Screenshot: Kia America/ YouTubeKia simply introduced its new compact sedan and Forte substitute, the head-turning K4, which comes as a little bit of a shock provided that crossovers are the present scorching subject. What’s much more stunning was the fast preview of a 5 door K4 hatchback throughout Kia’s press convention, which was confirmed to be coming to the US regardless of different firms pulling the plug on hatchbacks within the U.S., ahem, Volkswagen.The 2023 Dodge Challenger Swinger Version Was The Most Enjoyable Automobile Of The YearWhere Kia launched full specs for the brand new K4 sedan, it hasn’t confirmed any particulars on the K4 5 door hatchback. The sedan showcases a dramatic new design for the compact, and pulls it consistent with the model’s EV9 flagship SUV, and the styling makes the automobile look bigger that it’s, no less than in photos. The hatchback appears extra like a small crossover with its squared-off again finish styling, plastic cladding and floating roof design, which is probably going intentional to draw a wider spectrum of patrons.Screenshot: Kia America/ YouTubeKia Reveal | Reside from New York Auto ShowDuring the press convention, Kia’s Government Vice President and World Head of Design Karim Habib stated that the K4 hatchback is, “a sensible automobile that’s geared toward a dynamic and concrete life-style. The five-door shares the identical entrance and rear design, in addition to the graceful magnificence of the sedan.” Motor1 confirmed that the K4 hatchback will arrive within the U.S. “at a later date.”It’s cheap to count on the K4 hatchback to supply the identical powertrains and options because the sedan, which implies the bottom engine is prone to be the identical 2.0-liter I4 producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque as each the outgoing Forte sedan and the brand new K4 sedan. Kia introduced that the Forte’s turbocharged 1.6-liter engine may also be obtainable on the brand new K4 sedan, although it is going to produce barely much less torque than it did within the Forte, down 11 to 190 lb-ft, however the identical 201 horsepower. If historical past repeats itself, the hatchback may also be obtainable with each engine choices, although Kia hasn’t introduced any closing particulars in regards to the hatchback.Screenshot: Kia America/ YouTubeKia says the K4 ought to be obtainable within the latter half of 2024, however it’s probably that the hatchback will arrive barely later. We’ll preserve you posted with any updates on this good-looking little hatch.