The 2025 Kia K4 is the brand's new Forte

[@AutoTrader]

Kia confirmed today that a 5-door hatchback variant will also be coming at a later date! They had not confirmed this at the time of filming.

[@maoinc13]

It's a GT line version and hopefully GT also with a bigger engine and upgraded turbo

[@joeschmoe5608]

A full GT hatchback would pique my interest

[@GraceAbove223]

This is so unattractive

[@thevtwinwanderer]

Sounds like a good time to get a fully loaded 2024 Forte GT. Dealerships will try to push those out the lot before the K4s arrive.

[@maoinc13]

2024 Kia Forte GT2 MSRP 26k 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@gabrielmerklin]

Got my 24 forte GT manual for 23,900 back in June.

[@koven1497]

The HVAC addition is great. Good to see they listen and apply the necessary changes

[@PaulHo]

These initial images really resemble Polestar designs. I never thought that leap of a comparison would ever be made.

[@DJL78]

How much of a price bump? This thing looks fantastic!

[@kmckenzie2461]

This thing is stunning. So unique wow. I absolutely love the exterior and interior its such a unique look. I hope they offer the light green color interior that they offer on the Kia Sorento and the Kia Seltos. If they offer that green interior color with that light green exterior color I think that will be my next vehicle. I love the rear end design and the long side 2 door looking profile. The interior is beautiful.

[@TajahBilal9]

They do! It’s called Green & Black TriCoat Embossed Cloth

[@kmckenzie2461]

@ I love it! Wow!

[@theKevronHarris]

I've recently shared the new Kia K4 with my mother and she was shocked to see that the new K4 name replacing the Forte. My mother claims that the K4 name sounds like a preschool grade in the school system. 😂

[@TGUNZ604]

It kind of reminds me of a Volvo Polestar 2 in the rear and side profile

[@أميرة-م8ل]

Pls tell me there are ambient lighting

[@jonathanrodriguez6376]

The remainder design of the KIA K4 and upcoming USA K3 is brilliant. But the rear door handles is my huge downfall for the K3.

[@JulezWinnfield]

The 00:48 videomark is the view from Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh.

[@MalamIbnMalam]

Many manufacturers are starting to build cars that highly resemble what we see with Volvo/Polestar.

[@luisg.delagarza7338]

Would KIA drop a GT trim later down the road?

[@keviinschannel]

i am hoping they do with an automatic. i was not a fan of the DCT on my GT. too jerky

[@MaerongYeeya]

in 4th quarter

[@luisg.delagarza7338]

@@keviinschannel same here, the dct sucks when sitting in traffic

[@luisg.delagarza7338]

@@MaerongYeeya Did they mention it somewhere?

[@MaerongYeeya]

​@@luisg.delagarza7338Yes, Kia's official announcement video mentioned that it would be released in the fourth quarter. I apologize for my poor English skills.

[@thndr_5468]

Wonder what the mpg is

[@kevinshoop3346]

I don’t like the back. I think it’s the angles of the C pillar that’s throwing the design off

[@jbm0866]

Same here. To me it looks like they tried to emulate the now defunct Stinger, but unless it's actually a liftback it just makes the rear too bulky looking.

[@kevinshoop3346]

@@jbm0866the new 5 door hatchback looks really good with this design though

[@rogerayala6878]

@@kevinshoop3346 yeah I saw the hatchback and that one is a beauty! Too bad the sedan is kinda ugly though!

[@DeepDishPizza]

If you don’t like it, don’t comment.

[@maoinc13]

Ok sir 😂

[@zzzzzzxxxxxxxxx]

wireless apple car play and adaptive cruise control being standard is cool. i have a 2023 forte gt line and you had to buy the “tech package” to get that

[@DeepDishPizza]

Please tell me you’re female. I have never seen a male driving a Forte GT line and I’ve seen hundreds of them.

[@zzzzzzxxxxxxxxx]

@@DeepDishPizza crazy how you genuinely thought it’d be a good idea to comment that

[@mobiteq8220]

that is really cool! but really strange that the 2023 needed a package for the wireless carplay/auto. my 2024 LXS came with it standard

[@wildbill6366]

I think it looks good.. Kia and Hyundai are design leaders in the automotive world..

[@DeepDishPizza]

Design leaders sure but not reliability leaders and that’s a fact.

[@d.block3148]

@@DeepDishPizza Go comment in Honda’s great reliability but boring design section then. Why are you here?

[@palebeachbum]

I'm really excited about the K4 hatchback, but I really hope Kia offers a K3 hatchback in the USA. Living in the city, I prefer smaller cars.

[@db60615]

Same! I'm really hoping they come with a K3. This K4 looks big and bulky.

[@rongreen4766]

Looking forward to its release in Australia.

[@Aech0001]

I hope the sound system and road noise are improved 🤧

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing the sedan and the 5 door hatchback here I really enjoyed the flush door handles and the square steering wheel and the infotainment system will take time to get used to 😂

[@macmanmpls]

Always a great video Brian. Keep up the great work. Nice car.

[@stevegabriel9188]

Looks much better than the hatch version that Australia will be getting in 2025 - to replace the Cerato. As an owner of the turbo-added Cerato GT - Kia needs to continue with this sportier version.

[@East17A]

I thought since the Sedan segment suffers from the size and space the Trunk will be hatchback instead of trunk!! that could of made this Vehicle great. the muffler is barely sticking out. but its still causes eye sore they must completely hide the muffler or just make it properly shown.

[@freestyla85]

I read no AWD? Ridiculous they don't offer the K5 in Canada.

[@stefancogurik166]

I want the green interior to be heated and available on the GT line turbo. I also want that to be 250hp like a golf gti so I won't have to mod it myself lol. Epic!

[@Deadwookie]

Can’t stand the rear door handle placement. This is Kia trying too hard. K3 actually looks a lot better imo.

[@foreverjunius]

this is beautiful

[@ta4504]

I love the design,

[@DJSLANKMAN]

Damn I wish they were not doing away with the sportier sedans

[@conradbo1]

Very nice looking car.

[@tinhinnh]

is the wagon coming? looks like better

[@Livin_is_life]

Soooo why remove physical door handles on the rear. Yet the front still has them. 🤦🏽🤷🏽

[@zzzzzzxxxxxxxxx]

i know. it looks sooo bad.

[@meeralrafee1875]

It's still but moved closer to the piller like the chr

[@RevTL]

It's nice. It looks like a Cadillac. It has the 19995 Cadillac Eldorado side behind the car doors.

[@jbshp2011]

They should have kept the horsepower at 201 or add at least 5 or 10 more horses underneath the engine. Minor step back Kia don’t you think?

[@diamondknight4815]

Well. No. It's not a sports car. So no need for all that power. I'm sure they had a good reason for it. Either way. You want true reliability? Get a new mazda 3 or cx30. Same power base. 191hp with an 8 speed automatic. There skyactive engines are better than kias.

[@jbshp2011]

@@diamondknight4815 I rather get a Corolla or a civic thank you but good choice tho

[@thevtwinwanderer]

I'm assuming they'll bump up the horse power for the GT trim.

[@peters3819]

Im surprised there is no hybrid

[@sereneturmoil]

I like the interior changes Kia made but I'm not keen on the exterior styling. It does look a little like a Polestar 2 in some ways but there's something about the lines and design of the C-pillar back that looks odd or off; maybe it's the proportions or "fast back" look that doesn't work. As for the infotainment, the new center screen for climate has been almost unanimously criticized in the EV9 for being awkwardly placed and blocked from the driver's view and reach by the steering wheel.

[@katieducky23]

I wish the K8 came to America

[@gene978]

When did you leave Alex? Quite the jump.

[@AutoTrader]

I left about a year ago!

[@kdash3215]

Love the front end. Lose the wheels. Can't get around how awkward those taillights look. Be waiting for the full release of the GT hatch. Pictures look promising.

[@cpolo88]

The white on the steering wheel will be a different color soon enough 😂 but very cool nonetheless

[@vernonstarr6604]

Well according to the new 2025 Kia k5 very similar to the Toyota HR crossover with the rear handle an all

[@timbuktug3321]

I like how the current forte looks, but I don’t like the new 2025K for style. It’s just not me.

[@canyonproductions7683]

If they keep it at the posted MSRP- it will Crush other automakers (and im not even a Kia fan)

[@Monk7uvi]

It's not a hybrid, isn't it?

[@MurseTech64]

No full EV version?

[@rydgevilla8643]

Honda needs to watch out for

[@BadlyBentPub]

Used to LOVE our Spectra, then they discontinued it. Switched to Rio. Owned a couple of them. Still have my Rio hatch. Do NOT like what I've seen so far on its replacement. Guess for that first time in 15 years or so we won't have any kias in our family once my Rio is done with.

[@theadvocate4698]

No manual? I hate the all automatic trend!

[@MelisaG-k5v]

come on..

[@njnikusha]

🤦‍♂️

[@turquoise8669]

Whaaaaat…..? 190 horsepower that mean they drop 11 less than old forte gt, can’t believe they did that, but oh well 🤷‍♂️

[@76carmel]

I know… I think it’s to compensate for the transmission, an 8-so. auto. The previous Forte GT used a 7-sp. twin clutch automatic.

[@diamondknight4815]

Cx30 gets 191 base... so yeah I'm getting that instead lol. More reliable than kia

[@pathssix]

this is the gt-line bro which originally didn’t even come with a turbocharged engine, but hopefully they make a GT version

[@jbm0866]

I'm not a fan of car companies dropping actual names for numbering systems, BMW and Audi have already cornered that market. Beyond that, this looks more like a Hyundai design than Kia, especially the front. Also not sure the attempt at giving it the Stinger (RIP😢) look with the rear c-pillar is a good look. As always, need to see it in the flesh. As it is now I think the looks of the current Forte (in GT form) are better than this.

[@rgtug1]

I have a 2023 forte fire orange. I think its a much nicer car than this. I was thinking of trading for a new one because it will soon be paid for. But i won't be looking at these.

[@jean-sebastiengauthier4967]

I love KIA designs in general but those "crying lights" lately. I really can't :/

[@roosta50]

I have 2020 6 speed manual,now automatic 🤬will buy a Kia!

[@SonneyJones]

As a K5 owner, i think it looks great. Will probably trade my sons Elantra for the K4 GTline....i hate the Hyundai service network and love Kias service.

[@canyonproductions7683]

I had an Elantra- it was Terrible 😂

[@Payless4YourLexus]

Ironically, the American Kia dealership experience is almost ALWAYS rated in last place in terms of customer satisfaction ratings. Ouch!

[@faruoz]

I love all sedan specially Kia

[@김학현-m6g]

기아 K4

[@Adsav22]

Are they reliable?? Is KIA cars reliable? What are the major issues in kia??

[@kyletoy2556]

Wow! Its hideous and they're dropping the 6 speed manual! Great job guys!

[@allanzylbert1306]

8 Speed Auto

[@kyletoy2556]

@@allanzylbert1306 ?

[@jokerface6950]

not cool with paying monthly safety futures.. & rather 2024 201 HP shopping for autos are getting touch to choose when MFG wants you to pay monthly for options.

[@muskistutter]

Looking forward to seeing them on Lyft drivers in a couple years.

[@timbramley4761]

Not a bad looking car but with no manual option an less power that would keep me away from it I'll keep my forte GT

[@Jaskiratbabra]

I wish I could afford

[@henrygraterol]

Not a fan of the front head lights, or the rear lights, on the K3 or K4. The overall look, in my eyes, is of a tiger with teeth coming out of the mouth, or a saber toothed tiger, not much a fan of it. I do like the changes inside. I have seen a draft of what a 2025 Stinger would look like, similar headlights but there is an additional bend at the bottom where the actual head light seems to be located. Looks much better, in my opinion.

[@AnnabellaJulia-o5f]

Jackie Flats

[@PRINCESS2527]

Ok I want it …..I have a k5 …bigger trunk and more room for the backseat ….Sold me !! lol 😂

[@tinhinnh]

i actually think the k3 looks better - like a baby k5

[@timothyt1318]

It look like a civic or the accord

[@cuervo7029]

Is This car 100% electric?

[@kellyaustin7487]

Less than $30k 🤔

[@ElsieTom-z7v]

Maudie Mills

[@RaymonDoyel-j9f]

Hermann Estates

[@David-sc2sq]

All that tech and no heated seats except for the highest end trims, laughable.

[@rsh0d]

Transmission & engine gone blow soon and you get off the lot 😂

[@peters3819]

I dont like the steering wheel.Looks too big and a weird design. I also dont lime that 2.0 engine. Not fuel effient at all. Had it in a2018 forte. You design a new car . Desighn a new more powerfull effiend engine.

[@itsmarkwtf]

I dont mind it. It could be much better though by simply giving it a new sonata look to the front of it.

[@AutoTrader]

Well, they have an Elantra for that....

[@cesarsilverio4168]

The older models look better. Smh

[@foreverjunius]

COROLLA 🗣️ time to step it up!

[@brandonhodnett5420]

Those headlights are a cheap rip off of Cadillac’s current design language.

[@DeepDishPizza]

Not true at all. Completely different.

[@Baaxonda]

Kia is really going in the wrong direction style-wise. What a disturbingly ugly car. They have completely missed the mark!

[@fuzzytalz]

Man, Kia has really figured out how to make the ugliest cars in their respective class. In particular, the rear end of this K4 is visually disproportionately heavy, thanks to those down-turned taillights and visibility-killing, flying buttress C-pillar.

[@MalachiCeleste-h7f]

Thiel River

[@CrichtonChristian-l9j]

Vinnie Via

[@CharlesJohnson-w3m]

Kaleb Union

[@davidbocanegraramirez9480]

Looks like a Volvo

[@oligarchy-usa]

Not aesthetically attractive at all IMO. front/back lights design is trying way too hard to be "futuristic".

[@roberttozzo460]

Couldn't care if it comes with a gold brick in the trunk I will never buy another kia or Hyundai again....they have to fix there engine and transmission problems...even if they say they are built proof....never...all you guys Donis review a new car that you drive for an hour....bunch of clowns

[@Asiansxsymbol]

It won't sell well. I have never seen a K car on the roads.

[@incogspectator3042]

I've seen plenty.

[@Slambreezy11]

It’s trash 🗑

[@kfx3907]

I don't get why Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are still working so much effort to the North America 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.

[@rogerayala6878]

Youd be surprised at how well KIA sells in the US... Like, they sell a lot of cars you see them a lot on the road... Yeah Toyota and Honda will probably always dominate the market but KIA is no pushover either!

[@AutoTrader]

The Hyundai Motor Group is now the third largest automaker on the planet. They seem to be doing pretty well. And the products they're selling are pretty great, too.

[@bh2155]

You might want a Toyota or Honda but that does not mean everyone else want that type of cars. Some people like to have options other than a toyota