Kia GT reportedly approved for production and coming by the end of 2016

Kia introduced the GT concept nearly three years ago but a new report is indicating it has finally been approved for production.

Citing unnamed executives, Edmunds is reporting the model will be a "four-door fastback" that will go on sale in the United States by the end of 2016. Little else is known about the car but it will reportedly be positioned as an Audi A7 competitor.

Engine options remain unconfirmed but the publication says the model will likely be equipped with a turbocharged 3.3-liter V6. European variants could also be offered with a diesel engine but nothing is official as of yet.