Forget what you realize in regards to the former Kia Forte, as a result of this definitely is not it. Its substitute is a vastly totally different automotive—at the very least visually. Specifics on efficiency have not been launched. Kia has shared full photos of its new compact sedan earlier than it debuts publicly on March 27 on the New York Auto Show.

While magnificence could also be within the eye of the beholder, there isn’t any denying that the brand new K4 seems attention-grabbing. We can (most likely) additionally agree it makes the outdated Forte (aka Cerato) appear outdated. That rear pillar from the teasers nonetheless seems quite awkward, however Kia is understood for doing issues in a different way when it comes to styling.

The exterior styling resembles the smaller K3, which supersedes the Rio, however not within the United States the place Kia is phasing out its entry-level sedan. The new K4 seems to be bigger than the Forte it replaces, and whereas it has a rakish roofline, it is nonetheless a sedan with a standard trunk lid. The handles for the rear doorways have been included into the pillar the place the quarter glass is considerably bigger than what the Forte had. The rear doorways additionally appear longer, suggesting the K4 is a much bigger automotive.

This teal inside additionally represents a radical change because the 2025 K4 is the most recent Kia to obtain a dual-screen setup. You nonetheless have loads of old-school controls to regulate the local weather settings and the quantity, together with shortcuts for navigation, media, and different often-used capabilities. Above the door deal with on the motive force’s facet are buttons for the heated and ventilated entrance seat in addition to the heated steering wheel. The entrance passenger additionally has a three-stage heated and ventilated seat.

The 2025 Kia K4 seems to have a head-up show, loads of USB ports, a 12V 180W socket, and a drive mode button on the steering wheel. This teal upholstery is known as Slate Green, however the compact sedan can also be going to be supplied with Canyon Brown, Onyx Black, and Medium Gray interiors. If you wish to rely much less on the touchscreen, there is a rotary controller under the show.

The K4 ought to go on sale later this yr within the United States after it debuts subsequent week on the 2024 New York Auto Show.