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Kia has gone full GT mode with three new electric performance models

Published on Jan 14, 2026 at 5:43 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson

Last updated on Jan 14, 2026 at 5:44 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by Molly Davidson

Kia just applied its GT badge to three electric models at once.

The reveals happened at the Brussels Motor Show, where the brand pulled the covers off the EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT.

Between them, they span a compact SUV, a hatchback, a fastback, and a C-SUV.

And instead of one hero car doing all the talking, this rollout spreads GT hardware, software, and tuning across very different shapes.

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How Kia is building GT feel into these three electric models

Across all three models, Kia uses the same basic playbook. 

Each one gets two electric motors, one at the front and one at the back, so all four wheels help push the car forward. 

That means better grip and quicker acceleration, especially off the line.

There’s also a GT drive mode. 

Kia just unveiled three new electric GT models at once at the Brussels Motor Show, bringing sporty performance to its EV3, EV4, and EV5 lineup
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Switch it on and the car sharpens everything up, from throttle response, steering feel, suspension stiffness, all the way through to the way the screens look. 

Kia has also added something called Virtual Gear Shift. 

EVs don’t need gears, but this system adds a physical jolt when you accelerate or slow down, so it feels more like driving a performance car instead of a silent appliance. 

On top of that, there’s an artificial sound that rises and falls with speed, giving drivers some audio drama without burning a drop of fuel.

Kia just unveiled three new electric GT models at once at the Brussels Motor Show, bringing sporty performance to its EV3, EV4, and EV5 lineup
Kia
Kia just unveiled three new electric GT models at once at the Brussels Motor Show, bringing sporty performance to its EV3, EV4, and EV5 lineup
Kia

Bigger wheels, stickier tires, and firmer suspension come standard. 

Inside, you get sporty seats, a GT steering wheel, and graphics that change when GT mode is on. 

It’s less about luxury, more about keeping the driver engaged.

What separates the EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT from each other

The EV3 GT is the smallest of the three. 

It’s a compact SUV, so it still looks practical, but the GT tuning keeps it planted and controlled.

Kia just unveiled three new electric GT models at once at the Brussels Motor Show, bringing sporty performance to its EV3, EV4, and EV5 lineup
Kia
Kia just unveiled three new electric GT models at once at the Brussels Motor Show, bringing sporty performance to its EV3, EV4, and EV5 lineup
Kia

The EV4 GT goes in a different direction. 

It comes as a hatchback or a fastback and sits lower to the ground. 

With the same power as the EV3 GT but a sleeker shape, it’s set up to feel the most agile and fun on twisty roads.

Kia just unveiled three new electric GT models at once at the Brussels Motor Show, bringing sporty performance to its EV3, EV4, and EV5 lineup
Kia
Kia just unveiled three new electric GT models at once at the Brussels Motor Show, bringing sporty performance to its EV3, EV4, and EV5 lineup
Kia

The EV5 GT is the biggest. 

It gets slightly more power, chunkier Michelin performance tires, and a suspension system that scans the road ahead and adjusts before you hit bumps. 

It’s meant to feel sporty without forgetting it’s still a family-sized SUV.

Kia just unveiled three new electric GT models at once at the Brussels Motor Show, bringing sporty performance to its EV3, EV4, and EV5 lineup
Kia
Kia just unveiled three new electric GT models at once at the Brussels Motor Show, bringing sporty performance to its EV3, EV4, and EV5 lineup
Kia

Production on the new GT range starts in Q2 2026, with prices coming later. 

But one thing’s already obvious: Kia wants GT to be something you can drive every day, not just a badge for one special car.

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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.