- The 2025 Kia K4 is poised to succeed the Cerato after the latter’s 20-year tenure.
- These new and improved sedans, which have drawn comparisons to the Kia Stinger’s design language, are $3,500-$6,100 more expensive than the Cerato’s base pricing.
- The K4 Hatch variant, on the other hand, is due to arrive later in 2025.
The 2025 Kia K4 is officially rolling into Aussie showrooms this month. And despite the $3,500-$6,100 price hike compared to its locally-beloved predecessor before any on-road costs, these sedans still represent an unbelievable value proposition.
Each of the Kia K4 variants — that’s the S (from $30,590), Sport (from $35,190), Sport+ (from $37,590), and GT-line (from $42,990) — come with a larger and lower body, which translates to more rear legroom than ever before; pack more advanced tech; and ride a new platform.
The K4 S, Sport, and Sport+ retain a 112kW/192Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission; with combined fuel consumption remaining at 7.4L/100KM and a fuel tank reduced from 50 litres to 47 litres.
As for the K4 GT-Line, it houses the same 1.6-litre turbo engine as the Cerato GT it replaces, but trades a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic for an eight-speed torque-converter unit. In terms of output, you’re looking at 142kW/265Nm (down from the Cerato GT’s 150kW), with combined fuel consumption now rated at a marginally improved 6.7L/100KM.
Hybrid models are expected to fill out the K4 lineup sometime in the near future.
Other notable features of the Kia K4 sedan line are as follows (via Drive):
2025 Kia K4 S
- Torsion-beam rear suspension
- 16″ alloy wheels
- 12.3″ infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless & wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Over-the-air software updates
- Kia Connect telematics system
- Six-speaker audio system
- DAB+ digital radio
- 4″-inch” instrument cluster display w/ digitised gauges
- USB-C charge ports (two front, two rear)
- Reflector LED headlights
- Keyless entry & push-button start
- Remote engine start
- Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, junction-turning detection)
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane departure warning
- Blind-spot monitoring w/ collision-avoidance assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert w/ collision-avoidance assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Intelligent speed-limit assist
- Driver monitoring camera
- Safe exit warning
- Rear occupant alert
- Multi-collision braking
- Rear-view camera
- Front & rear parking sensors
2025 Kia K4 Sport (over S)
- 17″ alloy wheels
- 12.3″ digital instrument cluster
- Built-in satellite navigation
- Dual-zone climate control
- Auto window defog system
- Enhanced AEB system with junction-crossing detection
- Direct/oncoming lane change detection
- Semi-autonomous Highway Assist 2 system
- Lane-change assist
2025 Kia K4 Sport+ (over Sport)
- Heated front seats
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Aero-type wipers w/ rain sensor
- Solar windscreen glass
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Illuminated glovebox
2025 Kia K4 GT-Line (over Sport+)
- Multi-link independent rear suspension
- Larger front & rear brakes (305mm front, 284mm rear)
- GT-Line exterior styling
- 18″ alloy wheels
- Eight-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system
- Wireless phone charger
- Black artificial leather upholstery w/ white accents
- Ventilated front seats
- Premium heated steering wheel
- Ambient interior lighting
- Projector-type LED headlights
- LED front fog lamp
- LED tail-lights, high-mounted LED stop lamp
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat w/ two-way lumbar support, two-position memory, easy access function
- Alloy pedals
- Tilt & sliding sunroof
All models are rated at 508 litres of boot space, which can be expanded significantly thanks to the 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
Onto the matter of safety, while The K4 hasn’t been crash tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP just yet, Kia Australia has assured us it’s “currently working with ANCAP as it completes its independent crash testing assessment, with an announcement and rating in due course.”
There is, however, an optional $2,100 Safety Pack for the K4 S, which includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, five-inch dedicated climate control display, dual-zone climate control, auto window defog system, enhanced autonomous emergency braking system with junction-crossing detection, as well as direct/oncoming lane change detection.
Except for the standard Clear White, the 2025 Kia K4 sedan will be available in the following colours for an additional cost of $600: Snow White Pearl, Aurora Pearl Black, Steel Grey, Interstellar Grey, Fiery Red, Wave Blue, and Honeydew.
Find out more below.
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