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Kia K4 (2024)

The Kia K4 is a compact car (C-segment) manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia since 2024. It is a replacement for the Kia Forte/K3/Cerato, while the K3 nameplate was transferred to a subcompact car. The K4 was first introduced on 21 March 2024, and was fully introduced on 27 March 2024, at the 2024 New York International Auto Show. It was initially available as a 4-door saloon and 5-door hatchback. Since 2026, the K4 is available in a 5-door estate version called the K4 Sportswagon.

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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 saloon has fastback styling with a thick D-Pillar, whereas the hatchback has a shooting brake design. An estate variant named the K4 Sportswagon was unveiled on 13 January 2026. It is 15 mm (0.6 inches) shorter than the saloon but 265 mm (10.4 in.) longer than the K4 hatch. 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". The saloon, hatchback and estate models have a boot space of 413 L (14.6 cu ft), 629 L (22.2 cu ft) and 604 L (21.3 cu ft) respectively. Compared to the saloon, 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. Saloon. === Hatchback === Sportswagon. === Interior ===

Markets

=== Argentina === The K4 was launched in Argentina on 14 April 2026, with two trim levels: EX and GT Line, it is powered by the 2.0-litre MPi petrol mated to a 6-speed automatic. The K4 Hatchback was launched in Argentina on 18 August 2026, in the sole GT Line Turbo variant powered by the 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol mated to an 8-speed automatic. Australia. The K4 was launched in Australia on 16 January 2025, with four trim levels: S (optional with Safety Pack), Sport, Sport+, and GT Line. For engines, it is available with the 2.0-litre MPi petrol mated to a 6-speed automatic and the 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol mated to an 8-speed automatic. The K4 Hatchback was launched in Australia on 21 November 2025, with the same trim levels the sedan bodystyle. Aside from the introduction of the hatchback bodystyle, 2.0-litre MPi petrol became mated to an IVT replacing the 6-speed automatic. Brunei. The K4 was launched in Brunei on 9 April 2026. It is available in saloon and hatchback models and two trim levels offered in GLS (in 1.6-litre naturally aspirated engine with 6-speed automatic) and GT-Line (in 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with 8-speed automatic). 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. The K4 Sportswagon is confirmed for the European market. 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. The K4 Hatchback was launched in Mexico on 7 August 2025, in the sole GT Line Turbo vari

Safety

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

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Specifications

name

Kia K4

Manufacturer

Kia

Production

2024–present

Model years

2025–present

Assembly

Mexico: Monterrey, Nuevo León (KMMX)

Class

Compact car (C)

Layout

Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

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

Transmission

6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic, 7-speed DCT, CVT

Related

Hyundai Avante/Elantra (CN7)

Body style

4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback, 5-door estate (Sportswagon)

Platform

Hyundai-Kia K3

Predecessor

Kia Forte/K3/Cerato, Kia Ceed (Europe)

Wheelbase

2720 mm

Length

4430 mm (Hatchback), 4695 mm (SW), 4710 mm

Width

1850 mm

Height

1420 mm

Kerb weight

1330-1434 kg

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US EPA fuel-economy records

US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).

Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125196878CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_K4CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375879013 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kia_K4_(CL4)_Ditzingen_Mobil_2026_IMG_5469.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Alexander Migl · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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