This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2025 Kia K4 compact sedan. The 2025 Kia K4 will replace the Kia Forte, it’s longer and wider than the Forte. Kia says, it offers best in class width and rear seat legroom in the compact sedan class.
There are two powertrain options, the base 2025 Kia K4 engine is a 2L 4-cylinder matched to a CVT, 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. The more powerful engine is a 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder with an 8-speed automatic transmission, 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. This engine will be offered on the GT-Line. Exclusive to the GT-Line turbo is a multi-link rear suspension.
The 2025 Kia K4 is a FWD model only.
The 2025 Kia K4 offers a fresh exterior design with a fastback style, it has standard LED headlights and LED taillights. The K4 GT-Line turbo you see in the photos has small cube LED projection headlights with integrated LED fog lights. Standard 16” wheels, available 17” and 18” wheels.
The interior of the 2025 Kia K4 is modern and clean with dual screens, a combined 30” digital display. Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto are standard as well as heated front seats. Available features include, ventilated front seats, driver seat memory, the Harman Kardon sound system, 360-degree camera and a surround view monitor. A 3-spoke steering wheel is unique to the GT-Line models.
The 2025 Kia K4 will arrive in the second half of 2024. Pricing, fuel economy numbers and trim details will be announced closer to that date.

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