Kia K4 hatchback

[Kaido]

HELP KIA WANTS ME BACK!

 

[JTsyo]

This looks so nice compared to what they did to the EV4.

 

[Kaido]

This looks so nice compared to what they did to the EV4.

It's weird how they swing between really weird & really slick. The new EV4 kid of looks like a robot Swedish fish:



But the new Sportage Hybrid looks pretty slick IRL!

 

[Kaido]

Looks great!

All-New 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback: Available Turbo Engine, Spacious Interior with Class-Leading Rear Legroom | Features & Photos | Kia

Explore the all-new 2026 Kia K4 hatchback. View its versatile interior with class-leading rear legroom, available turbocharged power, and more.

www.kia.com

 

[Fenixgoon]

Nice looking car! Strikes me as a little more wagon in proportions but maybe that's just the angles of Kia's pictures. Either way, I hope it's a hit!

 

[Kaido]

Nice looking car! Strikes me as a little more wagon in proportions but maybe that's just the angles of Kia's pictures. Either way, I hope it's a hit!

It's actually over ten inches shorter than the K4 sedan! Just more storage due to the headroom in the back.

 

[Kaido]

Dang I like it

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Hopefully Sedans/Hatch's start to make a comeback in the US now that the stupid CAFE regs that had auto manufacturers favoring SUV's are gone.

Cheaper options for the consumer is always a plus!
And no, this is not going to displace Corolla/Civic sales. The Corolla hybrid is the best small car option. But this will get previous Kia Soul buyers.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Hopefully Sedans/Hatch's start to make a comeback in the US now that the stupid CAFE regs that had auto manufacturers favoring SUV's are gone.

Cheaper options for the consumer is always a plus!
And no, this is not going to displace Corolla/Civic sales. The Corolla hybrid is the best small car option. But this will get previous Kia Soul buyers.

Why would removing CAFE rules encourage more small affordable cars. Only way that will happen is very high gas prices or a recession or slow economy (like now).

 

[NutBucket]

The CAFE regs had looser requirements for SUVs.

I haven't kept up but it sounds like those standards have tightened?

 

[Kaido]

dang Kia had a glow-up lol

 

[Kaido]

Hopefully Sedans/Hatch's start to make a comeback in the US

They just need to add AWD + a stick-shift!

 

[NutBucket]

#neverhappen

 

[Kaido]

#neverhappen

tbh I'd buy their Minivan if it was AWD. Tear out the seats & use it as my work vehicle LOL

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Enjoy the review!

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a70304080/2026-kia-k4-gt-line-turbo-vs-2026-honda-civic-hybrid-hatchback-comparison-test/

 

[Kaido]

Enjoy the review!

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a70304080/2026-kia-k4-gt-line-turbo-vs-2026-honda-civic-hybrid-hatchback-comparison-test/

lol these guys

the K4 requires 3.8 seconds to make the jump from 30 to 50 mph, a feat that took 3.6 in the Honda