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Kia has released their 2026 Pricing with details on the K4 Sedan and Hatchback Compact ICE auto's. The K4 sedan will be sold in five trim levels and the K4 hatchback will be sold in three trim levels. Both models are FWD. Pricing is as follows: K4 Sedan starting price excluding $1,195 destination fee LX - $22,190 LXS - $23,290 EX - $24,390 GT-Line - $25,390 GT-Line Turbo - $28,290 K4 Hatchback starting price excluding $1,195 destination fee K4 EX - $24,890 K4 GT-Line - $25,890 K4 GT-Line Turbo - $28,790 The Kia 2026 K4 is a fourth-generation compact auto that carries all features of the 2025 model year including their technology leading segment Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) operating system and Kia AI Assistant. The K4 delivers a well-balanced, sporty driving experience for everyday life. Updates for the model year 2026 include the following: EX, GT-Line - Syntex seats EX - Heated front seats and rear folding armrest Options for the model year 2026 include the following: GT-Line Premium Package: includes 12.3” cluster with Kia's ccNC GT-Line Premium and Technology Packages: adds heated steering wheel Red Interior Package now available with GT-Line Sunroof Package All K4 trims come with a 147hp motor putting out 132 lb-ft of torque, the Turbo option generates 190hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. All trims come with Kia's IVT or Intelligent Variable Transmission except for the Turbo model that has a standard eight speed transmission. The interiors are following Kia's standardization of what first came out in EV format with a much-desired tech interior. Full details of the features/Options/Specifications can be reviewed here in these PDFs. K4-Sedan-Features-Options.pdfK4-Sedan-Vehicle-Specifications.pdfK4-Hatchback-Features-Options.pdfK4-Hatchback-Vehicle-Specifications.pdf The K4 has available wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, there are options for wireless charging, OTA updates, voice assistant, and much more available via the Kia Connect Store. While you wait for the 2026 K4 to arrive at dealerships, consider these essentials: Custom-fit Car Covers to protect your investment Meguiar's Drive-Thru Car Wash Express Touch-Up Kit to keep it looking showroom fresh WeatherTech Custom Floor Mats for all-weather protection Nexar Beam2 Mini Front and Rear Dash Cam Bundle for peace of mind Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links. Purchasing through these links may earn Cheers and Gears a commission at no additional cost to you and helps support independent automotive journalism. View full article -
Rumorpile: BMW and Diamler May Team Up On Compact Cars
William Maley posted an article in Automotive Industry
The number of automakers teaming up to share and develop new vehicles and technologies is growing in an effort to help reduce costs. A new report from German paper Handelsblatt says that BMW and Daimler are considering such a move. Speaking to sources at both companies, BMW and Daimler are looking into possibly jointly developing their next-generation compact cars (BMW 1-Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class) - as part of a wider cooperation that includes sharing autonomous car tech. Working together on a new compact car platform would save the two companies billions in investments. If the two decide to move forward with this, the first cars aren't expected to arrive until 2025. But trying to sell this idea to BMW and Mercedes-Benz engineers may be the difficult part according to the report. Daimler and BMW have teamed up before, In 2015, the two along with Audi purchased Nokia's mapping software, Here. Last year, BMW and Daimler merged their short-term rental services to create a better presence in the mobility market. Source: Handelsblatt, Automotive News (Subscription Required) -
The number of automakers teaming up to share and develop new vehicles and technologies is growing in an effort to help reduce costs. A new report from German paper Handelsblatt says that BMW and Daimler are considering such a move. Speaking to sources at both companies, BMW and Daimler are looking into possibly jointly developing their next-generation compact cars (BMW 1-Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class) - as part of a wider cooperation that includes sharing autonomous car tech. Working together on a new compact car platform would save the two companies billions in investments. If the two decide to move forward with this, the first cars aren't expected to arrive until 2025. But trying to sell this idea to BMW and Mercedes-Benz engineers may be the difficult part according to the report. Daimler and BMW have teamed up before, In 2015, the two along with Audi purchased Nokia's mapping software, Here. Last year, BMW and Daimler merged their short-term rental services to create a better presence in the mobility market. Source: Handelsblatt, Automotive News (Subscription Required) View full article
