All-new 2026 K4 · 5 trims

Kia K4
Trim Cheat Sheet

Five trims. One reference. Skim the quick-glance chart, dig into each trim's personality, or expand the full spec sheet — your call.

QUICK GLANCE

Pick a personality

Tier 1Spotlight

LX

The Essential

147-hp 2.0L starting point with the 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, and Drive Wise basics.

Tier 2

LXS

The Smart Step

Adds Blind-Spot Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic, Safe Exit Warning, 60/40 folding rear seats, and 16-in alloys.

Tier 3

EX

The Comfort

Heated SynTex front seats, wireless charging, 17-in alloys, dual one-touch power windows, and satin chrome trim.

Tier 4

GT-Line

The Sporty

GT-Line styling, 18-in wheels, available wide sunroof, paddle shifters, and 10-way power driver's seat.

Tier 5

GT-Line Turbo

The Enthusiast

Turbocharged 190-hp 1.6L, 8-speed auto, Harman Kardon, 12.3-in digital cluster, and full Drive Wise suite.

SPOTLIGHTThe Essential

LX

147-hp 2.0L starting point with the 12.3-in touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, and Drive Wise basics.

Engine
2.0L I-4
Horsepower
147 hp
Transmission
IVT
EPA MPG (C/H/Cmb)
29/39/33
Wheels
16" Steel
Heated Front Seats
No
Wireless Charging
No
Wide Sunroof
No
Harman Kardon Audio
No
Onboard Navigation
No
12.3" Digital Cluster
No
Highway Driving Assist
No

Side by side

The headline comparison

LX
The Essential
Engine
2.0L I-4
Horsepower
147 hp
Transmission
IVT
EPA MPG (C/H/Cmb)
29/39/33
Wheels
16" Steel
Heated Front Seats
No
Wireless Charging
No
Wide Sunroof
No
Harman Kardon Audio
No
Onboard Navigation
No
12.3" Digital Cluster
No
Highway Driving Assist
No
LXS
The Smart Step
Engine
2.0L I-4
Horsepower
147 hp
Transmission
IVT
EPA MPG (C/H/Cmb)
29/39/33
Wheels
16" Alloy
Heated Front Seats
No
Wireless Charging
No
Wide Sunroof
No
Harman Kardon Audio
No
Onboard Navigation
No
12.3" Digital Cluster
No
Highway Driving Assist
No
EX
The Comfort
Engine
2.0L I-4
Horsepower
147 hp
Transmission
IVT
EPA MPG (C/H/Cmb)
29/39/33
Wheels
17" Alloy
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wide Sunroof
No
Harman Kardon Audio
No
Onboard Navigation
No
12.3" Digital Cluster
No
Highway Driving Assist
No
GT-Line
The Sporty
Engine
2.0L I-4
Horsepower
147 hp
Transmission
IVT
EPA MPG (C/H/Cmb)
29/39/33
Wheels
18" Alloy
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wide Sunroof
Optional
Harman Kardon Audio
Optional
Onboard Navigation
Optional
12.3" Digital Cluster
Optional
Highway Driving Assist
Optional
GT-Line Turbo
The Enthusiast
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Horsepower
190 hp
Transmission
8-spd Auto
EPA MPG (C/H/Cmb)
26/33/28
Wheels
18" Alloy
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wide Sunroof
Yes
Harman Kardon Audio
Yes
Onboard Navigation
Yes
12.3" Digital Cluster
Yes
Highway Driving Assist
Yes

The Full Spec Sheet

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Engine & Performance
LX
The Essential
Engine
2.0L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
1,999 cc
Horsepower
147 @ 6,200
Torque (lb-ft)
132 @ 4,500
Compression ratio
12.5:1
Fuel delivery
MPI
Transmission
IVT
Drive Mode Select
Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Steering
Electric C-MDPS
Body construction
Steel Unibody
LXS
The Smart Step
Engine
2.0L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
1,999 cc
Horsepower
147 @ 6,200
Torque (lb-ft)
132 @ 4,500
Compression ratio
12.5:1
Fuel delivery
MPI
Transmission
IVT
Drive Mode Select
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Steering
Electric C-MDPS
Body construction
Steel Unibody
EX
The Comfort
Engine
2.0L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
1,999 cc
Horsepower
147 @ 6,200
Torque (lb-ft)
132 @ 4,500
Compression ratio
12.5:1
Fuel delivery
MPI
Transmission
IVT
Drive Mode Select
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Steering
Electric C-MDPS
Body construction
Steel Unibody
GT-Line
The Sporty
Engine
2.0L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
1,999 cc
Horsepower
147 @ 6,200
Torque (lb-ft)
132 @ 4,500
Compression ratio
12.5:1
Fuel delivery
MPI
Transmission
IVT
Drive Mode Select
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Steering
Electric C-MDPS
Body construction
Steel Unibody
GT-Line Turbo
The Enthusiast
Engine
Turbo 1.6L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
1,598 cc
Horsepower
190 @ 6,000
Torque (lb-ft)
195 @ 1,700–4,500
Compression ratio
10.0:1
Fuel delivery
GDI
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drive Mode Select
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Steering
Electric C-MDPS
Body construction
Steel Unibody
Fuel & Capacity
LX
The Essential
EPA city/hwy/comb
29/39/33
Fuel tank
12.4 gal
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Curb weight (min/max lb)
2,932 / 2,956
Gross weight
3,924 lb
LXS
The Smart Step
EPA city/hwy/comb
29/39/33
Fuel tank
12.4 gal
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Curb weight (min/max lb)
2,932 / 2,956
Gross weight
3,924 lb
EX
The Comfort
EPA city/hwy/comb
29/39/33
Fuel tank
12.4 gal
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Curb weight (min/max lb)
3,000 / 3,000
Gross weight
3,924 lb
GT-Line
The Sporty
EPA city/hwy/comb
29/39/33
Fuel tank
12.4 gal
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Curb weight (min/max lb)
3,080 / 3,161
Gross weight
4,101 lb
GT-Line Turbo
The Enthusiast
EPA city/hwy/comb
26/33/28
Fuel tank
12.4 gal
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Curb weight (min/max lb)
3,265 / 3,280
Gross weight
4,189 lb
Wheels, Tires & Lighting
LX
The Essential
Wheels
16" Steel w/ covers
Tires
205/55 R16
Spare
Compact
Headlights
Multi Reflector LED
LED Fog Lights
Taillights
LED
Amber LED DRL
Standard
High Beam Assist
Standard
Auto Headlight Control
Standard
LXS
The Smart Step
Wheels
16" Alloy, dark gray
Tires
205/55 R16
Spare
Compact
Headlights
Multi Reflector LED
LED Fog Lights
Taillights
LED
Amber LED DRL
Standard
High Beam Assist
Standard
Auto Headlight Control
Standard
EX
The Comfort
Wheels
17" Alloy, black/machined
Tires
225/45 R17
Spare
Compact
Headlights
Multi Reflector LED
LED Fog Lights
Taillights
LED
Amber LED DRL
Standard
High Beam Assist
Standard
Auto Headlight Control
Standard
GT-Line
The Sporty
Wheels
18" Alloy, black/machined
Tires
235/40 R18
Spare
Compact
Headlights
Multi Reflector LED
LED Fog Lights
Taillights
LED
Amber LED DRL
Standard
High Beam Assist
Standard
Auto Headlight Control
Standard
GT-Line Turbo
The Enthusiast
Wheels
18" Alloy, black
Tires
235/40 R18
Spare
Compact
Headlights
Small Cube LED Projector
LED Fog Lights
Standard
Taillights
Full LED Combination
Amber LED DRL
Standard
High Beam Assist
Standard
Auto Headlight Control
Standard
Exterior
LX
The Essential
Front grille
Black w/ metal paint
Window surrounds
Black
Mirror caps
Body-color
Heated power side mirrors
Standard
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal, slim arm
GT-Line exterior styling
Smart Trunk
Standard
Shark fin antenna
Body color
LXS
The Smart Step
Front grille
Black w/ metal paint
Window surrounds
Black
Mirror caps
Body-color
Heated power side mirrors
Standard
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal, slim arm
GT-Line exterior styling
Smart Trunk
Standard
Shark fin antenna
Body color
EX
The Comfort
Front grille
Gloss black w/ chrome
Window surrounds
Black
Mirror caps
Body-color
Heated power side mirrors
Standard
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal, slim arm
GT-Line exterior styling
Smart Trunk
Standard
Shark fin antenna
Body color
GT-Line
The Sporty
Front grille
GT-Line gloss black w/ chrome
Window surrounds
Gloss black
Mirror caps
Gloss black
Heated power side mirrors
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal, slim arm
Standard
GT-Line exterior styling
Standard
Smart Trunk
Standard
Shark fin antenna
Body color
GT-Line Turbo
The Enthusiast
Front grille
GT-Line gloss black w/ chrome
Window surrounds
Gloss black
Mirror caps
Gloss black
Heated power side mirrors
Heated mirrors w/ LED signal, slim arm
Standard
GT-Line exterior styling
Standard
Smart Trunk
Standard
Shark fin antenna
Body color
Interior & Seating
LX
The Essential
Seat material
Cloth
Driver seat
6-way manual
Passenger seat
6-way manual
Driver memory seat & mirrors
Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Steering wheel
Urethane
Alloy sport pedals
60/40 split-folding rear seats
Rear seat center armrest w/ cup holders
LED interior lighting
Standard
Multicolor ambient mood lighting
Wide sunroof
Sound-absorbing windshield
Solar control glass
Standard
Interior door handles
Metal paint
Illuminated vanity mirrors
LXS
The Smart Step
Seat material
Cloth
Driver seat
6-way manual
Passenger seat
6-way manual
Driver memory seat & mirrors
Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Steering wheel
Urethane
Alloy sport pedals
60/40 split-folding rear seats
Standard
Rear seat center armrest w/ cup holders
LED interior lighting
Standard
Multicolor ambient mood lighting
Wide sunroof
Sound-absorbing windshield
Solar control glass
Standard
Interior door handles
Metal paint
Illuminated vanity mirrors
EX
The Comfort
Seat material
SynTex
Driver seat
6-way manual
Passenger seat
6-way manual
Driver memory seat & mirrors
Heated front seats
Standard
Ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Steering wheel
SynTex
Alloy sport pedals
60/40 split-folding rear seats
Standard
Rear seat center armrest w/ cup holders
Standard
LED interior lighting
Standard
Multicolor ambient mood lighting
Wide sunroof
Sound-absorbing windshield
Solar control glass
Standard
Interior door handles
Satin chrome
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Standard
GT-Line
The Sporty
Seat material
SynTex
Driver seat
10-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger seat
6-way manual
Driver memory seat & mirrors
Optional
Heated front seats
Standard
Ventilated front seats
Optional
Heated steering wheel
Optional
Steering wheel
GT-Line SynTex Sport
Alloy sport pedals
60/40 split-folding rear seats
Standard
Rear seat center armrest w/ cup holders
Standard
LED interior lighting
Standard
Multicolor ambient mood lighting
Wide sunroof
Optional
Sound-absorbing windshield
Optional
Solar control glass
Standard
Interior door handles
Satin chrome
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Standard
GT-Line Turbo
The Enthusiast
Seat material
SynTex
Driver seat
10-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger seat
6-way manual
Driver memory seat & mirrors
Optional
Heated front seats
Standard
Ventilated front seats
Optional
Heated steering wheel
Optional
Steering wheel
GT-Line SynTex Sport
Alloy sport pedals
Standard
60/40 split-folding rear seats
Standard
Rear seat center armrest w/ cup holders
Standard
LED interior lighting
Standard
Multicolor ambient mood lighting
Optional
Wide sunroof
Standard
Sound-absorbing windshield
Standard
Solar control glass
Standard
Interior door handles
Satin chrome
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Standard
Infotainment & Tech
LX
The Essential
Touchscreen
12.3-in
Instrument display
4-in
Audio
4-speaker
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Wireless phone charger
Kia AI Assistant
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Pre-cooling/heating via Kia Access
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Bluetooth multi-device
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2
Front USB-C data + charging
Standard
LXS
The Smart Step
Touchscreen
12.3-in
Instrument display
4-in
Audio
6-speaker
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Wireless phone charger
Kia AI Assistant
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Pre-cooling/heating via Kia Access
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Bluetooth multi-device
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2
Front USB-C data + charging
Standard
EX
The Comfort
Touchscreen
12.3-in
Instrument display
4-in
Audio
6-speaker
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Wireless phone charger
Standard
Kia AI Assistant
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Pre-cooling/heating via Kia Access
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Bluetooth multi-device
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2
Front USB-C data + charging
Standard
GT-Line
The Sporty
Touchscreen
12.3-in (Nav opt)
Instrument display
4-in (12.3-in opt)
Audio
6-spk (Harman Kardon opt)
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Wireless phone charger
Standard
Kia AI Assistant
Optional
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Pre-cooling/heating via Kia Access
Optional
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Bluetooth multi-device
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2
Front USB-C data + charging
Standard
GT-Line Turbo
The Enthusiast
Touchscreen
12.3-in w/ Nav
Instrument display
12.3-in digital
Audio
Harman Kardon 8-spk
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Wireless phone charger
Standard
Kia AI Assistant
Standard
Kia Connect
Standard
Remote Start
Standard
Pre-cooling/heating via Kia Access
Standard
Over-the-Air Updates
Standard
Bluetooth multi-device
Standard
Rear USB-C charging ports
2
Front USB-C data + charging
Standard
Convenience
LX
The Essential
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Digital Key 2.0
Power windows w/ driver one-touch
Standard
Power windows w/ driver + pass one-touch
Variable intermittent wipers
Standard
Day/Night rearview mirror
Standard
LXS
The Smart Step
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Digital Key 2.0
Power windows w/ driver one-touch
Standard
Power windows w/ driver + pass one-touch
Variable intermittent wipers
Standard
Day/Night rearview mirror
Standard
EX
The Comfort
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Digital Key 2.0
Power windows w/ driver one-touch
Power windows w/ driver + pass one-touch
Standard
Variable intermittent wipers
Standard
Day/Night rearview mirror
Standard
GT-Line
The Sporty
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Digital Key 2.0
Power windows w/ driver one-touch
Power windows w/ driver + pass one-touch
Standard
Variable intermittent wipers
Standard
Day/Night rearview mirror
Standard
GT-Line Turbo
The Enthusiast
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Digital Key 2.0
Optional
Power windows w/ driver one-touch
Power windows w/ driver + pass one-touch
Standard
Variable intermittent wipers
Standard
Day/Night rearview mirror
Standard
Drive Wise & Safety
LX
The Essential
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
FCA 2 w/ Evasive Steering
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Standard
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
Highway Driving Assist
Highway Driving Assist 2
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Side Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Collision-Avoidance
360° Surround View Monitor
Safe Exit Warning
Rear Occupant Alert
Standard
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
Rearview Monitor w/ Parking Guidance
Standard
Airbags (front, front side, rear side, curtain)
Standard
ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Standard
Vehicle Stability Management
Standard
Hill Start Assist Control
Standard
LXS
The Smart Step
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
FCA 2 w/ Evasive Steering
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Standard
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Standard
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Standard
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
Highway Driving Assist
Highway Driving Assist 2
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Side Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Collision-Avoidance
360° Surround View Monitor
Safe Exit Warning
Standard
Rear Occupant Alert
Standard
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
Rearview Monitor w/ Parking Guidance
Standard
Airbags (front, front side, rear side, curtain)
Standard
ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Standard
Vehicle Stability Management
Standard
Hill Start Assist Control
Standard
EX
The Comfort
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
FCA 2 w/ Evasive Steering
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Standard
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Standard
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Standard
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
Highway Driving Assist
Highway Driving Assist 2
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Side Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Collision-Avoidance
360° Surround View Monitor
Safe Exit Warning
Standard
Rear Occupant Alert
Standard
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
Rearview Monitor w/ Parking Guidance
Standard
Airbags (front, front side, rear side, curtain)
Standard
ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Standard
Vehicle Stability Management
Standard
Hill Start Assist Control
Standard
GT-Line
The Sporty
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
FCA 2 w/ Evasive Steering
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Standard
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Standard
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Standard
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
Optional
Highway Driving Assist
Optional
Highway Driving Assist 2
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
Side Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Collision-Avoidance
360° Surround View Monitor
Safe Exit Warning
Standard
Rear Occupant Alert
Standard
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
Rearview Monitor w/ Parking Guidance
Standard
Airbags (front, front side, rear side, curtain)
Standard
ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Standard
Vehicle Stability Management
Standard
Hill Start Assist Control
Standard
GT-Line Turbo
The Enthusiast
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Standard
FCA 2 w/ Evasive Steering
Optional
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Standard
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Optional
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Optional
Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance
Standard
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Standard
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Standard
NSCC w/ Stop & Go - Curve
Standard
Highway Driving Assist
Standard
Highway Driving Assist 2
Optional
Front Parking Sensors
Optional
Rear Parking Sensors
Optional
Side Parking Sensors
Optional
Rear Parking Collision-Avoidance
Optional
360° Surround View Monitor
Optional
Safe Exit Warning
Standard
Rear Occupant Alert
Standard
Driver Attention Warning
Standard
Rearview Monitor w/ Parking Guidance
Standard
Airbags (front, front side, rear side, curtain)
Standard
ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Standard
Vehicle Stability Management
Standard
Hill Start Assist Control
Standard
Dimensions
LX
The Essential
Wheelbase
107.1 in
Length
185.4 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Ground clearance
5.3 in
Front/Rear track
62.4 / 62.8 in
Headroom front/rear
39.0 / 37.3 in
Legroom front/rear
42.3 / 38.0 in
Shoulder room front/rear
56.5 / 54.7 in
Hip room front/rear
53.3 / 51.9 in
Trunk volume (SAE)
14.6 cu ft
LXS
The Smart Step
Wheelbase
107.1 in
Length
185.4 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Ground clearance
5.3 in
Front/Rear track
62.4 / 62.8 in
Headroom front/rear
39.0 / 37.3 in
Legroom front/rear
42.3 / 38.0 in
Shoulder room front/rear
56.5 / 54.7 in
Hip room front/rear
53.3 / 51.9 in
Trunk volume (SAE)
14.6 cu ft
EX
The Comfort
Wheelbase
107.1 in
Length
185.4 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Ground clearance
5.3 in
Front/Rear track
62.2 / 62.6 in
Headroom front/rear
39.0 / 37.3 in
Legroom front/rear
42.3 / 38.0 in
Shoulder room front/rear
56.5 / 54.7 in
Hip room front/rear
53.3 / 51.9 in
Trunk volume (SAE)
14.6 cu ft
GT-Line
The Sporty
Wheelbase
107.1 in
Length
185.4 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Ground clearance
5.3 in
Front/Rear track
61.7 / 62.2 in
Headroom front/rear
37.1 / 37.2 in (w/ sunroof)
Legroom front/rear
42.3 / 38.0 in
Shoulder room front/rear
56.5 / 54.7 in
Hip room front/rear
53.3 / 51.9 in
Trunk volume (SAE)
14.6 cu ft
GT-Line Turbo
The Enthusiast
Wheelbase
107.1 in
Length
185.4 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
55.9 in
Ground clearance
5.3 in
Front/Rear track
61.7 / 62.2 in
Headroom front/rear
37.1 / 37.2 in (w/ sunroof)
Legroom front/rear
42.3 / 38.0 in
Shoulder room front/rear
56.5 / 54.7 in
Hip room front/rear
53.3 / 51.9 in
Trunk volume (SAE)
14.6 cu ft