KIA K4 SEDAN NAMED FINALIST FOR 2025 NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR™ (NACTOY)

Brand’s Latest Offering Is Among Top Three For Industry’s Highly Coveted Honor

– All-new compact sedan sets new standards for design, technology and roominess

– K4 follows in the footsteps of Kia’s NACTOY-winning EV9, EV6 and Telluride

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Advancing Kia’s commitment to deliver sporty sedans with premium features, advanced technology and elevated performance, the all-new Kia K4 has been named one of three finalists for the 2025 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) Awards™.¹ Announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show, this news follows back-to-back NACTOY wins over the past two years for the all-electric Kia EV6 and EV9 utility vehicles, respectively. And five years ago, the brand’s popular Telluride SUV earned the same recognition as a NACTOY finalist before going on to win the prestigious award.

NACTOY jurors vote on finalists after spending months driving dozens of new vehicles throughout the year. To be eligible, vehicles must be all-new or substantially new. The NACTOY awards will take place on January 10, 2025 at the Detroit Auto Show with winners in the Car, Truck and Utility categories.

The K4 compact sedan delivers segment-above technology including up to 29 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS),² a high level of refinement, and class-leading rear head room and leg room.³ The available turbocharged engine and standard multi-link rear suspension on the GT-Line model yield an engaging and spirited behind-the-wheel experience.

Exceeding expectations for connectivity and technology in its segment, the K4 brings standard wireless Apple CarPlay⁴ and Android Auto⁵ and an available multi-segment display cockpit with a combined nearly 30-inches of digital instrumentation.⁶ Available amenities such as Digital Key 2.0,⁷ Harman Kardon premium audio,⁸ and a wide sunroof help define the K4’s premium character. The K4 is available in five trim levels: LX, LXS, EX, GT-Line and GT-Line Turbo.

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Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

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*Certain 2025 EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV/PHEV), Sorento (excludes HEV/PHEV), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) Awards™ is a trademark of North American Car and Truck of the Year Corporation.

² Advanced driver assistance systems are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect all objects around the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.

³ Class-leading 2nd-row legroom and 2^nd-row headroom: Comparison based on publicly available data regarding 2nd-row legroom and 2^nd-row headroom in 2024/2025 compact sedans as of November 2024. Compact sedan class as defined by Kia segmentation.

⁴ Apple® and Apple CarPlay® are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple CarPlay® runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply.

⁵ Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play store and an Android compatible smartphone running Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android, Android Auto, and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC or its affiliates.

⁶ Comprised of a 12.3″ instrument display, 5″ climate display, and 12.3″ touchscreen infotainment display. Distracted driving can result in the loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation.

⁷ Kia Digital Key requires an eligible Kia Connect subscription and a compatible smart device with an active data plan. Normal cellular service rates may apply when using a smart device.

⁸ Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.