Kia K4
Sedan · 2025–2027 · K4, K4 Hatchback
Trims and features
What changed for 2027
- Starting prices: +$100 to +$200 (2 trims; hover for each)
2027 K4 trims
| EX | GT-Line | GT-Line Turbo | LX | LXS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | — | $25,590 | — | — | $23,590 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 2.0L MPI Nu PE | 2.0L MPI Nu PE | 1.6L T-GDI Gamma-II | 2.0L MPI Nu PE | 2.0L MPI Nu PE |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 147 hp | 190 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Gears | — | — | 8 | — | — |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo behind last row | 22.2 cu ft | 22.2 cu ft | 22.2 cu ft | — | — |
| Max cargo | 59.3 cu ft | 59.3 cu ft | 59.3 cu ft | — | — |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 4 in | 4 in + option | 12.3 in | 4 in | 4 in |
| Audio | — | Optional | Harman Kardon | — | — |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 + option | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | Qi | — | — |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention + option | — | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking + option | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | — | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Parking sensors | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | — | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | — | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | Front | — | — |
| Ventilated seats | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Remote start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | — | Optional | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | — | — |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in | 16 in | 16 in |
| Headlights | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | Bi-LED Projector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
Packages and options (27)
| EX | GT-Line | GT-Line Turbo | LX | LXS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-Line Premium Package $1,300 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| GT-Line Sunroof Package $900 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Technology Package $2,300 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Wheel Locks, Black $80 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Mud Guards $130 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $80 | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Sill Film with Graphic $145 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit, Small $45 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Currant Red $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Deep Sea Blue | Optional | — | — | — | Optional |
| Interstellar Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Morning Haze | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Snow White $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steel Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Wave Blue | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Red Interior $295 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Black SynTex | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black TriCot Cloth | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Black and White SynTex | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Gray and Black SynTex | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Gray and Black TriCot Cloth | — | — | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Other, Other, Other, Oem configurator, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: K4 2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | KIA K4 HATCHBACK 5 HB ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA K4 4 DR ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KIA K4 5DR 5 HB N/A FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 12 |
| 2026 | KIA K4 4 DR N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 12 |
| 2025 | KIA K4 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 46 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | K4 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2027 | K4 4DR with DMS | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 33 |
| 2027 | K4 Hatchback | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
28–30 |
| 2027 | K4 without DMS | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 33 |
| 2026 | K4 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2026 | K4 4DR w/ DMS | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 33 |
| 2026 | K4 Hatchback | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo |
28–30 |
| 2026 | K4 without DMS | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 33 |
| 2025 | K4 | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, with DMS Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI |
29–34 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.