2025 Kia K4 Review for Future Kia

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Future Kia of Clovis Introduces the 2025 Kia K4!

Introducing the all-new 2025 Kia K4! This compact sedan is set to replace the popular Kia Forte as the brand’s entry-level model, slotting in just below the Kia K5. The 2025 Kia K4 is longer and wider than the Forte, providing a spacious interior with impressive second-row legroom. It features a sleek fastback design with a conventional trunk instead of a hatchback. The interior boasts significant technology upgrades, including an optional digital cockpit with nearly 30 inches of combined digital displays for easy access to vehicle info, infotainment, and multi-view cameras. The exterior of the 2025 Kia K4 showcases unique vertical taillights and headlights, aligning with the K5’s modern design language, while the GT-Line models sport distinct front and rear fascias. The GT-Line also comes with a new 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, delivering 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Customers in Fresno, Visalia, Madera, and Handford are already praising the 2025 Kia K4’s premium interior and cutting-edge technology. Future Kia of Clovis invites you to explore the 2025 Kia K4 with us as we review all the specs of this compact sedan, including engine options, interior features, MPG estimates, color choices and trim levels. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff look forward to welcoming you to Future Kia of Clovis to experience the 2025 Kia K4 firsthand!

Engine Specs and MPG Ratings

The 2025 Kia K4 offers two engine options across its trim lineup. The LX, LXS, and EX models are equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, delivering 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission. Later in the year, the 2025 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo will debut a more powerful 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that generates 190 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and features an advanced multi-link rear suspension. Fuel economy varies by trim, with the base LX achieving an estimated 30 MPG city and 40 MPG highway, while the LXS and EX offer slightly lower ratings of 29 MPG city and 39 MPG highway. Although the exact MPG figures for the highly anticipated GT-Line are not yet available, they are anticipated to be similar to the Forte Turbo’s 27 MPG city and 35 MPG highway ratings.

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Interior Highlights

Buyers in Fresno, Visalia, Madera, Hanford and Clovis are excited about the major interior upgrades in the 2025 Kia K4 compared to the outgoing Forte. The design is sleek and minimalistic in nature, featuring a combined infotainment and digital gauge screen, while the climate controls remain separated for easy access. Thanks to the larger dimensions of the 2025 Kia K4, passengers enjoy more headroom and legroom than in the Forte, along with a spacious 14.6 cubic feet of trunk cargo space. Interior color options include Medium Gray, Slate Green, and an exclusive two-tone Onyx and Off-White combo available on select trims. We appreciate the details of the interior, like the available Ultra-Wide Sunroof and Adaptable Center Console, which give the 2025 Kia K4 an elevated and luxurious feel, while the thoughtful placement of four standard USB-C ports ensure that everyone stays charged while enjoying the drive.

Trim Offerings

The 2025 Kia K4 currently comes in three available models, with the sportier K4 GT-Line set to make its debut later this year. Here is a breakdown of the key features for each model. LX This entry-level offering offers a Gray and Black TriCot cloth interior, push-button start, LED interior lighting, a generous 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a four-speaker audio system. Exterior highlights include 16-inch steel wheels, LED headlights and taillights, and heated power side mirrors. Standard safety features are abundant in the LX model, and include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, smart cruise control with stop-and-go technology, high beam assist, and lane-keeping and lane-following technologies. LXS Building onto the foundation set by the LX, the LXS adds more exterior color options like Currant Red and Deep Sea Blue, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, a six-speaker audio system, 16-inch alloy wheels in a Dark Grey color, and enhanced safety features such as blind-spot collision warning, safe exit warning, and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist. EX The EX model introduces more upscale features, including dual-zone climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels with a Black Machined finish, a SynTex-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector, wireless phone charger, premium cloth seat trim, Satin Chrome color interior door handles, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, and a Gloss Black front grille. GT-Line The GT-Line, a sporty blend of performance and style, features Gloss Black trim, a distinctive front and rear fascia, 18-inch sport alloy wheels, a three-spoke steering wheel with paddle shifters, an ultra-wide sunroof, and a premium Harman Kardon audio system.

Future Kia of Clovis

Proudly serving the Central Valley, Future Kia of Clovis can’t wait to share our extensive knowledge of the specs of the 2025 Kia K4! We take pride in providing quality service on all levels, whether you are coming in to look for a new vehicle, take a test drive, or maintain your Kia at our service department. We want you to feel confident and cared for when you walk into our dealership, and that is why our staff takes pride in our knowledgeable and pressure-free customer service style! Replacing the Kia Forte as the new compact sedan, the K4 offers a fresh interior, modern technology, and admirable fuel economy, and all of the trims including the LX, LXS and EX are ready to make an impression on everyone in Fresno, Visalia, Madera, Hanford and Clovis! Thank you for joining Future Kia of Clovis in this review of the 2025 Kia K4, and we hope you can come check it out today!

The First-Ever K4

  • Roomy interior w/ class-leading 2nd-row legroom

  • Digital Cockpit w/ Dual Panoramic Displays

  • 11 standard collision-avoidance & driver assist features

Discover what drives you.

3 trims available

LX

$21,990
starting MSRP*

2025 Kia K4 LX

Standard features:


  • EPA-Est. 40 MPG HWY*
  • 2.0L 4-Cyl Engine, Intelligent Auto Variable Transmission
  • 12.3-inch Touchscreen Display*
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Autoâ„¢*
  • Auto Emergency Braking Technology w/ Pedestrian & Cyclist Detection*
  • Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go*
  • Smart Key w/ Push Button Start
  • Rear-View Monitor*
  • 4 USB-C Ports
  • LED Headlights, DRLs & Tail Lights
  • Heated, Power Side View Mirrors
  • Lane Keeping & Following Technology*
  • Rear Occupant Alert*
  • High Beam Assist*

LXS

$22,990
starting MSRP*

2025 Kia K4 LXS

Added to / in place of standard LX trim features:

  • EPA-Est. 39 MPG HWY*
  • Blind-Spot Detection Technology*
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist*
  • 16-inch Alloy Wheels
  • 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
  • Drive Mode Select System
  • Safe Exit Warning*

EX

$23,990
starting MSRP*

2025 Kia K4 EX

Added to / in place of Standard Light Long Range RWD trim features:

  • EPA-Est. 39 MPG HWY*
  • Dual 12.3-inch Panoramic Displays*
  • Dual-Zone Auto Climate Control
  • Wireless Phone Charger*
  • 17-inch Alloy Wheels
  • Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • SynTex-Wrapped Steering Wheel & Gear Selector
  • Sliding & Illuminated Sun Visors
  • Exterior Chrome Accents

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UPCOMING MODELS

The next-generation.

Kia K4
10 year 100,000-mile warranty

Industry-Leading Warranty

Drive with confidence backed by Kia’s industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty.1

INTERIOR

An elevated experience.

Spacious & Sophisticated

The first-ever K4’s spacious interior boasts class-leading 2nd-row legroom so you can comfortably bring along family and friends, with room to make new memories.1

Heated & Ventilated Front Seats (Expected late 2024)

Make driving more enjoyable with available heated & ventilated front seats. No matter where the adventure takes you, K4 is designed for year-round comfort.2

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TECHNOLOGY

Innovative and Intelligent.

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DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY

A smarter way to drive.

See how it works

Parking Sensors (Expected early 2025)

Available front, rear, and side parking sensors use integrated ultrasonic sensors to help detect obstacles behind, in front, and on the sides of your vehicle. If a hazard is detected, the system can provide an auditory warning.4

Highway Driving Assist (Expected early 2025)

Using a forward-facing camera, radar sensors, and navigation data, the available system can assist with maintaining a predetermined speed and distance from the vehicle detected ahead of you in certain circumstances. The system can assist with steering wheel control when changing lanes (activated by the turn signal) with a one-touch button setting for speed.5

Auto Emergency Braking Technologies (Expected early 2025)

Standard Auto Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist, & Junction Turning Detection technology uses a front radar and camera to scan the road ahead for potential hazards while available Advanced Junction Crossing Detection technology scans for vehicles in front that may be approaching from the left or right sides, both designed to alert the driver or, in certain circumstances, automatically apply the brakes to help prevent a collision.1

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

If oncoming obstacles are detected while backing up, available Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to alert the driver and/or apply the brakes to help avoid a potential collision.2

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCE FEATURES

Born to perform.

Turbocharged Engine (Expected early 2025)

The first-ever K4 GT-Line Turbo is set to arrive with an available turbocharged engine so you can hit the pedal and feel the thrill of 190 hp and 195 lb.-ft. of torque.1

Sport-Tuned Multi-Link Rear Suspension (Expected late 2024)

Be it everyday commutes or spirited outings, K4 GT-Line will feature available Sport-Tuned Multi-Link Rear Suspension designed to offer impressive stability and control for a confidence-inspiring ride.2

Sport Steering Wheel (Expected late 2024)

The K4 GT-Line’s awe-inspiring interior will be complete with an available three-spoke sport steering wheel w/ paddle shifters, designed to keep you comfortable and in control while adding sleek style to every ride.3