- A brand new identify for an all-new next-generation compact sedan set to upend the phase with new requirements for design, expertise and roominess
- Elevating inside roominess for the compact sedan phase: Class main rear leg room and head room throughout the Compact Sedan phase.
- Delivering modern expertise to the compact sedan phase: All-new 2025 K4 introduces segment-above, out there multi-segment cockpit show with a mixed practically 30-inches of digital instrumentation, 11 commonplace ADAS options, superior connectivity and OTA capabilities, out there ultrawideband Digital Key 2.0
- Function-rich inside with attainable, premium consolation: Focused class-leading cabin quietness with out there acoustic windshield, premium Harman Kardon audio, heated and ventilated entrance seats with driver’s reminiscence
- Subsequent-level driving comfort: Out there with as much as 29 ADAS options, together with: Blind-Spot View Monitor, 360° Encompass View Monitor, and segment-exclusive emergency evasive steering help
- Two robust powertrain selections: Commonplace 147-hp, 2.0-liter and non-obligatory turbocharged 190-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines ship strong efficiency
- Daring proportions and segment-above type issue: Stress of “Opposites United” design language manifests surprising fastback styling cues
- Coming quickly: Anticipated to reach at U.S. retailers within the second half of 2024
Right now, Kia unveiled the all-new 2025 K4 compact four-door for its world debut on the 2024 New York Worldwide Auto Present. As Kia’s fourth-generation compact sedan, the K4 is a powerhouse of ordinary, segment-above expertise, and it delivers Superior Driver Help Programs (ADAS)[1], refinement, and class-leading rear head room and leg room[2]. An out there turbocharged engine amps up the fun-to-drive quotient and commonplace multi-link rear suspension on the GT-Line (2.0 and 1.6 turbo) affords a responsive driving expertise.
“The all-new K4 advances Kia’s dedication to ship sporty sedans with superior expertise and elevated efficiency,” stated Steven Heart, COO and EVP, Kia America. “Succeeding within the compact phase means overdelivering on the options that clients need, and the K4 is designed to exceed expectations.”
Elevating expectations for connectivity expertise and superior model within the compact four-door sedan phase, the K4 sports activities commonplace wi-fi Apple CarPlay[3] and Android Auto[4] and out there multi-segment show cockpit with a mixed practically 30-inches of digital instrumentation[5] enabling camera-feed visibility of your environment. Out there facilities corresponding to Digital Key 2.0 with Extremely Wideband[6], Harman Kardon premium audio[7], heated[8] and ventilated entrance seats, and a large sunroof outline the K4’s premium persona. The K4 is anticipated to reach in america within the second half of 2024 in 5 trim ranges: LX, LXS, EX, GT-Line and GT-Line Turbo.
K4 Exterior Design: Daring Proportions
Stretched to all 4 corners with daring styling proportions, aligned with the tenets of Kia’s “Opposites United” design path, the K4 makes a robust, dynamic assertion.
“By juxtaposing the K4’s fastback roofline and large stance, we break up the distinction visually between the compact and midsize segments,” stated Tom Kearns, chief designer, Kia Design Heart America. “The inventive rigidity that the Opposites United design language stresses allowed us to improvise on the standard three-box type issue.”
With an general size of 185.4 inches and width of 72.8 inches, the K4 is the widest and has the most important footprint within the compact phase. Rear passengers will benefit from the trip with a category main 38 inches of leg room3 and sophistication main head room at 37.3 inches3. Commonplace, vertically oriented LED headlights and taillights take inspiration from the flagship EV9 and create pronounced edges via the lighting signature within the entrance and rear. Hidden rear door handles within the C-pillar emphasize the K4’s fastback proportions and draw consideration to its swept-back daylight opening. A flexible, typical trunk affords 14.6 cubic ft of cargo capability.
Like different GT-Line fashions within the Kia lineup, exterior design thrives distinguish the K4 GT-Line. Distinctive entrance and rear fasciae with gloss black accents, a satin chrome beltline, 18-inch alloy wheels, and gloss black mirror caps, window trim, and aspect sill. Small dice LED projection headlights, LED fog lights, and 18-inch alloy wheels add to the outside of the K4 GT-Line Turbo.
K4 Inside Design and Expertise: Seamless Connectivity
The inside of the K4 raises the extent of discourse for all the class. The centerpiece of the large, expansive cockpit is the usual, built-in digital instrumentation: a primary for the compact sedan phase and a design factor in its personal proper. The ultramodern Related Automobile Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) working system with OTA functionality, which first debuted within the flagship EV9, tasks throughout a mixed practically 30 inches of a digital show command middle[9]. ccNC processes quicker and in increased constancy, with continuously used Fast Controls out there with a swipe on the display. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay[10] and Android Auto[11] come commonplace on all K4 fashions.
Out there Digital Key 2.0 with Extremely Wideband permits clients to make use of their appropriate Apple and Samsung good units or an NFC-enabled good card as digital car keys to lock, unlock and drive. Moreover, these keys might be shared with family and friends over textual content messages on appropriate units. Out there Digital Options and Providers[12] can unlock the flexibility to remotely replace the K4 over the air via the Kia Join Retailer accessed by way of the Kia Entry app or via the Kia Proprietor Portal.
Kia Join’s out there voice assistant affords a straightforward solution to entry numerous car features. Say, “Hey Kia” to achieve voice-control entry to features corresponding to local weather management and audio. Kia is working to boost the Kia Assistant’s performance with the ability of generative AI to have the ability to present data on many subjects, corresponding to shares, sports activities scores, proprietor’s guide content material, native factors of curiosity and rather more. The Kia Assistant is designed to hear for follow-up questions and to work together with the motive force in a extra conversational method.
The ethereal K4 inside is accessible in both Medium Grey (LX/LXS/EX) or Slate Inexperienced (EX), and the GT-Line fashions add Onyx and Off-White. Heated entrance seats are commonplace on K4 GT-Line and above, and ventilated seats in addition to driver’s seat reminiscence perform are non-obligatory. A 3-spoke steering wheel is exclusive to K4 GT-Line fashions.
K4 Powertrain and Engineering: Robust Decisions
When it goes on sale in america, the front-wheel-drive K4 will provide two powertrain selections. The usual 2.0-liter engine produces 147 horsepower and 132 lb.-ft. of torque and is matched with an intelligently variable transmission (IVT).
An non-obligatory 1.6-liter, turbocharged engine sends 190 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque via an 8-speed computerized transmission. Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and sport pedals full the sportier bundle. The K4 GT-Line Turbo delivers energy easily at low speeds, responds shortly, and offers an attractive driving expertise. Unique to the K4 GT-Line and GT-Line Turbo fashions is a multi-link rear suspension that provides lateral stiffness and compliance, for a sportier driving expertise.
Consideration was paid to cut back noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) via using an out there acoustic windshield, and acoustic tires on K4 fashions with 18-inch wheels.
K4: Phase-Above ADAS
The K4 refines and expands the usual and out there ADAS, as a part of Kia’s general dedication to offering confidence behind the wheel.[13] As well as, the K4 provides commonplace rear aspect airbags for a complete of eight.[14]
The K4 affords the most recent Kia ADAS suite, together with commonplace Clever Pace Restrict Help (ISLA)[15], Lane Holding Help (LKA)[16], and Good Cruise Management with Cease & Go (SCC w/ S&G)[17]. Central to the out there driver help expertise on the K4 is Ahead Collision Avoidance 1.5 (FCA-1.5)[18], which is designed to assist detect and stop collisions from occurring in sure circumstances, and detect automobiles, pedestrians, and cyclists in entrance of the car whereas driving (FCA-CPC), in addition to oncoming automobiles whereas turning left at an intersection (FCA-JT). Haptic steering wheel warnings add tactile alerts for the motive force.
Optionally available on K4 GT-Line Turbo fashions, Ahead Collision Avoidance 2 (FCA-2) provides performance and is engineered to detect crossing automobiles whereas crossing via an intersection (FCA-JC. FCA-2 can also be designed to assist present a level of braking and/or steering enter to assist stop sure collisions or reduce the consequences if the system detects oncoming automobiles whereas passing different automobiles (FCA-LO); automobiles in entrance of the automobile whereas altering lanes (FCA-LS); K4’s Evasive Steering Help9 may help mitigate collisions with obstacles, pedestrians, or different automobiles detected forward and can warn the motive force in sure circumstances, and if there’s house to keep away from the collision within the lane, it might help the motive force’s steering. FCA is designed to, in sure situations, assist stop a collision with a direct oncoming car via auditory and visible warnings, in addition to by making use of the brakes (FCA-DO). Out there Freeway Driving Help 2 (HDA-2) is a driver comfort system that may assist keep a predetermined distance from the car detected in entrance, preserve the car inside detected lane markers on sure highways.[19]
Along with commonplace Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross Site visitors Alert (RCTA), GT-Line is accessible with Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Help (FCA-BCA) and Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)[20] that are designed to assist show and detect automobiles approaching from behind and within the adjoining lanes, in a wide range of circumstances, the system could apply braking to assist keep away from a possible collision. The non-obligatory Encompass-View Monitor (SVM)[21] is designed to offer a 360-degree view in reversing and parking eventualities, utilizing cameras across the K4. Out there Parking Distance Warning is designed so as to add 360-degree functionality to ahead, aspect, and reverse parking maneuvers (PDW-F/S/R).
K4 Availability
The K4 is slated to reach within the U.S. within the second half of 2024 and is backed by Kia America’s 10-year/100,000-mile restricted guarantee[22]. Pricing, particular timing for U.S. market availability, trim particulars, and EPA-rated gas economic system for the K4 are topic to future bulletins.
