Kia Adds 2026 K4 Hatch and Overhauls Base Powertrain for Australia
Kia tunes the K4 for lower running costs to support compliance with Australia’s new emissions standards.
Overview
- A five-door hatch now joins the range across S, Sport, Sport+ and GT-Line grades with identical pricing to the sedan.
- Model Year 2026 introduces an Atkinson-cycle 2.0-litre with a CVT for non‑GT-Line variants, cutting the sedan’s claim to 6.0L/100km and 139g/km.
- Recommended retail prices increase by $800 to $1500, with the entry S at $32,090 before on-road costs and deliveries commencing this month.
- The GT-Line retains the 1.6‑litre turbo and eight‑speed automatic, and its hatch lists higher fuel use than the sedan at 7.4L/100km versus 6.7L/100km.
- ANCAP awarded most K4 sedans five stars but the S without the Safety Pack four stars, the hatch is yet to be assessed, and Kia’s seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty continues.