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Kia K4 facelift 2018 1.8i (143 Hp) Automatic
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Kia K4:
The Kia K4 is a compact car manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia. It was introduced in March 2024 as a replacement for the Forte/K3/Cerato, while the K3 nameplate was transferred to a subcompact car.
The car was first introduced on 21 March 2024, and was fully introduced on 27 March 2024, at the 2024 New York International Auto Show. It is available as a 4-door sedan and a 5-door hatchback.
The K4 adopts the brand's "Opposites United" design language, it has vertical headlights and taillights with "pronounced edges" in the lighting signature and hidden rear door handles. The sedan has fastback styling with a thick D-Pillar, whereas the hatchback has a shooting brake design....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2018 Overview:
Kia K4 (facelift 2018). With 176 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1415 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.8i (143 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8i engine delivers smooth and adequate power for daily commuting, prioritizing refinement and reliability over outright performance. It's a comfortable, non-turbo option.
Fuel Economy
Achieving 6.5-7.0 l/100 km combined, this engine offers respectable fuel economy, slightly less efficient than the turbo but still competitive for a naturally aspirated unit.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Modern and attractive exterior design post-facelift
- • Potent and efficient 1.6 GDI turbo engine option
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Good range of standard features (market dependent)
- • Reliable powertrain options
Cons:
- • Limited market availability (primarily Asia)
- • Ride height of 117mm is quite low, potentially challenging on rougher roads
- • 1.8i engine lacks the punch of the turbocharged variant
- • Euro NCAP safety rating not available
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(K4: 2014 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | K4 |
| Generation: | facelift 2018 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8i (143 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2018 |
| End of production: | October, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 143 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 79.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 176 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Nu / G4NB [Same engine] More details about the engine Nu / G4NB |
| Engine displacement: | 1797 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.5-7.0 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.7 kg/Hp, 103.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1380-1450 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4720 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1815 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1465 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2770 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1567-1579 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1577-1589 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 117 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.12 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16; 215/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 16; 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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