2025 Kia K4: The Problem No One’s Talking About | Full Specs & Test Drive

[@jameswalsh6131]

Great review Anthony. You get a lot of car for the $$. I really like the design but I'm with you in that Kia should have made this a hatch. It just makes cars so much more practical and accessible . I do wish that manufacturers would stick with the same model names instead of having new ones lol! It's hard to keep up 😁 I've seen a lot of damage up in North Carolina and I really hope everyone is able to recover from the storm. We got up to 109 here but it's still cooling into the 50s at night which is awesome. I got to stay in and soak up the AC but will be out and about tomorrow. How are things on your side today? I hope that the water keeps subsided there and that all is well. Happy Monday Anthony

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thank you James. The k4 is awesome but the hatchback is stilled missed. I agree the nameplate changing is too much, it also helps add depreciation to the old models so if someone is looking for a Forte now is the time lol. I know it’s sad the storm did a lot of damage. I pray for everyone’s safety and hope recovery goes smooth. That is hot weather we got up to 101.4 and Isa said wow that’s hot dad lol. Keep inside and enjoy as much as you can, that type of temp is too hot to enjoy. Happy Monday James

[@yardiemark]

there is a hatch version

[@Johnnybananass-_]

Hatch comes next year .

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Johnnybananass-_ yes but nothing for this year which is what I am reviewing 👍

[@jbliv831]

My girl and I just got one 2 days ago. I love the feel, the design, the comfort. It's fun!

[@HawkeyeRides]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing

[@dmargarcelli143368]

Gotta say I gotta the Kia k4 almost day it came out. I was looking at the K5 but didn't wanna spend 30k. Was walking around and spotting the morning haze edition and fell in love. She handles great and gives me the features I was looking for. As well as the miles per gallon difference that my Nissan frontier was giving. 10 outta 10 love it. Plus the settings let you change almost anything you want to.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome congratulations and thanks for sharing

[@carterdavis5176]

You didn't happen to get it from Dickson City/Blakely Kia? Me and my buddy were looking at these today and noticed they had a random frontier in the lot haha

[@dmargarcelli143368]

Nah this was in Pennsylvania​@@carterdavis5176

[@dmargarcelli143368]

@@carterdavis5176 nah this was a jim shorkey kia dealership

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

I bought the K4 LX in Miami Florida. $25600 USD. For the money and style you can't beat it. This company is the car 🚗 to watch. From Key West Florida.

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome congratulations. I am a former Conchs, I lived in Las Salinas Condominium off Roosevelt Blvd.

[@Alelomejor]

Dawg you bought the LX at 25600?? Did you not try to negotiate?

[@johnfranklin5277]

Good review. I bought a new 2017 Hyundai Elantra. It has the same engine that's in this car. I put 105.000 miles on it and the engine was absolutely fine. Still ran like new, used no oil between changes. It did have a 6 speed automatic which also had no issues. In fact the car had 0 repairs, and 0 issues. Even the brake pads were still original, and still didn't need replacement. In 2021 I bought a new K5 GT LINE with premium package. I kept the Elantra for my 80 mile round trips for work. I retired 6 months ago, and though I loved the Elantra, I just didn't need it, and in California annual tags for it are still around 240 dollars, and insurance was 123 a month. So I sold it and the fellow who bought it was very happy to get it. It literally looked like new in and out. My k5 has the 1.6l Turbo and 8 speed transmission that is in this k4 Gt line. Its a great performer, pretty dam quick, and at 42.000 miles now the entire car has been flawless. This Forte replacement is awesome! I also got very lucky that kia was offering a 0.0 intrest promo, I got that and it sweetened deal.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing and congratulations 👍

[@Yahtzee_09]

Currently driving one of these as a rental in Florida. I have a truck and 3rd row SUV at home. This car isn't bad and has plenty of room, considering the class it's in. If I was in the market for a car like this, I would think about it, but maybe with the turbo engine.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing

[@jorgetrelles-d4c]

Just got the LXS in steel grey and man I’m in love so far

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@jorgetrelles-d4c congrats and thanks for sharing

[@Scottocaster6668]

I just picked ours up today, All black, no chrome at all. Very sporty looking!

[@quicktechtipsbyjess]

I test drove the LXS yesterday with a friend. As the passenger, I was impressed. Very impressed. When we approached the car it had lights on the front door handles! On a compact car! Everything inside the card was nice! The AC setup was interesting but one could get used to it.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@quicktechtipsbyjess thanks for your insight

[@sven7037]

Remember people use to laugh at people who owned a Kia this was back back in the day lol but man Kia have been dropping nothing but dope lines up for decades now

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are nice vehicles

[@guizartv2550]

I had this car for a week is a amazing car I have the ex because the gt line is not out yet but so far I love the k4

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@guizartv2550 congratulations and thanks for sharing

[@natewatt2233]

i recently was given one of these as a dealership loaner vehicle while mine was being serviced. all in all, it’s a nice car! though i did feel as thought the engine was lacking in term of response time and speed. plus the petal was hard to reach even with the seat being far forward (i’m 5’7”) which i thought was odd. but other than that i didn’t mind it

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@natewatt2233 thanks for sharing your experience

[@henryrodier8024]

My son bought a K4 EX $25000 out the door with the upgraded warranty at 15 years 150000 miles horsepower is fine for a daily the radar cruise suffers in the rain but not a big deal.If I could add anything to it would be heated seats in the EX.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@henryrodier8024 congratulations and thanks for sharing

[@doctorrobert60]

Thanks for all the details of the trims Anthony. Very informative. I agree should have been a hatchback like the Stinger.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@doctorrobert60 you’re welcome Robert 👍

[@bobbyjones2112]

I’m not digging that back rear quarter window design. The GT line would be the only one I’d be interested in.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@bobbyjones2112 the GT is awesome

[@Scottocaster6668]

We just picked up a '25 K4, all black today! The more i drive, and get used to it, the more i like it. Ive been used to my '15 Fusion Titanium, but The K4 is getting a fair shake. Especially with only 7 miles at pick up, it needs to be broken in first! Great Review👍🏻👍🏻

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome congratulations Scott 👍

[@zachbackar5389]

It would have been a Home run if they made it a hatchback on the GT.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@zachbackar5389 these are awesome vehicles Zach and I can’t wait for the GT or hatch

[@zachbackar5389]

@HawkeyeRides Definitely worth wait for the Hatch. Cool.

[@conceptcs]

If they made it a liftback, I would be all over this.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@conceptcs I agree

[@bondovwvw]

It's on the way .

[@HawkeyeRides]

For next year but not now 👍

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Great video. I didn't even know this vehicle existed until a hour ago, when I saw it on a local dealership's website. I saw the hatchback version somewhere else but didn't care for the look.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@cowboygeologist7772 thank you, they are nice vehicles

[@JinxThis]

Thinking about getting the EX model over the 2025 civic sport but not sure about kia as a company. How reliable are they?

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@JinxThis we have had both Kia and Hyundai with over 100k and no problems

[@maxx2000Kyiv]

No reliable car beyond warranty term nowadays...

[@GoldRaven-oe4by]

It looks really cool and it a great deal but the engine is just.. no. Only 147hp and 132lbft in 2024? Cars 12 years ago had more power.. not to mention the dreaded cvt

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@GoldRaven-oe4by for eco friendly vehicles at this price it’s normal but I agree with you seems like we are going backwards

[@ThinkBeFree99]

There will be a sports model that'll have more power.

[@alvinsimba734]

@@HawkeyeRidesthose horsepowers numbers are more than adequate and my 2020 Corolla LE has even less horsepower than the numbers he posted and on the highway it’s more than adequate and adaptive cruise control is your best friend in that case

[@HawkeyeRides]

Like I stated it’s a great eco friendly vehicle. It’s not a race car but more power in the vehicle would be better. I’m sure you wouldn’t turn down more power with these mpg 👍

[@HawkeyeRides]

I also stay this in the review 👍

[@gangatalishis]

Looking forward to the hatchback version.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@gangatalishis me too

[@jameskerr3257]

I prefer the Forte look over the new K4 look.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing

[@kurtdahle]

is this guy rattling all this off by memory? Damn

[@HawkeyeRides]

Yes and thanks for noticing

[@sagnbaby]

practice makes perfect!!

[@Lightzndiamondz]

I wonder if they’ll add a spoiler to the gt line a couple of years in the future

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Lightzndiamondz I’m sure Kia will keep updating

[@808dx]

I heard a hatch for the K4 might be available in 2026.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@808dx they are coming but nothing right now 👍

[@noobking2548]

When is the gt line coming to America

[@HawkeyeRides]

We should have it soon the expected time is 2025 first quarter

[@martingriggs6362]

I don't see the GT trims on the Kia site. Are they coming in the future? How did you find out about them? The back of this car looks like it was added on.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@martingriggs6362 it is coming out and Kia does have some details on the website 👍

[@mikecampbell8056]

I’ve got a ‘24 Forte gt and glad of it. The looks of the K4 apparently are polarizing with some people singing the praises of the design and others describing it as hideous. It’s just meh to me and not nearly a good looking as the Forte. Also, they detuned the 1.6L turbo from 201 to 190 hp and replaces the 7 speed DCT with an 8 speed auto. Great review.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@mikecampbell8056 thanks for your insight 👍

[@jorgetrelles-d4c]

Originally walked into a dealer and wanted the exact car you own, drove that one and the K4, and for the slight price difference, K4 is way nicer. Looks 5 years newer both inside and out, and has wayyy more features and new tech than the forte. I love both but went with the newer car with 0 miles for slightly more.

[@gas481]

Beautiful car. I’m surprised people want a hatchback, the pictures released for it are hideous

[@HawkeyeRides]

I like them for practical use

[@AndreLeBel-u9h]

I feel my corolla fits more cargo than the majority of sub compact suvs. Sure the numbers are larger for the suv, but a car has so much more usable space in my opinion. I hate to have to stack everything and play Tetris. So much more usable floor space in a car

[@samsonvladislav4167]

Does the 147hp engine feel underpowered?

[@HawkeyeRides]

No it drives normal, doesn’t feel heavy, it’s nothing super fast but a good everyday vehicle.

[@AldoFelt]

Looking forward to see the wagon.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@AldoFelt I can’t wait and the turbo gt

[@JessP1]

Can anyone confirm if these models have USB inputs in the center console?

[@HawkeyeRides]

Please watch the interior part of the review as I explain all details time stamp: 05:31

[@JessP1]

First off thanks for the awesome reviews. And second I can NOT see a usb thumbdrive input, only USB-C cable. That's kind of a bummer.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@JessP1 I double check for you The front has a usb c data and charger port and the rear has two usb c charging ports in all trims

[@dforrest4503]

It doesn’t see, like an improvement over the Forte, and significantly more expensive.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for sharing your insight

[@seph95]

Can't wait for the 5-door.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@seph95 I agree

[@jxmar_]

The front is ok but the rear? Absolutely hideous

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@jxmar_ it’s a bit cut off but it’s minimalistic

[@mihaipredescu]

@@HawkeyeRides It reminded me of Pontiac Firebird Trans AM's back cutoff... i love that car.. buy hey, we living' in newer times and if aerodynamics should play an essential role, then keep that in the rear, too, not only the front.

[@mihaipredescu]

@@HawkeyeRides great review!

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree the dynamic should keep the styling from front to rear

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thank you

[@msgreenjojo60pg]

Steering wheel seems close to your legs is tight fit like hyundai elantra the steering wheel looks to low for tall driver

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@msgreenjojo60pg it’s close but I had room

[@russellnowak3941]

I like the outgoing Forte berter!!

[@HawkeyeRides]

It was an awesome car Russell

[@thebluemambawarriortv9845]

To me it's the same car but just a change of name on the new gen

[@Captain_curiosity_Ws6]

To those that want a hatchback, theres the niro. A trunk works fine for me.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Captain_curiosity_Ws6 thanks for the info The hatchback should be out next year 👍

[@nikankhosravinia1971]

Why they put big plastic on the back of frontseat , lots of cars do this, don't know why, can't just be all same materials? Why putting plastics for the back of the front seat...

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@nikankhosravinia1971 they are trying to make it look sporty but It’s not very sporty looking

[@AndreLeBel-u9h]

Plastic backs for rear seats are for people who have kids that put their feet on the back of the seats. If I read you question properly

[@aonforme3349]

30k for what "should" be a 22k vehicle. No wonder the American Dream is just that, a dream.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@aonforme3349 everything has increased in price

[@TotesCoolio]

i love my new k4. just rode it home today. only thing i dont like? the insane closeness of the steering wheel to my body. and i cant go too back with the seat since im 5'4 LOL

[@HawkeyeRides]

That’s awesome congratulations and thanks for sharing

[@quicktechtipsbyjess]

You can adjust the steering wheel.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@quicktechtipsbyjess I didn’t say you can’t

[@fleckx]

There should be a steering wheel adjustment lever on the left of the steering wheel. When you drop that lever the steering wheel should be telescoping, so you can push it in and pull it out.

[@volosgoto]

Just interesnig how reliable this k4

[@HawkeyeRides]

Nothing has changed but the styling so I wouldn’t be to concerned and you have 5 years of warranty

[@guniseran]

$20k would have been lovely

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree

[@Coedai_76]

Great review! I'm in the minority here i'm sure, but i do not like the design at all..Front end, rear end, c-pillar area, two spoke steering wheel 🤮Technology and features are great though. Definitely a lot for the money.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Nothing wrong with that, I like hearing from everyone and thank you Eddie

[@Boosted403]

Did seats have lumbar support? Surprisingly the new civic LX doesn’t have it

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Boosted403 no

[@Cotterpin_Doozer]

Call me old fashioned but I absolutely loathe those L shaped rear lights and headlights, offcenter kia logo on steering wheel and the half hatch look. Internals look to be better designed with a bigger flask holder though. Gotta try not to total my 22 Cerato/Forte which also has tons of rear leg room.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@Cotterpin_Doozer thank for sharing

[@karenebeling3723]

Are the plastics BPA free?

[@HawkeyeRides]

Kia doesn’t specify

[@paulrega7302]

Test drove the K4 LXS, and it feels cheap, both in its performance and the interior materials used.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@paulrega7302 thanks for your insight

[@davidcohen2762]

Poverty spec comes with a rubber steering wheel in 2025 💀. This has to be the stupidest cost cutting measure possible.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@davidcohen2762 it’s an eco friendly vehicle this is normal specs 👍

[@jorgetrelles-d4c]

Bro is just hating 💀 it has a lot of nice new features for only 25k who cares ab the steering wheel being rubber lmao

[@swlancaster1964]

Looks like a Tucker

[@HawkeyeRides]

They are awesome vehicles 👍

[@ramonruiz3365]

I don't dig it... I love my Forte GT

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@ramonruiz3365 the Forte GT was an awesome vehicle

[@ramonruiz3365]

@HawkeyeRides Yeah, it is a pretty good and fun car to drive. Coming from a 2011 Mazdaspeed 3, I'm very impressed with this little 1.6T engine.

[@johnmitchell8925]

Wow since don't have to look around me for kids and other. Cars I have more time to look at my phone 😅

[@HawkeyeRides]

Sounds good John 👍

[@alengreen589]

yes a hatch would be a lot better.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@alengreen589 thanks for the reply

[@GeeEm1313]

It's hideous, and I love it.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@GeeEm1313 thanks for sharing

[@jamesplaggemeyer7298]

Need a hatch

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree it would be awesome

[@sgtsoros6368]

This thing looks hideous! Not proportional at all.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Ira different and some my not like that 👍

[@jean_carlos_shells]

Too bad it’s not a hatchback

[@HawkeyeRides]

I agree it would be nice to have. We should get it next year hopefully 😁

[@janspiegel3056]

@@HawkeyeRides Yeah, I have a 21 year old Acura RSX-S. Don't want to give it up because it's a stick AND a hatchback.

[@HawkeyeRides]

@@janspiegel3056 I would keep it too.

[@jonw6262]

The Jetta has a better engine/drivetrain better interior better styling and the paint won’t peel off. I sold Kia and they are junk.

[@HawkeyeRides]

Thanks for the info

[@Killerwhale317]

Slow ah car. Why no multi point injection with the GDI on the turbo?

[@HawkeyeRides]

It has it

[@russellnowak3941]

Better

[@cw4623]

SO MUCH GLARE off those screens. AWFUL.

[@HawkeyeRides]

It’s not too bad when driving 👍

[@JTKels]

No thanks will stick with Known Reliability Toyota Lexus

[@HawkeyeRides]

Have you owned a Kia or Hyundai?