Debut On New York International Auto Show 2024, Kia Reveals Specification Of The Latest K4 Sedan

All-New Kia K4. (Doc. Kia Global)

JAKARTA - At the New York International Auto Show 2024 which will take place tomorrow, a number of manufacturers will introduce and showcase the latest models including Kia.

After revealing the latest K4 sedan design last week, the South Korean manufacturer will also take the model to the exhibition and introduce it to the public globally.

Kia America Chief Operating Officer Steven Center said this sedan comes with a sporty display that is equipped with advanced technology and offers impressive performance.

"Success in the compact segment means presenting the desired features of all customer wishes, and K4 is designed to surpass expectations," the Center said on the brand's official website, Thursday, March 28.

Carrying the philosophy of the trademark 'Opposites United' design coupled to the pillars of 'Power to Progress', the exterior of the K4 compact sedan symbolizes Kia's unrelenting determination to create the most inspiring, innovative, and aesthetic mobility solutions.

The manufacturer presents this sedan with a wide sepabor giving a rigid and tough impression. Then, there are the headlights that have vertical elements resembling the Kia Niro or Grand Carnival model.

Subsidence, the shape of the grip looks more integrated with the long-looking engine hood. Turning to the back, K4 has a rear light almost wide with a vertical impression similar to the front light.

Meanwhile, the sides are equipped with 18-inch alloy-sized rims, trim windows, glossy black rear rear rear rear mirrors, and sporty black accents.

Then, the interior is equipped with digital instruments as a standard. The display has a combined size of nearly 30 inches supported by the operation of Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) with over-the-air (OTA) capabilities. Not to forget, this system is also compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless standards.

The sound assistant function is also present as standard. By simply saying Hi Kia, users can adjust the cabin consisting of changes in temperature and audio.

Driver assistant systems (ADAS) also exist in these vehicles, including Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC w / S&G), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA-BCA), and Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) as standard.

In terms of performance, Kia K4 is offered in two powertrain options. The first is a 2.0 liter machine that produces 147 dk and a 179 Nm torque combined with the IVT dental transfer system as standard.

The second option is a 1.6 liter machine that produces 190 dk of power and a 264 Nm of torque is married to an eight automatic acceleration transmission.

This car will be presented in five different trims, namely LX, LXS, EX, GT-Line, and GT-Line Turbo. Although the price has not been disclosed, Kia confirmed that the latest K4 will arrive at the US market in the second half of this year.