Get ready to elevate your driving experience with the highly anticipated 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback. This stylish and feature-packed compact car is set to arrive at Kia Santa Maria later this year, offering drivers an exciting new option in the segment. With its sporty design, advanced technology, and impressive performance, the K4 is poised to make a big impact on the roads of the Central Coast.
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The Kia K4 Hatchback commands attention with its sleek, aerodynamic profile and bold design elements. The distinctive front grille and sharp LED headlights create a confident, modern look that sets the K4 apart from the crowd near Lompoc. The hatchback body style provides the perfect balance of style and practicality, with a spacious cargo area that can easily accommodate luggage, groceries, or gear for your next weekend getaway near Santa Barbara.
Inside, the K4's cabin offers a welcoming and refined atmosphere. High-quality materials and thoughtful design elements create a premium feel, while the intuitive layout puts everything you need within easy reach. The available dual-zone automatic climate control and ventilated front seats ensure your comfort, even on hot California days near San Luis Obispo.
The 2026 Kia K4 delivers a dynamic and enjoyable driving experience around Santa Maria. The standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces a lively 147 horsepower, while the available 1.6-liter turbocharged engine ups the ante with an impressive 190 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a responsive automatic transmission that provides smooth, efficient shifting.
The 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback offers an advanced suspension and precise steering offer a balance of comfort and agility, allowing you to tackle winding roads confidently. Drivers in Paso Robles will appreciate the available Drive Mode Select system, which allows you to customize the driving dynamics to suit your preferences.
The 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback has advanced technology features to keep you connected, entertained, and informed. The standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display is the infotainment system hub, offering seamless integration with your smartphone via wired or wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. The available Harman Kardon™ premium audio system transforms the cabin into a concert hall, providing immersive sound for your favorite music or podcasts.
When it comes to safety, the K4 has your back. All trims have a comprehensive suite of driver-assist technologies, including Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist. These features act as an extra set of eyes on the road, helping you confidently navigate Santa Maria and beyond.
The Kia K4 Hatchback offers five distinct trim levels, allowing you to select the perfect combination of features and amenities to suit your lifestyle. The well-equipped LX trim has LED headlights, a rearview camera, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen display. Moving to the LXS adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and upgraded alloy wheels.
For a sportier look and feel, opt for the GT-Line trim, which boasts exclusive styling elements, heated front seats, and a power sunroof. The EX trim offers additional luxury with leather surfaces, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and wireless phone charging. At the top of the range, the GT-Line Turbo combines the best of both worlds, offering the turbocharged engine, sport-tuned suspension, and a premium Harman Kardon audio system.
As the arrival of the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback approaches, now is the perfect time to reach out to the knowledgeable team at Kia Santa Maria. We're here to answer your questions, provide updates on the K4's availability, and help you find the Kia K4 Hatchback model that fits your everyday mode.
Visit our dealership serving Paso Robles to learn more about this exciting new addition to the Kia lineup. Don't miss your chance to be among the first to experience the all-new Kia K4 Hatchback. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Yes, the Kia K4 has a new hatchback version available. This compact version adds more versatility when traveling in the city and will be a formidable challenger for other hatchbacks like the Honda Civic and Mazda3.
The Hatchback version unlocks more cargo room behind the rear seats (23.9 cubic feet vs 14.6 cubic feet in the K4 sedan's trunk), and a new floating roof design gives it a slight edge in sportiness over the K4 sedan in Santa Barbara.
The Kia K4 Hatchback will add design cues that further separate itself from its sibling sedan. The floating roof, vertical LED taillights, and hidden rear door handles will give your new hatchback a distinct appearance in Santa Maria. Additionally, you'll have an exclusive Sparking Yellow paint option to provide an even more dazzling display for your Kia K4 Hatchback.
The Kia K4 Hatchback has a standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower. There's a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with 190 horsepower available in higher trims.
The Kia K4 Hatchback will have either a CVT transmission with its 2.0-liter engine or an 8-speed automatic with its 1.6-liter turbocharged engine.
You can expect similar numbers for the hatchback as the sedan. The sedan clears 60 MPH in 7.1 seconds with the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. The hatchback's smaller size should see a performance increase across the board.
Yes, the hatchback offers the same interior technology as the sedan version. You will have Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, the latest Kia operating software, a voice assistant, and a large infotainment touchscreen.
The Kia K4 Hatchback shoots for the stars with its array of interior features. The ultra-wide sunroof, Harman Kardon® Audio, and heated/ventilated front seats are just the tip of the iceberg for your new K4 Hatchback. There's a great mix of standard and available interor features that will send your commute into overdrive in San Luis Obispo.
There's a combined 29.6 inches of total combined digital displays available for your Kia K4 Hatchback near Lompoc. That includes dual 12.3-inch displays and a five-inch climate screen.
The Kia K4 Hatchback offers up to 29 available driver's assistance features. Of those 29, 19 are standard throughout the trim selection.
You can add a 360-degree surround view monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor w/live feed video, Highway Driving Assist 2, and Evasive Steering Assist. These features will add more peace of mind to your commute in Ventura and the surrounding cities.
No, the Kia K4 is not currently offered in a Hybrid version.
This Hatchback will have Kia's industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty. You'll have the support you need long after you purchase your new Kia K4 Hatchback from Kia Santa Maria near Paso Robles.
The Kia K4 Hatchback is expected to hit a Kia dealership near you in late 2025 with limited inventory available.
2175 S. Bradley Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
