S (sedan or hatch)
$32,090 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.0L petrol 4cyl
- Power
- 110 kW
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100 km
- Drive
- FWD
Kia
2026 Kia K4
Small car (sedan and hatch)
On sale nowPetrol
From $32,090 plus on-road costs
The K4 is Kia's all-new small car, replacing the Cerato.
From$32,090+ORC
Engine2.0L petrol 4cyl
Power110 to 142 kW
Fuel use6 to 6.7 L/100 km
Boot508 L
Towing1,100 kgbraked
Warranty7 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the K4 yet. On paper, hatch arrives 1H 2026, sedan first. ANCAP rating pending against the 2026 protocol. GT-Line Turbo is the pick if you can stretch, the base S 2.0 makes sense only on price.
Why consider it
- Longest wheelbase in the small-car segment at 2,720 mm, delivering class-leading 964 mm rear legroom and a 508 L sedan boot.
- Twin 12.3-inch curved display layout pulled from Kia's EV lineup.
What to know
- No hybrid powertrain for Australia at launch.
- Corolla and Civic walk past on running cost.
- Base S uses wired CarPlay and Android Auto, not wireless.
Who it suits
Small-car buyers who want sedan packaging and class-leading rear legroom (964 mm), GT-Line shoppers chasing the 1.6 turbo flagship, and fleet buyers drawn to the 7-year warranty.
City drivers
Compact footprint, 508 L boot
Small families
Practical everyday space
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.2.0L petrol 4cyl
Powertrain
110 to 142 kW, 180 to 265 Nm
6 to 6.7 L/100 km
Claimed fuel use
Combined cycle.
7 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Capped-price servicing for 7 years
Servicing
Grades and pricing
5 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Fuel use | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S (sedan or hatch) | $32,090 +ORC | 2.0L petrol 4cyl | 110 kW | 6.0 L/100 km | FWD | |
| S with Safety Pack (sedan or hatch) | $34,190 +ORC | 2.0L petrol 4cyl | 110 kW | 6.0 L/100 km | FWD | |
| Sport (sedan or hatch) | $36,690 +ORC | 2.0L petrol 4cyl | 110 kW | 6.0 L/100 km | FWD | |
| Sport+ (sedan or hatch) | $39,090 +ORC | 2.0L petrol 4cyl | 110 kW | 6.0 L/100 km | FWD | |
| GT-Line (sedan or hatch) | $43,790 +ORC | 1.6L turbo-petrol 4cyl | 142 kW | 6.7 L/100 km | FWD |
S with Safety Pack (sedan or hatch)
$34,190 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.0L petrol 4cyl
- Power
- 110 kW
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100 km
- Drive
- FWD
Sport (sedan or hatch)
$36,690 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.0L petrol 4cyl
- Power
- 110 kW
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100 km
- Drive
- FWD
Sport+ (sedan or hatch)
$39,090 +ORC
- Engine
- 2.0L petrol 4cyl
- Power
- 110 kW
- Fuel use
- 6.0 L/100 km
- Drive
- FWD
GT-Line (sedan or hatch)
$43,790 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.6L turbo-petrol 4cyl
- Power
- 142 kW
- Fuel use
- 6.7 L/100 km
- Drive
- FWD
Practicality and safety
508 L
Boot space
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
FWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a hybrid powertrain (Corolla Sedan Hybrid or Civic e:HEV), or you prefer a hatch body straight away (the K4 hatch follows the sedan in 1H 2026).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Kia K4 in Australia?
Pricing opens at $32,090 plus on-roads for the S (sedan or hatch) and tops out at $43,790 plus on-roads for the GT-Line (sedan or hatch), across 5 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
Is the Kia K4 a hybrid?
No. The Australian K4 launches with petrol only: a 2.0L atmo on a CVT or a 1.6L turbo on an 8-speed auto. No hybrid for the local market at launch.
What replaced the Kia Cerato?
The K4. It is larger, wider, and rides on a 2,720 mm wheelbase, the longest in the small-car segment, with a 508 L sedan boot.
Has cartell.live reviewed the K4?
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The Kia K4 in full
The K4 is Kia's all-new small car, replacing the Cerato. It launched in Australia in late 2025 with the sedan, with the hatch (K4 5-Door) following in 1H 2026. Wider, longer, and riding on the longest wheelbase in the segment (2,720 mm), it delivers class-leading 964 mm rear legroom. Two petrol engines, no hybrid for Australia at launch. 2.0 MPI four with 112 kW on a CVT is the entry, 1.6 turbo with 142 kW on an 8-speed auto is the GT-Line flagship. FWD across the range, 7-year unlimited km warranty.
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