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Kia K4 Hatchback prices and trims: a smarter 2026 buy

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Kia reveals K4 Hatchback pricing from $24,890 for 2026. See trims, engines, cargo benefits, and how it undercuts Civic and Mazda3 while adding modern tech.
Michael Powers, Editor

Kia has revealed prices for the new K4 Hatchback, and the figures are the real headline. The EX base model opens at $24,890, making the hatchback one of the most attainable entries in the compact class. Against a backdrop of pricier sedans and crossovers, it comes across as a logical successor to the Forte hatch, which left the lineup six years ago.

Its chief advantage is the sticker. The Honda Civic Hatchback costs almost $3,000 more, the Mazda3 still starts higher, and the only cheaper rival is the Toyota Corolla at $24,180. The $700 difference is modest, yet the K4 brings a more modern platform, advanced electronics, and a roomy interior. Like the sedan, the hatchback keeps generous interior space and benefits from a larger cargo area with the rear seats folded—an everyday convenience that often matters more than spec-sheet fireworks.

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The range consists of three trims: EX ($24,890), GT-Line ($25,890), and GT-Line Turbo ($28,790). The base car is fitted with a 147-hp engine, while the top version gets a 1.6-liter turbo rated at 190 hp and 195 Nm. In terms of pace, the Turbo should be close to the sedan’s numbers—about 7.3 seconds to 100 km/h—which puts the K4 in the same conversation as the Mazda3 Turbo, the Civic Hybrid, and the Toyota Prius while remaining noticeably more affordable.

For shoppers who want an efficient, practical, well-equipped car without paying a crossover premium, the Kia K4 Hatchback shapes up as one of the smartest buys of the 2026 model year.