Having had its K3 moniker usurped by a new B-segment sedan, the Kia Cerato and Forte will henceforth be generally known as the K4 globally. That a lot we already know, however the Korean carmaker has now revealed the primary pictures of its C-segment sedan, and it’s nothing if not divisive.
Lengthy and low for a compact four-door, the K4’s angular design was shaped by “twisting the connections of logically aligned squares in a seemingly illogical style” in what its designers name “Twist Logic”. A jumble of phrases, certain, however you possibly can see it within the facet profile, the place you’ll discover vertical D-pillars that intersect with the rear windscreen (paying homage to the dearly-departed Stinger), in addition to outstanding haunches above the wheels.
Furthering the polarising look are the vertical head- and taillights that lower into the entrance and rear bumpers. The constellation-inspired LED daytime operating lights combine with the chrome strips on the entrance grille to kind Kia’s signature “Tiger Face”, whereas on the rear, the broad L-shaped taillight graphics lead into the Kia badge on the boot lid.
Inside, the K4’s out there two-tone color scheme splits the driving force and entrance passenger compartments, the latter having extra color on the dashboard and door playing cards. Consumers will be capable to select from Medium Gray, Slate Inexperienced (proven right here), Canyon Brown, and Onyx Black hues.
The widescreen show panel is as per the newest Kia fashions – together with a small local weather management show, first seen on the EV9, that’s partially obscured by the steering wheel – as is the management format that fortunately consists of bodily infotainment and air-con switches.
No particulars on the oily bits have been revealed simply but, however we anticipate the automotive to be powered by Kia’s ordinary four-cylinder petrol engines, together with naturally-aspirated 2.0 litre and turbocharged 1.6 litre mills mated to a CVT and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission respectively. These are the identical powertrains at the moment supplied on the Cerato and Forte.
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