Kia K4 (China)

Kia K4
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Model codePF[1]
Production2014–2020
AssemblyChina: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant) (DYK)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel drive
RelatedHyundai Mistra (CF)
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.6 L Gamma T-GDi I4 (petrol)
  • 1.8 L Nu MPi I4 (petrol)
  • 2.0 L Nu MPi I4 (petrol)[2]
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Length4,720 mm (185.8 in)
Width1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height1,465 mm (57.7 in)

The Kia K4 is a Compact car made by Kia from 2014 to 2020.

History and Features

The Kia K4 was previewed by the Kia K4 concept in the Beijing Auto Show in 2014 it was revealed at the Chengdu Auto Show in the same year.[3] and was put on sale in October of the same year.[4] [5]

The K4 shares its platform with the Hyundai Mistra and is positioned between the Kia K3 and the Kia K5 the car has a 1.6 turbocharged 1.8 and 2.0 liter petrol engines with a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission and a 7-speed DCT transmission a facelift of the car called the Kia K4 Cachet was launched in 2018.

Markets

The Kia K4 was made mainly for the Chinese market and was sold only there.

Discontinuation

The production of the Kia K4 ended in 2020 with no sucessor of the car being launched.

References

  1. "R&D | Hyundai Mobis". www.mobis.co.kr. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  2. Feijter, Tycho de (August 29, 2014). "Kia K4 sedan debuts in China on the Chengdu Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
  3. Feijter, Tycho de (April 21, 2014). "Kia K4 Concept debuts on the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
  4. Ning, W. E. (August 26, 2014). "This is the Kia K4 sedan for the Chinese Car Market". CarNewsChina.com.
  5. Wang, Joey (September 10, 2014). "Kia K4 sedan hits the Chinese auto market". CarNewsChina.com.