- The new models join the growing lineup of Kia EVs, including the EV3, EV5, EV6, and EV9.
- Kia has yet to release images of the EV4’s cabin, but it should resemble its other electric cars.
- The company says the sedan and hatch versions will cater to different lifestyles of customers.
Kia is set to officially launch the all-electric EV4 series on February 27 at the Kia EV Day event in Spain—but if you were hoping for a dramatic reveal, the company has already pulled back the curtain early. Shown in both sedan and hatchback forms, the EV4 expands Kia’s growing lineup of electric vehicles, staying remarkably faithful to the original concept with its bold and unconventional design.
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Both body styles share the same front-end styling, featuring vertically stacked headlights and LED daytime running lights that extend up the nose. A blacked-out lower grille section completes the look, adding to the car’s sharp, futuristic aesthetic.
A Sedan With Supercar Inspiration?
The side profile of the sedan is perhaps the most interesting. Kia’s designers have seemingly taken inspiration from some of the most iconic supercars of all time, adopting a ‘long tail’ design that includes a slowing rear window and a large rear overhang. Combined with a glass roof and thick black C-pillars, the EV4 sedan looks unlike any other car in the Kia family.
There’s plenty differentiating the sedan and hatchback versions of the EV4, too. For example, the sedan has vertical taillights not dissimilar to the headlights, whereas the EV4 hatchback has a slightly more appealing set of LED taillights and a light bar. The five-door model also ditches the long-tail design of the EV4 sedan for something a little more conventional and, in our eyes, something more attractive. It has a different pillar design and a smaller, more vertical rear window, as well as a rooftop spoiler.
Sportier GT-Line Trim and What’s Next
Both the sedan and hatch will be available in a GT-Line trim, which brings a more aggressive appearance with unique 19-inch wheels and redesigned front and rear bumpers. While Kia hasn’t yet shared images of the EV4’s interior, it’s likely to follow the brand’s current EV design language, incorporating a widescreen panel that houses both the infotainment system and digital gauge cluster.
“The Kia EV4 is a clear reflection of our commitment to rethink mobility, and expand the boundaries of what design can achieve,” the executive vice president and head of Kia Global Design, Karim Habib said. “By offering both saloon and hatchback variants, we are bringing to our customers, the unique experience of modernity and practicality that defines the Kia EV family, in a way that suits their varied lifestyles and needs.”
With a distinctive styling and dual body styles, the EV4 adds another compelling option to Kia’s growing EV lineup. Now, all that’s left is to see if its performance and pricing live up to the design.
