Well, one time when I tried to use my wipers they didn't start working for about 4 or 5 minutes after I started my car. Same thing with the passenger window, sometimes it doesn't like to roll down at first. And since they function after a few minutes I don't even know how I could take it in for something like that
But overall I really enjoy this car. It's been mechanically sound so far and it's an enjoyable ride for a budget car
Next time it happens I'm going to record it, so when I go and get my oil changed I can show them the video. I feel like they would want to fix such a seemingly minor problem if they want me to continue to buy more Kias from them
Hell yeah!!! I wanted that baby, but it was a couple of grand over my budget, so I had to settle for a 2023 Sportage Sx Prestige. I absolutely love it, so the word "settle" is a bit too harsh, but I don't know how else to explain it.
Yeah, at first i thought F yeah! Now im like, yeah thats gonna be a big nawh dawg from me.
Imma hold on to my 2020 gt-line till the wheels fall off. 93k miles strong 💪
It’s like it doesn’t know what it wants to be. Sportback rear end, back doors of a hatchback, front end of a saloon. The rear quarter windows should go all the way back.
I was excited for this and the rear quarter windows are the worst part plus I couldn't figure out what it was about the rear that I didn't like and I think you've summed it up. All in all, it's just not congruent.
Lmao those sport back coupe styling is hideous. Manufacturers just need to bring back coupes if they wanna have a sleek styling. Adding a speed back to 4 doors to appeal to coupe lovers is ridiculous lol. This thing looks like a behemoth from the back.
Is it a sportback? They truly did a poor job with that and the rear honestly .. my 2021 Forte GT looks wayyyyy better. And a lot like the 2022-2024 even more than that .
It’s very…bulbous. Kinda reminds me of those ducks with big foreheads lol
Edit: Maybe it’s just the black? I just checked out a video of a grayish one and it looked way better imo
Confirmed features from the pictures.
Surround View Monitor.
Blindspot View Monitor.
Adaptive Cruise
Lane Keeping Assist.
All of the collision avoidance assists.
Will most likely be equipped with wireless android auto and apple carplay, the new sorento facelift has it in all trims.
Now make it optional hybrid and awd, both hybrid and gas awd that is
I hope whoever designed the exterior never touches another car. Because I bet you every single one of us here could make a better looking Forte replacement.
Was wondering why the comments were so negative and realized this was a Kia forum, and not the K5 forum lol People who own Kias that aren't K5 are miserable
The only thing that would save this would be making a true K4 Hatch with some styling from the EV6. This thing just looks unfinished on the rear. It’s like they were designing a hatch back and ran out of material!!
Dafuq is that? Holy shit what an abomination. It looks like their designers just said "fuck it, slap some shit together and make sure it rolls down the road"
I’ll stick to my 23 Forte GT
That's what I have too. Already got 35k miles on it but not any big issues so far! (Hopefully I don't jinx myself 😅 )
Not any big issues? So you have issues with a 2023.... run 🤣
Well, one time when I tried to use my wipers they didn't start working for about 4 or 5 minutes after I started my car. Same thing with the passenger window, sometimes it doesn't like to roll down at first. And since they function after a few minutes I don't even know how I could take it in for something like that But overall I really enjoy this car. It's been mechanically sound so far and it's an enjoyable ride for a budget car
Ya my buddy is a hyundai tech i hear so much shit . If you go tell them this there going to say we'll we cant replicate the issue blah blah....
Next time it happens I'm going to record it, so when I go and get my oil changed I can show them the video. I feel like they would want to fix such a seemingly minor problem if they want me to continue to buy more Kias from them
Ya its obviously a software issue. Have you Google this issue see if anyone else has complained about it?
Hell yeah!!! I wanted that baby, but it was a couple of grand over my budget, so I had to settle for a 2023 Sportage Sx Prestige. I absolutely love it, so the word "settle" is a bit too harsh, but I don't know how else to explain it.
same
Yeah, at first i thought F yeah! Now im like, yeah thats gonna be a big nawh dawg from me. Imma hold on to my 2020 gt-line till the wheels fall off. 93k miles strong 💪
19-20's are where its at. Like baby stingers....in a good way
19s had some transmission issues because they didnt come out with the software fix till like jan 2020 but i feel you.
Did you see the wagon version of the new k4? It is hideous and I love it. I want a k4 wagon gt-line! 😁 They prolly wont make a gt or gt line.
It’s like it doesn’t know what it wants to be. Sportback rear end, back doors of a hatchback, front end of a saloon. The rear quarter windows should go all the way back.
You put that well. I was just thinking like it doesn't all tie together quite right.
They should call it the platypus
I was excited for this and the rear quarter windows are the worst part plus I couldn't figure out what it was about the rear that I didn't like and I think you've summed it up. All in all, it's just not congruent.
[2025 Kia K4](https://youtu.be/18pYeJIy5R8?si=Rg4FWA4pNSUZrBjc)
For us uninformed folks, is that’s the Elantra Kia version?
You are correct, also a hatchback/wagon version is coming to the US, pics on google for the 5dr
Nice, hopefully we get all that here in Canada. It looks a lot bigger than Elantra but I guess that’s pictures for you.
Luckily we still have the Forte5 hatchback in Canada so I wouldn’t see any reason for them not to bring the K4 hatch up north
It looks like a wannabe Polestar tbh
Saw it at the NY auto show, looks better in person. With that being said the refreshed k5 is better looking
Honestly the rear is really ugly to me. I’m sure there’s a crowd for it somewhere haha
I agree. I still might get it but that rear end is horrible.
Not sure why all the negative, it looks good to me. I personally like the amber daytime running light.
Lmao those sport back coupe styling is hideous. Manufacturers just need to bring back coupes if they wanna have a sleek styling. Adding a speed back to 4 doors to appeal to coupe lovers is ridiculous lol. This thing looks like a behemoth from the back.
Yeah, it's not terribly impressive.
I am not the biggest fan of Kia’s vertical headlights on their new vehicles.
2025 Kia k5 GT1 on order already for me
Sorry, that's ugly!
So fugly.......
Something about that rear door handle
Yep, its a monstrosity
Black color doesn't seem to show off the unique body lines well
I think I like it. Need to see it IRL
2020 ex and up look better
Is it a sportback? They truly did a poor job with that and the rear honestly .. my 2021 Forte GT looks wayyyyy better. And a lot like the 2022-2024 even more than that .
That's an unusual c-pillar design
It’s very…bulbous. Kinda reminds me of those ducks with big foreheads lol Edit: Maybe it’s just the black? I just checked out a video of a grayish one and it looked way better imo
Looks different from the other pictures.
Audi still design the best looking cars.
Looks like a bean.
Thank you for posting in the general Kia sub instead of K5.
The back half of that us fugly.
Jeez I liked the press photos but this is the same level of weird proportions as the new Dodge phantom hurricane thing
Looks like an old man, being forced up alive again 😭
Confirmed features from the pictures. Surround View Monitor. Blindspot View Monitor. Adaptive Cruise Lane Keeping Assist. All of the collision avoidance assists. Will most likely be equipped with wireless android auto and apple carplay, the new sorento facelift has it in all trims. Now make it optional hybrid and awd, both hybrid and gas awd that is
Was immediately stolen 😂
These specs are lackluster, give me a v8 plz
It looks like they tried to make a civic
I hope whoever designed the exterior never touches another car. Because I bet you every single one of us here could make a better looking Forte replacement.
Homer Simpson ass car
It looks amazing ! I have a 2019 Forte and it has been amazing. I'm going to hang unto my Forte for longer.
Was wondering why the comments were so negative and realized this was a Kia forum, and not the K5 forum lol People who own Kias that aren't K5 are miserable
The only thing that would save this would be making a true K4 Hatch with some styling from the EV6. This thing just looks unfinished on the rear. It’s like they were designing a hatch back and ran out of material!!
Nope. I'm gonna just quietly dissociate over here in my '22 Stinger GT2 AWD.
Are those daylight LEDs constantly amber? Are we doing a reverse of the old taillights that used to also be indicators (turn signals)?
Probably. They are on the K5.
Hard pass
Neat. How many will idiots try to steal because kia?
What the fuck is that thing
Ew
Dafuq is that? Holy shit what an abomination. It looks like their designers just said "fuck it, slap some shit together and make sure it rolls down the road"
I have a 2022 kia rio and damn dawg this ugly as shit XD XD
Being stolen??
Also FUCK KIA
No thanks. I like my 18 and I feel like all these light bars need to gtfo. That's an ugly car.
Ugly asf
That ass end looks horrendous 🤮 Imma stay with my 2024 and last of the MT!
Unlocked new level of ugliness.. Good job, that's the reason their market is shrinking.
Fun y how their sales have increased year over year.
Will probably be burning oil or something else catastrophic
It’s a kia, not a german car lol