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Kia K4

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.

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. A station wagon variant named the K4 sportswagon was unveiled on 13 January 2026. It is 15 mm (0.6 inches) shorter than the sedan 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 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 sedan, hatchback and wagon models have a boot space of , and respectively. Compared to the sedan, the hatchback is shorter and adds of rear headroom because of the hatchback's flat roof design. Sedan File:2025 Kia K4 LX in Azure Blue, front right, 2024-10-12.jpg|2025 K4 LX sedan (front) File:2025 Kia K4 LX in Azure Blue, rear left, 2024-10-12.jpg|2025 K4 LX sedan (front) File:2025 Kia K4 4DR GT Line (United States) front view 02.png|GT-Line sedan (front) File:2025 Kia K4 4DR GT Line (United States) rear view.png|GT-Line sedan (rear) Hatchback File:Kia K4 (CL4) Auto Zuerich 2025 DSC 3042.jpg|2026 K4 GT-Line hatchback (front) File:Kia K4 (CL4) Auto Zuerich 2025 DSC 3049.jpg|2026 K4 GT-Line hatchback (rear) Sportswagon File:Kia K4 Sportswagon Poznań Motor Show 2026.jpg|2026 K4 Sportswagon (rear) Interior File:Kia K4 (CL4) Ditzingen Mobil 2026 IMG 5546.jpg|Interior (GT-Line) == Markets ==
Markets
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 either 2.0-litre MPi petrol or 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engines. The K4 Hatchback was launched in Australia on 21 November 2025, with the same trim levels and engine options from the sedan bodystyle. Brunei The K4 was launched in Brunei on 9 April 2026. It is available in sedan 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 variant, powered by the 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine. The entry-level GT Line variant powered by the 2.0-litre MPi petrol engine was added to the line-up in September 2025. 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. 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. == Safety ==
Safety
The 2025 model year K4 was awarded "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS and is available with the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). == Sales ==
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