Happy almost Friday everyone! The all-new 2025 Kia K4 looks even better in-person a second time and we should finally be driving one in Dec, right when the vehicle will hit your local Kia dealers. Stay tuned for more information on the K4 Hatch around that time as well!
I'm a tad confused. The famous Drew & Mason Hardesty Brothers of Car Confections stated that the 2025 Kia K4 sedan will hit Kia dealers in Q3 of 2024 and you're saying December?
@@sachinnair91 it's probably going to be late this year. Kia/Hyundai had to move production locations recently which delayed a lot of new models. The 2024 Elantra hit last November-December and the N/N-Line I believe in January so not really surprising
Ngl. This looks like a hit. May be my next car. I especially love the fact we get a good harmony between touch and actual buttons with the hvac controls. Overall sleek and very different car.
The fact that any car with 4 doors & a second row sold in 2024 can be sold without rear air vents should be illegal. This should've been federally mandated years ago to prevent so many child & dog deaths especially ever since Tesla debuted Dog Mode in their cars to provide air for dogs in the second row while the car is off
They say that about every new Hyundai/Elantra yet they don’t age well and get a redesign in 2 years. They need to stop redesigning.. hurts resale value too.
The GT-line Turbo is now the old GT. Thats why they have LXS, GT-line & GT-Line Turbo. Im pretty sure they are going to have a Fully GT version like the Elantra N thats why they put the Forte’s GT as a GT- Line TURBO. which makes more sense since we never had a N version of the Forte. Now with the GT name empty there is space to add a “N” equivalent
@@tastefullys 190 ho and 195 lb-ft of torque is not even close to underpowered. That's 50 more hp and 67 more lb-ft more than my Civic. If you want to see what underpowered looks like, check out the Mitsubishi Mirage.
Definitely better looking than the competition. Corolla is outdated and relying on their reliability hype from distant past using that to justify their lack of innovation and selling point
I can’t wait to see how the hatchback looks. This is the best looking and best specked so far comparing to the Civic, Corolla & Mazda. Sentra looks decent but doesn’t have as many features especially the infotainment screens.
That is a monster screen, very cool set up. Love the flat top and bottom wheel, it looks like a race car. This car looks very premium with all luxury options. Only thing that I'm not sold is the rear door handle position, kind of throws it out of proportion if you're looking from the side. Well done Kia, it's a winner here.
I didn’t know they discontinued the Stinger. My friend bought the highest trim Stinger you could buy and he traded it in for a bronco. He regrets it everyday
Please do a driving review on the hatch when it is available. It is amazing to me that more emphasis is not put on hot hatches.......VW had the great opportunity but has blown it by greedy dealer network plus too much expensive junk tech and stupid features like sliders as opposed to knobs and switches.
I think the hatch is a better proposition...especially in a CUV Loving world. The rear lights on the K4 Sedan are giving me last generation Prius Vibes which is not a hood thing.
I remember that seat idea from early Optima sport series... The white portions were mesh fabric, and we didn't love that...still nice heritage styling! Currently own '17 Optima SXL and '20 stinger Gt line...loving them! Thx
I know everyone’s screen slab isn’t made equal….but if the Lucid Air and the K4 GT…and the BMW X7…and the honda whatever have it. They truly need to do something different.
@@Armando_Gutierrez currently my daily needs require a Hybrid vehicle that can do long range. Thought about the Kia Sorento Hybrid and the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid but in the end I might end up with a Lexus RX 350h. If that doesn't work out, the new Toyota Camry is a solid back up lol
@@BlazingLino and RX350h at 36/31 mpg won't get much better MPG than a car in this class tho. The Elantra is 31/40 with the base engine so this should be similar unless it's the turbo which is just the old K5 engine (27/37). The Camry XLE will put you at 48MPG, SUV's just aren't very efficient
@@Aaronduhmoron the RX 350h has a 17 gallon tank which can get you up to 620 miles. Plus it's comfortable and roomie. Can't say the same for the Elantra or Sonata. Camry is comfortable just not as roomie. We'll see what ends up happening lol
Why am I more exciting about KIA Sedans rather than Mercedes Benz. As for me Mercedes Benz belong in the past till early 2000's were glorious days of MB. Thanks Indonesian Sofyan living in the US.
What I want to know is whether there'll be an estate version of this, or more specifically an estate with sloping roof like the Kia Proceed. That still is one of Kia's best designs, especially it's striking backside which gives a Porsche Panamera a good run for it's money.
I got a forte gt line and love it. I'll probably end up getting the k4 when I upgrade if I don't get a k5 . I'm really hoping they bring some hybrid sedans. I won't be due to trade in til probably 2030 or 29
People talk about Kia adding a lot of "premium" features to their cars, like heated seats, adaptive cruise, or 360 sensors/cameras but the fact is a lot of the technology are really cheaply supplied in Korea. Prestige brands like BMW will just charge a premium for these things which realistically only add a couple hundred bucks to the car cost. 12" Amoled screens are under $30 and the rest is just good software. Kia has just decided they wont overcharge like the Germans. We bought a Ceed 4 for half the price of an A Class and it had more features. If you care about what you actually get vs the badge people outaide can see, Kia is king
Didn't you watch the video? Manual sales are less than 10%. PEOPLE ARE NOT BUYING THEM!! It's a waste of cost to invest in a manual transmission unless it's a performance model.
I really hope that Hyundai uses the hatchback version of this to bring back the Elantra GT.. they discontinued them a few years ago and they are super cool cars.
Looks good. I was planning on getting a new K5, then was bummed out to learn they're not going to be available in Canada for some reason. Hope they decide otherwise in the future.
I always like to debadge my cars... this new emblem at the front will be easy to debadge as well as the rear. I like the new design from Kia for this new sedan!
I bought a new Forte GT back in 2021. I’m not afraid to stand out from the crowd and say, this vehicle is ugly. Tech isn’t everything. That being said, the dual screens are the only decent thing on this “upgrade” in my own opinion. The 201 hp from the GT wasn’t enough. And then they do this and go down in hp? Wild. Sold my forte and got some older and faster.
The Forte GT in my honest opinion is more dated but has more aggressive rear styling than the K4 GT Line. I personally wish they would have kept the Forte styling and just improved the interior in order for the cost to be more economical.
Happy almost Friday everyone! The all-new 2025 Kia K4 looks even better in-person a second time and we should finally be driving one in Dec, right when the vehicle will hit your local Kia dealers. Stay tuned for more information on the K4 Hatch around that time as well!
I'm a tad confused. The famous Drew & Mason Hardesty Brothers of Car Confections stated that the 2025 Kia K4 sedan will hit Kia dealers in Q3 of 2024 and you're saying December?
@@sachinnair91 it's probably going to be late this year. Kia/Hyundai had to move production locations recently which delayed a lot of new models. The 2024 Elantra hit last November-December and the N/N-Line I believe in January so not really surprising
@@theredline yo bro do the k5 next, the top trim
Volkswagen Passat R-Line is better 2021 till 2023
Look😊s like a catfish and it’s a Kia
Ngl. This looks like a hit. May be my next car. I especially love the fact we get a good harmony between touch and actual buttons with the hvac controls. Overall sleek and very different car.
Rear air vents, hope this puts pressure on Honda and Toyota to give rear vents on civic and Corolla 🙏
It definitely has a more grown up vibe than the Civic and Corolla, especially the interior.
The fact that any car with 4 doors & a second row sold in 2024 can be sold without rear air vents should be illegal. This should've been federally mandated years ago to prevent so many child & dog deaths especially ever since Tesla debuted Dog Mode in their cars to provide air for dogs in the second row while the car is off
@@mike9588 even kia themselves don't put it in the k5 unless you get the top trim
@@smallqwaroreally?! even on the new refreshed one?
@@CarsandTechInfo You blaming child and dog deaths on... a lack of rear air conditioning vents... is the dumbest thing I've read in 2024.
This car isn’t just a home run, it’s a grand slam. Great looking car, excellent features.
They say that about every new Hyundai/Elantra yet they don’t age well and get a redesign in 2 years.
They need to stop redesigning.. hurts resale value too.
Lol, more like a bunt that was thrown out at first.
It would be a grand slam if they had a hybrid model
Couldn't agree more!
the black shiny plastic cladding and the design of the window next to the rear door . . . just ugly !
I'm a fan of this trend of the continued lowering of headlights in cars and SUVs. I'm tired of being blinded by tall vehicles behind me at night.
As long as the blinkers are normal height! I despite bumper blinkers.
Kia and Hyundai are firing in all cylinders!!! I'm liking their look and features
Yeah fuck Honda and Toyota 🤓
RIP the Forte GT. ☹
The GT-line Turbo is now the old GT. Thats why they have LXS, GT-line & GT-Line Turbo. Im pretty sure they are going to have a Fully GT version like the Elantra N thats why they put the Forte’s GT as a GT- Line TURBO. which makes more sense since we never had a N version of the Forte. Now with the GT name empty there is space to add a “N” equivalent
@robertgonzalez7321 I hope they do. Love my Korte GT , and Elantra N like version would be awesome
Glad I bought my blue Forte GT. Last model year and probably the last time they'll make a manual transmission. Sad times.
@@adriandotexe Yeah, big sad over the loss of the slower, thirstier, manual that produces more pollution than the DCT equivalent.
@@tim3172 No one buys a manual transmission for its speed, genius.
beautiful color. Kia and Hyundai is really blurring the line between luxury and none luxury brand when it comes to technology and features.
Luxury car is an oxymoron
@@bobbowie9350 You seem to not understand the meaning of the word oxymoron.
This is the only true competitor to the civic and mazda3
All ugly boring cars
@@90MVtv nah they also look very attractive. They look elegant and the k4 looks futuristic without looking wacky like an Aztec
Always thought the Civic was similar to the Forte Sentra and Corolla but I could see why you would think this
@@90MVtvget over yourself they are fun and affordable
@@futurepaver2039what does the Kia Rio compete with?
Love the design. I don’t understand the rear hump considering the Forte didn’t have one. Definitely would drive this!
Absolutely love this. Shame we won't see it in the UK.
They are replacing the Ceed with the K4, so chances are there will be a hatch and wagon version for the EU and UK market.
same with Hyundai Sonata in Europe. The last Sonata we got was 5th gen and kinda 6th gen as i40 (not i45 like other markets)
Great review Sofyan! Your unique style of reviewing cars is addictive, I enjoy it tremendously!
Except for all the mistakes he was making
I’ve been watching you on RUclips since I was in high school! You are the reason why I watch these car videos. You’re such a great car reviewer 👌🏽!
Nice car. Can’t wait to see the hatchback. I’ve always liked Kias. We would have gotten a Rio 5 years ago but the dealer screwed up.
The Forte GT is the true Baby Stinger
That fit and finish looks amazing
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the all-new K4. 😊
KIA is setting the bar really high for competitors that keep facelifting their compact sedans without offering truly interesting options
Can't wait for the wagon version!
Yea that might be cool
I have a 2022 Kia stinger gt line. This K4 looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥
They should make a version with 250+hp with a bigger 4 cylinder. This 1.6 is tiny...
Im so sick of these new cars having tiny/underpowered engines. I dont want a slow car
@@tastefullys 190 ho and 195 lb-ft of torque is not even close to underpowered. That's 50 more hp and 67 more lb-ft more than my Civic. If you want to see what underpowered looks like, check out the Mitsubishi Mirage.
@@Jshawty13 The Asian little cars? Insert Suzuki Celerio
@@Jshawty13That's less than the outgoing Forte GT/K3. It had 201HP
They need an Elantra N version with a manual option like the N
I mean, how incredible is this? A compact sedan that looks better than any other sedan on the market inside and out. Amazing!
Definitely better looking than the competition. Corolla is outdated and relying on their reliability hype from distant past using that to justify their lack of innovation and selling point
Toyotas are always outdated
It will sells especially when the hatch back comes out. This thing looks stunning inside out.
We need some more awd sport sedans in todays market.
I can’t wait to see how the hatchback looks. This is the best looking and best specked so far comparing to the Civic, Corolla & Mazda. Sentra looks decent but doesn’t have as many features especially the infotainment screens.
there’s pics of the hatch already out, just search k4 hatchback
SOFYAN, looking at you made this KIA look far better!!!
Cringe comment
That is a monster screen, very cool set up. Love the flat top and bottom wheel, it looks like a race car.
This car looks very premium with all luxury options.
Only thing that I'm not sold is the rear door handle position, kind of throws it out of proportion if you're looking from the side.
Well done Kia, it's a winner here.
190hp on the top trim is crazy
Top trim Forte GT had 201 hp
This is still a GT-Line technically. If Kia makes a K4 GT it’ll probably be more powerful than the Forte GT
For reference, the base Mazda 3 has 192hp. Lol
Slow as fuck. These should have 250hp easily
@@tastefullys for 22-25k? How do you figure?
Wow it looks really cool in this colour. A manual performance version would be amazing
I’ll wait for the hatch GT limited. Hopefully a bit more power…
Sofyan. The Rear end reminds me of the all-new Redesigned 2025 Kia Carnival Grand Utility Vehicle.
I didn’t know they discontinued the Stinger. My friend bought the highest trim Stinger you could buy and he traded it in for a bronco. He regrets it everyday
If they offer the hatch of this in a turbo AWD model at some point in the future, I'll order one as soon as they open that up.
It looks like 3 different people designed the car and none of them communicated with each other
Wasn’t it supposed to go on sale this summer?
Both the lower trims and higher trims of the K4 have the engines that are put on the current generation Hyundai Kona
Please do a driving review on the hatch when it is available. It is amazing to me that more emphasis is not put on hot hatches.......VW had the great opportunity but has blown it by greedy dealer network plus too much expensive junk tech and stupid features like sliders as opposed to knobs and switches.
I think the hatch is a better proposition...especially in a CUV Loving world. The rear lights on the K4 Sedan are giving me last generation Prius Vibes which is not a hood thing.
With those tail lights on the edge, expect scraping from other people especially in cities with street parking
Cant wait to trade in my 2019 forte with almost 200k miles for this one!! 😍
I remember that seat idea from early Optima sport series... The white portions were mesh fabric, and we didn't love that...still nice heritage styling! Currently own '17 Optima SXL and '20 stinger Gt line...loving them! Thx
It looks so premium for an entry level sedan. I love it. Will get this over the K5 !
Can't wait to see the color options. Hopefully they release more info on this asap and get it out to dealers soon. I'm eagerly awaiting.
I know everyone’s screen slab isn’t made equal….but if the Lucid Air and the K4 GT…and the BMW X7…and the honda whatever have it. They truly need to do something different.
impressive execution of the latest (forte) K4
Great video! I am definitely looking into getting this one! My favorite so far.
🤭you can have it
My wife just picked up a new Civic Type R. Looking for a sporty fun sedan thats reliable. Looking at gr corolla right now.
I love how they integrated the large screen a bit. It doesn't feel. as if they just flapped a tablet on the dash.
Main thing I am wondering is how the electronics are working when the battery is disconnected.
Wow, love this. I'd definitely consider this as my small daily!!
Where the back window and the back windshield meet up at the top corner looks very strange. Other than that it’s a beautiful car tho.
I leased the 2022 Kia Forte GT. I will not be continuing with Kia vehicles but if I was, this would be a great choice.
Why not? If I may ask
@@Armando_GutierrezI’m curious about that too
@@Armando_Gutierrez currently my daily needs require a Hybrid vehicle that can do long range. Thought about the Kia Sorento Hybrid and the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid but in the end I might end up with a Lexus RX 350h. If that doesn't work out, the new Toyota Camry is a solid back up lol
@@BlazingLino and RX350h at 36/31 mpg won't get much better MPG than a car in this class tho. The Elantra is 31/40 with the base engine so this should be similar unless it's the turbo which is just the old K5 engine (27/37). The Camry XLE will put you at 48MPG, SUV's just aren't very efficient
@@Aaronduhmoron the RX 350h has a 17 gallon tank which can get you up to 620 miles. Plus it's comfortable and roomie. Can't say the same for the Elantra or Sonata. Camry is comfortable just not as roomie. We'll see what ends up happening lol
I love my 2018 hyundai elantra sport. The 1.6l turbo is great! Love the new design of the Forte/K4
This KIA L4 sure looks amazing to look at for the overall look. And pretty much is a baby version of the K4.🤣
Why am I more exciting about KIA Sedans rather than Mercedes Benz.
As for me Mercedes Benz belong in the past till early 2000's were glorious days of MB.
Thanks Indonesian Sofyan living in the US.
It's a small mid-size or a large compact car. Seems like great value for the price. The sunroof looks kind of small though.
They haven’t released pricing so no one knows the value. Worth the current trends OEMs are following this will be wildly expensive for what it is
He said that the Forte starts at the high teens so with a price bump he anticipates that the new K4 should start in the low 20k.
That interior is very very nice... I can't wait to see the hatchback.
This car is gonna do AMAZING for Kia. Im assuming theyre gonna be very hard to find at dealerships
This is a well done redesign. Good job Kia. I hope that they consider making hybrid version.
Looks like a Polestar 2
What I want to know is whether there'll be an estate version of this, or more specifically an estate with sloping roof like the Kia Proceed. That still is one of Kia's best designs, especially it's striking backside which gives a Porsche Panamera a good run for it's money.
I got a forte gt line and love it. I'll probably end up getting the k4 when I upgrade if I don't get a k5 . I'm really hoping they bring some hybrid sedans. I won't be due to trade in til probably 2030 or 29
I don't understand why the K5 is so expensive. Over 40k for the GT w GT1 package. Doesn't even offer AWD or LSD. Hard pass
Futuristic and looks good to me!
I'm really excited for this one but I can't wait for the wagon/hatch version.. which we ARE getting in the US!😮
When they make a GT version i’ll consider buying one
BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL LOOKING CAR ❤❤
This new K4 model looks 🔥 stunning but its got definitely One Powerless Small Engine...1.6 L
!@??
Btw amazing 👏 analysis & report 👌
Funny that they still havnt released it here yet, when I was in Mexico back in May I saw a few of these on the roads.
Damn how long is this car! 😮it’s really nice! And no black plastic claddding on them trim! I hope they bring back the GT variant
People talk about Kia adding a lot of "premium" features to their cars, like heated seats, adaptive cruise, or 360 sensors/cameras but the fact is a lot of the technology are really cheaply supplied in Korea. Prestige brands like BMW will just charge a premium for these things which realistically only add a couple hundred bucks to the car cost. 12" Amoled screens are under $30 and the rest is just good software. Kia has just decided they wont overcharge like the Germans. We bought a Ceed 4 for half the price of an A Class and it had more features. If you care about what you actually get vs the badge people outaide can see, Kia is king
Outgoing Forte looked better inside and out.
Im disappointed that there is no manual transmission
Didn't you watch the video? Manual sales are less than 10%. PEOPLE ARE NOT BUYING THEM!! It's a waste of cost to invest in a manual transmission unless it's a performance model.
If they bring back a 6 speed manual like the Forte GT, I would consider this car
Another fantastic review! Thank you! 😊
Offer a hybrid option to go head on with the new civic hybrid
Wow, did you see that FOB size? In an Era where keys are going away, KIA decides to make the FOB as big as a pack of playing cards. Crazy.
Welcome to 2024!
speaking of the rio, will KIA bring the K3 and the K3 wagon?
I really hope that Hyundai uses the hatchback version of this to bring back the Elantra GT.. they discontinued them a few years ago and they are super cool cars.
I would choose Black Color !!! Hatchback is even more cute ! but sedan is hot too!
Looks good. I was planning on getting a new K5, then was bummed out to learn they're not going to be available in Canada for some reason. Hope they decide otherwise in the future.
The hatchback will be beautiful. That's what I want
R the headlights different? It looks changed on the inside from ur previous video.
Keeping my 2018 stinger until it dies but this may be a good option in the future
I'm not SUV crazy 😂😂😂
I always like to debadge my cars... this new emblem at the front will be easy to debadge as well as the rear. I like the new design from Kia for this new sedan!
Why haven't you shown the a/s5?
If the hatchback comes in under 30k, I'm buying!
You're gonna have to wait a full year then
@@porfiriato84 yep, I'm willing to
The back lights are Volvo-ish. Looks nice and premium
If this was electric, with 250 real world miles, and let's say less than $40k, would ppl start switching to EV?
Probably not.
do the k5 next
If the new GT didn't drop to 190 HP, I would have considered one as a daily driver
To be fair it’s a GT line turbo, makes me wonder if Kia will release a full GT with more power
@@noahcrust2903 good point, hope so and use the Elantra N. Personally I like the styling of the Kia more than Hyundai
Go figure I just got my 2024 Kia Forte GT and this comes out.
Forte gt is better than these 2025 models
Just wondering if it's possible to order more touch screens? 4, 5 I think should be enough, nowadays.
I'll have to check this car out when it becomes available
Would look 200X better if the wheels were shiny/polished instead of black and if the paint was anything other than primer.
I bought a new Forte GT back in 2021. I’m not afraid to stand out from the crowd and say, this vehicle is ugly. Tech isn’t everything. That being said, the dual screens are the only decent thing on this “upgrade” in my own opinion. The 201 hp from the GT wasn’t enough. And then they do this and go down in hp? Wild. Sold my forte and got some older and faster.
The Forte GT in my honest opinion is more dated but has more aggressive rear styling than the K4 GT Line. I personally wish they would have kept the Forte styling and just improved the interior in order for the cost to be more economical.
Man if this was a hybrid and a hatchback I would be all in.
They have this car coming out in hatch back version as well
Wait!? 🤨 Wasn't this video already uploaded or am I mistaken?