sometime in 2018.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By Della Domingo

The 2015 SEMA Award for Hottest Car for the Ford Mustang, Hottest Truck for the Ford F-Series and Hottest Sport Compact for the Ford Focus was presented by SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) to Global Director Ford Performance Dave Pericak (center). The SEMA Award for Hottest 4x4-SUV went to Jeep for the Jeep Wrangler, and was presented to Pietro Gorlier (right), head of MOPAR.

Selected by exhibiting manufacturers, the Hottest Vehicles of 2016 will be revealed Tuesday, November 1, on the opening day of the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The coveted SEMA Award will help guide consumers toward the hottest-trending and most accessory-friendly vehicles on the market. SEMA Show exhibitors represent the front line of today’s influential enthusiast car culture. When it comes to knowing what trends to follow and which cars will ignite the industry’s passion, these manufacturers have the pulse of the industry.

Each exhibitor will be able to make his or her voice heard by casting a vote in this year’s SEMA Award process. Emails to vote for this year’s hottest vehicles will be sent to the registered Show contact on August 31.

To better reflect consumer buying habits, this year’s awards will be presented in five new categories, including: Hottest Coupe, Hottest Sedan, Hottest Truck, Hottest 4x4/SUV and Hottest Hatch.

Also new for 2016 is the format in which votes will be tabulated. Since the inception of the SEMA Award, exhibitors determined the winners based on the vehicles displayed in their booths. This year, each exhibiting company will cast one vote each, thereby determining the winners in each category.

SEMA Show exhibitors are the industry’s innovators, visionaries and influencers. Who better to ask than the thousands of manufacturing members who bet their businesses on recognizing the hottest new and upcoming vehicles?

The top three finalists in each of the five SEMA Award categories will be announced in October. The actual winners will be announced at the Awards Breakfast on the opening morning of the SEMA Show. Exhibitors should contact their SEMA Show representative if they don’t receive an email notice to vote.

By Della Domingo

The 2015 SEMA Award for Hottest Car for the Ford Mustang, Hottest Truck for the Ford F-Series and Hottest Sport Compact for the Ford Focus was presented by SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) to Global Director Ford Performance Dave Pericak (center). The SEMA Award for Hottest 4x4-SUV went to Jeep for the Jeep Wrangler, and was presented to Pietro Gorlier (right), head of MOPAR.

Selected by exhibiting manufacturers, the Hottest Vehicles of 2016 will be revealed Tuesday, November 1, on the opening day of the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The coveted SEMA Award will help guide consumers toward the hottest-trending and most accessory-friendly vehicles on the market. SEMA Show exhibitors represent the front line of today’s influential enthusiast car culture. When it comes to knowing what trends to follow and which cars will ignite the industry’s passion, these manufacturers have the pulse of the industry.

Each exhibitor will be able to make his or her voice heard by casting a vote in this year’s SEMA Award process. Emails to vote for this year’s hottest vehicles will be sent to the registered Show contact on August 31.

To better reflect consumer buying habits, this year’s awards will be presented in five new categories, including: Hottest Coupe, Hottest Sedan, Hottest Truck, Hottest 4x4/SUV and Hottest Hatch.

Also new for 2016 is the format in which votes will be tabulated. Since the inception of the SEMA Award, exhibitors determined the winners based on the vehicles displayed in their booths. This year, each exhibiting company will cast one vote each, thereby determining the winners in each category.

SEMA Show exhibitors are the industry’s innovators, visionaries and influencers. Who better to ask than the thousands of manufacturing members who bet their businesses on recognizing the hottest new and upcoming vehicles?

The top three finalists in each of the five SEMA Award categories will be announced in October. The actual winners will be announced at the Awards Breakfast on the opening morning of the SEMA Show. Exhibitors should contact their SEMA Show representative if they don’t receive an email notice to vote.

By Della Domingo

The 2015 SEMA Award for Hottest Car for the Ford Mustang, Hottest Truck for the Ford F-Series and Hottest Sport Compact for the Ford Focus was presented by SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) to Global Director Ford Performance Dave Pericak (center). The SEMA Award for Hottest 4x4-SUV went to Jeep for the Jeep Wrangler, and was presented to Pietro Gorlier (right), head of MOPAR.

Selected by exhibiting manufacturers, the Hottest Vehicles of 2016 will be revealed Tuesday, November 1, on the opening day of the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The coveted SEMA Award will help guide consumers toward the hottest-trending and most accessory-friendly vehicles on the market. SEMA Show exhibitors represent the front line of today’s influential enthusiast car culture. When it comes to knowing what trends to follow and which cars will ignite the industry’s passion, these manufacturers have the pulse of the industry.

Each exhibitor will be able to make his or her voice heard by casting a vote in this year’s SEMA Award process. Emails to vote for this year’s hottest vehicles will be sent to the registered Show contact on August 31.

To better reflect consumer buying habits, this year’s awards will be presented in five new categories, including: Hottest Coupe, Hottest Sedan, Hottest Truck, Hottest 4x4/SUV and Hottest Hatch.

Also new for 2016 is the format in which votes will be tabulated. Since the inception of the SEMA Award, exhibitors determined the winners based on the vehicles displayed in their booths. This year, each exhibiting company will cast one vote each, thereby determining the winners in each category.

SEMA Show exhibitors are the industry’s innovators, visionaries and influencers. Who better to ask than the thousands of manufacturing members who bet their businesses on recognizing the hottest new and upcoming vehicles?

The top three finalists in each of the five SEMA Award categories will be announced in October. The actual winners will be announced at the Awards Breakfast on the opening morning of the SEMA Show. Exhibitors should contact their SEMA Show representative if they don’t receive an email notice to vote.