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?
@@johnkonde1975 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
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.
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
They finally got rid of the DCT!! If the EV3 doesn’t replace the Soul and we actually get a 4th generation, they need to bring the GT Line TURBO back with this powertrain! I loved my 2017+ after owning a 2012 Focus (with the disastrous DCT). That was what kept me from the turbo, but with a real 8 speed torque converter auto, it would be perfect!
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
Coming from someone who daily’s a ‘23 Civic Si pushing ~245 whp (not a lot, I know, but just saying for context 😅), this is a nice car and definitely one I would’ve considered when I was car shopping. The interior is pretty nice and seems spacious, has some cool quirky Kia features like the taillight design, gets good mileage, and can come in an 8 speed auto with a turbo.. I like it, I’d probably give it a 7/10
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
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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
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 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.
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.
The front fascia seems very random, but on top of that, the headlights are plain horrid. And they look like they'll cost a fortune to replace after a collision. What were they thinking?
That can be installed aftermarket. It's not a death sentence if you don't have one. I installed ambient lighting in my 2017 Elantra Limited. Definitely made my 7 year old car look premium.
When is the GT coming out? Looks like I will go with the Hatch as the sedan with the extra length over the Forte sedan will not fit in the garage. My lease is up in another year. Horsepower on the 1.6 turbo dropped by 10.
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.
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!
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?
@@johnkonde1975 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
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 🤓
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.
I’ve been watching you on TH-cam since I was in high school! You are the reason why I watch these car videos. You’re such a great car reviewer 👌🏽!
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the all-new K4. 😊
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.
Great review Sofyan! Your unique style of reviewing cars is addictive, I enjoy it tremendously!
Except for all the mistakes he was making
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 !
Love the design. I don’t understand the rear hump considering the Forte didn’t have one. Definitely would drive this!
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.
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)
I mean, how incredible is this? A compact sedan that looks better than any other sedan on the market inside and out. Amazing!
KIA is setting the bar really high for competitors that keep facelifting their compact sedans without offering truly interesting options
Everyone needs to expect to see the whole 2025 K4 lineup all over the roads over the next few months- really great looking car at a great value
That fit and finish looks amazing
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.
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.
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?
I have a 2022 Kia stinger gt line. This K4 looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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
It will sells especially when the hatch back comes out. This thing looks stunning inside out.
They finally got rid of the DCT!! If the EV3 doesn’t replace the Soul and we actually get a 4th generation, they need to bring the GT Line TURBO back with this powertrain! I loved my 2017+ after owning a 2012 Focus (with the disastrous DCT). That was what kept me from the turbo, but with a real 8 speed torque converter auto, it would be perfect!
Can't wait for the wagon version!
Yea that might be cool
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
Coming from someone who daily’s a ‘23 Civic Si pushing ~245 whp (not a lot, I know, but just saying for context 😅), this is a nice car and definitely one I would’ve considered when I was car shopping. The interior is pretty nice and seems spacious, has some cool quirky Kia features like the taillight design, gets good mileage, and can come in an 8 speed auto with a turbo.. I like it, I’d probably give it a 7/10
This looks beautiful! Definitely getting this in 2025
I love that the door pillars are gloss black and not that matte that fortes have.
Wow it looks really cool in this colour. A manual performance version would be amazing
SOFYAN, looking at you made this KIA look far better!!!
Cringe comment
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
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
Great video! I am definitely looking into getting this one! My favorite so far.
🤭you can have it
Wasn’t it supposed to go on sale this summer?
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
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.
It looks so premium for an entry level sedan. I love it. Will get this over the K5 !
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.
Can't wait for the K4 GT Turbo HATCH
This car is absolutely gorgeous!! Wow
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, love this. I'd definitely consider this as my small daily!!
Both the lower trims and higher trims of the K4 have the engines that are put on the current generation Hyundai Kona
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.
Cant wait to trade in my 2019 forte with almost 200k miles for this one!! 😍
I have to say it looks like a great deal! I'm gonna go drive one tuesday!
9:02 you see that Honda? Everyone. Gets. The. Good. Display. This is how it should be.
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.
We need some more awd sport sedans in todays market.
K5
Gt-line awd
@@TheTyreese62 k5 gt line does 0 to 60 in like 8 and a half seconds
That interior is very very nice... I can't wait to see the hatchback.
The Forte GT is the true Baby Stinger
I love my 2018 hyundai elantra sport. The 1.6l turbo is great! Love the new design of the Forte/K4
Another fantastic review! Thank you! 😊
I’ll wait for the hatch GT limited. Hopefully a bit more power…
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 would choose Black Color !!! Hatchback is even more cute ! but sedan is hot too!
Main thing I am wondering is how the electronics are working when the battery is disconnected.
Very handsome design. The hatch will likely be my next car. Its begging for an all black roof.
Sofyan. The Rear end reminds me of the all-new Redesigned 2025 Kia Carnival Grand Utility Vehicle.
As well as the k5… Kia’s are uniformly making the front and rear ends the same
I love how they integrated the large screen a bit. It doesn't feel. as if they just flapped a tablet on the dash.
Futuristic and looks good to me!
impressive execution of the latest (forte) K4
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
R the headlights different? It looks changed on the inside from ur previous video.
Does it have a tire monitoring system for Canada?
I don’t know why I noticed this but is it me or is the battery not hooked up. 1:25
You're correct! It's not hooked up, but you can see a wire running to the rear of the car so that is what is powering the electronics
Great Review
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
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.
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'm really excited for this one but I can't wait for the wagon/hatch version.. which we ARE getting in the US!😮
This is a well done redesign. Good job Kia. I hope that they consider making hybrid version.
Did this get discontinued? Kia's site doesn't have any K4 GTs.
The front fascia seems very random, but on top of that, the headlights are plain horrid. And they look like they'll cost a fortune to replace after a collision. What were they thinking?
Love it! Can’t wait for the hatch
speaking of the rio, will KIA bring the K3 and the K3 wagon?
What is the front seat leg room?
Definitely prefer the wagon version.
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!
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.
BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL LOOKING CAR ❤❤
This car is gonna do AMAZING for Kia. Im assuming theyre gonna be very hard to find at dealerships
You have two choice for compact car segment Soyfon? K4 or civic hybrid- what car do you recommend?
No ambient lighting?
i was hoping it would have at least something kinda like the ambient lighting in my forte gt but it doesn’t look like it
What for?
That can be installed aftermarket. It's not a death sentence if you don't have one. I installed ambient lighting in my 2017 Elantra Limited. Definitely made my 7 year old car look premium.
@@HermannHimelheikenWhy not?
@@jraheemjefcoat429 it's not important
I have a 2022 K5 and I'm getting the K4 for my new lease. They did a better job with this than the 2025 K5
My wife just picked up a new Civic Type R. Looking for a sporty fun sedan thats reliable. Looking at gr corolla right now.
When is the GT coming out? Looks like I will go with the Hatch as the sedan with the extra length over the Forte sedan will not fit in the garage. My lease is up in another year. Horsepower on the 1.6 turbo dropped by 10.
Judt buy out the gt would be a better investment then this car
I'll have to check this car out when it becomes available
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
The GT and/or GT line k4 is coming out when??
whats with the the yellow blinking around the video?
What is the stinger? Don’t think we got it in Europe. Certainly haven’t seen one one the road.
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.
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!
Hearing you say i have to wait another year for the hatchback to come out broke my heart :(
Is the lower black cladding really necessary? It makes it look tall, like a Polestar or a VW AllTrack.
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.
Does any of the trims of this car have awd?
No