2025 Kia K4: No, you don’t have to spend $50,000 to get a new car!

[@rtcturnemup7028]

I love how Kia designs are so different from everybody else’s. The amber lighting really gives Kia a face now. Good looking car

[@dark6c159]

KIA💩💩💩💩

[@dqharvey6347]

​@@dark6c159 bro seems to be obsessed with 💩 😂 bro left all the way to click on 💩 to say 💩🤣😂🤣.

[@javim2589]

I like the looks. at least is different and interior is not bad at all for the price. There are plenty cars at somewhat affordable prices but people like to "upgrade" their rides from time to time and end up buying more car they can realistically afford. As always, Hyundai-kia is working hard to bring value into the market.

[@sticks2478]

I will never understand why they make a rear like that and NOT make it a hatchback.

[@theornament]

Because a lot of people like the sedan version more duh.

[@JT-fq2bl]

There's a hatchback version of the K4 that will be available shortly after the sedan version goes on sale.

[@claudiadavies5110]

I would have loved it if they'd made it Fastback too, it's so much more practical 😊

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Because some people want a real trunk in a traditional sedan form

[@Earendilvingilot13]

Hatch back costs lot (relative)more than traditional trunk. It costs to put in glass and additional weight support.

[@paintsmeller]

As nice as the sedan is, I think the K4 hatchback will be a much superior vehicle in all aspects.

[@TommyPickIes]

not in aesthetics lol

[@cassiocm]

Like a fastback, you are exactly right

[@elliot3751]

I love sedans but no one can deny the utility of a hatchback!

[@Frybrainzr1]

Hatchback is far better looking. That strange vertical line behind the door of the sedan is odd, it doesn't flow at all. I think it's odd,much prefer hatch back pics I have seen.

[@VintageRKO]

Until you see the value of the car when it comes to selling it after 4 years

[@sethi100]

I am just happy some manufacturers are building sedans. I am not a SUV person and never will.

[@rylans.5365]

U act like SUVs are evil. We have a sedan and an SUV

[@jebbus1497]

@@rylans.5365 eh not really. most car manufacturers only make suvs, vans and trucks now. which isn't great for everyone. i hate how top heavy most suvs feel to drive and i drive rental cars for a living. i've pretty much driven every regular new car and sedans or small hatchbacks like the corolla hatch will always be the best types of vehicles.

[@replica4194]

I think there's a chance we get the N goodies on the upcoming K4 hatchback since it won't be stepping on the Elantra's toes too much. That would easily become my pick in the sporty economy car segment.

[@Fyahking619]

Probably the GT version like the K5

[@Hi-how-are-you-today.]

I love the civic door handles 😂

[@etvow]

It actually looks 100% exactly like the Hyundai Veloster rear door handle which came out back in 2011. Look it up yourself if you don't believe me. The Civic Type R rear door handle you are blabbering about is the 4th gen one that came out in 2015. I get it how Civic worshippers like you enjoy talking trash about Kia whenever you can, but this time, you are wrong.

[@JayRM714]

I feel like in todays economy you would think sedans would be killing it right now.... You can get far more Sporty/luxury looking cars with alot of power for less than 40 or even 30k. Take the elantra n and n line for example. The n line starts for around 30k with a 0-60 of around 5.8 seconds and the N starts around 35k with a 0-60 of around 4.8 seconds. Both are amazing looking vehicles with solid interior and decent gas mileage. The fact anyone would take a compact suv over these is absolutely absurd imo... I think ppl just assume that suv's are better because they're a little bigger, but realistically in most cases can't carry much more in the trunk, suffer a bit when it comes to interior until you start purchasing the more expensive higher trims, and also typically much slower. But maybe thats just me being skeptical. I have two kids and we only recently got an SUV because we enjoy camping. If we didnt enjoy camping I would 100 percent still be owning a sedan.

[@HardcoreGamer101508]

Americans love their big-ass cars

[@JayRM714]

@@HardcoreGamer101508 You're right tho. I live in america and Its the dumbest thing. All I see where I live is old couples in suvs, house wives in giant cadillac escalades with no kids, and angry little men in monster trucks. Its literally a circus...

[@HardcoreGamer101508]

@@JayRM714 You’re not kidding! That’s the culture here. Big diets, big cars, big houses, big bodies

[@dariusx4829]

This will be an absolute hit... 10x more intriguing than anything in it's class.

[@timothyburnside3229]

Nice looking, feature filled, and safety systems included with good warranty! Great job as usual but the lack of power will hurt some but not a complete deal breaker for certain markets!

[@JT-fq2bl]

190HP & 195TQ is lacking? That's Civic Si power number without going N & Type R levels until the K4 GT is announced. The power is good in this class, but you will have to spend a little extra money for it.

[@AUSTiNKiNSER]

I feel like they really should have offered this as a $21,000 hybrid. They’d have a hit on their hands. Its styling reminds me of something futuristic, but it’s a bummer that the drivetrain is a plain old-fashioned gas burner.

[@Tribuneoftheplebs]

Will be my last gas burner for sure

[@igotanimac1]

They would lose money at that price.. $21K for a Hybrid Compact Sedan? lol. The Corolla Hybrid costs $25K. This will come in gasoline starting at around $23K, any future hybrid would cost $25K+

[@AndrewTube]

we have to thank the fed endless money printing for the fact that cars cost this much now

[@igotanimac1]

@@AndrewTube Vehicle prices are determined by income and adjusted based on income. So any time you see vehicle prices going up, it's because income went up. Majority of americans do not want $20K vehicle because they are subcompact. Most want compact or midsize sedans at the minimum, which cost $25-$30K, and of which require a $50-$60K salary, which a massive portion of americans can afford, those who can't, buy used, which brings down the price in half and in line with lower incomes.

[@alexle1935]

If the hatchback version comes out and it's under 30k, I'm getting one!

[@pokerfred68]

My son has a Forte GT with a manual trans. It’s a fun little car to whip around in. Nice upgrade in the interior on this new K4.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video i understand that the hatchback of the K4 is scheduled for 2026 according to numerous 🇺🇸 websites

[@67tomcat]

Great review, never understood why the sedan became no longer "practical"? Not loving the look of the K4 either- the Forte looks better.

[@MisterMister5893]

Motoman just sold me on the K4 when he said it shares design cues with a 911.

[@baoquoc3710]

CVT transmission in itself is not a bad transmission, but the brand who is Ghosn-con-job ruined it reputation wise

[@freed14760]

You or others might like the 1.6 turbo but 2.0 lt n 8 speed will be the volume. That turbo engine is known to have issues. Ok warranty? You can’t get people to change their oil. Unless, you go to the dealership for your scheduled maintenance you will void your warranty. Thus…. .. 2.0 liter is the maintenance free winner..🤓

[@God0fPie]

6:36 I like that although some of the HVAC controls are on the touchscreen, it's displayed on that portion that is between the guage cluster and the infotainment. In other models, that area is just blank. I really dislike that the Kia logo is not centered on the steeringwheel though.

[@msmarshall854]

Very distinctive and attractive design-----too bad about the poor rear visibility (the hatchback should improve on this.)

[@EfieldHfield_377]

Nice looking car. Finally someone is thinking about making something affordable. Make an ev version keep the price low and this would be a serious tesla competitor

[@SmoothShaft]

As you alluded to in the beginning, some boxes cost A LOT

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

This is such an awesome vehicle. Best compact sedan we have ever seen.

[@BCBaron]

Wish I could like it, but it's just too weird looking.

[@mikemaslanka3786]

I really like that coat rack feature on the rear seat. Why doesn’t everyone do this?

[@garyclark6747]

I like the wish list but I think fleet emissions will kill that dream. How about a pancake performance motor to add spring in its step that should help emission limits under 40mph. Speaking of pipe dreams, I’m not sure why I mentioned it. That’s like waiting on a GR MR2 with the 333hp Corolla engine. 11:26

[@stefan2796]

The KIA design team is hitting multiple home runs these days. The EV3 is also 10/10.

[@stlouisramsfan03]

If only Kia would make a hybrid version of this, I'd be 100% set on it. As of right now, I'm 90% set on it.

[@leightonrawlings3971]

Absolutely love this car, I do hope Kia bring it to UK 🇬🇧, badged as Ceed/Proceed.

[@bballboyjumpshot9353]

Love the color and wheels! Not fan of. Black wheels, but growing on me

[@benjochs]

I don’t understand why cars like this and the Toyota Crown have a lift back design without the lift back. What a missed opportunity. I’d argue that’s one of the biggest selling points of CUVs. The limitless opportunities of a large hatch opening.

[@awb6584]

Completely agree with a N-line and N comparable version of the K4.

[@johnfernandez2060]

If it comes in hybrid I’m in

[@TheTruePrudentOne]

definitely has stinger DNA in the design language, I'm glad that it has hard buttons as well.

[@davids1816]

Is the back seat in this bigger than in the GTI?

[@sfoonsfo]

Hatchback would make the car more popular. I agree.... an "N" version with a manual option.

[@christianaviles2199]

I agree a K4 "N-Line" would be great! But so would a new KIA Stinger (just throwing that out into the aether and hoping for the best).

[@dougphillips2423]

Just call their N line "Stinger" - the K4 Stinger, K5 Stinger. With simple vehicle names, Stinger would work...especially if they aren't bringing back The Stinger.

[@Velkanis]

Kia made the stinger got praise and raves yet barely anyone bought them... They got heavily burned by that and I can assure you they ain't doing that again, but as the other suggestion says "stinger" being kia's sport variants of the "N-line" is quite reasonable and makes it live on...

[@mason03bodine]

What I like about Kia vs GM or Chrysler is that they understand not everything should be in tge touch screen. Some things should be buttons. It's safer that way. Having to scroll through a menu and select icons just to turn up the fan speed is very dangerous.

[@maoinc13]

Yes im with you man !! Put a bigger engine with a bigger turbo and it would be perfect

[@dewdew34]

I like your style , i'm a cheapskate too... however i will splurge on wheels if they make the car look higher end. Wish they had the 8 spd in the normally aspirated motor. I don't need speed just reasonable quickness and mpg's.

[@Chineywhale]

That getting in and out of cars in the intro was kinda random lol

[@lietuvis96]

No, he explained and showed different shapes of cars in the market that are more popular

[@rudfil]

Reminds me of a 1978 Datsun B210

[@jermainec2462]

k4 looks too weird for me

[@Fyahking619]

That k4 will be mine. I hope they have the GT version .

[@jackiscrazy911]

Going to look so much better once the windows get tinted

[@anitaru2001]

It's vehicles like this that the American brand except Tesla is missing. Young people/ family's first vehicle that get themselves hook to the brand!

[@Boostedbeard]

I have owned a VN KN and 2 Elantra Ns For the love of god give use a N version of this with old man comfy seats and print $$$ lol

[@kroperez6761]

Better looking than Civic & Corolla but lack in power (fun to drive) & 50 mpg

[@oluseyigearhead4466]

Plus can we get a genuine Kia K4 GT with some recipe from the Ioniq 5N baked into it, please? This is really a nicely designed car.

[@MICHAEL-vu3dc]

Nice review!!!!professional

[@theadvocate4698]

Ok kia now bring the k3 in manual! :)

[@yass123]

Not bad for a Kia. They've been on a roll with Hyundai lately.

[@stevemartegani]

With going to an Automatic only in the GT instead of a Manual+DCT option like in the previous Forte GT, would you consider this an "Enthusiast" model/trim or no?

[@fattygamer94]

For now there is no K4 GT. It's GT-Line. GT-Line is typically the trim with a lot of nice features but not the performance stuff

[@Fade2005]

The only thing I don’t like is the back corner window

[@ericthompson4820]

So they made what could have easily been a sportback and gave it a regular trunk? Wtf. It already looks like a liftback... Hatch will be better

[@ae86fiend]

K4 GT hatchback with an LSD would be nice.

[@sun131089]

Avg car price is 50k!! in a country where anything that can move on four wheels is sold wow

[@Stupidtravel]

Was going to buy this but then someone told me about their engines

[@miracleman8022]

Thank god no Ev or hybrid will def be switching to Kia since Toyota now only offers hybrid Camry !

[@oluseyigearhead4466]

Can I get the turbo without the glossy black wheel arches surround plastic trim? I would rather have it in body colour.

[@JMNID]

I want one but My concerns are reliability and resale value in a few years

[@potentialise]

Let's extend the headlight into the bumper area that gets hit most often?! That light assembly doesn't look cheap either. I predict there will be a lot of one eyed K4s driving around.

[@jaddyrose9318]

For all you hatchback lovers. This car isn’t aim for you. Stay in your lane. Audi really the only hatch I can respect but good luck maintaining it

[@kalmmonke5037]

driving for low emissions is most of the fun besides the more normal fun is escaping danger. driving efficiently is speeding up especially on more downhill-ish roads at optimal fuel level and engine RPM(RotationPerSecond), steering and braking minimally but smoothly.according to bsfc chart optimal efficiency for toyota 2.4 inline 4 is 2/3 pedal down in 2k-3k rpm, cvt hybrid maintain constant rpm. not sure whats best to do this in: sport mode, fuel level is more, in eco mode its less. if you can keep throttle down 10% less time, then its ok to push pedal down bit more than optimal efficient combustion, less oil burn and possibly more efficient ..............use EV mode if optimal combustion level would speed car too much (often, if car isnt letting you do that without the EV mode, it wont let you us EV mode.) use it a bit from a stop for smooth acceleration then when car is rolling use combustion then maybe use it a bit more. smooth acceleration is part of putting less weight on tires for longveity of tires, less tire emission. after 50 miler pher hour, aerodynamics exponentially worsens efficiency as speed increases linearly neutral in toyota hybrid prevented regenerative braking from converting momentum into electricity to be used as power again, which is less efficient and power flow in and out battery lowers battery longveity. some auto transmissions are in wrong gear when rolling without power for quicker acceleration when asked for , causing engine pressure to slow down car. downshift to slow down to use less brake longveity too. low weight allows not needing a tight suspension causing bumpy ride, can have car tilt right/left/front/back to get a dramatic and easier reading on how close to grip limit car is. also reduces damages to other cars and makes it cheaper to make crash safe, sporty, etc, with tire help of tire grip, suspension geometry, having weight low to ground, to reduce tire wear including tire wear dust of "endocrine disrupting partially airborne microplastic emissions", and reduce road wear damage.. low weight allows non power steering allowing being able to feel how close to grip limit car is. mid rear engine weight distribution (engine is usually heaviest part of car) allows car to not tilt toward front too much under braking so front tires are not overwhelmed by the weight, allowing more brakeing. it also allows more momentum through the turn, which is more efficient than relying on regenerative brakeing. limited slip differential allows one wheel to turn more optimal speed than the other wheel, allowing more momentum through a turn. all wheel steering improves momentum preservation too. multiple trips in small car once in a while is cheaper than big car all the time. saved money from gas, maintainence etc goes to renting trucks for carrying big stuff , like van for family road trip. electric car or combustion car?: they say small part of certain materials in battery , and todays instant torque motors, cant be fully recycled and todays used instant torque motors cannot too, while combustion is based on byproduct of anaerobic bacteria. check out corbett report about climate change, on youtube etc: suspicious observers, tony heller, tom nelson , Malkovich cycle, previous climate changes like the ice ages (they cant agree whether earth is warming or cooling). see on youtube: romanian tvee video called why woke wont go broke, and see how they print money and give it to people like blackrock ESG score enforcing climate stuff etc , who can weaken people to make them easier to control for power centralization. etc. they dont agree on anything basically, and given how much deception there probably is between all industries, i respect that people simply favor low weight low instant torque. this is because "tire dust emissions " etc is claimed to be endocrine disruptor etc. combustion can be really clean but even then its not ideal to inhale burned stuff, similar to burned food. electric cars get exponentially heavier and less efficient as you add even battery weight at linear pace, because your not using energy of all that high weight to energy ratio battery mass in a given moment yet are needing to move it. front wheel drive allows more regenerative braking ,helping electric car excel at the only ting its surely good for at least if you charge slow at home and drive efficnetly: saving money long term. but regardless, just trust unnatural systems minimally. at mass scale, using less material minimizes chances of not having enough and affecting natural order. lighter weight reduces road wear damage, tire usage, etc, less weight is better for crash safety for everyone.ff

[@jeffruebens8355]

I would test drive a used Camry, built in Kentucky with several made in Japan parts and with a good reliability reputation. I would also test drive some Mazdas before making a decision, since their reliabilty has greatly improved the last 10 years but their prices are less from earlier problems, and they usually have better steering feel. The Subarus tend to have better braking feel, but usually need more new parts at 200 thousand miles compared to a similar Toyota, Honda or Mazda.

[@myaccount__7269]

Camry is a garbage car

[@iangeorge6409]

In what way?

[@myaccount__7269]

@@iangeorge6409 every way. Crap seats, crap engine, crap infotainment, trash suspension. It’s all garbage. A new Model after fed rebate is cheaper , has 10x the features, doesn’t drive like a piece of trash etc. don’t believe me though, go drive both yourself. Also any Hyundai or Kia is also way better than the Camry.

[@iangeorge6409]

Crap, trash and garbage. Thanks for the analysis.

[@anarke626]

Give me the GT/N line Hatch K4 and I’ll forgive the lack of AWD.

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

Its very good limousine😊

[@paulpellico3797]

of course, you NEVER had to spend 50K to get a new car! wth?

[@chuckwalla2967]

They should list the average new car price by different categories.

[@TomK-ti8kp]

But how am I going to impress my neighbors with only a Kia in my driveway? I must spend 50% of my paycheck on a car I cannot afford, and I don’t care what the experts say! I WILL find a BMW X3 to park in my driveway, even if it means I have credit card debt to maintain it.

[@desmomotodesmomoto2033]

Good. 2 liter

[@ltkwok]

Attractive design

[@stockey]

They should have made it a real fastback, like the Stinger, they made it a fake fastback,why ?

[@derekgaliee4351]

Great Review 👍😊I rather have a Trunk .

[@ZizouTheKing22]

Older forte model looks nicer

[@CommunistAmericaX]

CyberTruck son

[@Jag-leaper]

6000 SUX anyone?

[@mfmf100]

Make it 35k with AWD and give Subaru something to think about.

[@MrRaitzi]

What was the suv with sliding door?

[@potentialise]

The Kia Carnival minivan?

[@kalmmonke5037]

kia probably didnt tell him to appeal this way because thsi car isnt quite a proper car obviosuly, but hes doing kia a favor because im sure even younger people , the animals they are, still value saving money as everyone gets poorer aside from a few

[@danielmartins9901]

Noooo...I want a sedan it's just that the k5 is the cheapest one comparable to mine (an Optima) and it's 35k

[@OPC249]

It looks slo ugly tho

[@EMIL-IVANOV]

Love the K4 , even better than K5... Saw it on NYC Auto Show

[@thegraggs]

Hard pass. This car is ugly. Uniquely different doesn’t mean always attractive. Add in questionable reliability, Hard Pass!

[@juannevindez6969]

Need a fast back like the civic hatch. The k4 hatchback looks hideous.

[@user-rl6bu1nc4o]

I do not like this new look

[@charliewilson3528]

If there using the cheapest techniques to build the car?! Why not add six more inches of legroom? To appeal to the widest audiences!

[@samuelreid603]

50k for this???? Nah this not it I would search for kia stinger 3.3t gt 2 2022 or a newish one.. like 10 to 15k miles..one owner (if possible)...and you would still have it less 8 to 10k left to use...

[@diegoe4764]

Did you watch, more like $25-27k fully loaded

[@kromahj]

Are you slow ? Since when Kia k4 or forte cost 50k . It always been 20 to 25k fully loaded

[@rydgevilla8643]

The issue is it’s a KIA

[@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay]

Wide.....

[@sem5397]

Odd looking car , not sure if I’d get used to it

[@chuckwalla2967]

Sedans can't carry bulky stuff. End of story.

[@davids1816]

Just as a counterpoint to that thought. I had a Ram 1500 that could do just about anything. Got it as used, but really it was a leftover because it had 40 miles on it when I got it. The truck cost $700 a month and used almost $300 a month in gasoline. I traded it for a Chevy Bolt, got the charger installed for free by Chevy, and have a $500 payment and use about $40 month in electricity. Now if you're someone who uses your truck for work and gets tax write offs and all that stuff - no argument at all. But I can sure have a lot of things delivered with the money I'm saving. Big bulky things.

[@chalachin4452]

Can you still steal that kia in 13 seconds?

[@kdomster9141]

Sorry Hyundai and Kia brands are cheap in quality but not price . Way too many issues . No thanks .

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

It looks ridiculous No seriously looks terrible. That's just bad.

[@brucekalter4206]

The side profile looks awkward and weird. The hatchback/mini-wagon will look better. And enough with the lamenting of the manual transmissions; nobody's buying them anymore, so you can't expect them to be offered. As far as the suggestion for a 300-hp N-line... again, no one needs that in an economy car, really. Also, to Kia: 5 wheel designs for 1 car? Excessive & unnecessary.

[@zarbon700]

Get ready for spontaneous fires, blowed engines and numerous recalls.

[@jayallen7368]

junk engines kia makes .

[@devlogerio]

Dont make a joke of yourself by buying a Kia or Hyundai

[@etvow]

I see middle class well-educated Americans driving Kias all the time especially in more frugal but educated States like the Washington State. On the contrary, I also noticed minority people like you, you tend to look down on Kia/Hyundai and drive a more expensive cars in fear of being categorized as poor and to appear like you belong to the middle class.

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Nissan Sentra over this 100% of time...

[@CapELarry]

Absolutely not.

[@Link_1129]

Not with that crappy Jatco CVT.

[@JT-fq2bl]

Hell no. I would take a Mitsubishi version of the Sentra if available over the Sentra itself (Mitsubishi know how to idiotproof that CVT), but I will take the K4 over it. The only thing the Sentra have over the K4 is the NASA seats.

[@ouch9326]

why not just mirage hatch? or corolla ,reliable physcal first gear and planetary gear cvt . add anti roll bar, suspension swap , for momentum preservation around turns, add areodynamics mods on youtube

[@terrenperez]

Ugly, ugly, ugly, all the forte needed was a limited slip and 30 more hp. Now it looks like a Temu K5, gross

[@etvow]

Temu K5 is probably still more reliable than anything made in Mehico