Classic station wagons of lower middle class size are declining in the market in favor of crossovers and SUVs, but Kia is not packing it in the recently key European segment after the end of this year’s Ceed model. The new K4 Sportswagon follows the shorter hatchback K4, or the electric alternative EV4.
It has a similarly expressive rear with L-shaped lamps and handles hidden in the C-pillar. The hatchback has already grown against the Ceed, and the new station wagon is also larger. Only thanks to the larger rear overhang, the wheelbase of 2720 mm remained the same. The station wagon is 4,695 millimeters long, and the trunk offers 604 liters.
The dashboard is the same as the hatchback. The driver’s 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and the equally large central screen are complemented by a smaller climate control monitor.
Customers have a choice of two petrol engines 1.0 T-GDI (85 kW/115 hp) and 1.6 T-GDI (110 kW/150 hp or 132 kW/180 hp) in combination with a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch DCT transmission, which in the case of the 1.0 T-GDI drive unit is fitted with a mild-hybrid drive (MHEV).
Prices for the Czech market
The novelty is available in five equipment levels: Comfort, SPIN, Exclusive, TOP and GT-Line. The base price starts at CZK 509,980 incl. VAT (CZK 614,980 with the 1.6 T-GDi engine), the higher SPIN grade with the same engine can be purchased for CZK 529,980 (CZK 634,980 with the 1.6 T-GDi).
The Exclusive equipment is available from 554,980 CZK (659,980 CZK with 1.6 T-GDi), the TOP variant from 614,980 CZK (719,980 CZK with 1.6 T-GDi) and the sporty GT-Line version starts at 754,980 CZK (794,980 CZK with 1.6 T-GDi).
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The model is made in Mexico. The new product will be introduced to the Czech market in the second or third quarter of this year. Competition will be for the Škoda Octavia Combi, Volkswagen Golf Variant, Seat Leon Sportstourer and the related Hyundai i30 combi, which is based on a generation older platform and is expected to be replaced soon.
