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About the Kia K4
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new Kia K4 is a small car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Available in Australia from $30,590 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $42,990 for the Gt-line.
There are 5 variants of the K4 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (112kW/192Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (142kW/265Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 K4 is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
82.66 - 99.09 kW/t
46.48 kW/t
250.88 kW/t
Boot Space
508 litres
228 litres
640 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.7 - 7.4 L/100km
0.4 L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
635 - 701 km
635 km
10,000 km
Price
$30,590 - $42,990
$24,990
$189,950
Warranty (Years)
7 years
4 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year
2 years
2 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,800 - 1,880 kg
1,697 kg
2,730 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,100 kg
400 kg
1,700 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 mm
100 mm
160 mm
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2025 Kia K4 Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $30,590 |
S Safety Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $32,690 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $35,190 |
Sport+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $37,590 |
Gt-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $42,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Kia K4 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia K4
The most fuel efficient Kia K4 is the Gt-Line with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo and uses 6.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Kia K4 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia K4?
You should service your K4 at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the K4's warranty.
2025 Kia K4 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia K4?
The Kia K4 offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Kia K4 FAQs
The cheapest Kia K4 is the S that starts from $30,590.
The most expensive Kia K4 is the Gt-Line that starts from $42,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia K4 is 1100 kg offered by the following variants: S, S Safety Pack, Sport, Sport+ and Gt-Line.
The largest Kia K4 is the S which measures 1850mm wide, 4710mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.
The most powerful Kia K4 is the Gt-Line which has 142kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo engine.
The Kia K4 is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia K4 is the Gt-Line which weighs 1880 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia K4 uses Unleaded.