Overlook what you already know in regards to the former Kia Forte, as a result of this actually is not it. Its alternative is a vastly completely different automobile—a minimum of visually. Specifics on efficiency have not been launched. Kia has shared full photographs of its new compact sedan earlier than it debuts publicly on March 27 on the New York Auto Present.
Whereas magnificence could also be within the eye of the beholder, there is no denying that the brand new K4 appears fascinating. We are able to (most likely) additionally agree it makes the previous Forte (aka Cerato) appear outdated. That rear pillar from the teasers nonetheless appears fairly awkward, however Kia is thought for doing issues in another way when it comes to styling.
The outside styling resembles the smaller K3, which supersedes the Rio, however not in the USA the place Kia is phasing out its entry-level sedan. The brand new K4 seems to be bigger than the Forte it replaces, and whereas it has a rakish roofline, it is nonetheless a sedan with a conventional trunk lid. The handles for the rear doorways have been included into the pillar the place the quarter glass is considerably bigger than what the Forte had. The rear doorways additionally appear longer, suggesting the K4 is a much bigger automobile.
This teal inside additionally represents a radical change because the 2025 K4 is the newest Kia to obtain a dual-screen setup. You continue to have loads of old-school controls to regulate the local weather settings and the quantity, together with shortcuts for navigation, media, and different often-used features. Above the door deal with on the driving force’s facet are buttons for the heated and ventilated entrance seat in addition to the heated steering wheel. The entrance passenger additionally has a three-stage heated and ventilated seat.
The 2025 Kia K4 seems to have a head-up show, loads of USB ports, a 12V 180W socket, and a drive mode button on the steering wheel. This teal upholstery is named Slate Inexperienced, however the compact sedan can be going to be provided with Canyon Brown, Onyx Black, and Medium Grey interiors. If you wish to rely much less on the touchscreen, there is a rotary controller beneath the show.
The K4 ought to go on sale later this yr in the USA after it debuts subsequent week on the 2024 New York Auto Present.
