{"id":80727,"date":"2025-02-25T12:04:08","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=80727"},"modified":"2025-02-25T12:04:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:04:08","slug":"kia-unveils-ev4-sedan-and-hatchback-exterior-design-ahead-of-world-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=80727","title":{"rendered":"Kia unveils EV4 Sedan and Hatchback exterior design ahead of world debut"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"474\">The EV4 is designed to broaden the brand\u2019s EV lineup, offering a fresh take on the compact electric segment with a strong focus on design and aerodynamics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"474\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbodydesign.com\/gallery\/2025\/02\/kia-unveils-ev4-sedan-and-hatchback-exterior-design-ahead-of-world-debut\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-post-fullwidth wp-image-88655\" src=\"\/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-01-720x405.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" alt=\"Kia EV4 Sedan\" srcset=\"\/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-01-720x405.jpg 720w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-01-234x132.jpg 234w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-01-355x200.jpg 355w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-01-768x432.jpg 768w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-01-1536x864.jpg 1536w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-01.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1900px) 90vw, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"772\">The EV4 follows Kia\u2019s <em data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"516\">Opposites United<\/em> design philosophy, characterized by sharp lines, bold technical details, and a balance of contrasting elements. Both models feature a distinctive <strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"680\">EV Tiger Face<\/strong> front-end design, vertically oriented headlamps, and Kia\u2019s <em data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"750\">Star Map<\/em> lighting signature.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"772\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbodydesign.com\/gallery\/2025\/02\/kia-unveils-ev4-sedan-and-hatchback-exterior-design-ahead-of-world-debut\/4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-post-fullwidth wp-image-88656\" src=\"\/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-02-720x405.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" alt=\"Kia EV4 Sedan\" srcset=\"\/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-02-720x405.jpg 720w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-02-234x132.jpg 234w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-02-355x200.jpg 355w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-02-768x432.jpg 768w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-02.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1900px) 90vw, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1036\">The <strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"791\">EV4 sedan<\/strong> has a streamlined silhouette with a <strong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"878\">low hood, long-tail design, and a roof spoiler<\/strong>, enhancing aerodynamics and visual dynamism. A two-piece rear spoiler, vertical light units, and a clean bumper design contribute to a wide, modern stance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1311\">T<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbodydesign.com\/gallery\/2025\/02\/kia-unveils-ev4-sedan-and-hatchback-exterior-design-ahead-of-world-debut\/2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-post-fullwidth wp-image-88653\" src=\"\/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Hatchback-02-720x405.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" alt=\"Kia EV4 Hatchback\" srcset=\"\/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Hatchback-02-720x405.jpg 720w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Hatchback-02-234x132.jpg 234w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Hatchback-02-355x200.jpg 355w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Hatchback-02-768x432.jpg 768w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Hatchback-02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Hatchback-02.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1900px) 90vw, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/a>he <strong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1059\">EV4 hatchback<\/strong> shares design elements with the sedan but has a <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1138\">more solid, versatile look<\/strong>, featuring black vertical C-pillars, robust fenders, and sharply sculpted rear lines. The bold C-pillar trim emphasizes its proportions and adds a strong visual contrast. The lower body sections are characterized by the application of geometric patterns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1311\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carbodydesign.com\/gallery\/2025\/02\/kia-unveils-ev4-sedan-and-hatchback-exterior-design-ahead-of-world-debut\/5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-post-fullwidth wp-image-88651\" src=\"\/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-03-720x540.jpg\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Kia EV4 Sedan\" srcset=\"\/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-03-720x540.jpg 720w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-03-234x176.jpg 234w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-03-355x266.jpg 355w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-03-120x90.jpg 120w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-03-768x576.jpg 768w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-03-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, \/media\/2025\/02\/Kia-EV4-Sedan-03.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1900px) 90vw, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 720px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1526\">The <strong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1332\">EV4 GT-Line<\/strong> variant introduces sportier design elements, including <strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1426\">wing-shaped front and rear bumpers<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1470\">triangular-patterned 19-inch wheels<\/strong>, reinforcing a more dynamic and futuristic character.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1526\">(Source: Kia)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The EV4 is designed to broaden the brand\u2019s EV lineup, offering a fresh take on the compact electric segment with a strong focus on design and aerodynamics. The EV4 follows Kia\u2019s Opposites United design philosophy, characterized by sharp lines, bold technical details, and a balance of contrasting elements. Both models feature a distinctive EV Tiger [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":80728,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-80727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design-concepts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80727","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=80727"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80727\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/80728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=80727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=80727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=80727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}