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Kia K4 Hybrid Debuts with 154 HP and Versatile Cargo Space

Kia K4 hybrid variants launch with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine delivering 102 horsepower, paired with a 61-horsepower electric motor and a 1.49 kWh traction battery, Garage.cz reported. The system generates a total output of 154 horsepower and 265…

Kia K4 Hybrid Debuts with 154 HP and Versatile Cargo Space

Kia K4 hybrid variants launch with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine delivering 102 horsepower, paired with a 61-horsepower electric motor and a 1.49 kWh traction battery, Garage.cz reported.

The system generates a total output of 154 horsepower and 265 Nm of combined torque, routed through a six-speed automatic transmission to the front wheels. Both body styles achieve a top speed exceeding 170 km/h, utilizing automatic or paddle-regulated energy recovery systems to conserve fuel.

The hatchback achieves a fuel consumption rate of 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers. The station wagon, designated as the Sportswagon, consumes 5.2 liters per 100 kilometers.

Trim Levels and Pricing Structure

The entry-level Comfort trim for the Kia K4 Hybrid starts at an promotional price of 624,980 CZK for the hatchback, while the Sportswagon costs 644,980 CZK. Standard equipment includes LED lighting, keyless entry and start, an infotainment system with GPS, a rear parking camera, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration.

The SPIN trim starts at 644,980 CZK for the hatchback and 664,980 CZK for the wagon, adding 16-inch alloy wheels, front seat heaters, and a heated steering wheel. The Exclusive trim begins at 664,980 CZK and 684,980 CZK respectively, introducing a fully digital instrument cluster, tinted glass, and an electrochromatic rearview mirror.

The TOP tier costs 724,980 CZK for the hatchback and 744,980 CZK for the kombi, providing advanced LED headlights, fog lamps, a wireless mobile phone charger, synthetic leather upholstery, and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support.

The flagship GT-Line trim runs 784,980 CZK for the hatchback and 819,980 CZK for the Sportswagon, featuring sports bumpers, a black headliner, sport seats, 17-inch alloy wheels, ambient lighting, premium audio, aluminum pedals, and an electrically operated tailgate on the wagon.

Cargo space compares favorably to the Skoda Octavia

Cargo volume remains uncompromised by the hybrid powertrain, with the hatchback offering 438 liters of space, expanding to 1,217 liters with the rear seats folded. The Sportswagon provides 604 liters, reaching 1,439 liters with folded seats, matching the figures of purely gasoline-powered variants.

The hybrid Skoda Octavia loses 140 liters in the liftback configuration and 155 liters in the estate version due to electrification, despite delivering comparable power and fuel efficiency.

Kia backs the models with a factory warranty lasting seven years or 150,000 kilometers, with the first three years free of mileage limits.

What safety equipment and cargo capacity do models offer?

How does the driver control energy recovery in the K4 Hybrid?

Drivers can utilize an automatic recovery mode or manually adjust the regenerative braking system using steering wheel paddles.

What are the exact cargo capacities for the Sportswagon?

The Sportswagon provides 604 liters of boot space in standard configuration, which increases to 1,439 liters when the rear seats are folded down.

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