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Kia K4 Hatchback Exposed Compact Rocket or Urban Warrior Epic Body Teardown Turbo Thrills & Origin - Auto Evolution (1080p, h264)

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00:00welcome to my channel auto evolution picture this year dodging traffic in a pint-sized powerhouse

00:13that swallows weekend hauls like a black hole turbo spits to 60 in under 7 seconds and turns

00:18heads with korean flair sharper than a k-pop idol welcome to 2026 where kia flips the compact game

00:23with the all-new k4 hatchback your ride whisperer and today we're gutting this beast who forged

00:27at kia the south korean speed demons since 44 first launched mexico august 7th 2025 for the hatch but

00:33the k4 bloodline roared in the usa back in 24 debut model the k4 sedan birthing this hatch as its

00:40versatile twin this ain't fluff we're ripping into every body panel from grill fangs to tailgate jaws

00:44with secrets that'll make you rethink your garage gas or now buy videos and you'll crave one team

00:49hatch buckle up the teardown starts now before we bolt into body bits let's trace the veins of this

00:56compact conqueror the kia k4 hatchback hammered out by kia corporation yeah those underdogs from south

01:01korea who went from bicycle parts in 1944 to ev overlords today founded in seoul by kim cheol ho

01:07kia is now a hyundai group powerhouse churning 3m plus cars yearly from plants in weizong south korea

01:12and nosavis czech republic but the k4 designed by kia zirvine california studio under kareem habib

01:17blending opposites united philosophy old edges meet smooth flows tech meets toughness rewind to march 21st

01:232024 the k4 saga ignites with a teaser full unveil at the new york international auto show on the 27th

01:29why usa first kia's north american hq and irvine pushed for it the sedan dropped in u.s

01:34slash canada dealerships august 2024 dethroning the ho-hum ford a slash k3 after 14 years and 4m

01:41sales the debut model the 2025 k4 sedan a four-door fastback with 2.0 l hard 147 horsepower punch

01:48starting at 21 000 it wasn't just a refresh it was rebellion wider stance vertical leds and dual

01:5512.3 screens inside enter the hatchborn as the athletic sibling debuting at 2025 nya's first

02:00launch mexico august 7th 2025 in gt line turbo glory 1.6 190 horsepower why mexico kia's pascaria

02:08plant their builds for america's hitting 4 317 sales in 24 alone europe followed september 17th

02:142025 us late 2025 a dollar 25k start south korea they call it k42 but got the sedan first in 24

02:21generations just one so far on hyundai kia k3 platform shared with elantra sales 33k plus in

02:28udata's 24i hs top safety pick this hatch 11 inches shorter than sedan 185.4 total same 107.1

02:36wheelbase for agility your first compact crush commented mine's a 90s civic we carved the carbon or steel skin

02:42from sedan sleek slope to hatches practical punch the k4 hatchback isn't a copycat it's the versatile

02:49villain built on the same k3 platform as its sedan sib shared with hyundai elantra cn7 but with a

02:54shooting brake twist flatter roof adds one rear headroom 38.4 25 millimeters more than sedan materials

03:00high tensile steel 70 for crash rigidity aluminum hood slash doors for 2 800 pounds curb lightness

03:07recycled plastics and bumpers all kia forged in mexico slash south korea debut vibes opposites united

03:12aggressive creases hug fluid lines length 185.4 width 72.8 height 55.9 compact but commanding cargo

03:21king 22.2 cubic feet seats up ballooning to 59.3 folded versus sedan 16.4 y hatch kia spied euro demand

03:30think golf but korean kissed first model tweaks hidden c-pillar handles for coupe like sleuth

03:34vertical leds echoing ev9u.s arrival late 2025 with fwd only no awd t's yet

03:41scalpel time the k4 hatchback shell is a 0.28 cd aero masterpiece blending urban utility with track

03:49t's high strength steel body hss for five star safety aluminum accents slashing 100 pounds versus

03:54rivals assembled mexico style for america's dive in prow first tiger nose grill hexagonal mesh and gloss

04:00black plastic slash chrome three tall active shutters for efficiency open 20 percented cruise

04:05vertical led headlights slim housings with ice cube drl signatures matrix tech for glare free beams

04:10adaptive corners hood aluminum alloy sculpted character lines channeling air remote pop with struts

04:16bumper urethane composite lower air dam and body color fog lamps integrated 255 millimeters ground

04:23clearance fenders steel flares over 17 to 18 alloys 195 65 tires base aero vents cooling brakes the

04:29small feeds the 2.0 l 147 horsepower or 1.6 t 190 horsepower 0 to 60 and 7.4 slash 6.9 c doors

04:39five total aluminum front steel rear flush frameless glass hidden handles and c-pillars

04:43keyless pop mirrors powerful body color housings auto dim slash heat blind spot led sroof floating

04:49panoramic glass ultrawide sunroof option shark fin antenna d-pillar blackout for coupe illusion

04:55side skirts black plastic rub strips accentuating 107.1 wheelbase rockers brushed metal on gt line

05:01curb guards wheels 17 steelies base 18 alloys gt gloss black pockets tailgate lift up steel slash cfrp

05:07hybrid power lift option hands-free kick sensor 22.2 cubic feet swallow taillights vertical led towers

05:13animated sequences smoke lenses gt rear bumper diffuser look valence body color with reflectors

05:18no exhaust tips hidden for clean haunches muscled arches 72.8 width stance stable at 120 miles per

05:25hour spoiler lip style integrated downforce nudge under the hood base 2.0 l mpi 147 hp 132 lb ft cbt

05:3734 miles per gallon comb for commuters gt line turbo 1.6 lt gd 190 hp 195 lb ft 8 at 29 miles per gallon

05:47for thrill chasers for thrill chasers fwd grip multi-link rear gt suspension corners like a mini

05:53stinger why hatch 59.3 cubic feet versatility crushes sedans 16 cubic feet us pricing 25 000 lx to

06:0331 000 gt turbo late 2025 drop mexico's first taste proved it fun plus function equals frenzy

06:10trim engine hp tq 0-60 mpg comprise stl x 2.0 lmp i 147 slash 13 27.4 s 34 dollar 25 k gt line turbo 1.6

06:21lt gdi 190 slash 1956.9 s 29 dollar 31 k your drive style turbo or tame vote below

06:32from sol's blueprint to mexico's streets kia's k4 hatchback first gen 2026 model evolves the compact

06:40creed built tough in korea launched bold in mexico with body armor that's equal parts beauty and brawn

06:45vertical leds iconic cargo cavern game changer at 25 000 it undercuts civic slash corolla hatches while

06:51outhauling emplaws no awd yet base engine snoozes but for urban warriors nine tenths

06:56buy a versatility vibes you links for pre-orders below what's next ev k4 sub for it

07:01slice diced and devoured the k4's your compact crush thanks for the ride

07:07like if kia's killing it comment your dream trend share with a car curious pal affiliates kia test

07:12drives catch on the flip peace drivers

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