Is the ALL NEW 2025 Kia K4 EX a better choice than Civic or Corolla? Review and test drive.

[@Jc_juandrick17]

Im a proud owner of a Kia K4 ex and I fell in love with the car, i had the Honda civic sport 2025 but that went down the drain i only had it for 2 weeks and the car got an Engine recall and a gas tank recall. Shame on you Honda for Selling 700,000 Honda Civics Sport with a recall on them so my bank offer me the Kia K4 ex and it was the best offer i ever got

[@MattTheCarguy]

I am glad you like your K4. What engine recall are you referring to? There is a fuel pump recall listed for Civics and Steering gearbox recall. Keep in mind that these are voluntary recalls as a precaution by manufacturer to avoid possible failures of the affected components. BTW dealer must complete a recall before selling a brand new vehicle so something does not seem right if they sold you one with an open recall.

[@amamiai]

EX trim still doesn't have a rear armrest seems too much cost cutting to me...

[@MattTheCarguy]

It would be nice to have.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Yeah of course and I'm consider buying this.

[@MattTheCarguy]

of course!

[@keithkemmerer7659]

A bigger engine, and all wheel drive would be nice, but that's not gonna happen. I have an Azera now, and I love it! My Next vehicle is a Santa Fe, Sorento or shoot maybe a K5!

[@MattTheCarguy]

There will be a more powerful engine with the GT-line but AWD most likely wont happen. Azeras were great, very unapreciated for a while.

[@Dub02]

Got mines all blue baby

[@MattTheCarguy]

Congratulations!

[@manveermaan571]

how's the engine reliability compared to civic? I am really considering this one due to its style but just not really sure about the long run performance

[@MattTheCarguy]

I guess time will tell but it is the same engine that was used on the Fortes. Civic 2.0 has been proven and is a great choice.

[@LaszloGaspar-s3x]

@@MattTheCarguy2.0 awesome engine 👍

[@Scott-r3s]

@@MattTheCarguy It's not the same engine used on the forte. The K4 uses the newer smartstream 2.0

[@manveermaan571]

@Scott-r3s I found fortes to be reliable, and I think they have improved a lot as I talked with a dealer.

[@Jc_juandrick17]

Get rid of youre civic sport 2025 theres a recall on the engine and gas tank bro

[@jeffrey-r8o]

The biggest turnoff on this car is those rear door handles

[@decafhiphopcleaneditedolds9533]

I love it

[@donomar81]

That it doesn't have a manual transmission turns me off,Even tho other markets are getting the manual model like mexico

[@MattTheCarguy]

I guess they look at numbers and calculated that there is not enough demand to make it worth it.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Definitely different

[@ayeiscam1]

what model is the two toned steering wheel ??

[@MattTheCarguy]

Not sure. I saw the LX and this, neither had it so maybe the upcoming Gt-line.

[@BlakeEllenchuk]

There is not much choice left for compacts. And sub compacts are pretty much done and it is a shame really. If you want a sub compact now you gotta buy used.

[@MattTheCarguy]

You are correct and compacts now are the size of a mid size.

[@allaboutmyart5706]

I agree. All the parking on my street is ON-STREET. An old neighborhood where the houses are only feet apart and some have 3 to 5 cars on the street and don't grasp the concept of considerate parking. If a space opens up you probably aren't going to fit a substantial vehicle in it. I like compact.

[@Trohn6969]

Cvt, made in Mexico, KIA. Poor resale value. Imma wait and get 1 certified pre owned for a bargain. No way I’d buy new with dealer fees and all those negatives.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bryanharris4158]

I actually just bought one and it was really cheap. Cheaper than my Camry I bought used!

[@arturo1990]

I paid $24,468 after taxes and dealer

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@arturo1990 not bad

[@Paul.Fabbri]

hows the stereo?

[@MattTheCarguy]

It was ok. Nothing special, non branded.

[@forceuser609]

In terms of features this beats the civic

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@forceuser609 true. What about overall? Performance, quality, reliability etc? In your opinion.

[@forceuser609]

@@MattTheCarguyas a Kia tech, the forte wasn’t reliable so I don’t see this improving much.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@forceuser609 thanks for the insight!

[@allaboutmyart5706]

Okay. That was VERY helpful. Thank You!

[@keithkornatoski9162]

TOO MANY DOODADS and GIZMOs ... NOT ENIOUGH PERFORMANCE AND FUN .... and dripping with OVER-STYLED touches EVERYWHERE ... the CIVIC easily wins as the better vehicle (regardless of DOODADS and GIZMOs) ... Thanks for the review!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thanks for watching! Performance model coming soon.

[@kellyaustin7487]

The Kia Forte was such a nice little sport sedan. I think Kia should've kept it in their lineup. Im sure theres a space for this K4 but man is it ugly 🫣

[@MattTheCarguy]

Lol, different. Just so happened I am in a rental Forte now. I'd take the K4 over it especially as far as the interior and tech.

[@allaboutmyart5706]

I think it's hot as Hell. I saw the commercial and went "What's THAT?!" Unfortunately, the Kia mechanic's less than positive remarks (⬆️) killed it for me.

[@screaminjesus]

I really like how the k4 looks