Kia EV4 GT review: electric hot hatchback is a sensible sort of fun
On 25 September 1978, John Peel played Teenage Kicks, the debut single from The Undertones, on his Radio 1 evening show. Two minutes and 28 seconds later, in a brazen breach of BBC protocol, he played the same song for a second time, telling listeners “it doesn’t get much better than this”. I recently had [...]
On 25 September 1978, John Peel played Teenage Kicks by The Undertones on his Radio 1 show, later repeating it for its undeniable appeal. Recently, driving along France's Route Napoleon, an electric Kia EV4 GT offered the same instant replay experience. This French Alps road, featured in Goldeneye, challenged and exhilarated drivers with its steep hairpin turns and cliff-clinging curves.
The Kia EV4 GT is an electric performance hot hatch, not your average Kia. It boasts dual motors, all-wheel drive, adaptive dampers, electronic torque vectoring, Kia's Virtual Gear Shift system, and Pirelli P Zero tyres. With a £49,345 price tag, it's pricier than a standard Golf GTI but promises lower running costs. The GT spec includes intelligent LED headlights, heated seats, 360-degree parking cameras, ambient interior lighting, an electric tailgate, and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
Zero to 62mph takes 5.6 seconds, with a top speed of 105mph and a range of 313 miles in the official WLTP test. This electric hot hatch, developed by Kia's head of R&D, Manfred Harrer, aims to boost the brand's image while filling the void left by traditional hot hatch models on the market.
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