Kia has launched the K4 hatchback in Ireland with prices starting from €31,500, writes Trish Whelan.
Designed to meet the demands of modern drivers, the K4 offers generous interior space, premium features and advanced technologies.
Key features include the floating roofline that slips stylishly into the rear of the hatch, Star Map Signature Lighting inspired by their EV9 and rear hidden door handles integrated into the C-pillar. Boot space is a decent 328 litres, expandable with folding down the rear seats.
Three trim levels are offered. The entry level K2 (from €31,500) includes Kia’s triple panoramic display of 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, a 5.3-inch climate control screen, and 12.3-inch digital drivers cluster, 16-inch alloys, dual-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision avoidance assist, heated steering wheel and front seats, LED headlights. K3 (from €34,000) adds 17-inch alloys, vegan leather seats, black and chrome exterior detailing, LED headlights, rear blind spot collision avoidance assist, power driver’s seat with lumbar support, wireless charging and rear privacy glass.
The range topping GT-Line (from €38,500) adds a digital key 2.0, driver memory seat, glass sunroof, GT-Line exterior and interior styling, highway driving assist 2, smart cruise control 2, ventilated front and heated rear seats. Customers have a choice of seven exterior colours including two non-metallic colours.
K4 launches with 1.0 T-GDI Mild-Hybrid petrol engine outputting 115hp coupled with a six-speed manual transmission or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT). A 1.6 GDI Hybrid (HEV) version with 154hp will arrive before the end of the year also.
Vehicles are now available to test drive at Kia dealerships nationwide.
