FIRST LOOK: 2025 Kia EV4 - A model too far ?

Kia has pulled the wraps off its latest all-electric model, the EV4, which aims to shake up the C-segment with saloon and hatchback body styles. Moving away from the SUV and crossover-heavy EV market, the EV4 distills all the best bits of its SUVs into a more conventional five-door hatchback and a four-door saloon. Is this another Kia masterstroke? Join Ginny as she finds out…

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[mikeburgess]

Absolutely love the Ev4 saloon! Great to see new designs that make cars look modern and futuristic, and not following staid old design tropes. It’s something that Kia and Hyundai are doing very well .

[jamesingleby]

I prefer the look of the saloon, I just wish it was a fastback/lift back.

[mykeljewell]

1:37 So interesting. Jack on fully charged hates the hatch loves the saloon. Which says to me, Kia nailed this design. They’ve made a car to fit multiple tastes and is a little divisive. What more can you want in a car?

[Bikejon]

That saloon isn’t for me (at all). But I’m glad it exists. I like what Kia are doing.

[ashtontechhelp]

I think they should have done the saloon as a hatch and the hatch as an estate.

[UltraJaff]

I want one. The K4 and EV4 hatchback both look amazing

[gregcooper]

I quite like the saloon, new and fresh design rather than some of boring box ticking design we’ve had out of other manufacturers

[josephcullen]

It's a real pity they didn't make the saloon a lift back sport back type thing... And get the proportions just a bit more right... That 'consequences' analogy is bang on hahah

[Tradewind]

For nearly 50 years I've owned a wide range of hatchbacks/SUVs, but I have to say I love the innovative look of the saloon - until that is you opened that boot! So impractical.

[StarLuna]

Out of the two I really like the saloon 🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s incredibly eye catching and will draw attention on the road!

[Harhawink]

Just imagine they did EV4 Estate and EV4 Hatchback. That would of been BANGER
Including the following: 40/20/40 rear seat, shopping hooks in the rear and center armrest thingy only available with the cubby spaces and ditching the tray thingy.

[examinerian]

Nothing wrong with having different vehicles vying for the same buyer - otherwise you end up in Ford's "every single person on the planet is American and wants SUVs/pickup trucks/Mustang" mistake, and folk who just want a Fiesta or Focus going elsewhere.

Divisive design means people can pick their preference. Kia:s cleverness is in keeping the majority of the two EV4s identical, hence the same wheelbase.

Could do with quoting the standard version range more often - cheaper, lighter, likely faster given the same motor, and the charging time for each version too, which in this case are probably the same.

Anyway, time to take a breather after this carnival of Kias - they do pack 'em in!

[recklessrogue]

I really like the EV4 hatch it is what I've wanted for so long - an EV6 but smaller. I like smaller cars and for me the EV3 was too boxy so I'd take the 10cm more length and go with this. Kia/Hyundai are killing it with design!

[ChasingBarrels]

I think both look fantastic on video. May of course look different in the metal. The saloon boot opening is a bit odd and impractical.

[wfw]

EV4 saloon is absolutely the most beautiful car with a futuristic appearance!

[hometechUK]

Love the Ev4 Hatchback FINALLY a nice EV Hatchback, also love the interior with REAL Buttons.

[xastephen]

I actually think the saloon is the better-looking of the two versions

[laurynasgrainys]

Man, that saloon is very cool. Very cool actually

[idparkinson]

First of all, the 4 new cars are not fighting for the same buyers, that’s patently obvious. Secondly when has choice ever been negative, it means they are more likely to suit more buyers. The saloon is exactly what the car design world needs, it great

[stephanblum]

The back of the saloon looks good in my opinion. Designers are having artistic creativity and taking chances with it. Something I hope tends to happen far more often. Especially if it also contributes to being more aerodynamic. The trunk lid though, wish that was designed so you had more room to both load and unload it. Seems very limited.