Tuesday, January 13, 2026

2026 Kia K4 Sportswagon revealed, Australian future unclear

The Kia K4 Sportswagon has been revealed for Europe and the UK, including a 3rd physique fashion choice for the Korean model’s new world small automotive.

Measuring 4695mm in size, the K4 Sportswagon is a smidgen shorter than 4710mm-long K4 Sedan on sale in Australia, however 255mm longer than the K4 Hatch that simply launched Down Underneath.

It rides on the identical 2720mm wheelbase as its siblings, whereas boasting a wholesome 604 litres of cargo capability in European specification – almost 170L greater than the hatch, and just below 100L greater than the sedan – and is completely obtainable with an influence tailgate with hands-free operation.

The K4 Sportswagon shall be additional detailed for Europe and the UK “in the end” forward of its market arrival, although it’ll launch with 1.0-litre and 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engines with the choice of 48V mild-hybrid expertise, identical to the Euro-market K4 Hatch.

Additional, Kia Europe has promised a “full hybrid” to be added to the K4 Hatch and Sportswagon ranges “later in 2026”.

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K4 Sportswagon
K4 Sportswagon
K4 Hatch
K4 Hatch

Only a single picture of the brand new mannequin has been launched up to now, although stylistically it is mainly the K4 Hatch with an prolonged rear overhang just like the K4 Sedan.

The wagon retains the K4’s ‘Star Map’ signature lighting motifs and gloss black bumper and wheel arch therapies within the revealed GT-Line specification.

It likewise carries over the K4’s cabin incorporating the most recent Linked Automotive Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) infotainment with twin 12.3-inch shows for the instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen, along with a 5.3-inch digital local weather management show.

European and UK mannequin will come commonplace with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto throughout the vary, identical to Australian fashions, bolstered by Kia Join companies which additionally means over-the-air software program updates, music streaming and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.

Kia’s European workforce tout the K4 Sportswagon’s segment-busting packaging, competing with conventional C-segment rivals (i.e. small passenger class) just like the Volkswagen Golfin addition to bigger D-segment (see medium-sized) opponents.

Kia K4 Hatch GT-Line interior
Kia K4 Hatch GT-Line inside