Kia K4 in Saudi Arabia: Price, Features, Engine and Specifications

Saudi Arabia: The Kia K4, an all-new, tech-forward compact sedan, is designed around a bold exterior, a technology-focused cabin, and multiple petrol powertrain options. It is available with 1.6-litre, 2.0-litre and 1.6-litre turbocharged engines,with features varying across the GL, GLS and GT-Line grades. Kia Saudi NMC lists the K4 with a starting price of SAR 81,649 including VAT, while the Aljabr is SAR 86,135.

Kia K4 Design and Exterior Features

The K4 gets a distinctive front-end design with T-shaped LED headlamps featuring cube-style details. The Star Map-inspired LED rear combination lamps at the rear make this sedan a connected visual theme between the front and rear lighting. Depending on the grade, the K4 can be equipped with 16-, 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels. The GT-Line receives a dedicated body kit and 18-inch alloy wheels, along with a wide power sunroof. The top GT-Line grade also gets rain sensing and additional exterior equipment. Other available exterior features include:

• LED headlights
• LED daytime running lights
• LED rear lights
• Electric and folding outside mirrors on selected grades
• Smart key
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Hidden rear outside door handles
• Wide power sunroof on selected grades
• GT-Line body kit
• 16-, 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels

Speaking of the dimensions, the K4 measures 4,710 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width and 1,435 mm in height, with a 2,720 mm wheelbase.

Kia K4 Interior and Technology

Inside, the K4 focuses on connectivity and everyday convenience. Kia highlights an ultra-wide panoramic display that integrates the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system. Depending on the grade, the car can also feature a 12.3-inch infotainment display, a 12.3-inch digital cluster, wireless smartphone charging and a Harman Kardon audio system. The GT-Line top grade adds artificial leather seats with heating and ventilation, a memory function for the powered driver's seat, and a dual-zone automatic climate control system. Key cabin and technology features include:

• 12.3-inch infotainment display
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster on selected grades
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bluetooth with voice recognition
• Wireless smartphone charger
• USB-C charging ports
• Rear air-conditioning vents
• Driver's powered seat on selected grades
• Driver's seat lumbar support
• Driver's seat memory on the top GT-Line
• Heated and ventilated front seats on the top GT-Line
• Mood lighting on GT-Line grades
• Dual-zone automatic temperature control on selected grades
• Harman Kardon audio system on the top GT-Line
• Paddle shifters on GT-Line
• Electric parking brake with Auto Hold on selected grades

Kia K4 Engine and Performance

The K4 is offered with three petrol engine options in the Saudi market. The entry 1.6-litre Gamma MPI engine produces 123 PS and 151 Nm and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-litre Nu MPI engine produces 152 PS and 192 Nm, also with a six-speed automatic transmission. The GT-Line uses a 1.6-litre turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine producing 190 PS and 265 Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. All three versions use a 47-litre fuel tank.

Kia K4 Engine Specifications

Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission	Fuel Economy
1.6L MPI	123 PS	151 Nm	6-speed automatic	15.3 km/l
2.0L MPI	152 PS	192 Nm	6-speed automatic	14.9 km/l
1.6L Turbo GDI	190 PS	265 Nm	8-speed automatic	16.3 km/l

Kia K4 Safety and Driver Assistance

Safety equipment varies considerably by grade across the Kia K4 variants. The entry 1.6-litre version comes with front airbags, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Hill-start Assist Control, Multi-Collision Brake and Rear Occupant Alert. The higher grades add additional airbags and driver assistance systems. The GT-Line top grade includes front thorax and pelvis airbags, curtain airbags, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist. It also features Parking Distance Warning for the front, side and rear. Selected K4 features include:

• Front airbags
• Front thorax and pelvis airbags
• Curtain airbags
• Anti-lock Braking System
• Electronic Stability Control
• Hill-start Assist Control
• Multi-Collision Brake
• Rear Occupant Alert
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Following Assist
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Surround View Monitor
• Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Front, side and rear parking distance warning

Kia K4 Overview

The Kia K4 brings three petrol powertrain choices to the Saudi market, ranging from the 123-PS 1.6-litre naturally aspirated engine to the 190-PS 1.6-litre turbocharged GT-Line. Alongside the powertrain choices, the Sedan offers features such as a 12.3-inch infotainment display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, sunroof options and, on the higher grades, a Harman Kardon audio system and a wider range of driver assistance technologies. All this places the K4 as a technology-focused Kia sedan in Saudi Arabia.

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