Kia K4 Hatchback Confirmed for the United States

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As of now, the Kia Forte only comes as a sedan in Europe, but we will be seeing hatchback versions of the car-

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soon in the U.S. Such rivals include the Honda Civic, the Mazda 3, and the Toyota Corolla.

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As part of the New York auto show, Kia unveiled the 2025 K4 hatchback and revealed it will be offered to American consumers.

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There are some differences between the K4 hatchback and the sedan, especially from the rear,

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where the hatchback is distinguished by its "floating roof" and its unique chrome trim around the rear window.

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The hatchback shape of this car makes it exceptionally spacious,

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even though it retains a similar retro look to the sedan's taillights.

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This hatchback version of the K4 sedan is expected to be powered by the same 147-horsepower 2.0-liter-

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engine, as well as the 190-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that powers the sedan.

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The K4 is Kia's five-door hatchback, but the final name is still uncertain, so it is still being referred to as the K4.

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In terms of a release date, nothing has been confirmed about the hatchback version of the K4, but it may -

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follow the launch of the sedan in the United States in late 2024 or early 2025. More information -

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will be available as the months go on, so stay tuned for more information to come.

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