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EXPERT RATING
7.3

Likes

  • Sleek exterior design
  • Much more refined than Cerato
  • Modern, spacious cabin and ample boot space

Dislikes

  • Pricier than its predecessor
  • 2.0L engine could do with more poke
  • Intrusive driver assistance systems
Tim Nicholson
Managing Editor
2 Feb 2025
2 min read

The Kia K4 replaces the long-running Cerato and the new model has increased in size to the point that it’s straddling small and mid-size car dimensions.

From launch the only body style is the sedan, but a hatchback is coming before the end of 2025. It’s also petrol power only for now but expect a hybrid soon.

Kicking off the range is the base S, which has gone up in price by more than $3500. Kia says the uptick in price can be put down to an increase in in-car and safety tech, greater levels of refinement and more.

The S is powered by a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine offering up power and torque of 112kW/192Nm. This drives the front wheels via a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

The carryover 2.0-litre unit consumes 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined cycle and emits 167g/km of CO2.

Standard gear in the S includes a 4.0-inch LCD driver’s instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch multimedia screen, over-the-air updates, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, rear-seat air vents and USB-C ports, digital radio, customisable driver profiles and manual air conditioning.

You can opt for a 'Safety Pack' ($2100) that adds a 12.3-inch instrument display, a 5.0-inch air con display, dual-zone climate control and an expanded AEB system with junction turning and crossing and direct/oncoming lane change detection.

Kia K4 2025: S

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Fuel Efficiency 7.4L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $30,590

Pricing Guides

$30,590
Price is based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the lowest priced Kia K4 2025 variant.
LOWEST PRICE
$30,590
HIGHEST PRICE
$42,990
Tim Nicholson
Managing Editor
Calling out the make and model of every single car he saw as a toddler might have challenged his parents’ patience, but it was clearly a starting point for Tim Nicholson’s journey into automotive journalism. Tim launched the program, Fender Bender, on community radio station JOY 94.9 during completion of his Master of Arts (Media and Communications). This led to an entry role at industry publication GoAuto, before eventually taking the role of Managing Editor. A stint as RACV’s Motoring Editor – including being an Australia’s Best Cars judge – provided a different perspective to automotive media, before leading him to CarsGuide where he started as a Contributing Journalist in September 2021, and transitioned to Senior Editor in April 2022, before becoming Managing Editor in December 2022.
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Pricing Guide
$30,590
Lowest price, based on new car retail price.
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