Summary
The Kia K4 is a petrol-powered hatchback and ‘Sportswagon’ estate car range that is now available to order in the UK, as the successor for the retired Kia Ceed.
The K4 range is yet to arrive in the UK, with only a handful of foreign test drive reviews of the hatchback published online so far. The longer ‘Sportswagon’ estate is yet to undergo any reviewer scrutiny at the time of writing.
That said, the British motoring media have given the K4 a warm reception so far, Car’s James Dennison describing the hatchback as a “safe, well-equipped, spacious” family car that performs its intended role “in a highly convincing manner.”
Top Gear’s Alex Kalogiannis argues that the K4 is a modern and stylish family car that is “more vibrant and pleasant to be around than other cars at the sub-30k price point, which overwhelm with mediocrity.”
While the standard petrol-manual model offers good value-for-money, the Carwow team adds that “prices increase drastically up the range” and the trim list on offer gets rather confusing. Reviewers also found the car’s performance to be rather reserved but not underwhelming, and some argue that the car’s ride quality is rather firm.
When we can collect UK-based reviews on the K4, as well as the car’s safety and running cost data, we will give the hatchback and estate range an Expert Rating score. Interested? Check back in the coming weeks!
K4 highlights
- Competitive entry-level model pricing
- Spacious interior and boot
- Well-equipped as standard
K4 lowlights
- Pricing gets steep moving up the range
- Rather firm ride quality
- Not all that fun to drive
Key specifications
Body style: Medium hatchback and estate
Engines: petrol, petrol mild-hybrid
Price: From £26,045 on-road
Launched: Winter 2025/26
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of January 2026, the Kia K4 has not been assessed by Euro NCAP.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of January 2026, the Kia K4 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
No data yet
As of January 2026, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Kia K4. Check back again soon.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of January 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Kia K4 to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the K4, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Kia K4
Kia’s new car warranty is better than average, and better than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the K4.
The duration is seven years, with a limit of 100,000 miles.
Warranty on a used Kia K4
- If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ Kia K4 from an official Kia dealership, you will get a minimum 12-month warranty included.
- If you are buying a used Kia K4 from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
- If you are buying a used Kia K4 from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.
If you’re looking to buy any used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Kia K4
As of January 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Kia K4. However, recall information is updated regularly, so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Kia dealer.
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