Kia K4 | The Next Gen Sedan Premiered Worldwide

Kia revealed full images of the exterior and interior design of the Kia K4. The next-generation compact sedan embraces the brand’s bold attitude of continuously moving forward and brings new ways of thinking, innovation, and superior design values to the sector.

Exterior design:  Unlocking new possibilities through progressive dynamism

The Kia K4 exudes an authentic aura of ambition, boldness, energy, and strength. Kia’s designers have created a modern and unique body shape by twisting the connections of logically aligned squares in a seemingly illogical fashion, which Kia’s exterior designers refer to as ‘Twist Logic.’ The organic flow of light created between the alternating squares emphasizes the shape that runs through the entire body design. This disruptive approach is particularly evident when the K4 is viewed in the side profile, where the sweptback fastback style resonates perfectly with the bold and progressive nature of the Kia brand.

At the front, the Kia K4 creates an instant striking impression. Vertical headlamps, positioned at the extreme edges of the facial area, contribute to the creation of a wide ultra-confident stance, while the Daytime Running Light (DRL) elements integrate with horizontal chrome strips to further accentuate the K4’s sophisticated appeal. The latest iteration of Kia’s star map lighting technology based on a ‘constellation’ theme, creates a further evolution of the brand’s signature Tiger Face.

When viewed from the rear, the K4 exudes the same aura of strength and dynamism. Vertical lamps, positioned at the extreme ends of the vehicle, cut vertically downwards towards a wide, technical bumper. The air diffuser incorporated into the bumper completes the picture with its strong, graphical design.

Interior design: Fusing innovative technology and exceptional comfort with exceptional visual and functional appeal

The ‘expected’ in the compact sedan segment is the driver-oriented interior, which in the case of the K4, becomes ‘unexpected’ when the very concept of driver-orientation design is challenged. Rather than the traditional form of driver-orientation of screens and controls angled towards the driver, this interior separates the driver from passenger with a bold graphic split. This division creates a clear distinction between the two spaces – the driver cockpit, which is technical and machine in character, from the passenger cabin, which is comfortable and human.

Occupants can choose from a range of direct and indirect lighting options to illuminate the K4’s sophisticated, premium-quality cabin. The dashboard is dominated by a large central screen and an elegantly designed central console further emphasizing the split between the driver and passenger environments. While physical buttons and controls are deliberately kept to a minimum, a line of beautifully designed and elegantly integrated physical buttons for functions such as ‘Home,’ ‘Map’ and ‘Search’ plus a rotary controller enable quick, intuitive interaction with the car’s functions. Below that, four further buttons provide seamless control of the heating, air-con and ventilation system.

An array of exciting new seating trims, materials, patterns and colors is offered, including Medium Gray, Slate Green, Canyon Brown, and Onyx Black to further accentuate the sophisticated and luxurious feel of the K4’s interior.