kia released a turbocharged performance model of the cee'd, called the pro_cee'd gt in europe in july 2013, and is the company's first ever hot hatch. rumours have surfaced around the internet that a rio gt (based on what is known as the rio 5-door in america, but using the 3-door european configuration) may go into production, giving kia a true supermini hot hatch to rival the established class leaders; the ford fiesta st, peugeot 208 gti and renaultsport clio. rumours were backed up when the european vp for kia, benny oeyen, mentioned that if the cee'd gt is successful, kia would put more gt models into production, including the rio. an unnamed kia insider also stated the rio as a candidate for gt treatment in future.