Overview
- Kia has previewed the K4 for Europe as the Ceed’s successor, with sales planned to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
- The European range is petrol-only, featuring a 1.0‑liter turbo with 115 PS and a 1.6‑liter turbo rated at 150 or 180 PS, with manual on the 1.0 and a seven‑speed DCT on the 1.6; a 48‑volt mild‑hybrid variant is included.
- The compact adds a wide digital cockpit with dual 12.3‑inch displays plus a 5.3‑inch climate screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over‑the‑air updates, an AI voice assistant, and extensive driver assists.
- Kia is reallocating its Žilina plant from Ceed output to electric models, with EV4 production already under way in Europe alongside the upcoming EV2.
- One outlet reports the K4 for Europe will be built in Mexico, a production detail not confirmed by Kia.