Engineering:Kia K4

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For the 2014–2020 car marketed in China, see Kia K4 (China).
Kia K4
2025 Kia K4 LX Sedan (Canada)
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Production2024–present
Model years2025–present (North America)
Assembly
  • Mexico: Monterrey, Nuevo León (KMMX)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car/Small family car (C)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHyundai-Kia K3
RelatedHyundai Avante/Elantra (CN7)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.0 L Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi I3
  • 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 MPi I4
  • 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4
  • 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4
Power output
  • 84 kW (113 hp; 114 PS) (1.6 T-GDi)
  • 90 kW (121 hp; 122 PS) (1.6 MPi)
  • 142 kW (190 hp; 193 PS) (1.6 T-GDi)
  • 110–133 kW (148–178 hp; 150–181 PS) (1.6 T-GDi, Europe)
  • 112 kW (150 hp; 152 PS) (2.0 MPi)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainMild hybrid
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,720 mm (107.1 in)
Length
  • 4,430 mm (174.4 in) (Hatchback)
  • 4,710 mm (185.4 in)
Width1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,420 mm (55.9 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,330–1,434 kg (2,932–3,161 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor

The Kia K4 is a compact car manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia. It was introduced in March 2024 as a replacement for the Forte/K3/Cerato, while the K3 nameplate was transferred to a subcompact car.

The car was first introduced on 21 March 2024, and was fully introduced on 27 March 2024, at the 2024 New York International Auto Show.[1] It is available as a 4-door sedan and a 5-door hatchback.[2]

Overview

The K4 adopts the brand's "Opposites United" design language, it has vertical headlights and taillights with "pronounced edges" in the lighting signature and hidden rear door handles. The sedan has fastback styling with a thick D-Pillar, whereas the hatchback has a shooting brake design.[3][4]

The interior of the K4 has the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit operating system (debuted in the EV9) with two screens measures up to almost 30 in (760 mm) when combined, two rows of physical controls for the important vehicle functions and a T-Bar gear lever (for the automatic transmission version) instead of a rotary selector. Other features found in the K4 are the Digital Key 2.0 with Ultra Wideband which allows customers to use their compatible devices or an NFC-enabled smart card as a virtual key and the first Kia to debut Al Assistant voice control technology by saying "Hey Kia".[3][5]

The sedan and hatchback models have a boot space of 413 L (14.6 cu ft) and 629 L (22.2 cu ft) respectively. Compared to the sedan, the hatchback is 11 in (280 mm) shorter and adds 1 in (25 mm) of rear headroom because of the hatchback's flat roof design.[6]

  • Rear view (sedan) (Canada)
    Rear view (sedan) (Canada)
  • GT-Line
    GT-Line
  • Rear view (GT-Line)
    Rear view (GT-Line)
  • Interior
    Interior
  • 2026 K4 GT-Line hatchback (front)
    2026 K4 GT-Line hatchback (front)
  • 2026 K4 GT-Line hatchback (rear)
    2026 K4 GT-Line hatchback (rear)

Markets

Australia

The K4 was launched in Australia on 16 January 2025, with four trim levels: S, Sport, Sport+, and GT Line. For engines, it is available with either 2.0-litre MPi petrol or 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engines.[7]

Europe

The K4 hatchback was unveiled for the European market on 17 September 2025. For engines, it is available with 1.0-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine with and without mild hybrid assistance, and a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine.[8]

Mexico

The K4 went on sale in Mexico on 1 August 2024, it is available in four trim levels: L, LX, EX and GT Line. For engines, it is available with either 2.0-litre MPi petrol or 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engines.[9]

The K4 Hatchback was launched in Mexico on 7 August 2025, in the sole GT Line Turbo variant, powered by the 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine.[10] The entry-level GT Line variant powered by the 2.0-litre MPi petrol engine was added to the line-up in September 2025.[11]

Middle East

The K4 was launched in the Middle East on 8 May 2025. It is available in three trim levels; LX, EX and GT-Line. For engines, it is available with either 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre MPi petrol and 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engines.[12]

United States and Canada

The K4 went on sale in North America in August 2024, it is available in LX, LXS (only for US), EX, EX+ (only for Canada), GT Line (available with the Limited package only for Canada). For engines, it is available with either 2.0-litre MPi petrol or 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engines.[13][14]

Safety

The 2025 model year K4 was awarded "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS and is available with the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).[15]

IIHS scores (2025 model year)[16]
Small overlap front Good
Moderate overlap front (original test) Good
Moderate overlap front (updated test) Acceptable
Side (updated test) Good
Headlights Acceptable
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian Good
Seatbelt reminders Acceptable
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use Acceptable
ANCAP test results
Kia K4 all sedan variants (excluding S without Safety Pack) (2025)[17]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 33.22 83%
Child occupant: 39.58 80%
Pedestrian: 48.54 77%
Safety assist: 14.02 77%
ANCAP test results
Kia K4 S without Safety Pack (2025)[18]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 33.22 83%
Child occupant: 39.58 80%
Pedestrian: 46.54 73%
Safety assist: 11.58 64%

Sales

Calendar
year 		U.S[19] Mexico[20]
2024 33,728 4,317

References

  1. ↑ Padenau, Adrian (21 March 2024). "The New Kia K4 Makes Design Its Forte" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/713253/2025-kia-k4-design-revealed/. 
  2. ↑ Miller, Caleb (21 March 2024). "2025 Kia K4 Is a Stylish Compact Sedan to Replace the Forte". https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60265708/2025-kia-k4-revealed/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Introducing the all-new 2025 Kia K4: Elevating the compact sedan with more room, segment-above tech and available turbocharged fun" (in en). 2024-03-27. https://press.kia.com/eu/en/home/media-resouces/press-releases/2024/Introducing-the-all-new-2025-Kia-K4.html. 
  4. ↑ Palmer, Zac (2024-03-27). "Kia K4 hatchback gets surprise reveal at NY Auto Show" (in en). https://www.autoblog.com/2024/03/27/kia-k4-hatchback-revealed-at-ny-auto-show/. 
  5. ↑ Chilton, Chris (2024-03-21). "2025 Kia K4’s Strong Design Makes The Outgoing Forte Look Weak". CarScoops. https://www.carscoops.com/2024/03/2025-kia-k4s-strong-design-makes-the-outgoing-forte-look-weak/. 
  6. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (2025-04-16). "Kia’s New Hatch Shows Americans You Don’t Need Size To Carry More". Carscoops. https://www.carscoops.com/2025/04/2026-kia-k4-hatchback-combines-style-and-practicality/. 
  7. ↑ Wong, James (2025-01-16). "2025 Kia K4 price and specs: Cerato successor sees price bump" (in en). https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-kia-k4-price-and-specs-cerato-successor-sees-price-bump. 
  8. ↑ Lopez, Jose Antonio (2025-09-17). "Kia K4 European Spec Revealed, Full Hybrid Coming in 2026" (in en-US). https://thekoreancarblog.com/kia-k4-european-spec-revealed-full-hybrid-coming-in-2026/. 
  9. ↑ Trujillo, Estefanía (2024-08-01). "El Kia K4 ya tiene precio en México: adiós al Forte, hola a un sedán más interesante… y no mucho más caro" (in es). https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/kia-k4-2025-precio-mexico. 
  10. ↑ García, Gerardo (2025-08-07). "El Kia K4 Hatchback ya tiene precio en México: así es la alternativa coreana a Mazda3 y SEAT León" (in es). https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/kia-k4-hatchback-2026-precio-mexico. 
  11. ↑ García, Gerardo (2025-09-05). "El Kia K4 Hatchback anuncia una versión más barata para México: este es su precio, motor y equipamiento" (in es). https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/kia-k4-hatchback-2026-mexico-versiones-equipamiento-precio. 
  12. ↑ Manuel, Juan (2025-05-08). "Kia K4 Launches in Middle East: Redefining the Compact Sedan Segment". https://autodrift.ae/news/kia-k4-launches-in-middle-east-redefining-the-compact-sedan-segment/. 
  13. ↑ Silvestro, Brian (2024-08-13). "The 2025 Kia K4 Starts at $23,145" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/730021/2025-kia-k4-pricing/. 
  14. ↑ "Kia Canada announces pricing for first-ever K4 compact sedan" (in en). 2024-09-16. https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/kia-canada-announces-pricing-for-first-ever-k4-compact-sedan-850294782.html. 
  15. ↑ "ALL-NEW 2025 KIA K4 EARNS 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK AWARD" (in en-US). 2024-12-20. https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/22950/all-new-2025-kia-k4-earns-2024-iihs-top-safety-pick-award. 
  16. ↑ "2025 Kia K4 4-door sedan" (in en). https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/kia/k4-4-door-sedan/2025. 
  17. ↑ "ANCAP results for Kia K4 all sedan variants (excluding S without Safety Pack)". ancap.com.au. 2025. https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/64daef. 
  18. ↑ "ANCAP results for Kia K4 S without Safety Pack". ancap.com.au. 2025. https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/2e375e. 
  19. ↑ "Sales - By Month" (in en-US). https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/sales. 
  20. ↑ "Venta al público y producción de vehículos ligeros por marca, modelo, segmento y país origen" (in es). https://www.inegi.org.mx/app/tabulados/pxwebv2/pxweb/es/RAIAVL/RAIAVL/RAIAVL_8_9.px/. 

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