2026 Kia K4

There are a variety of models with a rock-bottom base price, many of which also get good gas mileage — see our top 10 cheapest new cars on the market.

Sedans across all price segments have thousands in incentives before the end of July.

Continuously variable transmissions allow the engine of a car to continuously operate in its most effective rpm range.

Check out five things we like about the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback and two things we don’t.

A total of seven models from five automakers still start at prices below $25,000, and all of them are cars or subcompact SUVs.

South Korean automaker Kia is recalling more than 14,800 examples of its redesigned 2027 Telluride three-row SUV and new 2026 K4 Hatchback over an issue with a rear seat belt.

After an extended drive in the top-level GT-Line Turbo trim of the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback, we can tell you that it’s close to exactly the same driving experience of the sedan.

The K4 sedan soldiers on with minor updates for the new model year concentrated on the EX and GT-Line trims.

The new 2026 K4 Hatchback is mechanically identical to the sedan but only available in the three highest trim levels from the 2025 sedan lineup.

The Kia K4 looks to be a compelling option right up there with the Honda Civic that also offers both sedan and hatchback body styles.