God no, I'd buy a K5 as a replacement before I'd consider that abomination.

 

I have only seen one, on the freeway and I was not going to pass it because it felt awkward even looking at it. Like a relative in their underwear in your living room.. it was a terrible experience… the k4.

 

I'm seeing K4s on the road now.

 

same. I'm not sure what exactly it is about the car. When it first was announced I thought it looked good. Now, not so much. Its slightly... off

 

It really is too bad - Kia could've had a great car for Forte owners to trade up to. Instead they think everyone wants an EV "wanna be" car. Who knows, 50% did vote a certain way, maybe there are more people who want that kind of car than we realize. Problem is the K4 simply lacks the visual appeal that people who appreciate cars can admire. I honestly have no idea what I would do if I needed to buy a new $22,000-26,000 commuter car tomorrow.

 

My local dealer has a 15 K4s on the lot - no GT-Line Turbos yet:

 

27 K4's collecting dust at the dealer near us. 58 of them at the dealer in NY we got our 2022 GT-line from. Should be seeing big discounts and low apr on these to get rid of them.

 

It really is too bad - Kia could've had a great car for Forte owners to trade up to. Instead they think everyone wants an EV "wanna be" car. Who knows, 50% did vote a certain way, maybe there are more people who want that kind appeal that people who appreciate cars can admire. I honestly have no idea what I would do if I needed to buy a new $22,000-26,000 commuter car tomorrow.

27 K4's collecting dust at the dealer near us. 58 of them at the dealer in NY we got or 2022 GT-line from. Should be seeing big discounts and low apr on these to get rid of them.

Pizza Hut is going to score on their new fleet.

 

If they add the warming box it won't even hurt the looks. Might even improve resale value.

 

Can’t say I’ve seen any in the wild in the greater Phoenix area. I do drive at less peak hours so that may be a factor.

 

The K5 at least has proper body proportions to go with its modern looks and similar front and rear ends.

 

Kia better hurry up with the hatchback to make up for lost revenue or Hertz and other rentals will have a new fleet.

 

Now a hatch I'm excited to see.

 

At least a hatch will fix 1/3 of the problem with it.

 

Still end up with that front end...

 

K4 sales for November look good - 11,005.

That's as good as some of the best months of Forte sales.

 

Just picked up a 2023 Forte today and the dealer did say the K4’s are selling well. I’m in Western NY. They also said they are expecting their first GT Turbo in March.

 

A new broom always sweeps clean for a little while.

 

People will buy these as a value proposition vs a Civic or Corolla. Aa a driving appliance for going A - B

 

Yep for the majority of the population they look at price, features and value for money first. Visual appeal usually comes in pretty last place.

I had a neighbor who 2 years ago bought a Subaru and I was like "Ah you traded in your Mazda 3 for it?" -- and she replied "Oh it was a Mazda?"

 

When adjusted for inflation a Kia Forte was cheaper than a Ford Maverick. Also better in every single way.

 

Ok so not exactly but close $2000 in 1970 is about $16,200 today. First year for the Maverick. An LX Forte is still better in every single way.

 

Ok so not exactly but close $2000 in 1970 is about $16,200 today. First year for the Maverick. An LX Forte is still better in every single way.

Feels like we already had this discussion. It may be cheaper, but look at all the extra tech/safety features we're getting these days.

 

picking up my daughter a K4 GT-Line tomorrow in Interstellar Gray with the red interior. Coming from a totaled Honda Civic. I really love the Civics, but the price ended up being $80 less each month with far more options on it standard and a longer warranty. Personally I hate the back end and wheels, but I ain't driving it and hopefully the black Civic rims fit on it for a full set of snow tires next winter

 

picking up my daughter a K4 GT-Line tomorrow in Interstellar Gray with the red interior. Coming from a totaled Honda Civic. I really love the Civics, but the price ended up being $80 less each month with far more options on it standard and a longer warranty. Personally I hate the back end and wheels, but I ain't driving it and hopefully the black Civic rims fit on it for a full set of snow tires next winter

Post up some pics once you take possession!

 

I am about too!

 

Good. Let us know how it gooes.

 

I did in October except I totaled my Forte so I upgraded to the 2025 k4 and I love it!!

 

Pictures or it ain't true...

 

It’s a 2025 k4 I got it in October. I’m not gonna lie tho I definitely do miss my Forte. This car just looks more “futuristic” I guess. The interior is veryyyy comfortable. I drive more than I sleep at this point and the comfortability level is top tier. The cup holders I do not like at all, they’re very hard to clean and there’s no space to put any personal items like my phone, headphones, pencils, chapsticks, etc. there’s no sunglasses holder, and the glove box is SO TINYYYY. However I have black and green interior it looks very nice, the steering wheel is comfortable except it’s D shaped on top and bottom so there’s limited steering wheel covers. Everything on the dash is very easy to navigate and I love it. Back door handles are up on the sides near the windows on the outside and I love that. Trunk is very spacious, overall id give the looks of this car a 8 and the interior aspect probably about the same. It’s not the best car in the world but it definitely isn’t how everyone is picturing it out to be so negatively. I will say though I’ve had this car for 3-4 months now, and just last week my battery died after sitting in my work lot for 6 hours turned off, and had to tow it back to Kia to put in a whole new battery. Idk what all that was about but it’s running fine now. For interior, I added one pic of my old 2023s forte and then 2 pics of my k4s interior right now

 

Went to San Antonio car show in Nov. 2024, got a close up look @ the K4, then looked @ Toyota Corolla, unfortunately Honda wasn't @ the show, wanted to look @ Civic, I can say comparing Corolla to K4, Corollas are nice but pricing, K4 is priced @ least 4K less, so I think K4s will sell well. Kia is about selling lots of vehicles, and they are good at that. Japan has a problem with Korean - Hyundai / Kia. K4s have same engines and transmissions as Forte, same car but a different dress. I baby my Forte, I want to see how many miles I get, so far no problems. I'm always wanting a new car. I was disappointed at what I saw with new vehicles, so expensive. If you want a very cheap, entry level vehicle, I would buy the Nissan Versa, but only with 5 speed manual. Yes they are putting 5 speed manuals in them. Not a 6 speed...my Kia Rio had 5 speed got tired of shifting after 14 years of driving it.

 

I saw a black K4 GT-line Turbo close up. They look better in black. The wheel arches don't stand out. Also front bumper and grill at least doesn't look like a snow plow on the Gt-line. It was really only the C-pillar that ruined it for me.

 

What was the car show in San.Antonio called?

 

 

I have a Forte GT-Line, just saw the K4 Hatchback, that car looks pretty nice! That car I could see myself driving but not the K4 sedan.

 

If I was replacing the Forte I'd skip a number and go for the K5 a much better looking car.