**Kia Proceed 1.6 T-GDi GT Shooting Brake – Style Meets Substance** In a market awash with cookie-cutter crossovers, the *Kia Proceed GT* dares to be different. With its rakish shooting brake silhouette and sporting cues, it offers a refreshing blend of practicality and panache. Under the bonnet lies a punchy 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine delivering 201 bhp to the front wheels via a slick 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It’s brisk, with a 0–62mph sprint in just 7.2 seconds, but never brash – a confident cruiser as much as a spirited backroad companion. The GT model wears its badge with pride: 18-inch alloys, red brake calipers, twin exhausts and a gloss black honeycomb grille hint at its performance pedigree. Inside, the cabin is impressively upmarket, with soft-touch materials, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, and heavily bolstered sports seats finished in leather and suede. There’s a satisfying tactility to the switchgear and a focus on driver engagement that belies Kia’s family car image. Yet, it’s still a Kia at heart – meaning five doors, a sizeable 594-litre boot, and a host of standard kit including adaptive cruise control, heated seats, and LED headlights. Euro 6 compliance ensures it stays clean on emissions, with stop/start tech aiding efficiency. The Proceed GT doesn’t just tick boxes – it rewrites them. This is a practical performance car for grown-ups: understated, capable, and distinctively cool. In short, a stylish alternative to the usual suspects – and a standout in its segment.