Both these will be made available in the new Kia cee'd
GT Line models.
Available on
GT Line models equipped with the 133 PS 1.6 - liter CRDi diesel engine, Kia's new DCT is capable of handling torque outputs up to 300 N · m (221 lb - ft)-- higher than the six - speed torque - converter automatic transmission it replaces.
Entry - level 208s are badged as Active, with Allure and
GT Line models appearing higher up the range.
The GT Line models are distinguished by: sports chassis settings, restyled front and rear bumpers, 17 - inch Celsium aluminum alloy wheels (GT Line) or 18 - inch Jetow wheels (GT), Megane R.S. - specification seats with specific GT cloth upholstery and extra lateral support, aluminum pedal set and a dark charcoal interior trim with polished carbon highlights and bespoke badging on the grille and tailgate / bootlid.
If you want the GT's handy powered bootlid, you can specify this on Allure and
GT Line models for # 480, while the head - up display costs # 310.
GT Line models are distinguished by distinctive new dual twin exhausts, while the Optima GT is fitted with chrome twin exhaust tips.
For added style and on - road presence, GT and
GT Line models feature new LED fog lamps, 18 - inch aluminium alloy wheel designs, and subtle gloss black mirror caps, side sills and air intake grille.
All GT Line models are fitted as standard with the GT model's eye - catching side sill mouldings and rear LED light units, and a stylish new 17 - inch alloy wheel design.
Available on
GT Line models equipped with the 133 ps 1.6 - litre CRDi diesel engine, Kia's new DCT is capable of handling torque outputs up to 300 Nm — higher than the six - speed torque - converter automatic transmission it replaces for application in the cee'd GT Line.
motoring.com.au is awaiting a reply from Renault Australia as to timing of the new Clio RS and
GT Line models locally.
GT Line models develop the exterior look further, featuring new «ice - cube» LED fog lamps, inspired by those found on the high - powered cee'd GT, and aluminium - effect skid plates.
GT Line models receive their own unique suspension characteristics.
Tested on European roads with European buyers in mind, the suspension of
the GT Line models has been tuned to endow the Sportage with sharper, more athletic handling and a slightly firmer ride, crucially without compromising comfort.
Just beware the panoramic sunroof (standard on top - spec Allure Premium and
GT Line models and an optional extra elsewhere in the range) if you're tall, as it cuts down on headroom.
Five - door version retain the same trim line - up as before, with Active, Allure and
GT Line models.
GT Line models look faster thanks to a bodykit, 18 - inch wheels and twin exhausts, and get some practical extras like a reversing camera.
Joining the revised Renault Sport range is an updated
GT Line model, which adopts some of the R.S.'s visual cues, and pairs them with a less potent engine, 16 - or 17 - inch alloy wheels and a new exhaust pipe.
It adds that
the GT Line model's suspension «has been tuned to endow the Sportage with sharper, more athletic handling and a slightly firmer ride, crucially without compromising comfort».
Not exact matches
Porsche's
GTS model line has quickly established itself as the defacto spec to go for if Porsche Motorsport's
GT road cars have already succumbed to the speculators and those more interested in investment returns rather than driving thrills.
The AMGs also get the new Panamericana grille from the AMG
GT, which gives the
models a more aggressive look but doesn't entirely work with the
lines of the body, though the presentation may work better in the metal.
Other manufacturers such as Ford, Renault and Volkswagen offer similarly warm versions of their family hatches in the shape of the ST
Line Focus, Megane
GT and Golf
GT respectively, that bridge the gap between their base and flagship performance
models.
That puts that
model head - to - head with the 400 - hp Porsche 911 Carrera S. Down the
line, a higher output engine for an AMG
GT Black Series could put out up to 600 hp, which could conceivably compete with the 560 - hp 911 Turbo S. For now Mercedes - Benz will not build a roadster version of the AMG sport coupe, but it's not impossible that one could arrive in the future.
Priced at $ 99,900 (plus $ 2825 destination), the
GT is $ 18,500 less than a comparably equipped Vantage V8 and $ 32,500 less than the top - of - the -
line S
model.
McLaren has revealed a host of updates for its 570 Coupe to bring it into
line with the recently launched Spider, while the flagship
GT model is now available with a Sport Pack upgrade, which has been engineered to deliver a sharper and more engaging driving experience.
GTS models have traditionally been a highlight of the Porsche
model line - up, so we've been eagerly awaiting the
GTS versions of the latest 718 Boxster and Cayman.
As the
model evolves it could spawn a
GT variant, as topped the outgoing Ceed
line - up.
That sounds rather promising, but with no space for a bigger, more powerful engine this
GT will be the fastest, sportiest
model in the Twingo
line - up.
Initially only available with Porsche's four - wheel drive system, the Sport Turismo
line - up is expected to expand to include an entry level rear - wheel drive V6 turbocharged
model, with a more focused
GTS and the monstrous Turbo S E-Hybrid also expected to follow.
As far as three of the four other contestants go, you can get 90 percent of the flavor at 60 percent of the cost by checking out the lower portions of that
model's price list, where the R8 4.2, the 911 Carrera
GTS, and the Gallardo LP560 - 4 are arguably better values than their top - of - the -
line counterparts.
We must — begrudgingly — be thankful to SUVs and read between the
lines: the Porsche Cayenne and Macan have
lined Porsche's pocket's over the last decade, contributing funds to
GT model programmes such as the Porsche 911
GT3, Porsche Cayman
GT4 and 918 Spyder.
In the new 911
GTS models, the
GT Sport steering wheel is
lined with nonslip Alcantara ® for ultra sporty handling.
The next in
line is the mighty 2019 Maserati Levante
GTS model.
You'll pay # 24,495 for a higher - spec «3», another # 1400 for that car with the dual - clutch auto, and # 30,595 for the DCT - equipped
GT -
Line S
model.
Beneath the halo
model will be «
GT» versions of Kia's regular road cars, such as the new Proceed
GT and the upcoming Optima
GT, while entry - level «
GT Line» versions of other
models will also be available.
The Clio
GT has a more focussed chassis than the ST -
Line and it feels closer to the proper Renault Sport
model than the Fiesta does to the ST.. However the
GT takes the slow and frustrating paddleshift gearbox from the full fat hot hatch, possibly the worst element of the Renault Sport
model.
Sitting alongside the Grand Coupe
models, and the X6 and X4 coupe SUVs, the
GTs round out BMW's
line in niche vehicles.
When nothing else will do but the top - of - the -
line, latest - in - technology
model, look no further than the 2017 Nissan
GT - R NISMO edition.
The Peugeot 208
GT Line and full - fat GTi
models are much bolder, and come fitted with sporty details such as 17 - inch alloy wheels and beefier bumpers.
The 2035
model year Tomahawk comes in three trim levels: the Street (S), race (
GTS - R), and top - of - the -
line experimental technology (X).
The ES trim will replace DE in this
model as the base trim level, while the midrange SE and top - of - the -
line GT are new ones.
Allure
models get 16 - inch alloys, cornering assist fog lamps, tinted windows, automatic wipers and lights plus parking sensors, while the
GT Line pushes the boat out with 17 - inch alloys, plus some very sporty body trim and interior styling cues.
16 November 2016, Gaydon: Aston Martin has turned up the heat on it's ultimate Super
GT to create the new Vanquish S. Sharper styling, greater potency and increased athleticism define this latest evolution of an illustrious
model line.
Designed to rival warmed over supermini
models such as the MINI Cooper, Renault Clio
GT -
Line and Fiesta Red / Black, the Suzuki combines plenty of driving fun with remarkably low running costs.
The pinnacle of AMG's new C - Class derived
line - up, the new AMG top -
model will be powered by the M178 4.0 - litre bi-turbo V8, derived straight from the AMG
GT supercar's M177 mill, complete with turbochargers mounted up high between the cylinder banks.
Also included in the display was Aston Martin Racing endurance veteran, the # 97 V8 Vantage GTE, and
models from the company's current
line - up, spearheaded by the DB9
GT.
Model nomenclature has also changed, with the mid-grade Sorento Sport replacing the Sorento Si Limited, while the top - spec Sorento Platinum
GT -
Line subs for the previous Platinum.
However, the new Continental
GT line - up will be bolstered by V8 options and a plug - in hybrid
model in the future.
However, the top -
line GT model in this
line trims is now replaced with R / T and will offer much more than
GT.
Next in
line is the slightly more deluxe SE
model, then the XLS, and the
GT, tested here.
At the front, there's a wider version of the company's «tiger - nose» grille, while the air intake is set lower down, and the «ice cube» LED daytime running lights that were exclusive to the old
GT and
GT -
Line models will be standard on all new Ceed
models.