As of 2026, Honda and Kia both have entrants in the compact-hatchback market. The 2026 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo hatchback is brand-spankin' new, and it lines up well against the existing Honda Civic, ...

This week, I'm reviewing the Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo Hatchback, a new twist on a compact car that already made a strong first impression when it arrived as a sedan last year. The K4 replaces the longtime ...

In today’s automotive zoo, there are three species: cars that promise to turn you into a shirtless action hero, cars designed by committees terrified of unemployment, and rarest of all, cars that ...

Presumably, Kia expects customers who want AWD to choose the similarly priced Seltos crossover SUV instead. Hybrid power is available in the Sportage crossover. Still, some of the K4 Hatchback's ...

In a market dominated by crossovers and SUVs, Kia's K4 was a bold new entrant for 2025 as a compact sedan. The gamble on a traditional shape seems to have paid off, with the affordable and ...

After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now flies around ...

The new Kia K4 Hatchback is mechanically identical to the K4 sedan. It’s only available in EX, GT-Line and GT-Line Turbo trims. It’s more sporty than it is spicy (which is OK!). Real simple, this one.

During our drive of the Kia K4 hatchback, we pulled up next to a first-generation Audi A3 hatchback at a red light. The A3 was Audi's version of the Volkswagen GTI. Not quite as sporty as the GTI, the ...

Diesel hatchbacks once ruled India's city streets with unbeatable mileage and torque for potholes and highways. But BS6 norms, the overpowering SUV wave, and a shift to battery-powered electric ...

It’s sad that the hatchback body is largely gone from the compact car class. Thankfully, though, Mazda is still carrying the torch with its 3 badge, and offers sleek design, pleasing interior ...

Kia was one of the few mainstream brands that genuinely got modern EVs early—especially with its E-GMP architecture, the 800-volt platform that made cars like the EV6 quick to charge and grown-up to ...

I'm sorry to remind you, but the dollars in your bank account don't have nearly as much purchasing power as they used to. Do you need a new car? That'll be $50,000, at least on average. There are some ...