Sneak Peak of Kia EV4! | Just an EV6 Without a Hatch?

[@TheIoniqGuy]

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[@wfw1103]

EV4 is absolutely beautiful!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@toddbroeker8683]

Did you see the new spy shots from South Korea, showing a hatchback version of the EV4?! It looks awesome! I just watched a KZbin video, linked through an article in Inside EV News and it has a bunch of new photos, in addition to the ones you showed here. I have a Rivian R2 reserved and have been considering an EV6 or an EV3. However, if Kia brings the hatchback version of the EV4 to the U.S., and it looks as good as I think it will, I may have a winner! Kia, bring it here and I will give you my money... Fantastic channel, BTW! Very thorough and informative. I subscribed immediately!

[@joer4367]

I'd also be interested in a hatchback version of this.

[@Dqtube]

What would be important to the success of this car is whether they build it on similar battery technology to the EV5/EV3 or EV6, as there are plenty of slow-charging sedans in Europe ( BMW i4, Citroen e-C4, Volkswagen ID7, Polestar 2) but only the Ioniq 6 in the fast-charging category with a normal price.

[@KingTechHD]

I like the futuristic Kia look on it (Ioniq 6 owner). I’ll like to see it in person

[@williamwu1985]

Can you test apple car key on Ioniq 6, I heard it supported

[@TheIoniqGuy]

Thank you! My Ioniq 6 doesn't have it so it's not something I'm able to test.

[@The_Noblest_Roman]

I agree on your assessment that the EV4 looks to be a true sedan rather than a liftback, which for me personally is quite gutting as I move larger objects in my vehicles frequently enough that I simply cannot give up the opening size of a liftback or hatcback. It's a real shame; the EV4 was something that I've been looking forward to since it was announced as (hopefully) an EV6 in a smaller footprint, but with no liftback tailgate it becomes basically a non starter for me. I do hope all the sedan purists and other buyers that don't have my use-case will be very happy with it, and I suppose I'll hold out hope that they'll have a liftback option - but that's one hell of a hedged bet there.

[@bobtahoma]

So don’t buy it. Some people want a sedan.

[@impactedwisdomtruth1637]

@TheIoniqGuy Though the panel line you highlighted does seem to indicate a traditional trunk, a liftback frame could be hidden underneath that long rear window. Supporting the notion that the EV4 sedan is a liftback, I found the following quote on autoblog: "it’s a low-slung four-door with a long liftback...a car with traditional sedan proportions but a large cargo area that’s hinged at the roof." Let's hope it's true. And if both a liftback sedan and an EV4 hatchback (a mini-EV6?) come to the US, I'll be eager to test them as potential replacements for my Mk6 VW GTI.

[@davidhunter5195]

I’m very interested, l love sedans and the architecture is beautiful!

[@darwinskeeper421]

The EV4 is okay, but I really prefer the utility of a station wagon/hatchback/SUV. I'm impressed by the new Hyundai/Kia lineups but the Ioniq 5 is the one that really intrigues me most, with the EV3 being a close second.

[@JoeL-zx2tl]

I like the ev3

[@Yanquetino]

Yeah, it's basically an Ioniq 6, but with recognizable Kia styling, inside and out. I know some drivers are happy with sedans, but… I much prefer a hatchback, like my LEAF had, and not a trunk, like my Model 3 had.

[@GuillermoRodriguez-vh9tv]

I can't wait to get my hands on one. Hopefully it comes to the US.

[@Draconis8888]

I like the look; more so than Ioniq 6. Thanks for the peek!

[@Bum_Hip]

Hopefully they will finally include an AGM 12 volt battery in this one.

[@fredrose111]

question about your new ioniq 6. first off when are you going to do your road trip? is this the se model with the little motor and the little battery? thanks Fred r.

[@EM.1.]

I do like the size of both the EV3/4. The Hyundai IONIQ 6's interior for the US should not have those wings on the dashboard where the digital side mirrors were supposed to go.

[@NeilBlanchard]

At first glance - to my eye, it looks like the EV4 will be a hatch/lift back? The glass extends down too far to allow for even a tiny trunk opening. I am hoping for a hatch/lift back! If you are correct that it has a trunk only - then it is a big *no thank you* from me.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada i had the opportunity to sit in this electric vehicle in California back in Jan with all their models but i was informed canada will see this model june 2025

[@srinivasvoruganti4736]

Kia and Hyundai are knocking on my door everyday, i may have to answer when i need my upgrade from phev to EV.

[@xaionik]

That backend reminds me of Cadillac.

[@axion8788]

Great looking but sadly, a sedan. Off topic, I'm in upstate NY and got home in 90F+ heat after an hour on the highway. Plugged in to my home charger (40amp, 9.6kW) and after an hour it crashed! BlueLink told me it stopped charging due to overheating. Plugged it back in this morning and all was fine. Anyone know anything about this?

[@TheIoniqGuy]

That’s the ICCU protecting the car from heat related damage from high current charging when temperatures are high. Same problem that we’ve been complaining about for nearly two years

[@axion8788]

@@TheIoniqGuy Is this issue only present with AC charging?

[@TheIoniqGuy]

Yes

[@axion8788]

@@TheIoniqGuy Yay. Thanks!

[@StachelyPigglyBottom]

Looks like a slightly flattened EV6. I'm into it, though I hate Kia's wheels personally. Appreciate the futuristic / different look though.

[@TheIoniqGuy]

Yeah these triangular and square wheels aren’t really doing it for me

[@pbasswil]

I dunno, it's a bit the Prius Syndrome: make it sci-fi so everyone knows it's a different type of vehicle. Popular car style advances gradually; if you leap too far, you're just taking a wild guess at where things are going - you disconnect from the curve of style evolution, and it just ends up looking a bit weird. Imho this particular design is borderline.