At the 2024 New York Auto Show, Kia officially announced that it will launch a hatchback version of the new Kia K4 in North America and will be officially released within this year. The car will be based on the new Kia K4 and will share the powertrain.
“Kia K4 hatchback version”
“Kia K4 sedan version”
Judging from the official pictures released on site, the hatchback model will still adopt the design of the sedan model on the front face, and the overall look has very good sports attributes. The rear of the car will adopt a hatchback shape, with a straighter roofline and an extended roof spoiler. Other designs, including taillights and rear apron, will continue to look like the sedan version.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with 1.6T and 2.0L engine options. The 1.6T engine has a maximum power of 190 horsepower and a peak torque of 264 Nm. The transmission system is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission; the 2.0L engine has a maximum power of 147 horsepower. , with a peak torque of 179 N·m, and the transmission system is matched with a CVT continuously variable transmission.
