KIA has revealed an upcoming new model that’s set to rival Volkswagen, coming in both hatchback and sedan form.
The Korean giants showed off the production version of their EV4 model – with the battery-powered set of wheels to be fully revealed on February 27.
KiaKia have revealed production shots of the new EV4[/caption] KiaMany were surprised by the shape of the new release – with its sedan style rear[/caption]It was originally thought the best-selling automaker would reveal the EV4 alongside the EV2 and PV5 on February 27 during its annual EV Day event.
However, car fans have now been given a sneak peek days earlier.
As noted in a report by InsideEVs, the production Kia EV4 looks almost identical to the concept car that debuted back in October 2023 – following on from other Hyundai Motor Group releases.
That includes the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Kia EV9 – which debuted with the company’s design-related endeavors.
Perhaps the most noteworthy feature of the EV4 is, despite its profile suggesting it could be a liftback, it is in fact a sedan.
But it is the hatchback body style of the EV4 that is the new feature, bringing it more in line with the design of the refreshed EV6 crossover.
No technical specifications have been disclosed just yet, but it’s expected that the EV4 hatchback will be slightly smaller than the EV6, while the EV6 sedan could be a direct competitor for world-wide favourite Tesla Model 3.
However, both the hatchback and the sedan will come with 19-inch wheels, while the GT-Line will feature wing-shaped front and rear bumpers.
All set to be launched in both Europe and South Korea, there’s little news at the moment on a US release.
Fans of the brand were seemingly impressed with the look of the vehicle on social media.
Taking to X, one user commented: “It is very different from previous generations of Kia. I think it’s beautiful, but it was a little more beautiful before.”
Indeed, Kia has become a very popular and well-regarded automaker in the US, particularly for its value, reliability, and growing line-up of electric and hybrid vehicles.
In recent years, they have achieved record-breaking sales in the US, driven by the popularity of models like the Telluride, Sportage, Seltos, and the all-electric EV6.
But while Kia is a strong performer, it typically ranks behind brands like Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, and Honda in total sales.
The hugely popular Sportage model is set for a thorough refresh in 2026 – with a host of new features to be added and its look completely re-designed.
The much-loved SUV is the brand’s top seller – and is loved the world over by motorists for its striking design, high-quality interior, and reasonable price.
According to Car & Driver, the fifth-generation Sportage, which was released last year, is set for a mid-cycle refresh in 2026.
Along with a restyled front end that will match other cars in Kia‘s range, the compact crossover SUV will also get a new steering wheel and a revised dash.
It will also come packed with a plethora of tech upgrades, from a head-up display to remote parking assist.
But its the design of the Sportage’s front that will be most apparent to many, with Car & Driver claiming they will replace its face with “something that’s more normal”.
Already unveiled in Korea, it seems the version coming to the US will differ slightly, with a larger grille that’s more upright and bookended by vertical daytime running lights.
The front bumper has also been changed with a square-shaped air intake.
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