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Kia K4 Hatch Debuts for Europe, With UK Q4 and Australia November On‑Sale Dates

Built in Mexico, the Ceed successor focuses on varied combustion powertrains now, with a Europe‑bound full hybrid confirmed for 2026.

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Overview

  • The five‑door joins the K4 sedan already on sale, reaching UK showrooms in the fourth quarter of 2025 and Australian showrooms in November.
  • Europe’s line‑up spans 1.0‑litre T‑GDi (manual), a 1.0‑litre mild‑hybrid with DCT, and 1.6‑litre T‑GDi in 150 or 180 PS, with a full hybrid added in 2026.
  • Australia adopts an Atkinson‑cycle 2.0‑litre with a CVT for MY26 entry grades, trimming outputs to 110 kW/180 Nm and targeting combined use in the low‑to‑mid 6 L/100 km range.
  • Kia Australia says it wants the K4 Hybrid once available, but hybrid power is not confirmed for local launch timing.
  • The hatch measures 4,440 mm by 1,850 mm and offers 438 L of boot space in ICE form (328 L MHEV), plus a panoramic dual 12.3‑inch display setup, Digital Key 2.0, OTA updates, and a broad ADAS suite; ANCAP has applied a split rating locally with the base S at four stars and higher trims at five.