EV Rider reviewer Dan Scanlan takes a test drive in a 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback – or station wagon in regular speak.
This is Kia’s newest sedan, now with a sleek semi-fastback wagon roofline that adds pizazz to its shape, room to its cargo area, and a serious presence, especially in golden yellow. LED lights and DRLS make up its aggressive face, while the long roof gets a black glass moonroof, all framed by muscular rear fenders and a shaded rear hatch – angular rear lights, a high hatch and lots of space inside.
Ah yes – inside, it has low-slung, sporty pleather seats, a wide digital screen with 28 inches of gauges, blind spot camera images, navigation and more. There’s Sport/Normal drive modes, paddle shifters behind a squared-off steering wheel, and real buttons for dual-mode fan, temperature and vent position. There’s good backseat room, and 22.2-cu.-ft. of squared-off space. Its turbocharged four gets a decent 190-hp at 6,000 rpm, and 195 lb-ft or torque through its front wheels -quick enough and almost 30 mpg..
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