The Spectra represents the automaker in the compact car category. It is available as a sedan and a five-door hatchback. Both versions are powered by a 138 horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, which is the norm in the category. The sedan's profile is relatively traditional, while the hatchback's is clearly more modern. In both cases, the dashboard is much more practical than elegant.
Austin, TX— Multiple Kia models have changed names lately. First, the Optima midsize sedan became the K5 , then the Sedona minivan became the Carnival , and now the Forte compact sedan is getting a new life as the K4 . Well, as previously reported, the K5 won’t return to …
Seoul, South Korea— Following the introduction of the EV3 Concept a year ago and a first look at the production model in May, the all-new Kia EV3 went on sale in its domestic market this summer and will soon launch in Europe. As a miniaturized EV9 , the electric hatchback …
Kia has finally unveiled its first-ever pickup, called Tasman, which is aimed at South Korea, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. Don’t hold your breath: it’s not coming to North America. But seeing the way it looks, who’s going to complain? The Kia Tasman is a midsize truck available in …
The latest vehicles from Hyundai and Kia are widely considered to be among the best in the industry when it comes to infotainment. They’ll be even better a few years from now. The two parent companies have just partnered with another South Korean giant, Samsung, to develop their next-generation system …
Introduced this past spring at the New York Auto Show, the all-new 2025 Kia K4 can now be ordered in Canada. Deliveries to customers will start in October. The K4 is a compact sedan that’s larger and more sophisticated than the Forte it replaces. At the same time, it will …
Owner satisfaction with new vehicles has rebounded after two years of unprecedented decline. And surprisingly, electric vehicles from other brands than Tesla are not only achieving all-time high satisfaction, but also surpassing Elon Musk’s company. That’s according to J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, which …
If you feel like you’re burning inside your old Kia Soul this summer, it may not be because of the heat entirely. The automaker has found a problem with the car’s seat heaters and will recall a bit more than 38,000 units in Canada. The recall covers every model year …
With rising prices and interest rates over the past couple of years, getting more bang for your buck has become more important than ever for a lot of people, especially when it comes to large expenses such as a new car. Automotive data research firm Vincentric today announced the winners …
Kia will be recalling the Telluride midsize SUV for the third time this year. The problem now is a fire risk on more than 426,000 units in the U.S. and a yet-unspecified number in Canada. All model years (2020 through 2024) are affected. According to the NHTSA, which oversees traffic …
The Kia Sorento received a mid-cycle update for 2024 including revised looks and new technology. When it comes to the hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, however, the changes will apply to the 2025 models hitting dealerships shortly. For many people who are not ready to go all-electric just yet, …
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2025 Kia K4: Not Exactly a New Benchmark for Compact Cars
