Conventional Kia K4 doesn’t do complicated

We are now in month three of 2026 and the folk in KIA have built up a serious head 
of steam with the introduction last December of their EV5, followed by their 
commercial PV5 van in January and now this week, their new hatchback, the K4, and 
their updated Stonic. In quarter two of this year, we will also see their new EV2 make 
its debut and effectively complete the very comprehensive Kia car range. 
This new K4 Hatchback sits in the ultra-competitive C-segment and amid the 
plethora of SUV and Crossover. It is a straight-forward 5-door hatch, with a length of 
4,440mm, is 1,850mm wide and is 1,435mm in height, suiting those who like the 
conventional of old. Boot space is 328litres. 
Wearing its family resemblance via its headlights and Day Running Lights, the K4 
has an appealing modern presence in the carpark, the panel fit, finish and build 
quality above criticism. 
The K4 is powered by a 1.0 T-GDI Mild-Hybrid (MHEV) petrol engine producing 
115bhp, and driven through a very slick six-speed manual transmission, or seven- 
speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. A 1.6 GDI Hybrid (HEV) version, with 154 
PS will arrive before the end of the year.  
 
A brief launch drive through the Dublin/Wicklow mountains was very enjoyable, not 
least because the rain of recent months has ceased coupled to the opportunity to 
sample a fully manual transmission on dry twisty roads. Given that the majority of 
owners don’t gallop around mountain roads and conduct their driving on 
open/motorway/urban roads, the K4 was equally at home in those environments and 
I would feel very confident that new owners will find it competent company in all 
they ask of it. 
Front-wheel drive, petrol propelled, no charging issues, this Kia hatch is deserving of 
a place on your test car list. 
Available in three trim levels, the introductory baseline model, the K2, is priced from 
€31,500 , with standard specification that includes; 
 Kia’s triple panoramic display (12.3" touchscreen infotainment + 5.3” climate 
control + 12.3” digital drivers cluster) 
 16" alloy 
 Dual-zone climate control 
 Forward & reverse parking sensors 
 Forward collision avoidance assist 
 Heated steering wheel & front seats 
 LED headlights 
 Over-the-air updates 
 Wireless Carplay & android auto 
New customers opting for the mid-level trim, the K3 model, (€34,000), offers the 
additional features of; 

 17" alloys 
 Vegan leather seats 
 Black & chrome exterior detailing 
 Cube projection LED headlights 
 Rear blind-spot collision avoidance assist 
 Driver power adjustable seats with lumbar support 
 Wireless charging 
 Rear privacy glass 
The top of the range GT-Line adds; 
 Digital key 2.0riv 
 Driver memory seat 
 Forward collision avoidance assist 2 
 Glass sunroof 
 GT-Line exterior & interior styling 
 Highway driving assist 2  
 Smart cruise control 2 with stop & go 
 Ventilated front & heated rear seats 
The K4 comes in a choice of seven colours including two non-metallic colours and 
vehicles are now available to test drive at Kia dealerships nationwide.  
 
For more information see www.Kia.com