Kia on Wednesday unveiled the 2025 K4 compact sedan on the 2024 New York auto present.

The good-looking four-door is about to switch Kia’s present possibility within the phase, the Forte, when it reaches showrooms within the second half of the yr. Pricing info to be launched nearer to that on-sale date.

K4 is a brand new identify for the U.S. market, nevertheless it was beforehand used on a compact sedan Kia offered completely in China. The present Forte is offered outdoors the U.S. as a K3, however Kia lately launched a separate compact sedan known as the K3 aimed toward growing markets, thus a brand new identify was wanted for the Forte’s alternative.

At 185.4 inches lengthy, the K4 is nearly three inches longer than the Forte. This has resulted in additional area within the cabin, plus a good 14.6 cubic toes of trunk area.

2025 Kia K4

On the entrance of the cabin, the dashboard sports activities a floating panel spanning practically 30 inches and integrating digital screens for the gauge cluster and infotainment hub. The infotainment system helps and over-the-air updates, whereas wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included as customary. Premium touches like a Harman Kardon audio system, heated and ventilated entrance seats, a sunroof, and a voice assistant will all be obtainable.

Numerous digital driver-assist options may even be provided, both as customary or obtainable. The listing consists of computerized emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle owner detection, entrance and rear cross visitors warning, blind sport warning, energetic lane management, a surround-view digital camera, and way more.

Though Kia plans greater than a dozen EVs by 2027, the K4 is not powered by batteries. Kia confirmed two gasoline choices: an ordinary 2.0-liter 4-cylinder rated at 147 hp and an obtainable 1.6-liter turbo-4 rated at 190 hp. The naturally aspirated engine comes with a CVT whereas the turbocharged engine comes with an 8-speed computerized. Entrance-wheel drive is customary for each powertrains.

For EV followers, Kia plans an EV4 hatchback in the identical phase because the K4. The automaker has additionally proven an EV5 electrical compact crossover, however hasn’t confirmed that mannequin for the U.S.