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2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Affordable Small Car
From the entry-level grade to the flagship, the Kia K4 impresses with its stylish interior, top-notch technology, and refined driving manners.
4 Months Ago
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James Wong
Kia K4 GT incoming? Korean brand mulling new petrol, hybrid performance models
Kia says new GT models are on the cards, and they could be based on combustion-powered and hybrid models, not just EVs.
4 Months Ago
William Stopford
Kia K4 recalled
Almost 5000 Kia K4s are being recalled as the rear centre seatbelt anchor buckle may not latch properly.
6 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Kia K4, EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9, Carnival, Sorento, Sportage and Tasman recalled
More than 11,500 examples of nine Kia models – including the Tasman ute – have been recalled due to potentially faulty instrument clusters.
7 Months Ago
William Stopford
Which new car should you buy your kid for their first car?
Buying your child a new car for their first car? Well, aren't they lucky! Here are some of our recommendations.
7 Months Ago
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.
8 Months Ago
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...
9 Months 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.
10 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.
10 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
1 Year 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.
2 Years 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.
2 Years 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.
2 Years Ago
