Forget The Forte, The 2025 Kia K4 Is Almost Here!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, Changing vehicle names has long been Kia's..... forte. 😉😉

[@mrTrekirk65]

😂😂

[@noob.168]

K4 isn't a new name.

[@llcross04]

​@@noob.168 It is for America

[@smallqwaro]

@@llcross04 Bro is literally a noob at this, he doesn't know.

[@laserwizard2]

Don't quit your day job. K4 has always been its designation in Korea. Kia is simply now bringing its naming in line with that nomenclature. Names typically sell better in the States compared to letter and number designations. Apparently the k5 has sold so well that that changed their thinking.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Hyundai and Kia are really making very innovative designs, and people are really offended by it, and it's hilarious to me! 😂 They are thinking that how dare the Koreans make their cars look like this?! These brands are showing that economy cars can be fun and stylish to drive. They made the impossible, possible. Hate all you want. But the Koreans are really challenging their competitors to do better in the styling and tech department.

[@user-ss3ud7pp7f]

I’m with you on that. I’ve had several Kia now and I’m driving a Kia hybrid now and I love them.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@@user-ss3ud7pp7f That's awesome! I had a Kia Optima EX fully loaded in white. Someone hit me and got totaled. Now I drive an Elantra. It has truly been the most reliable car I ever own.

[@vladrazym9955]

The only problem is that they are not so budget anymore

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@vladrazym9955 They wouldn't be where their are today if it look like a cheap budget vehicle from yesteryear.

[@rockerdriver]

Those folks offended by Kia and Hyundai most likely never even owned one. So their opinion doesn’t count. I bought a 2010 Elantra brand new and had it for 10 years and 148K which is the longest I ever kept one car. Previously I had between 96-2010 two Cadillacs,a Chevy Avalanche and a Lincoln TC. That’s an average of 3.5 years per car! Now I just got a 24 Forte GT and hope to repeat the former love but instead I’m aiming for 10+ years and over 148K miles! BTW,I gave the old Hyundai to my dad and it’s still going!

[@hulong0205]

I look forward to see a k5 sport back/wagon. Ideally in hybrid

[@Aves_1]

Love the refreshed look

[@greg.anywhere]

I will always love Kia for making normal, affordable cars look stylish and cool

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

They're one of the best companies as far as affordable options go. -Travis

[@R56Cooper]

KIA bring us the KIA K4 GT with AWD!!🎉🎉

[@k1ng617]

Really wished we'd get more hatcback/sportbacks at reasonable prices. Bummer!

[@jimmy_woods4337]

The K4 is coming in a hatchback as well, but won't hit the U.S. market until 2025, I believe

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Save the sedans!!

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Just get Kia Niro or Soul, they have 2 hatchbacks already.

[@victoriashelton5206]

Sportback coupes would’ve been nice

[@gangatalishis]

This will be getting a hatchback version and it will be coming to the US.

[@gettcouped]

K5 is a very successful design and car for Kia. Makes sense they expand the sub brand.

[@anthonydavis191]

This would've been a perfect Hatchback right here

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

good news, they're also bringing a hatchback version to the US. even better news, the hatchback version gives wagon vibes

[@jerbsherb4391]

I don't understand how they put themselves in a competitive market but did not offer the one thing that helps drive the sales of those vehicles.

[@markrozenberg7959]

Alex, will there be a manual GT performance version?

[@willnye9788]

I'm actually pretty impressed with the design direction, love the rear door handle design. Now, if they can offer this as a hatchback that would be awesome. Give consumers choices so we can decide what we want instead of leaving us with minimal decisions.

[@kcs1981]

KIA got way better design than Hyundai and they are the same company.

[@Vanilla_Donut]

We know the K4 5 door hatchback (looks like a wagon which is good) is coming to the US, no confirmation to Canada but I wonder if they are saving the hybrid for the hatchback.

[@Ben-bs4od]

Awesome! The hatch is my new favorite car.

[@frankziddah]

A hybrid powertrain would have taken the fight to the Prius... maybe next model year

[@usmankhalid9438]

KIA should bring HEV in K4 in USA 🇺🇸

[@davids1816]

The styling is nice. No real complaints. A lot is sacrificed for the style since it won't be able to carry bulky stuff as well as a chevy trax or a nizzan kicks. The turbo should make a fine first car for a college grad who likes sportiness. I'd tell someone to just get the civic hatch.

[@lions208436]

My buddy got a 24 GT with the 7 SPD dct last night, and so far he loves it.

[@CapFlipGaming]

I have one as well. It's not my favorite car in terms of speed, but it definitely has the best technology and most comfortable seats. I'll never buy a car without ventilated seats again! The K4 being slower than the Forte GT is a big miss.

[@lions208436]

@@CapFlipGaming I don't know if it's a big miss, but definitely drops it down in me considering a newer one as a daily driver

[@smallqwaro]

Is there gonna be a manual?

[@JT-fq2bl]

No

[@Anhedonis]

The intersection of the C pillar window and the rear window recalls design cues of the Hyundai Kona.

[@AFJDM]

Hyundai/Kia definitely experiment with their designs a lot, but a lot of those are successes. The Ioniq 5 is fantastic design, same with the Stinger, K5, and Elantra N. The Ioniq 6, Sonata, and many of their SUVs are...eh, but it's better to make cars with interesting designs that may not please everyone vs go for some indistinguishable box of boring.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Sonata has been extensively refreshed! For sale now. Google it. Catfish face is gone.

[@THEFIRE360]

design is good, features are good, but they really need to have some cheap base trim

[@jonathantyree8172]

The center console looks like it tapers in as and is a little slimmer which I love because it gives me more within the legroom I don't like my knee hitting the center console cuz I'm very tall The best car that I've seen before that is my 2010 Ford focus those huge center consoles can go away

[@duncanmclellan5479]

Would have preferred an evolution of the current Forte. This design is not for me, the turbo makes less power, and no mention of a manual GT leave this off my list and leave me looking at the Civic Sport Touring.

[@johnfranklin5277]

CIVIC IS UNATTRACTIVE, And will cost more, and they are having serious problems with thier 1.5 Turbo, blowing head gaskets, ruining the engines AND TURBOS. if you're unaware, Google it.

[@tomrobertson6002]

I figured Kia would come out with a new name for the forte, I thought it would be K3 and was hoping they would have an all wheel drive GT with at least 270 hp.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing the sedan and hatchback here and I liked the rear flush door handles but a square steering wheel is different and the infotainment system will take time to get used to

[@paleocon777]

Roof design, especially toward the back, looks like a French design, I like it.

[@joec1774]

Looks to be an awesome little sedan, albeit with a stupid name. Really stoked for the turbo 4 with a conventional auto trans.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Ok, now this is something I could appreciate. I’m reasonable when it comes something exciting, and the wagon is cool. The sedan has an ugly back though.

[@vladrazym9955]

Hyundai/Kia are great in design, best in many way, but they still lack reliability and pricing is also getting crazy on par with Japanese cars😢

[@naveenthemachine]

Their reliability is a lot better than ever Besides if they were so unreliable they would have gone out of business by now… Your pathetic Hyundai Kia unreliability comments just got schooled by facts. Nice try

[@smallqwaro]

😂 word​@@naveenthemachine

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachine the only fact you mentioned was that they are still in business.. I honestly can’t comment on other aspects. It looks good and has fairly established powertrain options so really can’t go wrong whichever brand you choose.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@Godwasyourdog because according to some people jd power isn’t a legitimate source as Kia is paying jd power to say it’s reliable. 😂

[@nodak81]

@@naveenthemachine The only fact here is that your misinformed opinions aren't facts. All of Kia's vehicles are rated below average in reliability, the only exception being the Telluride which just gets an average rating. Just as an example, Range Rover and Chrysler are among the least reliable brands in the world yet they're still in business. Why? Because there is a never ending supply of fools that buy crappy cars based solely on aesthetics and being totally misinformed about the "facts".

[@nattga]

Dont hit the corner, you’ll break the headlight too.😅

[@alfontana6242]

Thanks for your video. No hybrid no buy for me.

[@benrecht7300]

Nice looking car with great features. Wish it had a hybrid

[@JamiesonA1987]

Man I hope they have a GT trim with a manual like the forte did

[@freddywayne]

That C-pillar is atrocious! 😳

[@vq37zu]

4:20 imagine the door dings from that rear door lmao

[@Christian-xc9bh]

Turbos pushing low Cubic inches, will it survive?

[@mwwhatever]

kind of weird how there's only one speaker in the top of the trunk instead of 2

[@jimmypage2499]

Sad to see that there will me no manual transmission. Vehicles with a 150+ to 200 and something hp are most fun with a manual. My other gripe is that the 1,6 turbo gets the traditional automatic while the 2.0 litre atmospheric which imo would have been the most obvious to go for gets the dreaded CVT. Thanks but no thanks. Honda might have a very similar approach but their CVTs at least have a first launching gear and they still offer a manual.

[@zkiller195]

A lot of the styling elements here look good. The front and rear look OK to me. Not exactly handsome, but refreshingly different without being offensive. The interior looks good for the segment, and it's also good to see Hyundai/Kia starting to go away from their problem ridden dual clutch. But it's not all good. The lack of a hybrid model is a miss (at least for now). And that C Pillar design is awful IMO. Not sure what they were going for, but it doesn't work. The plus side to that is there's a much better looking wagon variant, which we are also apparently getting in the US.

[@billshoe22191]

I think it looks great but with a $2k price increase I would rather have the more premium feeling Civic

[@johnfranklin5277]

Stay away from Hondas 1.5 Turbo....

[@serenitynow8265]

Can't wait to see the hatchback.

[@ICU306]

I’m so happy it’s not a hybrid.

[@juelzm149]

Well....at least you cant see how ugly it is from the inside! I do like the interior and I'm SO GLAD they are still using their own shifters as opposed to that goofy shift stalk thing in all the new Hyundais...

[@lovswr]

I know that Hyundai (like Nissan & their CVTs) has made the Gasoline Direct Injection systems more reliable, but those high pressure hot-running engines are just not gonna last. Get one one 3-year lease & then get rid of it.

[@JT-fq2bl]

There are many H/K high mileage 1.6t DI engines on the road to this day. Just make sure you clean the injectors after so many miles. Also, the majority of H/K new engines are DPI. Many of these modern high pressure engines can last a long time as long as you don't abuse and not neglect them. If you want to avoid DI/DPI engines, H/K will sale you the 2.0 MPI in this K4/Elantra and Venue.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Hyundai kias 1.6 Turbo has been around for many years. It's a proven reliable engine. Turbo GDI engines do require more frequent oil changes. This isn't exclusive to Hyundai kia. I do 3000 mile oil changes with Castrol Edge synthetic. My 1.6 runs great, and is nice and quiet at idle.

[@samaanalkhaldi2364]

Luckily, Kia didn't use the jerky dual clutch junk transmission 👍👍

[@evets1976]

my 2023 Gt Line Forte gets 40 mpg in the Mountains....so no need for a hybrid

[@michaelhawkins5530]

If only the Hyundai and KIA group could only only make durable engines. Literally a decade under their belts of metal shavings, insufficient head bolts lengths, destroyed rod bearings and blown head gaskets. And lets not forget about the lack of an immobilizer and some insurance companies refusing to insure their vehicles because they get stolen so much. There is a lot of potential value for the money in these brands, but not if the engines are destroyed with 70K miles on them.

[@rojjo]

Disappointing that there will be no hybrid. As I have an Optima hybrid, my next vehicle will probably not be a Kia as I want another hybrid not an electric vehicle.

[@JT-fq2bl]

Hyundai and Kia never releases any info on their hybrids and performance at the same time as their regular models.

[@KenniTheKid]

"Fuel economy hasn't been KIA's forte"....

[@dforrest4503]

Honestly, I like the Forte better. We need more basic, inexpensive cars. Not overly tech, over styled cars.

[@wilchambers1401]

Sadly, affordable sub compacts have been killed off, and another one ( Versa) is soon to go to.

[@pumpthewater419]

We’re not Avangard = boring redbecks. Which is hard to argue against.

[@jbshp2011]

Yeah but their reliability issues is just like criminal record, it’s not clean😂

[@ianpolo5673]

Too complex design. Prefer the current Forte which looks clean.

[@zteburner5882]

Saw it in pictures and on Alex's video, and I don't like the looks, especially side and rear.

[@hamidmghazi]

Rip handsom forte

[@naveenthemachine]

This will be a true competitor to the civic. Corolla is 10 generations behind the competition The civic k4 mazda3 are the only truly competitive compact sedans

[@damilolaakanni]

I'd still pick the Mazda 3 over this. This is overstyled on the exterior, has way too much tech, and is not as reliable. BTW, I don't see this beating the Civic, especially with the hybrid coming soon.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@damilolaakanni the civic is sportier and the benchmark but the k4 can give stiff competition

[@ALMX5DP]

I remember when this segment was just about basic transportation. I kinda miss that type of approach to vehicles instead of brainwashing everyone into thinking they need to have a premium experience and are convinced to spend more to get that.

[@Dreamyjin]

Please... add Elantra....

[@Dreamyjin]

@@damilolaakanni Yea grandfa...

[@KoreanAmericanLawyer.NewPortBe]

Hyundai Kia are the new Toyota Honda

[@ArnelZapataJr]

No Hybrid K4?? That’s a huge disappointment Kia!

[@BTC909]

Those 2nd row doors are going to be a parking lot menace.

[@garrettw99]

The real disappointment is that Alex’s Kia pun won’t be quite as relevant

[@kensofuego5928]

Nah I’ll pass. Im team hybrid civic 2025

[@davebcoolin]

Will these be easy to steal? 😂

[@cameraz99]

Horrible roof line. The rest of the car is OK, however.

[@Cavemol5823]

28k probably

[@naveenthemachine]

If a car is so well executed then the price is warranted

[@billyjean2905]

They are innovative but sometimes it makes their cars unreliable. It's the problem of the preference of choosing one, taking innovative new technologies and slick designs but sometimes not so reliable over conservative and dated but reliable. I don't say they're not completely unreliable but comparing to conservative Japanese cars, they're surely not so reliable.

[@nashville1510able]

Sedans are useless … make it a hatchback ffs

[@majed6956]

This thing is ridiculous, and not in a good way. Whoever buys this heap, enjoy your time bomb.

[@johnniegonzalez6940]

Hate the design

[@justinhuddleston4625]

That mess is ugly

[@2010hyundaielantra]

make a manual

[@Baaxonda]

"Innovative designs"?!? Beyond ugly, aesthetically unappealing and dystopian!! Where is beauty to be found in this increasingly ugly, mediocre world of ours?!??

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

Junk

[@kfx3907]

I don't get why Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are still working so much effort to the North American market. Just leave them buy the Toyota and Honda 😂 No competitions are needed. They will always look down on KDM whatever they tries to offer. Just only give them a corolla or Civic that's all they want. They don't mind whatever Japanese junks manipulate their engine specs for decades or what so ever lol They only cares about reliability and V8 muscle cars or something like that😂

[@nodak81]

Only a fool would choose a Hyundai/Kia product that's the same price as a comparable Honda or Toyota.

[@biglee13m]

Nah owned Japanese cars before. I'm not buying them anymore.

[@dtay8913]

​@@biglee13msame. Gotta love how people try and dictate how you spend your money.

[@rockerdriver]

I just picked up a new 24 Forte GT with a manual three weeks ago. I’m glad I did because the last year of a design is typically the most reliable. I’m not so sure about this new K4’s styling though.Similarly,I bought an 2010 Elantra brand new,then not too long afterwards the new 2011 came and I didn’t like it’s looks. I also kept that 2010 Elantra 10 years and 148K,the longest I ever kept one car! I gave it to my Dad 4 years ago and it’s still going! So I’m looking to repeat that love affair but for even longer!

[@laserwizard2]

I have a 2016 Elantra and it has been trouble free in its 78k miles. Best car I ever have owned and would not hesitate to consider another Elantra - but the next needs to be a hybrid. I would gladly consider the k4 if such were available.

[@MichaelKlinePhotoVideo]

I also bought the 2024 Kia Forte, But got the GT-Line instead. It would be cool to have the 2025 GT-Line to go with the 2024.

[@MisterMister5893]

@@laserwizard2 Have you done the math on how much you're saving with a hybrid?

[@bloodbp]

Will there be a manual version?

[@kmckenzie2461]

Hyundai and Kia really do kill it with design. They make the neatest looking cars inside and out and are super premium. Love this new updated Kia K4 and its hands down the nicest in its segment in my opinion. It will sell great. I love the look of the new Sorento and the upcoming Kia Carnival van is gorgeous! I do t have kids and I would drive that van haha. I would have easily went back to Kia and Hyundai (I trade in every 2-3 years on a new car) except for all the recalls and they seem to have a lot of engine issues and fire risk issues. More and more pop up even on newer models. Just a little scary to me. But I must say they make the best looking vehicles with premium features, premium materials, great prices, long warranty and so on. They are hands down an amazing brand I hope the recalls and fire risk start to go away for them.

[@jorgepalma551]

lol Kia's Forte @4:28

[@josephmatthews3767]

Just picked up a 2024 forte gt and I absolutely love this car. I'm also glad I did because the k4 makes 11 less hp with the same 1.6 turbo

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

people in the comments need top stop feeding the trolls...

[@ivnvz]

This thing is gorgeous

[@YourDailyTorment]

How tall is Travis?

[@kensg]

Always great reviews Alex..🎉

[@manthony225]

I hope this one's harder to steal.

[@johnfranklin5277]

I hope we have less CRIMINALS running around.

[@nhp5067]

Problem has been fixed since 2022

[@palebeachbum]

The design looks great overall, but for the love of practicality why didn't they make it a liftback instead of giving in that stupid little trunk opening? Disappointing to hear it'll likely be a lot more expensive. I can't figure out if everyone is richer than me and manufacturers are catering to them or if everyone is worse than me at managing their finances and don't consider that taking on an extra year of car payments to keep it affordable sucks.

[@johnkonde1975]

Unfortunately a lot of Americans only care about monthly payment and carmakers are well aware of this sad fact. So they will happily hike up prices

[@palebeachbum]

@@johnkonde1975 that's the impression I have too. That's why those folks are often in never ending car payments that roll from one car to the next. Meanwhile my vehicle was paid off 12yrs ago.

[@stlouisramsfan03]

I always thought it was a huge mistake of Kia to not have made a hybrid Forte. I definitely believe they should create a hybrid K4 and it should be done no later than 2026. I'm heartbroken to see the Forte to go. I have one and it's been a great car to me these past 7 years. Also, I have always believed Kia was more careful and conservative with their redesigns than Hyundai - Hyundai is too radical and overdesigned; hence the once catfish appearance of the Sonata and the now rear end abomination that is the Santa Fe 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@aquaticko]

Surprised--and slightly disappointed--that there's at least not yet been a hybrid version announced. Kia is increasingly an electrified brand, and they have a suitable powertrain (from the Niro hybrid) available. Maybe at some point in the future.

[@lawrencedorfman5543]

To big/ under powered/ no dual exhaust / need hatchback slightly smaller / totally loaded s/ b under 30k.

[@cabaneencac5168]

1:05 Rear door cut off goes unnecessarily towards the rear and its shape does not match with this 3/4 window which has a totally vertical line. Strange and bizarre and yes '' definitely distinctive'' but not for the good reasons.

[@johnphom1136]

They shoulda just made it a fastback instead making it look like one. Woulda gave it more appeal.

[@pbentsonable]

They have great designs but they need to stop with the piano black on the outside.

[@charname-player]

Forte is fuel efficient enough, not really need a hybrid to jack up the price

[@etbadaboum]

Large amber lights 🤘

[@wilchambers1401]

Absolutely bizarre exterior styling, but the interior is nice.

[@eddzyeddzy6158]

4:26 Couldn't help the straight face Forte pun.

[@AttainingExcellence1]

Any news about the future of kia rio?

[@tremaiden3144]

No plans for Kia rio😢

[@johnfranklin5277]

Discontinued.

[@eqw8isdcx3]

Rio is changed to K3, discountinued in US.

[@wtfx5757]

Really wish they woukd have made this a hatchback.

[@carlinjack4476]

I liked the forte because of the price point.