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2027 Kia K4

Car and Driver expects no significant changes to the K4 for 2027. MSRP runs $23,635-$30,235 across sedan and hatchback body styles. Two engines are offered, but no hybrid. The turbo has extra verve, yet the K4 isn't as sporty as the Honda Civic or the Mazda 3. It's attractively priced, though, with a lot of upscale features for the money.

Configurations5
Model/option labels4
Combined efficiency28–33 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers3

What changed for 2027

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) expects no significant changes to the K4 for the 2027 model year.

Pricing and body styles for 2027

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $23,635-$30,235. The K4 is available as both a sedan and a hatchback, with two engine choices but no hybrid option.

TrueCar (opens in a new tab) says the national average transaction price ranges from $23,923 for the LX to $30,098 for the GT-Line Turbo, and confirms the K4 heads into 2027 without any major changes, still in its first generation.

How it compares to its closest rivals

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the turbocharged engine has extra verve, but the K4 isn't as sporty as the Honda Civic or the Mazda 3. It is attractively priced, however, and offers a lot of upscale features.

Questions buyers ask

What's new for the 2027 Kia K4?

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) expects no significant changes.

How much does the 2027 Kia K4 cost?

Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) lists MSRP at $23,635 to $30,235.

Complete certification table

5 configuration records.

EPA ID / labelEngine / technologyDrive / transmissionFuelCityHwyCombinedRange
50745K41.6L 4-cyl SIDIConventionalFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Regular263328N/A
50743K4 4DR with DMS2L 4-cylConventionalFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S1)Regular293933N/A
50752K4 Hatchback1.6L 4-cyl SIDIConventionalFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Regular263328N/A
50751K4 Hatchback2L 4-cylConventionalFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S1)Regular283430N/A
50744K4 without DMS2L 4-cylConventionalFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S1)Regular293933N/A

Model-specific answer center

5 answers for this exact family-year.

Q01What changed on the 2027 Kia K4 versus the 2026 Kia K4?
Model year

Against the 2026 Kia K4: Model/option labels added: K4 4DR with DMS. Model/option labels no longer listed: K4 4DR w/ DMS.

Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02Which current models share the 2027 Kia K4's EPA class?
Comparison

Class peers of the 2027 Kia K4 in the current EPA data include 2026 Acura Integra, 2027 Audi A6 e-tron, 2027 Audi A8, 2027 Audi S6 e-tron, 2027 Audi S8, 2027 BMW 7 Series, and 15 more.

Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q03How quickly does the 2027 Kia K4 accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Specifications

The most recent instrumented 0 to 60 mph test of this model that 0-60Specs.com lists is of earlier model years than the 2027 Kia K4: 7.0 seconds for the 2026 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo 5-door Hatchback (Car and Driver).

Source: 0-60Specs.com model-year specification page

Live NHTSA evidence

Current federal safety records for 2027 Kia K4.

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FuelEconomy.gov data source (opens in a new tab) · Methodology

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