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James Wong
Kia won't save the wagons in Australia
Kia's local executives have quashed hopes of the K4 Sportswagon coming to Australia, citing NVES pressures and niche sales.
14 Days Ago
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James Wong
2026 Kia K4 Sportswagon revealed, Australian future unclear
The Kia K4 now offers a wagon variant in Europe, boasting over 600L of luggage capacity. Will it head Down Under? We're not sure yet...
1 Month Ago
James Wong
Kia K4 Hybrid: Euro-focused Corolla rival under study for Australia
Kia Australia is no closer to having a hybrid Toyota Corolla rival, but the brand's local product boss has "strongly requested" it.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Kia K4 price and specs: Corolla rival gets new base engine, hatchback body style
The Kia K4 has gained another body style, a new base engine, and some across-the-board price hikes for 2026.
3 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia K4 Hybrid coming in 2026
The Kia K4 Hatch is headed for Europe with a range of turbo and mild-hybrid engines, but a "full hybrid" is slated for 2026.
5 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Australia product boss "would love" the K4 Wagon, but it might be too niche
A wagon-bodied Kia K4 is on the way, but it's unlikely for Australia due to low demand despite the brand's local product chief wanting it.
8 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia K4 Hatch to debut more efficient engine in Australia
No, there's no hybrid (yet), but the Kia K4 will get a more efficient petrol engine later this year with the launch of the hatchback version.
8 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Kia K4 will gain practical wagon body
The Kia K4 will add a wagon to the range to complement the sedan and hatch that have already been unveiled.
9 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Which small car should you buy in 2025?
Compact passenger cars are still a fun and frugal way to get around town. Here are our top picks of the small car segments in 2025.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Podcast: BYD Shark 6 teething pains, Mitsubishi massacre and Kia K4
Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
Cheapest Kia K4 may miss out on five-star safety rating
Kia Australia says it's aiming to achieve top safety marks with its all-new K4 small car in ANCAP testing... on most variants.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
How much Kia Cerato stock is left in Australia?
Remaining stocks of Kia's popular Cerato small car are expected to last just a matter of weeks, as the new K4 fills its shoes in Australia.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
When is the Kia K4 Hatch coming to Australia?
The new Kia K4 small car will get a hatchback option at the tail end of 2025, and it's expected to be the higher-selling variant in Australia.
1 Year Ago
James Wong
2025 Kia K4 price and specs: Cerato successor sees price bump
The Kia Cerato is dead. Introducing the new Kia K4, which arrives in Australia this month priced from $30,590 before on-road costs.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2025 Kia K4 sedan: Cerato replacement spied in Australia
Kia Australia has a more dramatically styled replacement coming for the Cerato, and it has been spied testing ahead of its launch in 2025.
2 Years Ago
Derek Fung
2025 Kia K4: Cerato hatch replacement revealed, petrol-only lineup detailed
The new Kia K4 five-door, a possible replacement for the Kia Cerato hatch, was revealed briefly in New York City overnight.
2 Years Ago
