The 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Is A More Upscale Modern Compact Sedan With Turbo Power

The #KiaForte is gone and its been replaced with the sleek and stylish #KiaK4 for 2025. This baby #KiaK5 borrows a lot of styling cues from the departed Stinger and new EV9 electric SUV. While the #K4GTLine brings turbo power under the hood, the compact sedan segment is about to get a shakeup with this modern and upscale entry. It goes on sale later this summer.
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[@speakingofgreg]

I really like that they make affordable, normal cars look stylish and cool.

[@avidmacbookuser]

Yeah! Hyundai/Kia are really killing it with their designs! They make a 60k car interior in a 25k!

[@conzure]

The Forte GT was great. I hope this isn't too much more expensive, because it looks like a solid upgrade.

[@maoinc13]

The GT forte is the best version of the Forte obviously , I hope Kia isn't killing the GT trim in the K4 that will be dumb to do , if the GT line got an update and it's turbo I'm assuming that there's going to be a GT version of the K4 and needs to have an upgrade in engine size and a bigger turbo .

[@Rolariz]

@@maoinc13I’m thinking it MIGHT have the same power plant as the Elantra N, but I’d expect it might step on the Elantra’s toes. Don’t think that would matter since they’re both basically the same company on most points

[@killerbee792]

​@@maoinc13 I think they would kill the turbo before introducing the GT.

[@Plague_Rat778]

​@@Rolariz if it has the same powerplant as the Elantra N... I honestly would take this over the N

[@mavmrb3]

Wasn't the Forte 201 hp competing with the Honda Civic Si? Now 190 hp!!!! Also, the Forte was a stick shift (manual) for feel and driving experience? Definitely a downgrade! Upgrade only if you like automatic, style, and tech.

[@Fabulist]

Shout-out to the camera operator for the smooth handling and keeping the camera pointed exactly at the various bits while you’re talking about them. It’s a skill that’s harder than it looks.

[@sainfortable]

I like how you stay in character, even when someone pops in the vehicle😂

[@christopher-gardner]

In his head he's probably like "Get the f**k out".

[@JamesCovalentBond]

I like the off-center logo on the steering wheel. It reminds me of some old cars' steering wheels

[@christopher-gardner]

It's a legit different style of wheel that actually looks good and not some rip off German style wheel.

[@Isaiah-_-734]

Kia is so modern these days, i love to see it

[@devn3813]

They’ve been like 4 years behind Hyundai

[@730F-Sport]

And easy to steal

[@brwntwn123]

@@devn3813 They're literally the same company lol

[@devn3813]

@@brwntwn123 Yeah Kia has been 2018 Hyundai parts and technology. They’re just getting digital displays now. The Elantra has had three updates since the forte has had one.

[@sartonnis]

@@devn3813 It's less that they're behind in tech and more that they keep it all in Korea. It's still wild to me that the Korean K5 had a hybrid model and a full digital dash for years and the US K5 didn't get any of it.

[@kevinvillanueva137]

this blows the corolla and civic out of the water. amazing job to kia, they saved the compact sedan segment with the K4. this car is beautiful and will be my next car!

[@EseJandro]

At least until that kia 100k warranty expires.

[@DadDrums1015]

@@EseJandro womp womp

[@keeprisingmb]

People say this every model year...... yet every model year corolla and civic keep putting asses in the seats without alot of the unnecessary "add-ons"

[@elcanbu5610]

It took my mind away from SUVs! I wsnted a sportage next year but now… this car changed my mind

[@elcanbu5610]

@@keeprisingmbits just the brands. They r classic brands but if u r smart enough u would understand Hyundai / Kia philosophy. Also Mazda’s … they are way ahead of the rest of the industry but they are directed to a niche. Korean vehicles are the way to go for u if u want to take most of it for less $ without sacrificing style, quality and presence.

[@JRPGGUY]

I really like the direction kia is going with their styling

[@maoinc13]

Broo Kia has been doing this for a couple of years already !! Where have you been hiding?

[@GRAFHC]

How unexpected... the renderings I saw of this made me think it was going to be ugggggly... but it actually looks great! Impressive!

[@anthonyhawgood1577]

I like how manufacturers have slowly been making the compact sedan market into midsize sedans after mostly killing off the midsize sedans

[@Jumperman12mac]

Nah, midsize still has an place and generally are better for most overall.

[@anngo4140]

For real, I sat in the backseat of my friend's 2022 Elantra and it's massive, great legroom, and it feels smoother and more comfy than her husband's F30 3-Series. Mid size cars now have to really fight for it.

[@willthorson4543]

Not in the US. These type of cars are hugely popular in Korea. That's why they keep getting built. SUVs still outsell everything. Kia and Hyundai in the states outsell cars outsell their cars almost 3-1.

[@tamiwu0346]

@@willthorson4543 sadly true, but good on companies like kia for trying...

[@sachinnair91]

Why do you like it? Carmakers are increasing the size of their compact cars and also increasing the price too so that's bad news for us regular working class blue collar Americans. I'm sure this all new K4 will have a price bump of at least 3k-5k. More expensive cars is the last thing we need here in America. We want smaller more affordable cars!!

[@shizzy_Snorlax]

This does not look bad at all. Kia is really stepping it up.

[@joestuff8]

When do we get to drop that line "Kia is really stepping it up"??

[@gmoney9961]

@@joestuff8When they stop stepping it up.

[@nicholasborrelli7544]

Seriously, people have been saying this for 5 years now.... Stop.

[@bti-ro2vh]

​@nicholasborrelli7544 I'd say like 7 years. I've been watching old redline reviews and one was the 2017 Cadenza. All the comments said that lol

[@kylem7917]

​@@joestuff8We drop the line when Kia touches the sun. They're already above most of the competition at this point the sky's the limit.

[@tonybailey89]

Absolutely love the design! Way to always keep the show moving forward and keep it professional with rude folks on the show floor who can't seem to wait 30 Damm seconds for you to finish your segment lol smh

[@Ryan2Bhonest]

Loved the video! Thank you! Car looks great🎉

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing the sedan and hatchback here i like the rear flush door handles and the square steering wheel but the infotainment system will need to get used to 😊

[@mixah5566]

I'm going to get the hatch version when it comes out in 2025, I'm beyond exited. I own a 19' Forte with 80k miles on it and i haven't experienced a single problem, I trust modern Kia and the hatch just looks out of this work so much better than the civic

[@Tbcycoji]

wait for it.

[@maoinc13]

Bro I'm thinking the same 😉😉😉 I have a 2023 Forte GT and if this hatchback that is coming out it's going to be turbocharged GT version I'm trading mine for the hatchback 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mixah5566]

@@maoinc13 I have a suspicion that they will make a rival to the Civic R and the Corolla GR. Thats far fetch but I have this feeling that Kia is interested in that area, and if so I will go broke just to see it my garage lol

[@maoinc13]

@@mixah5566 😂😂😂

[@RomanM803]

I love the way It looks like a mini stinger

[@NovaResource]

4:50 Memory seats are not new. My 2014 Kia Forte has memory power seats that are also heated and cooled.

[@quiksilver0715]

Korean car manufacturers are putting in that work and man does it show🔥

[@cptn.obvious]

Not having a gt version is disappointing the forte GT is such a really nice rod I hope they release one with more power

[@maoinc13]

Kia better bring the GT trim with a bigger engine and better turbo or this K4 will be overkill by the K5 GT

[@yzsutty]

Sad to hear the manual transmission won’t be available. Perhaps with GT?

[@johnweisenbeck34]

Kia is smart for using "K4". GIves it a slightly more upscale model name.

[@rowsdower12]

That's the idea

[@wonkyu1qlee66]

I bought my GT-Line last year and it runs great! K4 looks an upgraded version of it.

[@maoinc13]

I hope Kia doesn't get rid of the GT trim in the K4 model if they do it that'll be mind blowing 🤯 knowing that the GT is the best version of the Forte !! That'll be insane to do !!!! 😢😢😢

[@shad0w_g4ming]

They still have the turbo, but less HP with an 8 speed. If you want the same 201 HP Engine with DCT then go for elantra N line.

[@carlyalberti7826]

waiting to buy this, when does it come out?!

[@hacklaurent9412]

Im looking forward to people vinyl wrapping that quarter panel to make that black continuous

[@justinbrown2570]

There’s no way this is a Kia…this looks amazing..

[@benjaminsmith2287]

It looks like a lot of other new Kias. The interior of it is a scaled down version of the K9. I think the exterior, if larger, would make a great new Stinger.

[@jdong7527]

You mean EV9 instead of K9

[@GlennLaycock]

Someone said that Kia said to expect a not totally small price bump - but that considering how much more you get in substance it will be well worth it.

[@gmoney9961]

The renderings of the upcoming hatch version look absolutely stunning.❤

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

I was so wanting this to be the hatch. The upcoming “hatch” is more of a wagon and a hard pass for me.

[@Buycarwithtmo]

It's IVT Transmission Developed by Kia, IVT is designed to improve on the traditional CVT transmission (Continuous Variable Transmission). IVT features an adaptive style shift logic for smoother and more linear acceleration, resulting in better transmission efficiency and greater fuel

[@julienalexander6113]

That's it. I'm getting a KIA

[@IndieRocke]

It looks nice but I’m not a fan of the normal handle front doors/integrated handle back doors. Prius does the same thing. Wish it was better integrated up front as it really stands out visually in comparison to the sleek styling profile on the side.

[@kchan333]

Does it come with an immobilizer?

[@29_XXIX]

I wish the K4 had the nice red trim that the Forte GT had

[@VaunShiz]

2:19 what is up with the back half of the windows looks like someone glued one a different car

[@plvt0n1vm]

AND WE GET THE FORTE HATCHBACK AGAIN! SO EXCITED!

[@You_tub8058]

Those back rests hump on the two front seats are strange. Do they have a use?

[@jonathanrodriguez6376]

The K4 line vehicle is amazing to have here in USA Market. Which looks stunning overall.💯

[@Indifference2000]

Now if they give this K4 the elantra N treatment that would be awesome!! I'd be all over it! Looks much better than the elantra

[@TheCarGuru]

Happy they are bringing the hatchback. Maybe this will wake Volkswagen up for ditching the Golf body style in the US market.

[@AT-nq6cu]

At the 6:45 minute mark, you said it has an 8 speed automatic transmission. Does it?

[@wilbryest]

Hi! Were you able to check out the tire specs? Can you confirm it’s 235/40 r18? Thanks

[@jasonbrody6219]

Seeing it from the side. The rear looks like an afterthought

[@AvalineSky]

I love that kia is taking cues from the EV9. Giving me strong sci fi vibes and that 100% what i want

[@palebeachbum]

Now that all of the auto journalists have teased us with a preview of the K4, I'm dying to see and learn more about it on the Kia website. Still waiting months later.

[@ArnelZapataJr]

Need the Kia K4 Hatchback asap!

[@michaelsnow3643]

Not bad. Looks way better than a Civic or Corrola. The gloss black lower trim and around the wheel arches are a hard pass though. It doesn't work on NPC SUV's and really doesn't work on sedans. Such a shame.

[@ldstirling]

Does the GT line have limited slip front diff?

[@Peter-iv8ys]

I have a Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited. I love my vehicle. My next vehicle will be this one definitely

[@tajmahal248]

Such a sweet-looking car. Damn!

[@ariescorner7655]

Wait, its a NA direct injected? I really wish they did port.

[@Neptune8]

ill wait for the wagon/hatch version

[@chhoyla]

It looks great, but some decisions just make absolutely no sense to me. No Hybrid in 2024? No AWD option or even eAWD? Why does the C pillar look like that? Interior color options, memory seats, heated and cooled seats are absolutely amazing. They need to continue putting Toyota and Honda to shame with their spartan compact interiors.

[@aye3678]

What I would do to have this car available in the UK. It is such a nicely designed car!

[@CACar_Nation]

Is that jack inside the car?

[@haze1123]

Looks cool.

[@pbentsonable]

The Elantra needs this much of an update too. Really like everything but the 2 tone interior.

[@juliang9088]

Why would they not include power folding mirrors??

[@erikhanes9491]

I like the style of the current one over this.

[@carlosnuckols8470]

Will there be a hybrid option

[@tayboogyy]

I dunno.. I like how Kia’s doing the “K” naming system, just because if I remember correctly, most Kias overseas are branded this way!

[@terrancemoore496]

Nice! More Power and a Manual. I guess they are not trying to compete with the Civic Si anymore? LOL!

[@TheJ1s]

So far I like what I've seen however wish it had a flat floor in the back.

[@ishmamrahman877]

Alphanumeric names are much better than actual names as they are easier to recognize and compare other cars in the lineup

[@trewebster5884]

Looks great. Might look into getting back to the KDMs🤘🏾

[@EvendimataE]

would be nice if they will just make all small cars hatchbacks....for more flexible cargo space

[@wIzKid16100]

Here is me hoping the Gt model comes with a dct and a 2.0 eng with turbo like the Elantra N

[@decapitofamily3410]

Overall I like it, i think it needs normal door handles, but it works overall, cvt though??? yeeesh

[@melvinjacobs2328]

Great looking car. Have to go upscale to get a real transmission instead of a CVT.

[@victorrangel14]

Will it have a hybrid?

[@NovaResource]

The Forte was called the K3 in other markets.

[@LuisMendoza-qv1er]

Now it has changed though. The k3 is selling in many countries as a replacement to the rio, while this k4 should replace the cerato/forte

[@richardperkins2781]

Didn’t replace the engine? That should have been the #1 priority.

[@paleocon777]

2.0 Direct injection??

[@aj_2W0]

If they come out with a proper K4 GT, I'll buy it tomorrow! 😅

[@lookatthis8455]

I got a feeling that they will do the same thing that they did with the Gen 2 forte and give the gt to the hatch only.

[@djsworld_Tv]

R.I.P fote hello K4! Looking like the K5

[@keithrodes1591]

Interesting rear door handle design....

[@aayangoverski3437]

The off center Kia logo on the steering wheel bothers me

[@UltraJaff]

They’re going a bit retro with some of the logo placements

[@ayeiscam1]

No cuz why have i been saying this like but the damn logo in the middle it looks sooo weird

[@DRayL_]

Actually, not that bad looking. Kind of odd C pillar, but not an issue. Not a bad dash, and nice steering wheel. I could get into that.

[@kevinshoop3346]

C pillar makes it look bulky. The 5 door hatchback looks really nice!

[@DRayL_]

@@kevinshoop3346 Ooo! I've not seen the hatchback. I look forward to seeing that! :--)

[@DRayL_]

@@kevinshoop3346 I got around to looking up the images for the hatchback, and you were totally right. Much better looking. And the way I would go. Thanks again for the info!

[@MLAGG10N3]

those people at 8:04 sitting at the front while you are talking and making presentation are a bit rude and uneducated...

[@AleX-zd6bi]

Right?! This has always bugged me about carshow reviews bc people just get into the shot and ruin it.

[@MLAGG10N3]

@@AleX-zd6bi I mean I understand everyone wants to see the new car but what happened with culture and etiquette and courtesy ? Like I’m sure you have few mins of patience to let people do what they need to do and you will then have car for yourself to explore and look. Some people are just clueless these days …

[@ryng2k1]

Looking much better than the current gen tbh

[@loitersquadX]

Forte is cool but they want a more uniform lineup. K4 gt k5 gt, and hopefully a stingerrr

[@CapFlipGaming]

I wouldn't buy this unless they made a GT model. The Forte GT is about the best car you can get for the money. The interior and technology is far better than the competition. Ventilated seats is a must in the summer!

[@Jumperman12mac]

I thought it would be called the K3 when the K5 came but hey, off by one number lol. This car looks amazing.

[@klaimster3184]

The k3 is the replacement for the Rio. Kinda looks like this one but baby size 😅

[@Jumperman12mac]

I thought the rio would be K1 tbh

[@klaimster3184]

@@Jumperman12mac or K2... Supposedly the forte was K3 in other markets.

[@CriticalArrow]

where is the exaust ? :(

[@kevij371]

4:50 jetta has cooled seats and memory function

[@M.M.100]

USD ?

[@MrMaa2007]

This car is perfect for city driving

[@smallqwaro]

real question sofyan, is there a manual?

[@mrpips000]

that is answered in the video

[@andrewcairo6299]

It looks good. But it looks like everything else out there. Ill have to wait and see when I am at the auto show.

[@thomasodunubi]

If the wagon is real this peaks my interest as a daily.

[@kdogyt53]

I thought they said the hatchback is coming to the US? Great video though, this car looks amazing!

[@theredline]

We did get a confirmation as well that the hatch IS coming to the US too. Sadly this was filmed before we heard that news, which is why we never mentioned it.

[@ea8882]

what a beautiful!

[@CJDiecast]

I think the K4 is awesome! Just like a lot of new Kia products lately. Toyota and Honda lovers can suck it! This is by far the superior sedan and overall the superior brand. They just love to bash Kia and Hyundai just on their existence because they're not as reliable. Newsflash, Toyota and Honda are not what they used to be. They've been in the news lately with software glitches, transmission failures and recalls so they have no room to talk. No manufacturer is perfect but I will say that Kia/Hyundai are by far the best brands because they have the best looks, better interior quality, nicer tech, better ride and just better value. I'm really looking forward to seeing the K4 and the surprise hatchback version later this year/early next year. Keep it up Kia, you're doing great, no matter what the Toyota/Honda fanboys say!

[@jb44448]

Very nice.

[@rogerfederer6422]

Amazing 😊

[@brobob52]

U think they're gonna come out with a full gt variant. Ive been looking at a gli autobahn but if this gets more hp that breaks past 200 then i might have to get this.

[@mikebellofatto3023]

The k4 has been around couple years I see 2 people at work with them it has a silver badge k4 so why is he saying it’s first k4

[@Smileydudekxy]

It looks way better than the renders

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

the hatchback version will be a game changer

[@justcam504]

kia is forcing other brands to step it up!!! i truly hope the new corolla refresh is impactful and not disappointing.