Overview
- Three trims are confirmed with destination: EX at $26,085, GT-Line at $27,085, and GT-Line Turbo at $29,985, each roughly $500 above the equivalent sedan.
- The hatch skips base LX/LXS trims and starts with EX equipment such as leatherette and heated seats, with EX and GT-Line using a 147 hp 2.0‑liter IVT and the GT-Line Turbo moving to a 190 hp 1.6‑liter and an eight‑speed automatic.
- GT-Line models get a sport‑tuned setup, with the GT-Line hatch switching to an independent multilink rear suspension, and Kia says the Turbo cuts nearly two seconds off the 0–62 mph run versus the base engine.
- Preliminary efficiency is listed at 30 mpg combined for EX/GT-Line and 28 mpg combined for the Turbo, trailing key rivals like the Civic and Corolla hatchbacks on paper.
- Practicality is a selling point with 22.2 cu ft of cargo space behind the rear seats versus 14.6 cu ft in the sedan, with U.S. showroom arrivals expected early next year and option packages adding features like ventilated seats, Harman Kardon audio, and a surround-view camera.