Kia reveals EV4 ahead of world premiere in Spain

Ahead of the Kia EV Day in Spain, the Korean automaker has revealed the EV4 which will be available in sedan and hatchback bodystyles. The EV4 joins the EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9, Soul EV and Niro EV in the fully electric range.

The design demonstrates Kia’s vision for the next generation of electric, presenting a new typology in a uniform EV market. Rooted in Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, the EV4 appearance is said to ‘typify harmony achieved through contrasts in a manner not seen before in the compact segment’. This is in the vehicle’s dynamic profiles, which blend sharp, distinctive lines with bold, technical detailing.

The striking front-end design features include Kia’s EV Tiger Face, complemented by vertically-oriented headlamps and the brand’s iconic Star Map lighting signature. This combination accentuates the wide, sporty stance while underlining its refined, cutting-edge character.

The EV4 sedan reimagines sedan typology with a sleek, streamlined silhouette incorporating a low bonnet line that flows rearward to a long-tail design. A roof spoiler, unique to the EV4, reinforces the vehicle’s premium aesthetic, while machined 19-inch wheels with intricate technical stripe patterns highlight Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design ethos.

From the rear, the sedan continues this approach with a distinctive 2-piece rear spoiler that works in combination with vertical light units to reinforce the vehicle’s wide stance and pioneering spirit. The clean bumper design, accented by a technical pattern where it meets the tailgate, showing attention to detail and advanced design.

The hatchback version has a contemporary, solid look, defined by its contrasting black vertical C-pillars and crisply executed lines. Robust fenders and machined 19-inch wheels add visual strength and a sense of dynamic energy, while geometric patterns applied to the car’s lower body sections emphasise an innovative nature.

The rear profile mirrors the strong proportions of the sedan while adding its own unique character. Sharply sculpted lines, wide-positioned taillights, and a sloping rear window create a clean, robust look. The bold upright C-pillar trim provides a contrasting visual element, emphasising the vehicle’s proportions and design identity.

There will also be an EV4 GT-Line with exclusive design. For this sportier version, the wing-shaped front and rear bumpers provide a stronger, sleeker impression, while the triangular-motif 19-inch wheels enhance the vehicle’s futuristic, sporty feel.

Powertrain details will only be revealed at the unveiling on February 27. At the same event, Kia will also present the Concept EV2 and PV5, the latter being the first Dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) model.

“The Kia EV4 is a clear reflection of our commitment to rethink mobility, and expand the boundaries of what design can achieve. By offering both sedan 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” said Karim Habib, Executive Vice-President and Head of Kia Global Design.

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