Bold and budget-friendly5 seats
—MPG · EPA
—Safety · NHTSA
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—Recalls · NHTSA
About the Kia K4
Kia’s newest small sedan, with a bold design and big screens. It replaced the Forte. It is comfortable, roomy and packed with features for the price.
Comfortable and quiet for a small car. The base engine is fine in town; the turbo GT-Line feels much quicker.
Tip: Because it’s new, used ones are rare. Compare a new K4 with a used Forte to save money.
Why people buy it
Big screensA wide screen across the dash, even on lower trims.
Roomy insideMore back-seat room than the Forte it replaced.
Packed for the priceLots of safety and comfort features standard.
Long warrantyKia’s warranty is one of the longest when new.
Is it right for you?
✓ you want a new car with a warranty✓ you like a modern look✓ you commute every day
✕ you want a cheap used car (it’s new, so few are used)✕ you need all-wheel drive✕ you want a hybrid
Which version to get
2025–2026 trims, simplified · check at the dealer
LX · LXS · The basic ones. Plenty of tech already.
EX · More comfort features for a fair price.Best value
GT-Line · GT-Line Turbo · Sporty look; the Turbo is much quicker.
Buying used: which years
2025–2026All new. It replaced the Kia Forte. A hatchback version is also sold.
Questions to ask the dealer
- Is it the regular engine or the Turbo?
- Can I compare it with a used Forte to save money?
- Which trim is it, exactly?
- Any open recalls, and were they fixed?
- Can I see the service records?
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Prices, payments and out-the-door totals are Carvessa estimates, not offers; check with the dealer. MPG from EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and safety stars and recalls from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-07, for 2020 and newer (older years: check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the VIN). Car photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0 (background removed).