Kia has pulled the wraps off three new GT models at the Brussels Motor Show, all bound for the UK. Headlining the trio is Kia’s first electric hot hatch: the EV4 GT. Equipped with a motor on each axle delivering a combined 288bhp, it can reach 62mph from rest in 5.6 seconds. While many dual-motor electric cars see rear-biased power splits, the EV4 sends 67% of its output through the front axle - a setup that should deliver the traditional front-led feel of a conventional hot hatch.

Another key difference is the application of VGS - a first for the segment - with the paddles able to adjust energy recovery levels, or allow for shifting through a simulated multi-speed transmission. These manipulate and stagger the torque delivered from the electric motors to mimic that of a piston powered car, and as we found out on our drives of the EV6 GT and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N on track, bring a welcome dimension of interaction to the driving experience. This is also coupled with an active sound generator offering the choice of a combustion or futuristic electro-mechanical soundtrack.

The mechanical makeover extends to the suspension, with electronically controlled dampers. Elsewhere, the EV4 gets unique 20" wheels, neon green brake callipers, and a revised rear bumper. The EV4 GT will be available in two body styles: hatchback and fastback, with the latter having an elongated boot and a pair of arrow-shaped winglets above the rear glass.

Between the axles, the car houses an 81.4kWh capacity battery, and while WLTP ranges are yet to be confirmed, we expect the EV4 GT to offer just over 300 miles between charges. Inside, three-piece seats with black leather and microfibre upholstery feature on the front row, and signature GT neon green contrasting elements are found throughout. A GT-specific steering wheel comes complete with the aforementioned paddles, plus a dedicated button to activate the GT driving mode.

Mechanically related to the EV4 is the EV3 GT, which takes the form of a compact crossover, but uses the same front-biased 288bhp dual-motor drivetrain with e-torque vectoring tech. 0-62mph is covered in 5.7 seconds - a tenth of a second quicker than our current benchmark, the Abarth 600e. It too features an 81.4kWh battery with around a 300-mile range, and redesigned wheels shrouding neon callipers, but the two smallest Kia GTs aren’t totally identical.

The EV3 GT gets its own suspension tune, promising greater agility and improved body control over the standard model. The SUV sits taller, and has a 140mm shorter wheelbase, with four-spoke wheels wrapped in P Zero rubber measuring 245/40 R20 at each corner. The exterior tweaks include vertical strakes in the grille, and a new rear diffuser with red inserts.

Rounding out the additions to the hot Kia range is the EV5 GT, based on the brand’s mid-sized electric SUV. Taller, longer, wider, and heavier than its stablemates, the new model gets a slight power boost up to 302bhp, and can reach 62mph in 6.1 seconds. In the EV5, the suspension features a road preview system to allow for quick adjustments to compensate for imperfections in the tarmac - and we expect this tech to be working overtime on British lanes.

Like its smaller siblings, the EV5 GT gets a raft of tastefully discreet exterior upgrades, and continues the trend of no two Kia GT models sharing the same alloy wheel design. Sticking to the standard 20” size, the EV5 offers a 10mm larger contact patch, with its Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tyres measuring 255/45mm.

The cabin’s front row is performance-minded with the three-piece seats, and dual-screen infotainment system featuring GT-specific graphics, but there’s ample room for passengers and luggage behind. The second row features two ISOFIX anchor points for child seats, and the 566-litre boot has an opening width over one metre. This is complemented by 44-litre storage area under the bonnet.

The EV5 GT draws power from the same 81.4kWh battery as the EV3 and EV4 GT, and is expected to offer a WLTP range of around 275 miles. All the new models are capable of DC rapid charging from 10-80% in half an hour, while home charging at 7.4kW will take just over 11 hours. Vehicle-to-load functionality comes as standard, meaning the new hot Kias can charge other EVs, or power domestic appliances.

UK pricing and specifications are yet to be confirmed, but all models will come handsomely equipped with head-up displays, Harman Kardon surround sound systems, powered tailgates, multicolour ambient lighting, and active cruise control included as standard. The newest additions to the Kia GT range are making their debut at the Brussels Motor Show ahead of reaching the UK in the second half of 2026.