The new Kia K4 debuts at the New York Auto Show! stylish, and 2.0L/1.6T power versions are available.

Now the new Kia K4 has been officially unveiled at the New York Auto Show in the United States and is expected to be launched in the North American market in the second half of 2024.

Let’s take a look at what the new car looks like, its highlights and advantages, and its market positioning.

The exterior design of the new Kia K4 is very eye-catching. It adopts the "unity of opposites" family-style exterior design language, combined with the blackened air intake grille and sharp LED headlights, presenting a sharp posture that cannot be ignored. It must be recognized It needs to be recognizable, and it needs to have visual impact, and it has to be doubled.

The most impressive thing is that the new Kia K4's bright black exterior components and dynamic fastback design are full of sporty style, which can't help but remind people of a fierce horse ready to run at any time.

Coupled with the large-sized five-spoke wheels that flexibly match the body lines, and the blackened window frames and other details, it further enhances the fashion index of the entire vehicle. The design of the ducktail spoiler and taillight set also creates a sense of flexibility from the rear perspective.

As for the body size, the length, width and height are 4645/1805/1440mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2720mm. It is positioned as a mid-size car. The new drag coefficient has reached 0.28Cd. The size setting is quite reasonable, which is a little surprise.

The interior design of the new Kia K4 is quite distinctive, inheriting and innovating the Kia family-style design concept. Perhaps the most eye-catching thing is the multi-screen system consisting of a full LCD instrument panel, a touch-sensitive air conditioning control panel and a wide central control screen.

In addition to the multifunctional steering wheel that is full of technology, this car also pays great attention to practicality. The center console retains physical button operations, which is convenient for the driver to use quickly and accurately while driving.

Performance is also eye-catching. The new Kia K4 offers a variety of choices, including 2.0L naturally aspirated and 1.6T turbocharged engines.

The 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, equipped with a CVT gearbox, has an output of 147 horsepower (108 kilowatts) and a peak torque of 180Nm. The 1.6T turbocharged version, matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission, has a maximum output of 190 horsepower (140 kilowatts) and a peak torque of 265Nm.

To be honest, both power configurations provide smooth vehicle acceleration performance and sufficient power reserves to meet the driving needs of different consumers.

Not only that, the new Kia K4 is also stingy in terms of safety configuration. It is equipped with a full range of ADAS driving assistance systems, including but not limited to adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and collision warning, etc., which can provide drivers with additional Safety and security.

It is roughly predicted that the new Kia K4 will be launched in the North American market in the second half of 2024.